What is the cheapest way to get from Messina to Prato?

The cheapest way to get from Messina to Prato is to bus which costs €30 - €110 and takes 13h 45m.

What is the fastest way to get from Messina to Prato?

The fastest way to get from Messina to Prato is to bus and fly which takes 4h 50m and costs €40 - €210.

Is there a direct bus between Messina and Prato?

No, there is no direct bus from Messina to Prato. However, there are services departing from Messina and arriving at Prato via Florence Villa Constanza Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 45m.

Is there a direct train between Messina and Prato?

Yes, there is an overnight train departing from Messina Centrale and arriving at Prato Centrale. This train operates every day. The journey takes approximately 13h 16m.

How far is it from Messina to Prato?

The distance between Messina and Prato is 894 km.

How do I travel from Messina to Prato without a car?

The best way to get from Messina to Prato without a car is to ferry and train which takes 9h 33m and costs .

How long does it take to get from Messina to Prato?

It takes approximately 4h 50m to get from Messina to Prato, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Messina to Prato bus from?

Messina to Prato bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Messina station.

Where do I catch the Messina to Prato train from?

Messina to Prato train services, operated by Trenitalia Intercity Night, depart from Messina Centrale station.

Where does the Messina to Prato bus arrive?

Messina to Prato bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Florence Villa Constanza Bus Station.

Where does the Messina to Prato train arrive?

Messina to Prato train services, operated by Trenitalia Intercity Night, arrive at Prato Centrale station.

How do I get a bus ticket from Messina to Prato?

Book your Messina to Prato bus tickets online with FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Prato?

There are 7899+ hotels available in Prato.

Messina to Prato - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, plane, and ferry

There are 10 ways to get from Messina to Prato by bus, plane, ferry, train, night train, car ferry, or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Bus to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport, fly to Florence Peretola Airport
best
1. Take the bus from Messina Viale Boccetta to Catania Fontanarossa Airport Departure Terminal
2. Fly from Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) to Florence Peretola Airport (FLR)CTA - FLR
4h 50m
€43–202
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Messina to Florence Villa Constanza Bus StationN597 / ...
13h 45m
€34–109
Ferry, train
1. Take the ferry from Messina Marittima to Villa S.GiovanniM1 / ...
2. Take the train from Villa S.Giovanni to Napoli AfragolaFa / ...
3. Take the train from Napoli Afragola to Florence Santa Maria Novella
9h 33m
Night train
1. Take the night train from Messina Centrale to Prato CentraleIni
13h 16m
€70–100
Bus to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport, fly to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Messina Viale Boccetta to Catania Fontanarossa Airport Departure Terminal
2. Fly from Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ)CTA - BLQ
3. Take the train from Bologna Centrale to Prato Centrale
5h 56m
€50–233
Bus to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport, fly to Pisa International Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Messina Viale Boccetta to Catania Fontanarossa Airport Departure Terminal
2. Fly from Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) to Pisa International Airport (PSA)CTA - PSA
3. Take the train from Pisa Centrale to Firenze Rifredi
6h 9m
€74–237
Train to Palermo Airport, fly to Florence Peretola Airport
1. Take the train from Messina Centrale to Palermo Aeroporto
2. Fly from Palermo Airport (PMO) to Florence Peretola Airport (FLR)PMO - FLR
7h 8m
€81–262
Train to Palermo Airport, fly to Pisa International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Messina Centrale to Palermo Aeroporto
2. Fly from Palermo Airport (PMO) to Pisa International Airport (PSA)PMO - PSA
3. Take the train from Pisa Centrale to Firenze Rifredi
8h 22m
€87–317
Car ferry, bus
1. Take the car ferry from Messina Marittima to Villa San Giovanni
2. Take the bus from Villa San Giovanni to Firenze AutostazioneReggio Calabria
14h 2m
€60–108
Ferry, drive
1. Take the ferry from Messina Marittima to Villa San Giovanni
2. Drive from Villa San Giovanni to Prato
9h 6m
€152–222

Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) to Florence Peretola Airport (FLR) flights

21Weekly Planes

2h 40mAverage Duration

€27Cheapest Price

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Distance: 893.7 km
Duration: 4h 50m

What companies run services between Messina, Italy and Prato, Italy?

FlixBus operates a bus from Messina to Florence Villa Constanza Bus Station 3 times a day. Tickets cost €40–110 and the journey takes 12h 30m. Two other operators also service this route. Alternatively, Trenitalia Intercity Night operates a vehicle from Messina Centrale to Prato Centrale once daily. Tickets cost €70–100 and the journey takes 13h 16m.

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