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

The cheapest way to get from Padova to Prato is to bus which costs €14 - €26 and takes 3h 53m.

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

The fastest way to get from Padova to Prato is to drive which takes 2h 7m and costs €30 - €50.

Is there a direct bus between Padova and Prato?

No, there is no direct bus from Padova to Prato. However, there are services departing from Padua and arriving at Ceppo Vecchio via Firenze T2 Guidoni P3. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 53m.

Is there a direct train between Padova and Prato?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Padova and arriving at Prato Centrale. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 37m.

How far is it from Padova to Prato?

The distance between Padova and Prato is 230 km. The road distance is 211.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Padova to Prato without a car is to train via Firenze S.M.N. which takes 2h 17m and costs €30 - €65.

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

It takes approximately 2h 17m to get from Padova to Prato, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Padova to Prato bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Padova to Prato train from?

Padova to Prato train services, operated by Trenitalia Frecce, depart from Padova station.

Train or bus from Padova to Prato?

The best way to get from Padova to Prato is to train via Firenze S.M.N. which takes 2h 17m and costs €30 - €65. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €14 - €26 and takes 3h 53m.

Where does the Padova to Prato bus arrive?

Padova to Prato bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Florence station.

Where does the Padova to Prato train arrive?

Padova to Prato train services, operated by Trenitalia Frecce, arrive at Firenze S.M.N. station.

Can I drive from Padova to Prato?

Yes, the driving distance between Padova to Prato is 211 km. It takes approximately 2h 7m to drive from Padova to Prato.

How do I get a train ticket from Padova to Prato?

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Where can I stay near Prato?

There are 7853+ hotels available in Prato.

Padova to Prato - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Padova to Prato by train (Trenitalia), bus, 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.

Train via Firenze S.M.N.
best
1. Take the train from Padova to Firenze S.M.N.train Fr
2h 17m
€32–64
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Padua to Florencebus 537
3h 53m
€15–26
Drive 211.4 km
1. Drive from Padova to Pratocar 211.4 km
2h 7m
€34–49
Train (Trenitalia)
1. Take the train from Padova to Prato Centraletrain Ic
2h 37m
€20–50
Train via Bologna
1. Take the train from Padova to Bologna Centraletrain Fr
2. Take the train from Bologna Centrale to Prato Centraletrain Re
2h 51m
€15–58

Padova to Prato by train

106Weekly Trains

2h 17mAverage Duration

€32Cheapest Price

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Distance: 230.3 km
Duration: 2h 17m

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

Trenitalia Frecce operates a train from Padova to Firenze S.M.N. hourly. Tickets cost €30–60 and the journey takes 1h 43m. ItaloTreno also services this route once a week. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Padua to Florence 4 times a week. Tickets cost €13–23 and the journey takes 3h 10m.

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