There are 5 ways to get from Parma to Prato by train (Trenitalia), bus, night train, rideshare, 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 (Trenitalia)
best- Take the train from Parma to Prato Centraletrain Ic
1h 57m€18–21Rideshare
cheapest- Take the rideshare from Parma to Prato174 km
2h 24m€13Bus
- Take the bus from Parma to Pratobus 518
2h 20m€14–28Night train
- Take the night train from Parma to Prato Centralenighttrain Ini
2h 2m€28–40Drive 174.6 km
- Drive from Parma to Pratocar 174.6 km
1h 50m€27–39
Parma to Prato by train (Trenitalia)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Parma to Prato is to rideshare which costs €13 and takes 2h 24m.
The fastest way to get from Parma to Prato is to drive which takes 1h 50m and costs €26 - €40.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Parma and arriving at Prato. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 20m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Parma and arriving at Prato Centrale. Services depart three times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 57m.
The distance between Parma and Prato is 171 km. The road distance is 174.6 km.
The best way to get from Parma to Prato without a car is to train which takes 1h 57m and costs €18 - €21.
The train from Parma to Prato Centrale takes 1h 57m including transfers and departs three times a day.
Parma to Prato bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Parma station.
Parma to Prato train services, operated by Trenitalia Intercity, depart from Parma station.
The best way to get from Parma to Prato is to train which takes 1h 57m and costs €18 - €21. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €14 - €28 and takes 2h 20m.
What companies run services between Parma, Italy and Prato, Italy?
Trenitalia Intercity operates a train from Parma to Prato Centrale 3 times a day. Tickets cost €18–21 and the journey takes 1h 57m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Parma to Prato once daily. Tickets cost €14–28 and the journey takes 2h 20m.
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- Website
- trenitalia.com
Train from Parma to Prato Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 57m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €18–21
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
- Phone
- 06 3000
- Website
- trenitalia.com
Night train from Parma to Prato Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 2m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €28–40
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.fr
Bus from Parma to Prato
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €14–28
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- blablacar.com
Rideshare from Parma to Prato
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 24m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €13
- Schedules at
- blablacar.com
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More Questions & Answers
Parma to Prato bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Prato station.
Parma to Prato train services, operated by Trenitalia Intercity, arrive at Prato Centrale station.
Yes, the driving distance between Parma to Prato is 175 km. It takes approximately 1h 50m to drive from Parma to Prato.
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Book your Parma to Prato bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.
There are 7853+ hotels available in Prato.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Parma and Prato. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.







