There are 4 ways to get from Prato to Merano 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
best- Take the train from Prato Centrale to Bologna Centraletrain Re
- Take the train from Bologna Centrale to Bolzano Bozentrain Fr
5h 30m€36–81Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Florence Villa Constanza Bus Station to Bolzano Southbus N538 / ...
8h 47m€34–57Drive 383 km
- Drive from Prato to Meranocar 383 km
3h 35m€62–90Train via Bologna
- Take the train from Prato Centrale to Bologna Centraletrain Re
- Take the train from Bologna Centrale to Bolzano-Bozentrain 89
5h 59m€54–116
Prato to Merano by train and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Prato to Merano is to bus which costs €30 - €60 and takes 8h 47m.
The fastest way to get from Prato to Merano is to drive which takes 3h 35m and costs €60 - €90.
No, there is no direct bus from Prato to Merano. However, there are services departing from Prato and arriving at Terme Merano via Florence Villa Constanza Bus Station and Settequerce. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 47m.
No, there is no direct train from Prato to Merano. However, there are services departing from Prato Centrale and arriving at Bolzano Bozen via Bologna Centrale. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 30m.
The distance between Prato and Merano is 370 km. The road distance is 383 km.
The best way to get from Prato to Merano without a car is to train which takes 5h 30m and costs €35 - €85.
It takes approximately 5h 30m to get from Prato to Merano, including transfers.
Prato to Merano bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Florence Villa Constanza Bus Station.
Prato to Merano train services, operated by Trenitalia, depart from Prato Centrale station.
The best way to get from Prato to Merano is to train which takes 5h 30m and costs €35 - €85. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €30 - €60 and takes 8h 47m.
What companies run services between Prato, Italy and Merano, Trentino-Alto Adige, Italy?
You can take a train from Prato Centrale to Terme Merano via Bologna Centrale, Bolzano Bozen, and Bolzano - Stazione in around 5h 30m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Florence Villa Constanza Bus Station to Bolzano South 5 times a day. Tickets cost €30–50 and the journey takes 5h 35m.
- Phone
- +39.06.5210550
- Website
- Trenitalia
Train from Prato Centrale to Bologna Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €9–14
- Website
- Trenitalia
Train from Bologna Centrale to Bolzano Bozen
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €30–45
- Website
- Trenitalia
Train from Prato Centrale to Bologna Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €9–14
- Website
- Trenitalia
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- Website
- Trenitalia Intercity
Train from Prato Centrale to Bologna Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €8–16
- Website
- Trenitalia Intercity
Train from Bologna Centrale to Bolzano Bozen
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 28m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €27–55
- Website
- Trenitalia Intercity
Train from Prato Centrale to Bologna Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €8–16
- Website
- Trenitalia Intercity
- Phone
- +39 06 5210550
- Website
- Trenitalia Frecce
Train from Bologna Centrale to Bolzano Bozen
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 42m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €35–65
- Website
- Trenitalia Frecce
- Phone
- +39 06 8937 1892
- Website
- Italo Treno
Train from Bologna Centrale to Bolzano Bozen
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 37m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €30–50
- Website
- Italo Treno
- Phone
- +49 30 2970
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Train from Bologna Centrale to Bolzano-Bozen
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 39m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €45–100
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
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Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Florence Villa Constanza Bus Station to Bolzano South
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 35m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €30–50
- Website
- Flixbus
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Booking & Getting There
Prato to Merano bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Bolzano South station.
Prato to Merano train services, operated by Trenitalia, arrive at Bologna Centrale station.
Yes, the driving distance between Prato to Merano is 383 km. It takes approximately 3h 35m to drive from Prato to Merano.
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