There are 4 ways to get from Prato to Merano by train (Trenitalia), bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Prato Centrale to Bologna Centraletrain Re
- Take the train from Bologna Centrale to Bolzano Bozentrain Fr
5h 53m€37–87Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Prato Piazzale Del Museo to Bologna Autostazionebus Itabus
- Take the bus from Bologna to Bolzano Southbus FlixBus 488
8h 37m€31–55Drive 383 km
- Drive from Prato to Meranocar 383 km
3h 35m€61–88Train via Bologna
- Take the train from Prato Centrale to Bologna Centraletrain Re
- Take the train from Bologna Centrale to Bolzano-Bozentrain 89
5h 59m€54–177
Prato to Merano by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Prato to Merano is to bus which costs €30 - €55 and takes 8h 37m.
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 Piazzale Del Museo and arriving at Terme Merano via Bologna and Settequerce. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 37m.
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 53m.
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 53m and costs €35 - €90.
It takes approximately 5h 53m to get from Prato to Merano, including transfers.
Prato to Merano bus services, operated by Itabus S.p.A., depart from Prato Piazzale Del Museo 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 53m and costs €35 - €90. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €30 - €55 and takes 8h 37m.
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 53m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Prato Piazzale Del Museo to Terme Merano via Bologna, Bolzano South, Bolzano Sud, Settequerce, and Settequerce in around 8h 37m.
- Phone
- +39.06.5210550
- Website
- Trenitalia
Train from Prato Centrale to Bologna Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €10–16
- Website
- Trenitalia
Train from Bologna Centrale to Bolzano Bozen
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 34m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €30–50
- Website
- Trenitalia
Train from Prato Centrale to Bologna Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €10–16
- Website
- Trenitalia
- Phone
- +39 06 88 93 82 32
- Website
- Itabus S.p.A.
Bus from Prato Piazzale Del Museo to Bologna Autostazione
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €5–11
- Website
- Itabus S.p.A.
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More Questions & Answers
Prato to Merano bus services, operated by Itabus S.p.A., arrive at Bologna Autostazione 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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