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 Bologna
best- Take the train from Padova to Bologna Centraletrain Fr
- Take the train from Bologna Centrale to Prato Centraletrain Ic
2h 7m€21–54Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Padua Via Fra' Paolo Sarpi to Prato Piazzale Del Museobus Itabus
3h 15m€13–27Drive 210.3 km
- Drive from Padova to Pratocar 210.3 km
2h 5m€33–48Train (Trenitalia)
- Take the train from Padova to Prato Centraletrain Ic
2h 20m€21–45Bus via Firenze T2 Guidoni
- Take the bus from Padua to Florencebus 537
3h 50m€18–30
Padova to Prato by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Padova to Prato is to bus which costs €13 - €27 and takes 3h 15m.
The fastest way to get from Padova to Prato is to drive which takes 2h 5m and costs €30 - €50.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Padua Via Fra' Paolo Sarpi and arriving at Prato Piazzale Del Museo. Services depart five times a week, and operate Monday, Tuesday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday. The journey takes approximately 3h 15m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Padova and arriving at Prato Centrale. Services depart four times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 20m.
The distance between Padova and Prato is 203 km. The road distance is 210.3 km.
The best way to get from Padova to Prato without a car is to train via Bologna which takes 2h 7m and costs €21 - €55.
It takes approximately 2h 7m to get from Padova to Prato, including transfers.
Padova to Prato bus services, operated by Itabus S.p.A., depart from Padua Via Fra' Paolo Sarpi station.
Padova to Prato train services, operated by Trenitalia Frecce, depart from Padova station.
The best way to get from Padova to Prato is to train via Bologna which takes 2h 7m and costs €21 - €55. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €13 - €27 and takes 3h 15m.
What companies run services between Padova, Italy and Prato, Italy?
You can take a train from Padova to Prato Centrale via Bologna Centrale in around 2h 7m. Alternatively, Itabus S.p.A. operates a bus from Padua Via Fra' Paolo Sarpi to Prato Piazzale Del Museo 5 times a week. Tickets cost €13–27 and the journey takes 3h 15m.
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- Website
- Trenitalia Frecce
Train from Padova to Bologna Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €18–40
- Schedules at
- Trenitalia Frecce
- Phone
- +39 06 8937 1892
- Website
- Italo Treno
Train from Padova to Bologna Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €15–35
- Website
- Italo Treno
- Phone
- +39.06.5210550
- Website
- Trenitalia
Train from Padova to Bologna Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €15–25
- Website
- Trenitalia
Train from Bologna Centrale to Prato Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €10–17
- Website
- Trenitalia
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- Website
- Trenitalia Intercity
Train from Padova to Bologna Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €13–27
- Website
- Trenitalia Intercity
Train from Bologna Centrale to Prato Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €8–18
- Website
- Trenitalia Intercity
Train from Padova to Prato Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €21–45
- Website
- Trenitalia Intercity
- Phone
- +39 06 88 93 82 32
- Website
- Itabus S.p.A.
Bus from Padua Via Fra' Paolo Sarpi to Prato Piazzale Del Museo
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- €13–27
- Website
- Itabus S.p.A.
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Padua to Florence
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €16–27
- Website
- Flixbus
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More Questions & Answers
Padova to Prato bus services, operated by Itabus S.p.A., arrive at Prato Piazzale Del Museo station.
Padova to Prato train services, operated by Trenitalia Frecce, arrive at Bologna Centrale station.
Yes, the driving distance between Padova to Prato is 210 km. It takes approximately 2h 5m to drive from Padova to Prato.
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