There are 7 ways to get from Prato to Barcelona by plane, train (Trenitalia, Renfe, TGV), bus, train, car ferry, 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.
Fly from Florence Peretola Airport
best- Fly from Florence Peretola Airport (FLR) to Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN)plane FLR - BCN
5h 17m€50–149Train to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport, fly
cheapest- Take the train from Prato Centrale to Bologna Centraletrain
- Fly from Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ) to Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN)plane BLQ - BCN
5h 56m€40–169Train
- Take the train from Prato Centrale to Bologna Centraletrain Re
- Take the train from Bologna centrale to Milano Centraletrain
- Take the train from Milano Centrale to Lyon Part Dieutrain Fr
- Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Barcelona-Santstrain
14h 15m€164–325Bus
- Take the bus from Florence to Perpignanbus FlixBus N758
- Take the bus from Perpignan - Bus Station to Barcelona - North Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
16h 19m€83–137Train, car ferry
- Take the train from Prato Porta Serragl. to Viareggiotrain Re
- Take the train from Viareggio to Genova P.Za Principetrain Ic
- Take the carferry from Port of Genoa to Port de Barcelonacarferry
26h 2m€104–213Train, bus
- Take the train from Prato Porta Serragl. to Viareggiotrain Re
- Take the train from Viareggio to Genova P.Za Principetrain Ic
- Take the bus from Genoa - Via Fanti d'Italia Bus Stop to Barcelona - North Bus Stationbus
18h 5m€79–188Drive 1,065.3 km
- Drive from Prato to Barcelonacar 1,065.3 km
10h 32m€174–251
Prato to Barcelona by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Prato to Barcelona is to fly which costs €45 - €150 and takes 5h 17m.
The fastest way to get from Prato to Barcelona is to fly which takes 5h 17m and costs €45 - €150.
No, there is no direct bus from Prato to Barcelona station. However, there are services departing from Prato Piazzale Del Museo and arriving at Barcelona - North Bus Station via Florence and Perpignan - Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 19m.
No, there is no direct train from Prato to Barcelona. However, there are services departing from Prato Centrale and arriving at Barcelona-Sants via Bologna centrale, Milano Centrale and Lyon Part Dieu. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 15m.
The distance between Prato and Barcelona is 835 km. The road distance is 1065.3 km.
The best way to get from Prato to Barcelona without a car is to train which takes 14h 15m and costs €160 - €330.
It takes approximately 5h 17m to get from Prato to Barcelona, including transfers.
Prato to Barcelona bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Florence station.
Prato to Barcelona train services, operated by Trenitalia, depart from Prato Centrale station.
The best way to get from Prato to Barcelona is to fly which takes 5h 17m and costs €45 - €150. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €160 - €330 and takes 14h 15m, you could also bus, which costs €80 - €140 and takes 16h 19m.
What companies run services between Prato, Italy and Barcelona, Spain?
Vueling Airlines and ITA Airways fly from Florence Peretola Airport (FLR) to Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from Prato Centrale to Barcelona-Sants via Bologna centrale, Milano Centrale, and Lyon Part Dieu in around 14h 15m.
- Website
- ryanair.com
Flights from Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport to Barcelona–El Prat Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €30–140
Flights from Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport to Barcelona–El Prat Airport via Alghero
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- When
- Sunday and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- €30–140
Flights from Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport to Barcelona–El Prat Airport via Palma Mallorca
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- When
- Monday, Friday, and Thursday
- Estimated price
- €30–140
- 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 Milano Centrale to Lyon Part Dieu
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 39m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €50–75
- Website
- Trenitalia
Train from Prato Porta Serragl. to Viareggio
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €9–14
- Website
- Trenitalia
Train from Prato Centrale to Bologna Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €9–14
- Website
- Trenitalia
Train from Prato Porta Serragl. to Viareggio
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €9–14
- Website
- Trenitalia
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Florence to Perpignan
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €70–110
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Perpignan - Bus Station to Barcelona - North Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €15–23
- Website
- Flixbus
- Phone
- +39 010 209 4591
- [email protected]
- Website
- Grandi Navi Veloci
Car ferry from Port of Genoa to Port de Barcelona
- Ave. Duration
- 20h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €80–120
- Website
- Grandi Navi Veloci
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Booking & Getting There
Prato to Barcelona bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Perpignan station.
Prato to Barcelona train services, operated by Trenitalia, arrive at Bologna Centrale station.
Yes, the driving distance between Prato to Barcelona is 1065 km. It takes approximately 10h 32m to drive from Prato to Barcelona.
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