There are 7 ways to get from Zurich to Prato by train (Trenitalia), bus, car, plane, or train
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 Zürich HB to Como S. Giovannitrain Ec
- Take the train from Como S. Giovanni to Milano Centraletrain S11
- Take the train from Milano Centrale to Bologna centraletrain
- Take the train from Bologna Centrale to Prato Centraletrain Re
7h 13m€127–208Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Zurich Bus Station to Milanbus FlixBus 519 / ...
- Take the bus from Milan Lampugnano to Prato Piazzale Del Museobus Itabus
9h 14m€30–65Bus via Florence Villa Constanza Bus Station
- Take the bus from ZÜRICH, Carparkplatz am Sihlquai to Milano - Famagostabus
- Take the bus from Milano - Famagosta to Florence Villa Constanza Bus Stationbus
7h 17m€121–168Drive 571.1 km
- Drive from Zurich to Pratocar 571.1 km
5h 54m€103–149Fly to Florence Peretola Airport
- Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Florence Peretola Airport (FLR)plane ZRH - FLR
4h 21m€101–310Train
- Take the train from Zürich HB to Luganotrain Ec / ...
- Take the train from Lugano to Milano Centraletrain
- Take the train from Milano Centrale to Prato Centraletrain Ic
8h 16m€124–207Fly to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport, train
- Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ)plane ZRH - BLQ
- Take the train from Bologna Centrale to Prato Centraletrain
5h 22m€98–323
Zurich to Prato by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Zurich to Prato is to bus which costs €30 - €65 and takes 9h 14m.
The fastest way to get from Zurich to Prato is to fly which takes 4h 21m and costs €100 - €310.
No, there is no direct bus from Zurich to Prato. However, there are services departing from ZÜRICH, Carparkplatz am Sihlquai and arriving at Prato Piazzale Del Museo via Milano - Famagosta and Florence Villa Constanza Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 17m.
No, there is no direct train from Zurich to Prato. However, there are services departing from Zürich HB and arriving at Prato Centrale via Como S. Giovanni, Milano Centrale and Bologna Centrale. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 13m.
The distance between Zurich and Prato is 546 km. The road distance is 571.1 km.
The best way to get from Zurich to Prato without a car is to train via Bologna which takes 7h 13m and costs €120 - €210.
It takes approximately 7h 13m to get from Zurich to Prato, including transfers.
Zurich to Prato bus services, operated by Onebus, depart from ZÜRICH, Carparkplatz am Sihlquai station.
Zurich to Prato train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Zürich HB station.
The best way to get from Zurich to Prato is to train via Bologna which takes 7h 13m and costs €120 - €210. Alternatively, you can bus via Florence Villa Constanza Bus Station, which costs €120 - €170 and takes 7h 17m, you could also fly, which costs €100 - €310 and takes 4h 21m.
What companies run services between Zurich, Switzerland and Prato, Italy?
You can take a train from Zürich HB to Prato Centrale via Como S. Giovanni, Milano Centrale, and Bologna Centrale in around 7h 13m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from ZÜRICH, Carparkplatz am Sihlquai to Prato Piazzale Del Museo via Milano - Famagosta and Florence Villa Constanza Bus Station in around 7h 17m.
- Website
- swiss.com
Flights from Zurich Airport to Florence Peretola Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €85–360
Flights from Zurich Airport to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €85–440
- Website
- lufthansa.com
Flights from Zurich Airport to Florence Peretola Airport via Munich
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 7m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €160–550
- Website
- airdolomiti.it
Flights from Zurich Airport to Florence Peretola Airport via Munich
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- When
- Friday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- €160–550
Train from Zürich HB to Como S. Giovanni
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €75–120
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
Train from Como S. Giovanni to Milano Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €17–27
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
Train from Zürich HB to Lugano
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €65–110
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
Train from Lugano to Milano Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €28–45
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
- Phone
- +39 06 8937 1892
- Website
- Italo Treno
Train from Milano Centrale to Bologna centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €25–45
- Website
- Italo Treno
- Phone
- +39.06.5210550
- Website
- Trenitalia
Train from Bologna Centrale to Prato Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €9–14
- Website
- Trenitalia
Train from Bologna Centrale to Prato Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €9–14
- Website
- Trenitalia
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- Website
- Trenitalia Intercity
Train from Bologna Centrale to Prato Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €8–16
- Website
- Trenitalia Intercity
Train from Milano Centrale to Prato Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 22m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €30–60
- Website
- Trenitalia Intercity
Train from Bologna Centrale to Prato Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €8–16
- Website
- Trenitalia Intercity
- Phone
- +39 0362 185 0590
- [email protected]
- Website
- Onebus
Bus from ZÜRICH, Carparkplatz am Sihlquai to Milano - Famagosta
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 22m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €60–85
- Website
- Onebus
Bus from Milano - Famagosta to Florence Villa Constanza Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 41m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €60–85
- Website
- Onebus
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Zurich Bus Station to Milan
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €24–40
- Website
- Flixbus
- Phone
- +39 06 88 93 82 32
- Website
- Itabus S.p.A.
Bus from Zurich Bus Station to Milan
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €14–25
- Website
- Itabus S.p.A.
Bus from Milan Lampugnano to Prato Piazzale Del Museo
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 29m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- €16–29
- Website
- Itabus S.p.A.
- Phone
- +420 222 222 221
- [email protected]
- Website
- RegioJet
Bus from Zurich Bus Station to Milan
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- €17–28
- Website
- RegioJet
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Booking & Getting There
Zurich to Prato bus services, operated by Onebus, arrive at Milano - Famagosta station.
Zurich to Prato train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Como S. Giovanni station.
Yes, the driving distance between Zurich to Prato is 571 km. It takes approximately 5h 54m to drive from Zurich to Prato.
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