The cheapest and fastest buses from Florence Santa Maria Novella to Prato
Cheapest price
€5
Average price
€5
Fastest journey
40 m
Average duration
40 m
Buses per day
1
Distance
17 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Florence Santa Maria Novella to Prato is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Florence Santa Maria Novella to Prato will cost around €5 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €5.
Of the 1 buses that leave Florence Santa Maria Novella for Prato on Sun, Mar 22, 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sun, Mar 22 the direct buses cover the 17 km distance in an average of 40 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 40 m .
On Sun, Mar 22 the slowest buses will take 40 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.


Travel Information
Compare bus and train for Florence Santa Maria Novella to Prato
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Florence Santa Maria Novella to Prato among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from €3. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 18m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of €3, and a bus costs an average of €3.
Distance: 17 km
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| Bus | Most popular Train |
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€5 Average price | €3 Average price Cheapest |
49m Average total duration 19m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 48m Average total duration Fastest 18m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Florence Santa Maria Novella to Prato bus times
The table below shows live departures for Florence Santa Maria Novella to Prato buses for today, Friday, March 20. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FlixBus | 6:10 PM Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) | 0h15 | 6:25 PM Prato, Piazzale Del Museo | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 10:10 PM Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) | 0h15 | 10:25 PM Prato, Piazzale Del Museo | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Compare prices and tickets Florence Santa Maria Novella to Prato by bus or train
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Why should you book Florence Santa Maria Novella to Prato buses with Omio?
Why book with Omio vs FlixBus?
- Compare with other providers: On Omio, you can not only buy tickets for FlixBus, but also compare tickets for the likes of Autolinee Toscane - Urbano Area Metropolitana Fiorentina or Autolinee Toscane - ExtraUrbano Firenze to find the best option for your trip from Florence Santa Maria Novella to Prato.
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Florence Santa Maria Novella to Prato
Buses from Florence Santa Maria Novella to Prato run on average 5 times per day, taking around 19m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at €3 but you can travel from only €3 by train.
There are 5 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 03:20, the last at 23:30. The fastest bus covers the 17 km distance in 15m.
Distance 17 km |
Average bus duration 19m |
Cheapest ticket price €3 |
Buses per day 5 |
Direct buses 5 |
Fastest bus 15m |
First bus 03:20 |
Last bus 23:30 |
Bus providers: BlaBlaCar, FlixBus, Autolinee Toscane - Urbano Area Metropolitana Fiorentina, Autolinee Toscane - ExtraUrbano Firenze from Florence Santa Maria Novella to PratoYou can travel by bus between Florence Santa Maria Novella to Prato with BlaBlaCar, FlixBus, Autolinee Toscane - Urbano Area Metropolitana Fiorentina, Autolinee Toscane - ExtraUrbano Firenze for as low as €3. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
FlixBus
BlaBlaCar
Autolinee Toscane - Urbano Area Metropolitana Fiorentina
Autolinee Toscane - ExtraUrbano Firenze
FAQs: Bus from Florence Santa Maria Novella to Prato
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Florence Santa Maria Novella to Prato by bus. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest bus, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Prato, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

- FlixBus
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Wheelchair-accessible buses.
- FlixBus
- You can cancel your ticket up to 15 minutes before departure and receive a voucher for future travel. Refund requests for delays over 120 minutes are possible.
- FlixBus
- One carry-on bag up to 7kg (42x30x18 cm) and one checked bag up to 20kg (80x50x30 cm).
- FlixBus
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- FlixBus
- Small pets in carriers allowed
- guide dogs travel for free.


