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4.6The cheapest and fastest buses from Florence to Prato Centrale
Cheapest price on Sep 17
€4
Average ticket price on Sep 17
€4
Fastest journey on Sep 17
15 m
Average journey duration on Sep 17
21 m
Buses on Sep 17
4
Distance
17 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Florence to Prato Centrale is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Florence to Prato Centrale will cost around €4 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €4.
On Thu, Sep 17, we found 4 buses from Florence to Prato Centrale, including 4 direct services.
On Thu, Sep 17 the direct buses cover the 17 km distance in an average of 21 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 15 m .
On Thu, Sep 17 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.
FlixBus7:10 PM0h15Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence)7:25 PMPrato, Piazzale Del Museo€41One-way0 transfers- FlixBus11:10 PM0h15Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence)11:25 PMPrato, Piazzale Del Museo€41One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus12:30 AM0h40Firenze, Piazzale Montelungo1:10 AMPrato, Piazzale Del Museo€41One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus12:55 AM0h15Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence)1:10 AMPrato, Piazzale Del Museo€41One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus7:10 PM0h15Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence)7:25 PMPrato, Piazzale Del Museo€41One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus11:10 PM0h15Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence)11:25 PMPrato, Piazzale Del Museo€41One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus12:55 AM0h15Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence)1:10 AMPrato, Piazzale Del Museo€41One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus12:30 AM0h40Firenze, Piazzale Montelungo1:10 AMPrato, Piazzale Del Museo€41One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare train and bus for Florence to Prato Centrale
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Florence to Prato Centrale among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of €3 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 48m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of €3, while a bus costs an average of €6.
Distance: 17 km
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| Bus | Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
€6 Average price | €3 Average price Cheapest | €5 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
50m Average total duration 20m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 48m Average total duration Fastest 18m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 33m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
 Most popular bus company |  Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Florence to Prato Centrale:
A train is €3 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Florence to Prato Centrale costing on average €6.
Other travel options to Prato Centrale take longer:
Bus takes on average 20m.
Live departures
Florence to Prato Centrale bus times
The table below shows live departures for Florence to Prato Centrale buses for today, Wednesday, September 16. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11:55 PM Florence | 0h15 | 12:10 AM Prato Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Thursday, September 17 | |||||
| FlixBus | 7:10 PM Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) | 0h15 | 7:25 PM Prato, Piazzale Del Museo | 0 transfersDirect | |
| FlixBus | 11:10 PM Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) | 0h15 | 11:25 PM Prato, Piazzale Del Museo | 0 transfersDirect | |
This is the last bus of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Florence to Prato Centrale
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Buses from Florence to Prato Centrale run on average 7 times per day, taking around 20m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at €4 but you can travel from only €3 by train.
There are 7 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 21:10, the last at 22:55. The fastest bus covers the 17 km distance in 15m.
Distance 17 km |
Average bus duration 20m |
Cheapest ticket price €4 |
Buses per day 7 |
Direct buses 7 |
Fastest bus 15m |
First bus 9:10 PM |
Last bus 10:55 PM |
Cheapest Month Sep |
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High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Jul - Sep |
Busiest Day Sun |
Least Busy Day Wed |
Best time to book 1 day |
Bus providers: BlaBlaCar, C.A.P. Consorzio Autolinee Pratesi, Autolinee Toscane - ExtraUrbano Firenze, Autolinee Toscane - Linee Regionali from Florence to Prato CentraleYou can travel by bus between Florence to Prato Centrale with BlaBlaCar, C.A.P. Consorzio Autolinee Pratesi, Autolinee Toscane - ExtraUrbano Firenze, Autolinee Toscane - Linee Regionali for as low as €3. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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C.A.P. Consorzio Autolinee Pratesi
Autolinee Toscane - ExtraUrbano Firenze
Autolinee Toscane - Linee Regionali
FAQs: Bus from Florence to Prato Centrale
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Florence to Prato Centrale 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 Centrale, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
popular bus stations
Popular bus stations from Florence to Prato Centrale
Most Florence to Prato Centrale buses use the Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Firenze) to Prato, Piazzale Del Museo station pair. Use this guide to compare Florence and Prato Centrale bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Getting to Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Firenze) from Florence city centre
Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Firenze) is 1 km from Florence city centre. Public transport options include:
Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Firenze) bus station facilities and services
Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Firenze) has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, ATM, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the entrance.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Firenze).
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Firenze): Parking, WC.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Firenze): Elevators, ramps.
Getting to Firenze, Piazzale Montelungo from Florence city centre
Firenze, Piazzale Montelungo is 1 km from Florence city centre. Public transport options include:
Firenze, Piazzale Montelungo bus station facilities and services
Firenze, Piazzale Montelungo has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the entrance.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Firenze, Piazzale Montelungo.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Firenze, Piazzale Montelungo: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Firenze, Piazzale Montelungo: Elevators, ramps.
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