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4.6The cheapest and fastest buses from Florence to Prato Centrale
Cheapest price
€4
Average price
€4
Fastest journey
15 m
Average duration
25 m
Buses per day
3
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.
Of the 3 buses that leave Florence for Prato Centrale on Sat, Mar 21, 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sat, Mar 21 the direct buses cover the 17 km distance in an average of 25 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 15 m .
On Sat, Mar 21 the slowest buses will take 45 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 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 prices starting from €3. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 19m. 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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€5 Average price | €3 Average price Cheapest |
1h 0m Average total duration 30m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 49m Average total duration Fastest 19m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Florence to Prato Centrale bus times
The table below shows live departures for Florence to Prato Centrale 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 |
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| 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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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 30m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at €3 but you can travel from only €3 by train.
There are 7 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 03:20, the last at 23:55. The fastest bus covers the 17 km distance in 15m.
Distance 17 km |
Average bus duration 30m |
Cheapest ticket price €3 |
Buses per day 7 |
Direct buses 7 |
Fastest bus 15m |
First bus 03:20 |
Last bus 23:55 |
Bus providers: BlaBlaCar, C.A.P. Consorzio Autolinee Pratesi, 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 - 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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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
WifiParkingATMAccessibilityWCTicket Office
- 06:00-22:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 37, 72 Tram: T1
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TaxisAccessibilityWCTicket Office- 06:00-21:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Available near the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 12, 13, 17 Train: Firenze Santa Maria Novella
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