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The cheapest and fastest buses from Florence to Prato Centrale

Showing times and prices for Dec 16

Cheapest price

€4

Average price

€4

Fastest journey

15 m

Average duration

15 m

Buses per day

2

Distance

17 km

Cheap tickets

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.

Fast buses

Of the 2 buses that leave Florence for Prato Centrale on Tue, Dec 16, 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

On Tue, Dec 16 the direct buses cover the 17 km distance in an average of 15 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 15 m .

On Tue, Dec 16 the slowest buses will take 15 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.

FlixBus
05:05PM0h15
Florence
05:20PMPrato Centrale
€41One-way
0 transfers
FlixBus
10:25AM0h15
Florence
10:40AMPrato Centrale
€41One-way
0 transfers

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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 prices starting from €2. 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 €2, and a bus costs an average of €4.

Distance: 17 km

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€5

Average price

€3

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Cheapest

1h 0m

Average total duration

30m

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30m

Additional time*

49m

Average total duration

Fastest

19m

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30m

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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, Monday, December 15. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.

Last updated at 3:45 AM
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meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus11:25 AM Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence)
0h15
11:40 AM Prato, Piazzale Del Museo0 transfersDirect
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus6:05 PM Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence)
0h15
6:20 PM Prato, Piazzale Del Museo0 transfersDirect
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus10:10 PM Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence)
0h15
10:25 PM Prato, Piazzale Del Museo0 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 €4 but you can travel from only €2 by train.

There are 7 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 10:25, the last at 21:10. The fastest bus covers the 17 km distance in 15m.

Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Train from €2
Distance
17 km
Average bus duration
30m
Cheapest ticket price
€4
Buses per day
7
Direct buses
7
Fastest bus
15m
First bus
10:25
Last bus
21:10
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Train from €2

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 €2. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey

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BlaBlaCar is a French online marketplace for carpooling, connecting drivers with empty seats and passengers traveling to the same destination to share costs. Founded in 2006, it operates in Europe and Latin America, boasting 26 million active members. The platform also includes BlaBlaCar Bus, an intercity bus service. BlaBlaCar's name comes from its rating system for drivers' chattiness: \Bla\" for quiet, \"BlaBla\" for talkative, and \"BlaBlaBla\" for very chatty. The company aims to be the leading marketplace for shared travel, offering affordable and sustainable solutions by combining carpooling with bus journeys."
Luggage & cancellation policy
BlaBlaCar frequency
4 a day

C.A.P. Consorzio Autolinee Pratesi

Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
1h 0m
C.A.P. Consorzio Autolinee Pratesi frequency
2 a day

Autolinee Toscane - Linee Regionali

Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
33m
Cheapest Price
€2
Autolinee Toscane - Linee Regionali frequency
48 a day

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.

FAQs
Cheap coach tickets from Florence to Prato Centrale can start from as little as €3 when you book in advance. The average coach ticket price for Florence to Prato Centrale is €6; however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.
The average journey time by coach from Florence to Prato Centrale is 15 min   to travel the 16 km long route, with around there are 6 coaches per day. Journey times can vary on weekends and holidays.
The first coach from Florence to Prato Centrale leaves at 05: 20. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner   from Omio.
The last coach from Florence to Prato Centrale leaves at 22: 10.
Yes, it is possible to travel from Florence to Prato Centrale without having to change trains with C. A. P. Consorzio Autolinee Pratesi or Autolinee Toscane - Linee Regionali. There are 6 direct coaches from Florence to Prato Centrale each day. There may be fewer direct services available on weekends or holidays.
Take the Florence to Prato Centrale coach with BlaBlaCar, C. A. P. Consorzio Autolinee Pratesi or Autolinee Toscane - Linee Regionali. However, it's always good to check out all possible coach companies for the journey between Florence and Prato Centrale as there might be differences in the amenities they offer.
A day trip to Prato Centrale from Florence is worth doing with a journey time of 15 min each way. Check with Omio app   the best way to travel.
The cheapest month to travel from Florence to Prato Centrale by coach is September.
It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Florence and Prato Centrale including taking a train or coach.
No, the coach from Florence to Prato Centrale has no accessibility options.
No, there are no bathrooms on board the coach from Florence to Prato Centrale.
No, bikes are not allowed on board the coach from Florence to Prato Centrale.

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    Yes, there is food available to purchase on board the coach from Florence to Prato Centrale.
    No, luggage for the coach from Florence to Prato Centrale needs to be booked in addition.
    No, there are no additional luggage options for the coach from Florence to Prato Centrale.
    Unfortunately, pets are not allowed on the coach from Florence to Prato Centrale.
    No, there are no USB plugs on board the coach from Florence to Prato Centrale.
    No, there is no WiFi on board the coach from Florence to Prato Centrale.

    popular bus stations

    Popular bus stations from Florence to Prato Centrale

    Florence
    Prato
    Firenze, Piazzale MontelungoWifiParkingATMTaxisAccessibilityWCTicket Office
    Amenities at bus station
    WifiWifi
    ParkingParking
    ATMATM
    TaxisTaxis
    AccessibilityAccessibility
    WCWC
    Ticket OfficeTicket Office
    information
    address
    Address
    Piazzale Montelungo, Florence, Italy
    ticketOfficeHours
    Ticket Office Hours
    • 06:00-21:00
    ticketOfficeHours
    Distance to city center
    1 km
    carConnection
    Car connection
    Via Valfonda
    Wifi
    Wifi
    • Free Wi-Fi
    Taxis
    Taxis
    • Available near the main entrance.
    Accessibility
    Accessibility
    • Elevators, ramps
    WC
    WC
    • Available in the station.
    Public transit options for Firenze, Piazzale Montelungo
    • Bus: 12, 13, 17 Train: Firenze Santa Maria Novella
    Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Firenze)WifiParkingATMAccessibilityWCTicket Office
    Amenities at bus station
    WifiWifi
    ParkingParking
    ATMATM
    AccessibilityAccessibility
    WCWC
    Ticket OfficeTicket Office
    information
    address
    Address
    Villa Costanza, Scandicci, Florence, Italy
    ticketOfficeHours
    Ticket Office Hours
    • 06:00-22:00
    ticketOfficeHours
    Distance to city center
    1 km
    carConnection
    Car connection
    Via di Scandicci
    Wifi
    Wifi
    • Free Wi-Fi
    Accessibility
    Accessibility
    • Elevators, ramps
    WC
    WC
    • Available in the station.
    Public transit options for Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Firenze)
    • Bus: 37, 72 Tram: T1

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