The cheapest and fastest buses from Florence to Prato
Cheapest price
€5
Average price
€6
Fastest journey
15 m
Average duration
21 m
Buses per day
4
Distance
18 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Florence 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 to Prato will cost around €6 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €5.
Of the 4 buses that leave Florence for Prato on Mon, Jun 15, 4 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Mon, Jun 15 the direct buses cover the 18 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 Mon, Jun 15 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.
FlixBus12:55 AM0h15Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence)1:10 AMPrato, Piazzale Del Museo€51One-way0 transfers
FlixBus11:10 PM0h15Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence)11:25 PMPrato, Piazzale Del Museo€51One-way0 transfers
FlixBus12:30 AM0h40Firenze, Piazzale Montelungo1:10 AMPrato, Piazzale Del Museo€51One-way0 transfers
FlixBus7:10 PM0h15Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence)7:25 PMPrato, Piazzale Del Museo€81One-way0 transfers
FlixBus12:55 AM0h15Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence)1:10 AMPrato, Piazzale Del Museo€51One-way0 transfers
FlixBus7:10 PM0h15Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence)7:25 PMPrato, Piazzale Del Museo€81One-way0 transfers
FlixBus11:10 PM0h15Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence)11:25 PMPrato, Piazzale Del Museo€51One-way0 transfers
FlixBus12:30 AM0h40Firenze, Piazzale Montelungo1:10 AMPrato, Piazzale Del Museo€51One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare bus and train for Florence to Prato
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Florence 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. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.0kg. 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: 18 km
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| Bus | Most popular Train |
|---|---|
€5 Average price | €3 Average price Cheapest |
57m Average total duration 27m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 48m Average total duration Fastest 18m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.0kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.0kg CO2 emissions Lowest |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Florence to Prato bus times
The table below shows live departures for Florence to Prato buses for today, Sunday, June 14. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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 | |
| Monday, June 15 | |||||
FlixBus | 12:30 AM Firenze, Piazzale Montelungo | 0h40 | 1:10 AM Prato, Piazzale Del Museo | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 12:55 AM Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) | 0h15 | 1:10 AM Prato, Piazzale Del Museo | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Florence to Prato
Buses from Florence to Prato run on average 7 times per day, taking around 27m. 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 00:10, the last at 23:55. The fastest bus covers the 18 km distance in 15m.
Distance 18 km |
Average bus duration 27m |
Cheapest ticket price €3 |
Buses per day 7 |
Direct buses 7 |
Fastest bus 15m |
First bus 12:10 AM |
Last bus 11:55 PM |
Cheapest Month Oct |
Cheapest Day Sun |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Sun |
Least Busy Day Wed |
Best time to book 3 days |
Bus providers: FlixBus, Marino Autolinee, BlaBlaCar, Itabus, Autolinee Toscane - ExtraUrbano Firenze, Autolinee Toscane - Linee Regionali from Florence to PratoYou can travel by bus between Florence to Prato with FlixBus, Marino Autolinee, BlaBlaCar, Itabus, 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
FlixBus
Marino Autolinee
Itabus
BlaBlaCar
Autolinee Toscane - ExtraUrbano Firenze
Autolinee Toscane - Linee Regionali
FAQs: Bus from Florence to Prato
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Florence 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.

- Marino Autolinee
- Assistance
- Priority seating
- Accessible restrooms.
- FlixBus
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Wheelchair-accessible buses.
- Itabus
- Assistance
- Dedicated seating areas
- Accessible restrooms.
- Marino Autolinee
- You can cancel your ticket up to 24 hours before departure for a full refund. Cancellations within 24 hours incur a 50% fee.
- 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.
- Itabus
- You can cancel your ticket up to 24 hours before departure for a partial refund. Changes allowed for a fee.
- Marino Autolinee
- One carry-on bag up to 10kg (55x40x20 cm) and one checked bag up to 20kg (80x50x30 cm).
- FlixBus
- One carry-on bag up to 7kg (42x30x18 cm) and one checked bag up to 20kg (80x50x30 cm).
- Itabus
- One carry-on bag up to 10kg and one checked bag up to 20kg.
- Marino Autolinee
- 10€ per additional bag up to 20 kg.
- FlixBus
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- Itabus
- 5€ per additional bag.
- Marino Autolinee
- Small pets allowed in carriers
- larger pets must be leashed and muzzled.
- FlixBus
- Small pets in carriers allowed
- guide dogs travel for free.
- Itabus
- Small pets allowed in carriers
- larger pets must be leashed and muzzled.
popular bus stations
Popular bus stations from Florence to Prato
- 06:00-22:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 37, 72 Tram: T1
- 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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