The cheapest and fastest buses from Florence to Prato
Cheapest price
€4
Average price
€5
Fastest journey
15 m
Average duration
15 m
Buses per day
3
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 €5 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 on Mon, Dec 15, 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Mon, Dec 15 the direct buses cover the 18 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 Mon, Dec 15 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.






Travel Information
Compare train and bus 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 €4.
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, December 14. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FlixBus | 6:05 PM Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) | 0h15 | 6:20 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 | |
| Monday, December 15 | |||||
![]() | 10:25 AM Florence | 0h15 | 10:40 AM Prato | 0 transfersDirect | |
This is the last bus of the day. | |||||
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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 €4 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 €4 |
Buses per day 7 |
Direct buses 7 |
Fastest bus 15m |
First bus 00:10 |
Last bus 23:55 |
Bus providers: Marino Autolinee, FlixBus, BlaBlaCar, Itabus, Curcio Viaggi, Autolinee Toscane - Linee Regionali from Florence to PratoYou can travel by bus between Florence to Prato with Marino Autolinee, FlixBus, BlaBlaCar, Itabus, Curcio Viaggi, Autolinee Toscane - Linee Regionali for as low as €3. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
Marino Autolinee
FlixBus
Itabus
BlaBlaCar
Curcio Viaggi
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.

Passengers board the coach most frequently from Florence, Villa Costanza (Tram T1), which is located around 7.2 miles (11.6 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the coach at Prato, Stazione Prato Centrale, located 1.7 miles (2.8 km) away from the city centre.
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popular bus stations
Popular bus stations from Florence to Prato
- 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
- 06:00-22:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 37, 72 Tram: T1
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