4.9
4.6The cheapest and fastest buses from Rome to Prato
Cheapest price
€8
Average price
€16
Fastest journey
3 h 34 m
Average duration
4 h 50 m
Buses per day
5
Distance
249 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Rome to Prato is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Rome to Prato will cost around €16 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €8.
Of the 5 buses that leave Rome for Prato on Sun, Dec 21, 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sun, Dec 21 the direct buses cover the 249 km distance in an average of 4 h 50 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 3 h 34 m .
On Sun, Dec 21 the slowest buses will take 8 h 34 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, bus, and flight for Rome to Prato
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Rome to Prato among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €7. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 5m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €7, and a flight costs an average of €55.
Distance: 249 km
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| Bus | Most popular Train | Flight |
|---|---|---|
€16 Average price Cheapest | €26 Average price | €218 Average price |
4h 14m Average total duration 3h 44m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 52m Average total duration 3h 22m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 5m Average total duration Fastest 1h 5m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.2 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.7 - 1.5kg CO2 emissions |
Most popular bus company |  Most popular train company |  Most popular airline |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Rome to Prato bus times
The table below shows live departures for Rome to Prato buses for today, Saturday, December 20. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FlixBus · FlixBus | 6:55 AM Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina | 4h45 | 11:40 AM Prato, Piazzale Del Museo | 1 transfer | |
| 3802 · 3803 | 8:00 AM Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina | 8h29 | 4:29 PM Prato, Piazzale Del Museo | 1 transfer | |
| 2790 · 3803 | 9:00 AM Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina | 7h29 | 4:29 PM Prato, Piazzale Del Museo | 1 transfer | |
| FlixBus | 9:15 AM Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina | 3h40 | 12:55 PM Prato, Piazzale Del Museo | 0 transfersDirect | |
| FlixBus | 9:40 AM Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina | 3h55 | 1:35 PM Prato, Piazzale Del Museo | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 1120 | 12:15 PM Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina | 4h09 | 4:24 PM Prato, Piazzale Del Museo | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 206 | 12:50 PM Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina | 4h20 | 5:10 PM Prato, Piazzale Del Museo | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 2728 | 4:00 PM Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina | 3h34 | 7:34 PM Prato, Piazzale Del Museo | 0 transfersDirect | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus | 5:15 PM Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina | 5h10 | 10:25 PM Prato, Piazzale Del Museo | 1 transfer | |
| FlixBus | 8:00 PM Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina | 4h10 | 12:10 AM Prato, Piazzale Del Museo | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 2422 · 1121 | 10:40 PM Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina | 7h59 | 6:39 AM Prato, Piazzale Del Museo | 1 transfer | |
| 2792 · 1121 | 10:59 PM Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina | 7h40 | 6:39 AM Prato, Piazzale Del Museo | 1 transfer | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Rome to Prato
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Buses from Rome to Prato run on average 12 times per day, taking around 3h 44m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at €7 if you book in advance.
There are 9 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:10, the last at 23:55. The fastest bus covers the 249 km distance in 3h 34m.
Distance 249 km |
Average bus duration 3h 44m |
Cheapest ticket price €7 |
Buses per day 12 |
Direct buses 9 |
Fastest bus 3h 34m |
First bus 00:10 |
Last bus 23:55 |
Bus providers: Itabus, FlixBus, Marino Autolinee, BlaBlaCar from Rome to PratoYou can travel by bus between Rome to Prato with Itabus, FlixBus, Marino Autolinee, BlaBlaCar for as low as €7. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Bus from Rome to Prato
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Rome 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.
When departing from Rome, you have various coach station options to start your journey from including Rome, Roma Ostiense, Rome, Termini (G) and Rome, Termini. When arriving in Prato, you can end your trip in coach stations like Prato, Piazzale Del Museo, Prato, Stazione Prato Centrale and Prato.
Passengers board the coach most frequently from Rome, Roma Ostiense, which is located around 2.4 miles (3.8 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the coach at Prato, Piazzale Del Museo, located 2.7 miles (4.3 km) away from the city centre.
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