The cheapest and fastest trains from Florence Santa Maria Novella to Prato Centrale
Cheapest price
£3
Average price
£3
Fastest journey
19 m
Average duration
19 m
Trains per day
3
Distance
16 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Florence Santa Maria Novella to Prato Centrale is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Florence Santa Maria Novella to Prato Centrale will cost around £3 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £3.
Of the 3 trains that leave Florence Santa Maria Novella for Prato Centrale every day 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 16 km distance in an average of 19 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 19 m .
The slowest trains will take 19 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 coach for Florence Santa Maria Novella to Prato Centrale
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Florence Santa Maria Novella 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 coach costs an average of £4.
Distance: 16 km
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Live departures
Florence Santa Maria Novella to Prato Centrale train times
The table below shows live departures for Florence Santa Maria Novella to Prato Centrale trains for tomorrow, Sunday 30 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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![]() | 11:09 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0h19 | 11:28 Prato Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 17:09 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0h19 | 17:28 Prato Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 20:09 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0h19 | 20:28 Prato Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Florence Santa Maria Novella to Prato Centrale
Trains from Florence Santa Maria Novella to Prato Centrale run on average 38 times per day, taking around 19m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £3 if you book in advance.
There are 35 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 11:09, the last at 20:22. The fastest train covers the 16 km distance in 19m.
Distance 16 km |
Average train duration 19m |
Cheapest ticket price £3 |
Trains per day 38 |
Direct trains 35 |
Fastest train 19m |
First train 11:09 |
Last train 20:22 |
Train companies: Regionale, Intercity from Florence Santa Maria Novella to Prato Centrale trainsRegionale, Intercity trains will get you between Florence Santa Maria Novella and Prato Centrale from £3. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Florence Santa Maria Novella to Prato Centrale train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Florence Santa Maria Novella to Prato Centrale by train. 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 train, 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 train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Florence Santa Maria Novella and Prato Centrale
- Mon - Sun: 06:00 - 21:00
- Free WiFi (30 minutes limit).
- Provided by KiPoint and located on the ground floor, on the side of Piazza Adua. Open daily from 06:00 to 23:00.
- 12oz Coffee Joint
- Casa Maioli
- Don Nino
- Fratelli Cuore
- McDonald´s
- Panella
- Segafredo Zanetti
- Spizzico
- Venchi
- & many more
- Elevators, escalators, step-free access. Mobility assistance is available with the Sala Blu, located next to Platform 1.
- Hotel Luxor Florence
- Joy Hotel Florence
- Diplomat Hotel Florence
- Mon - Sun: 06:00 - 21:00
- Located inside and outside the station.
- Tram lines: T1, T2
- Bus lines: 6, 11, 12, 13, 17, 23, 36, 37, C4
- Train lines: FR, FA, Italo
- 6:00 AM - 8:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 7 days a week, with access from Via del Romito.
- Ristorante Il Mercato
- Osteria Su Santa Trinita
- Outside the main entrance.
- Ramps, restrooms.
- €1
- Hotel President
- Art Hotel Museo
- Wall Art Hotel
- Located in the main hall
- Avis
- Europcar
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-5 for trains to Florence, Bologna, and other regional destinations
- Bus: Several lines available
- Train: Regional and intercity services
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