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The cheapest and fastest trains from Florence Santa Maria Novella to Prato Centrale
Showing times and prices for 01 Jun
Cheapest price
£3
Average price
£3
Fastest journey
10 m
Average duration
16 m
Trains per day
55
Distance
16 km
Cheap tickets
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.
Fast trains
Of the 55 trains that leave Florence Santa Maria Novella for Prato Centrale every day 48 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 16 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 10 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.
Regionale 1848620:380h19Florence Santa Maria Novella20:57Prato Centrale£31One-way0 changes- Regionale 1853220:090h19Florence Santa Maria Novella20:28Prato Centrale£31One-way0 changes
- Regionale 1847615:370h20Florence Santa Maria Novella15:57Prato Centrale£31One-way0 changes
- Regionale 1868618:470h30Florence Santa Maria Novella19:17Prato Centrale£31One-way0 changes
- Regionale 1852015:090h19Florence Santa Maria Novella15:28Prato Centrale£31One-way0 changes
Intercity 5808:210h10Florence Santa Maria Novella8:31Prato Centrale£81One-way0 changes- Regionale Veloce 1868417:530h17Florence Santa Maria Novella18:10Prato Centrale£31One-way0 changes
- Regionale 185027:090h17Florence Santa Maria Novella7:26Prato Centrale£31One-way0 changes
- Regionale 184886:030h18Florence Santa Maria Novella6:21Prato Centrale£31One-way0 changes
- Regionale 1848620:380h19Florence Santa Maria Novella20:57Prato Centrale£31One-way0 changes
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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 18m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £3, and a coach costs an average of £3.
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 today, Sunday 31 May. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
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| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Regionale 18670 | 12:47 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0h30 | 13:17 Prato Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
| Regionale 18516 | 13:09 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0h19 | 13:28 Prato Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
| Regionale 18470 | 13:37 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0h20 | 13:57 Prato Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
| Regionale 18518 | 14:09 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0h19 | 14:28 Prato Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
| Regionale 18674 | 14:47 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0h30 | 15:17 Prato Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
| Regionale 83962 | 14:55 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0h18 | 15:13 Prato Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
| Regionale 18520 | 15:09 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0h19 | 15:28 Prato Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
| Regionale 18522 | 16:09 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0h19 | 16:28 Prato Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
| Regionale 94502 | 17:00 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0h19 | 17:19 Prato Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
| Regionale 18526 | 17:09 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0h19 | 17:28 Prato Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
| Regionale 18480 | 17:37 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0h20 | 17:57 Prato Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
| Regionale 18682 | 17:47 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0h30 | 18:17 Prato Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
| Regionale 18528 | 18:09 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0h19 | 18:28 Prato Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
| Regionale 18482 | 18:37 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0h20 | 18:57 Prato Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
| Regionale 18530 | 19:09 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0h19 | 19:28 Prato Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
| Regionale 18690 | 19:47 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0h30 | 20:17 Prato Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
| Regionale 18532 | 20:09 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0h19 | 20:28 Prato Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
| Regionale 18692 | 20:59 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0h35 | 21:34 Prato Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
| Regionale 18536 | 22:09 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0h19 | 22:28 Prato Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
| Regionale 17852 | 22:22 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0h26 | 22:48 Prato Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
| Regionale 18650 | 0:25 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0h27 | 0:52 Prato Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
| Regionale 17800 | 4:32 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0h24 | 4:56 Prato Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
| Regionale 18500 | 5:00 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0h22 | 5:22 Prato Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
| Regionale 18654 | 5:41 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0h29 | 6:10 Prato Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
| Regionale 18488 | 6:03 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0h18 | 6:21 Prato Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
| Regionale 18460 | 6:38 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0h19 | 6:57 Prato Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
| Regionale 18656 | 6:47 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0h30 | 7:17 Prato Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
| Regionale 18502 | 7:09 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0h17 | 7:26 Prato Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
| Regionale 18462 | 7:37 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0h20 | 7:57 Prato Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
| Regionale 18275 · Regionale 18828 | 7:38 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0h47 | 8:25 Prato Centrale | 1 change | |
| Regionale 18504 | 8:09 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0h19 | 8:28 Prato Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
| Intercity 580 | 8:21 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0h10 | 8:31 Prato Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
| Regionale 18466 | 8:37 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0h20 | 8:57 Prato Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
| Regionale 18660 | 8:47 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0h30 | 9:17 Prato Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
| Regionale 18508 | 9:09 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0h19 | 9:28 Prato Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
| Regionale 18205 · Regionale 18744 | 9:10 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0h35 | 9:45 Prato Centrale | 1 change | |
| Regionale 18662 | 9:47 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0h30 | 10:17 Prato Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
| Regionale 18662 · Regionale 18830 | 9:47 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0h29 | 10:16 Prato Centrale | 1 change | |
| Regionale 18664 | 10:20 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0h21 | 10:41 Prato Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
| Regionale Veloce 4021 · Regionale 18832 | 10:28 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0h30 | 10:58 Prato Centrale | 1 change | |
| Regionale 18490 | 11:38 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0h20 | 11:58 Prato Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
| Regionale 18666 | 11:47 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0h30 | 12:17 Prato Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
| Regionale 18512 | 12:09 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0h19 | 12:28 Prato Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
| Regionale 18492 | 12:37 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0h20 | 12:57 Prato Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
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Overview: Train from Florence Santa Maria Novella to Prato Centrale
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Trains from Florence Santa Maria Novella to Prato Centrale run on average 42 times per day, taking around 18m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £3 if you book in advance.
There are 38 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 07:09, the last at 21:09. The fastest train covers the 16 km distance in 19m.
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
Distance 16 km |
Average train duration 18m |
Cheapest ticket price £3 |
Trains per day 42 |
Direct trains 38 |
Fastest train 19m |
First train 7:09 |
Last train 21:09 |
Cheapest Month Feb |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Oct - Dec |
Low Season Apr - Jun |
Busiest Day Fri |
Least Busy Day Mon |
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
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.
Regionale
About
Regionale is the regional train service of national carrier Trenitalia connecting all of Italy. It is the most convinient way to travel to both big cities and the smallest villages all over the Italian country. The regional trains have different names depending on the region they serve, such as Treno Regionale Veloce (TRV) and Treno Regionale Lento (TRL). Treno Rock and Treno pop are the two new trains part of Trenitalia regionale fleet. Trenitalia Regionale offers a variety of ticket types, including single tickets (economy and standard), return tickets, and season tickets. Onboard facilities include free Wi-Fi, air conditioning, and power sockets. The most popular routes for Regionale are between Rome and Milan, Naples and Florence, and Turin and Venice.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
19m
Cheapest Price
£3
Regionale frequency
40 a day
Luggage included
Free hand luggage allowance included in ticket price
Luggage storage
Overhead racks and designated luggage areas between seats
Cancellation Policy
According to ticket conditions
Refund
Full refund provided
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Bar service available on some trains with snacks and beverages
Seat reservation
Seat reservation included in ticket price for most services
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces and assistance available for passengers with reduced mobility
Pets
Small pets in carriers travel free. Larger dogs require paid ticket and muzzle
Quiet zone
Intercity
About
Trenitalia Intercity is a high-speed train service operated by the Italian national railway company, Trenitalia. It operates throughout the country, with services running from early morning to late evening. The Intercity trains come in two types: the Intercity Plus, which is the fastest and most comfortable, and the Intercity, which is slightly slower but still offers a comfortable journey. Onboard facilities include air conditioning, power sockets, Wi-Fi, and a bar service. There are several ticket types available, including Standard, Super Economy, and Business. The most popular routes for Trenitalia Intercity are from Rome to Milan, Naples to Florence, and Turin to Venice.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
10m
Cheapest Price
£5
Intercity frequency
3 a day
Luggage included
2 pieces of luggage up to 30kg total
Luggage storage
Overhead racks and designated luggage areas at end of carriages
Cancellation Policy
According to ticket conditions
Refund
Full refund provided
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Restaurant car with hot meals and snacks, trolley service in some trains. But do not count on the presence of a buffet car. So if having access to food and drink on the train is important to you, it’s best to bring your own refreshments onboard.
Seat reservation
Seat reservation included in ticket price for most routes
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces and accessible toilets available
Pets
Small pets in carriers allowed free, larger dogs require paid ticket
Quiet zone
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.
The cost of a train ticket from Florence Santa Maria Novella to Prato Centrale can vary. The cheapest tickets are usually available from £3, while the average price tends to be around £3.
The train journey from Florence Santa Maria Novella to Prato Centrale covers a distance of 16 km and takes approximately 19m. Trains run 42 per day.
The train distance from Florence Santa Maria Novella to Prato Centrale is 16 km.
The first train from Florence Santa Maria Novella to Prato Centrale leaves at 7:09.
The last train from Florence Santa Maria Novella to Prato Centrale departs at 21:09.
Trains from Florence Santa Maria Novella to Prato Centrale run approximately 42 times per day.
Currently, there is no high-speed train service from Florence Santa Maria Novella to Prato Centrale.
Yes, there is a direct train between Florence Santa Maria Novella and Prato Centrale. The service operates 38 times per day, provided by Regionale, Intercity.
To get from Florence Santa Maria Novella to Prato Centrale, you can choose from several travel options including train and coach.
There is no night train service from Florence Santa Maria Novella to Prato Centrale.
The cheapest way to get from Florence Santa Maria Novella to Prato Centrale is by train, costing approximately £3.
Booking trains from Florence Santa Maria Novella to Prato Centrale in advance is advisable, especially during peak travel seasons or for long journeys, to ensure availability and secure better fares.
The train journey from Firenze Santa Maria Novella to Prato Centrale is not particularly known for its scenic views. It primarily passes through urban and suburban areas, offering glimpses of local life and architecture rather than dramatic landscapes or countryside vistas.
Yes, a day trip from Firenze Santa Maria Novella to Prato Centrale is feasible, with a travel time of just 19m and a distance of 16 km. Trains run frequently, with 38 trips per day.
Yes, you can take the train from Florence Santa Maria Novella to Prato Centrale.
popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Florence Santa Maria Novella and Prato Centrale
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Prato
The major train station for departures in Florence is Firenze Santa Maria Novella. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Firenze Santa Maria Novella for your trip from Florence to Prato.
Amenities at train station
Wifi
Lockers
Parking
Dining
ATM
Taxis
Accessibility
WC
Hotel
Ticket Office
Bike Parking
Bike Rental
Car Rental
Information Deskinformation
Ticket Office Hours
- Mon - Sun: 06:00 - 21:00
Distance to city center
1 kmWifi
- Free WiFi (30 minutes limit).
Lockers
- Provided by KiPoint and located on the ground floor, on the side of Piazza Adua. Open daily from 06:00 to 23:00.
Dining
- 12oz Coffee Joint
- Casa Maioli
- Don Nino
- Fratelli Cuore
- McDonald´s
- Panella
- Segafredo Zanetti
- Spizzico
- Venchi
- & many more
Accessibility
- Elevators, escalators, step-free access. Mobility assistance is available with the Sala Blu, located next to Platform 1.
Hotel
- Hotel Luxor Florence
- Joy Hotel Florence
- Diplomat Hotel Florence
Ticket Office
- Mon - Sun: 06:00 - 21:00
Information Desk
- Located inside and outside the station.
Public transport options for Firenze Santa Maria Novella
- Tram lines: T1, T2
- Bus lines: 6, 11, 12, 13, 17, 23, 36, 37, C4
- Train lines: FR, FA, Italo
The major train station for arrivals in Prato is Prato Centrale. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Prato Centrale for your journey to Prato from Florence.
Amenities at train station
WifiLockersParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCHotel
Lost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingCar RentalInformation Desk
Luggage Cartsinformation
Ticket Office Hours
- 6:00 AM - 8:00 PM Monday - Sunday
Distance to city center
1 km
Number of platforms
5Wifi
- Free
Parking
- The car park is open 7 days a week, with access from Via del Romito.
Dining
- Ristorante Il Mercato
- Osteria Su Santa Trinita
Taxis
- Outside the main entrance.
Accessibility
- Ramps, restrooms.
WC
- €1
Hotel
- Hotel President
- Art Hotel Museo
- Wall Art Hotel
Lost and Found Office
- Located in the main hall
Car Rental
- Avis
- Europcar
Information Desk
- Located in the main hall
Luggage Carts
- Free
Station Plan
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-5 for trains to Florence, Bologna, and other regional destinations
Public transport options for Prato Centrale
- Bus: Several lines available
- Train: Regional and intercity services
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