- Must visit
Galleria degli Uffizi
Major art museum displaying Botticelli, Leonardo and Michelangelo, essential for understanding Florentine Renaissance painting.
Cheapest price on 21 Oct
£3
Average ticket price on 21 Oct
£3
Fastest journey on 21 Oct
11 m
Average journey duration on 21 Oct
13 m
Trains on 21 Oct
76
Distance
18 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Prato to Florence is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Prato to Florence will cost around £3 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £3.
On Wed 21 Oct, we found 76 trains from Prato to Florence, including 76 direct services.
These direct trains cover the 18 km distance in an average of 13 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 11 m .
The slowest trains will take 14 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 18483
Regionale 18683
Regionale 18823
Regionale 18465
Regionale 18503
Intercity 594
Intercity 583
Regionale 18487
Regionale 18481
Regionale 18497Trains from Prato to Florence run on average 60 times per day, taking around 25m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £3 if you book in advance.
There are 60 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:02, the last at 23:56. The fastest train covers the 18 km distance in 11m.
Distance 18 km |
Average train duration 25m |
Cheapest ticket price £3 |
Trains per day 60 |
Direct trains 60 |
Fastest train 11m |
First train 0:02 |
Last train 23:56 |
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Use these quick route answers to check fares, travel time, departure options, and direct services before booking from Prato to Florence.
The table below shows live departures for Prato to Florence trains for tomorrow, Wednesday 21 October. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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Regionale 18651 | 5:37 Prato Centrale | 0h28 | 6:05 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale 18461 | 6:12 Prato Centrale | 0h26 | 6:38 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale 18655 | 6:35 Prato Centrale | 0h31 | 7:06 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale 18657 | 6:53 Prato Centrale | 0h35 | 7:28 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale 18501 | 7:09 Prato Centrale | 0h27 | 7:36 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale Veloce 18659 | 7:16 Prato Centrale | 0h24 | 7:40 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale 17803 | 7:23 Prato Centrale | 0h36 | 7:59 Florence Rifredi | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale 18661 | 7:41 Prato Centrale | 0h33 | 8:14 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale 18503 | 7:47 Prato Centrale | 0h20 | 8:07 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale 17807 | 7:51 Prato Centrale | 0h35 | 8:26 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale 18463 | 8:07 Prato Centrale | 0h26 | 8:33 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale 18823 | 8:17 Prato Centrale | 0h24 | 8:41 Florence Rifredi | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale 18505 | 8:30 Prato Centrale | 0h22 | 8:52 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale 18825 | 8:35 Prato Centrale | 0h25 | 9:00 Florence Rifredi | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale 18663 | 8:42 Prato Centrale | 0h32 | 9:14 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale 18465 | 9:01 Prato Centrale | 0h23 | 9:24 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale 18827 | 9:08 Prato Centrale | 0h32 | 9:40 Florence Rifredi | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale 18507 | 9:30 Prato Centrale | 0h22 | 9:52 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale 18665 | 9:42 Prato Centrale | 0h23 | 10:05 Florence Rifredi | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale 18665 | 9:42 Prato Centrale | 0h33 | 10:15 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0 changesdirect | |
Intercity 583 | 9:59 Prato Centrale | 0h13 | 10:12 Florence Rifredi | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale 18467 | 10:01 Prato Centrale | 0h22 | 10:23 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale 18829 | 10:26 Prato Centrale | 0h16 | 10:42 Florence Rifredi | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale 18509 | 10:30 Prato Centrale | 0h22 | 10:52 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale 18669 | 10:42 Prato Centrale | 0h32 | 11:14 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale 18489 | 11:01 Prato Centrale | 0h23 | 11:24 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale 18833 | 11:12 Prato Centrale | 0h29 | 11:41 Florence Rifredi | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale 18511 | 11:30 Prato Centrale | 0h22 | 11:52 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale 18671 | 11:42 Prato Centrale | 0h32 | 12:14 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0 changesdirect | |
Intercity 584 | 12:12 Prato Centrale | 0h15 | 12:27 Florence Rifredi | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale 18673 | 12:42 Prato Centrale | 0h32 | 13:14 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale 18837 | 13:12 Prato Centrale | 0h29 | 13:41 Florence Rifredi | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale 18515 | 13:30 Prato Centrale | 0h22 | 13:52 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale 18675 | 13:42 Prato Centrale | 0h32 | 14:14 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale 18473 | 14:01 Prato Centrale | 0h23 | 14:24 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale 18841 | 14:12 Prato Centrale | 0h29 | 14:41 Florence Rifredi | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale 18517 | 14:30 Prato Centrale | 0h22 | 14:52 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale 18677 | 14:42 Prato Centrale | 0h32 | 15:14 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale 18491 | 15:01 Prato Centrale | 0h23 | 15:24 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale 18843 | 15:12 Prato Centrale | 0h29 | 15:41 Florence Rifredi | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale 18519 | 15:30 Prato Centrale | 0h22 | 15:52 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale 18681 | 15:42 Prato Centrale | 0h32 | 16:14 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale 18475 | 16:01 Prato Centrale | 0h22 | 16:23 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale 18845 | 16:12 Prato Centrale | 0h29 | 16:41 Florence Rifredi | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale 18521 | 16:30 Prato Centrale | 0h22 | 16:52 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale 18683 | 16:42 Prato Centrale | 0h32 | 17:14 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale 18493 | 17:01 Prato Centrale | 0h23 | 17:24 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale 18849 | 17:04 Prato Centrale | 0h17 | 17:21 Florence Rifredi | 0 changesdirect | |
Intercity 597 | 17:12 Prato Centrale | 0h15 | 17:27 Florence Rifredi | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale 18847 | 17:12 Prato Centrale | 0h29 | 17:41 Florence Rifredi | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale 18525 | 17:30 Prato Centrale | 0h22 | 17:52 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale 18687 | 17:42 Prato Centrale | 0h32 | 18:14 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale 18497 | 18:01 Prato Centrale | 0h14 | 18:15 Florence Rifredi | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale 18497 | 18:01 Prato Centrale | 0h24 | 18:25 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale 18853 | 18:12 Prato Centrale | 0h29 | 18:41 Florence Rifredi | 0 changesdirect | |
Intercity 594 | 18:14 Prato Centrale | 0h11 | 18:25 Florence Rifredi | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale 18527 | 18:30 Prato Centrale | 0h22 | 18:52 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale 18689 | 18:42 Prato Centrale | 0h32 | 19:14 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale 18481 | 19:01 Prato Centrale | 0h24 | 19:25 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale 18481 | 19:01 Prato Centrale | 0h14 | 19:15 Florence Rifredi | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale 18859 | 19:12 Prato Centrale | 0h29 | 19:41 Florence Rifredi | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale 18529 | 19:30 Prato Centrale | 0h22 | 19:52 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale 18691 | 19:42 Prato Centrale | 0h32 | 20:14 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale 18483 | 20:01 Prato Centrale | 0h23 | 20:24 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale 18861 | 20:12 Prato Centrale | 0h29 | 20:41 Florence Rifredi | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale 18531 | 20:30 Prato Centrale | 0h22 | 20:52 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale 18693 | 20:42 Prato Centrale | 0h32 | 21:14 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale 18485 | 21:00 Prato Centrale | 0h22 | 21:22 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0 changesdirect | |
Intercity 599 | 21:05 Prato Centrale | 0h17 | 21:22 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale 18695 | 21:12 Prato Centrale | 0h31 | 21:43 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale 18535 | 21:30 Prato Centrale | 0h22 | 21:52 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale 17851 | 21:51 Prato Centrale | 0h19 | 22:10 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale 18487 | 22:01 Prato Centrale | 0h14 | 22:15 Florence Rifredi | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale 18487 | 22:01 Prato Centrale | 0h25 | 22:26 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale 18537 | 22:30 Prato Centrale | 0h22 | 22:52 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale 18539 | 23:30 Prato Centrale | 0h20 | 23:50 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0 changesdirect | |
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Major art museum displaying Botticelli, Leonardo and Michelangelo, essential for understanding Florentine Renaissance painting.
Museum housing Michelangelo’s David alongside unfinished sculptures and Florentine paintings in a compact, focused setting.
Vast former Medici residence with lavish rooms, court art and a panoramic garden-facing setting across the Arno.
Grand civic square surrounded by historic buildings and open-air sculpture, ideal for architecture, people-watching and evening walks.
Lively square beside the cathedral, central for orienting yourself and admiring the baptistery, facade details and constant street life.
Classic terrace viewpoint with sweeping views over Florence, especially rewarding at sunset and easy to combine with uphill walks.
Thick Tuscan bread soup with tomatoes, olive oil and basil. A frugal Florentine classic that celebrates stale unsalted bread and summer produce.
Hearty soup of black kale, cannellini beans, vegetables and stale Tuscan bread. A traditional peasant dish closely linked with Florence and Tuscany.
Large T-bone steak from Chianina beef, grilled rare over coals. It is Florence’s signature meat dish and prized for its simplicity and quality.
Long-standing sandwich shop near the market, popular for schiacciata filled with Tuscan salumi and cheeses. Informal and very Florentine.
Lively traditional trattoria known for hearty Tuscan dishes such as ribollita and Florentine steak in a classic, bustling setting.
Historic market stall famed for lampredotto sandwiches. Casual, quick and deeply traditional, ideal for trying authentic Florentine street food.
Florence is pricier than many Italian cities, with central stays, museum-area dining and tourist services pushing up daily costs, though local cafés and buses remain fairly manageable.
Tipping is not obligatory. In restaurants, round up or leave 5-10% for good service if no service charge applies. Taxis are usually rounded up. In cafés, small change is enough.
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Firenze Santa Maria Novella -> Piazza del Duomo, Florence
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The most popular day trips by train from Florence are Pisa, Siena, Lucca, Bologna and Arezzo. Find out what you can do in these day trip destinations and how to book your train from Florence on Omio.

Pisa is known worldwide for the Leaning Tower, but it is also a compact university city with medieval streets and graceful squares. Along the Arno, historic buildings and student life give it an easy, thoughtful atmosphere.
There are 57 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:40, the last at 23:50. The fastest train covers the 69 km distance in 44m.

Siena is a medieval Tuscan city known for the Piazza del Campo, the Palio and its striped Duomo. Its steep lanes, Gothic buildings and strong civic traditions give it a more austere character than many larger Italian cities.
There are 14 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:40, the last at 21:44. The fastest train covers the 50 km distance in 1h 19m.

Lucca is known for its complete Renaissance walls, Romanesque churches and handsome historic squares. Its compact old centre feels calm and distinctly Tuscan, with medieval streets and a strong local character.
There are 23 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:40, the last at 23:39. The fastest train covers the 60 km distance in 1h 11m.

Bologna is known for its porticoes, medieval centre and one of Europe’s oldest universities. The city feels lively yet grounded, with red-brick streets, elegant piazzas and a food culture that shapes daily life.
There are 85 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:01, the last at 23:35. The fastest train covers the 81 km distance in 33m.

Arezzo is a historic Tuscan city known for medieval streets, Piero della Francesca frescoes and antiques. Its piazzas and churches feel quieter than in larger art cities, with local life shaped by goldsmithing and the Giostra del Saracino.
There are 63 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:14, the last at 23:28. The fastest train covers the 61 km distance in 27m.
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Prato to Florence 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 Florence, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Prato to Florence trains use the Prato Centrale to Firenze Santa Maria Novella station pair, with some services arriving at Firenze Rifredi. Use this guide to compare Prato and Florence train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Prato Centrale is 1 km from Prato city centre. Public transport options include:
Prato Centrale has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Car Rental, Information Desk and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Ristorante Il Mercato, Osteria Su Santa Trinita
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Prato Centrale. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Prato Centrale. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Prato Centrale: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Prato Centrale: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Prato Centrale: Ramps, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include Hotel President, Art Hotel Museo, Wall Art Hotel.
Prato Porta Al Serraglio has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office, Bike Parking and Bike Rental.
Food options include: Ristorante Il Mercato, Osteria Su Santa Trinita
Ticket office support is available at Prato Porta Al Serraglio.
Available at Prato Porta Al Serraglio: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Prato Porta Al Serraglio: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Prato Porta Al Serraglio: Ramps, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include Hotel San Marco, Hotel Flora, Hotel Giardino.
Prato Borgonuovo is 1 km from Prato city centre. Public transport options include:
Prato Borgonuovo has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Taxis, Accessibility, WC and Bike Parking.
Food and drink options are available at Prato Borgonuovo.
Available at Prato Borgonuovo: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Prato Borgonuovo: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Prato Borgonuovo: Elevators, ramps.
Firenze Santa Maria Novella is 1 km from Florence city centre. Public transport options include:
Firenze Santa Maria Novella has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food options include: 12oz Coffee Joint, Casa Maioli, Don Nino, Fratelli Cuore, McDonald´s, Panella, Segafredo Zanetti, Spizzico, Venchi, & many more
Free WiFi (30 minutes limit). ATMs are located in the basement in the shopping center next to the Feltrinelli bookshop and between Celio and Mango shops.
The ticket office is open Mon - Sun: 06:00 - 21:00. Information desks are located inside and outside the station.
Luggage storage is provided by KiPoint and located on the ground floor, on the side of Piazza Adua. Open daily from 06:00 to 23:00.
Available at Firenze Santa Maria Novella: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Firenze Santa Maria Novella: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Firenze Santa Maria Novella: Elevators, escalators, step-free access. Mobility assistance is available with the Sala Blu, located next to Platform 1.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Luxor Florence, Joy Hotel Florence, Diplomat Hotel Florence.
Firenze Rifredi is 3 km from Florence city centre. Public transport options include:
Firenze Rifredi has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Information Desk and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Trattoria Fratelli Briganti, Osteria di Poneta
Free.
Ticket office support is available at Firenze Rifredi. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Firenze Rifredi. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Firenze Rifredi: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Firenze Rifredi: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Firenze Rifredi: Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Raffaello, Hotel Corolle, Hotel Dalmazia.
Firenze Campo di Marte is 2 km from Florence city centre. Public transport options include:
Firenze Campo di Marte has practical services for this route, including Dining, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office, Bike Parking and Bike Rental.
Food options include: Moka Café
The ticket office is open Mon - Sun: 07:15 - 20:45.
Available at Firenze Campo di Marte: Taxis, WC.
Available at Firenze Campo di Marte: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Firenze Campo di Marte: The station is fully accessible, with step-free access throughout the station.
Nearby hotels include Florence Stadium B&B, Hotel Villa Liana, Hotel della Robbia.
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