1st Class
- Power plugs
- Wide seats
- Food available
- Extra legroom
Cheapest price on 06 Sept
£3
Average ticket price on 06 Sept
£3
Fastest journey on 06 Sept
11 m
Average journey duration on 06 Sept
14 m
Trains on 06 Sept
36
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 Sun 06 Sept, we found 36 trains from Prato to Florence, including 36 direct services.
These direct trains cover the 18 km distance in an average of 14 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 11 m .
The slowest trains 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.
Regionale 18495
Regionale 18527
Regionale 17807
Regionale 18505
Regionale 18519
Intercity 594
Intercity 583
Regionale 18495
Intercity 584
Intercity 597Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Prato to Florence among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of £3 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 50m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.0kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £3, while a coach costs an average of £5.
Distance: 18 km
Most popular Train | Coach | Driving |
|---|---|---|
£3 Average Price Cheapest | £5 Average Price | £4 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
50m Average total duration Fastest 20m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 0m Average total duration 30m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 37m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.0kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.0 - 0.0kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
![]() Most popular train company | ![]() Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Prato to Florence:
A train is £2 less than a coach for this route with tickets for a coach from Prato to Florence costing on average £5.
Other travel options to Florence take longer:
Coach takes on average 30m.
The journey is about 17m faster (20m by train vs 37m by car) and roughly £1 cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls (£3 vs £4). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.
Direct services run with Regionale, Intercity.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
The table below shows live departures for Prato to Florence trains for today, Saturday 5 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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 | 0h25 | 22:26 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale 18487 | 22:01 Prato Centrale | 0h14 | 22:15 Florence Rifredi | 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 | |
| Sunday 6 September | |||||
Regionale 18651 | 5:37 Prato Centrale | 0h28 | 6:05 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale 18653 | 6:12 Prato Centrale | 0h26 | 6:38 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 18505 | 8:30 Prato Centrale | 0h22 | 8:52 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale 18507 | 9:30 Prato Centrale | 0h22 | 9:52 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale 18667 | 9:42 Prato Centrale | 0h33 | 10:15 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale 18667 | 9:42 Prato Centrale | 0h23 | 10:05 Florence Rifredi | 0 changesdirect | |
Intercity 583 | 9:59 Prato Centrale | 0h13 | 10:12 Florence Rifredi | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale 18509 | 10:30 Prato Centrale | 0h22 | 10:52 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale 18469 | 11:01 Prato Centrale | 0h23 | 11:24 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale 18513 | 11:30 Prato Centrale | 0h22 | 11:52 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale 18471 | 12:01 Prato Centrale | 0h23 | 12:24 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0 changesdirect | |
Intercity 584 | 12:12 Prato Centrale | 0h15 | 12:27 Florence Rifredi | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale 18515 | 13:30 Prato Centrale | 0h22 | 13:52 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale 18517 | 14:30 Prato Centrale | 0h22 | 14:52 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale 18679 | 14:42 Prato Centrale | 0h32 | 15:14 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale 18519 | 15:30 Prato Centrale | 0h22 | 15:52 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale 18523 | 16:30 Prato Centrale | 0h22 | 16:52 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale 18685 | 16:42 Prato Centrale | 0h32 | 17:14 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale 18479 | 17:01 Prato Centrale | 0h23 | 17:24 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0 changesdirect | |
Intercity 597 | 17:12 Prato Centrale | 0h15 | 17:27 Florence Rifredi | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale 18525 | 17:30 Prato Centrale | 0h22 | 17:52 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale 18495 | 18:01 Prato Centrale | 0h14 | 18:15 Florence Rifredi | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale 18495 | 18:01 Prato Centrale | 0h24 | 18:25 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 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 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 18533 | 20:30 Prato Centrale | 0h22 | 20:52 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale 18485 | 21:00 Prato Centrale | 0h22 | 21:22 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0 changesdirect | |
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Trains from Prato to Florence run on average 56 times per day, taking around 20m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £3 if you book in advance.
There are 56 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:02, the last at 23:56. The fastest train covers the 18 km distance in 15m.
Distance 18 km |
Average train duration 20m |
Cheapest ticket price £3 |
Trains per day 56 |
Direct trains 56 |
Fastest train 15m |
First train 0:02 |
Last train 23:56 |
Cheapest Month Dec |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Mon |
Least Busy Day Tue |
Best time to book 2 days |
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Discover the best of Florence — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Florence trip today.
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
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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