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How to get from Carrara to Prato by bus and train?

From Carrara to Prato by bus and train

To get from Carrara to Prato in Florence, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the R train from Carrara-Avenza station to Viareggio station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the R train and finally take the 1+ bus from Stazione FS Serraglio station to Berlinguer - Centro Pecci station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 21 min.

141min
Train - R
Train - R
Bus - 1+1+
Walk to Prato
Leaves from Carrara-Avenza

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Carrara
  • 2
    Train - R
    Wait for train
    R
    Pisa Centrale
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Viareggio
    26 min
  • 4
    Train - R
    Wait for train
    R
    Firenze S.M.N.
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Prato Porta Al Serraglio
    73 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Stazione FS Serraglio
    ID PO2031
    20 m • 1 min
  • 7
    Bus - 1+1+
    Wait for bus
    1+
    Berlinguer
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Berlinguer - Centro Pecci
    ID PO2925
    21 min
  • 9
    Walk to Prato
    Walk to
    Prato
    90 m • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Carrara to Prato by bus and train via R, R and R1

To get from Carrara to Prato in Florence, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the R train from Carrara-Avenza station to Viareggio station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the R train and finally take the R1 bus from Prato Stazione FS station to Questura - Centro Pecci station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 38 min.

158min
Train - R
Train - R
Bus - R1R1
Walk to Prato
Leaves from Carrara-Avenza

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Carrara
  • 2
    Train - R
    Wait for train
    R
    Pisa Centrale
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Viareggio
    26 min
  • 4
    Train - R
    Wait for train
    R
    Firenze S.M.N.
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Prato Centrale
    78 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Prato Stazione FS
    ID PO2179
    60 m • 1 min
  • 7
    Bus - R1R1
    Wait for bus
    R1
    Firenze T2 Guidoni
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Questura - Centro Pecci
    ID PO1444
    10 min
  • 9
    Walk to Prato
    Walk to
    Prato
    130 m • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Carrara to Prato

The distance between Carrara, Florence and Prato, Florence is approximately 132.29 km, which can typically be travelled in 141 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Carrara to Prato by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Florence – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to Carrara

Carrara is located at Carrara, Florence and the nearest public transit station is Avenza FS.

Bus stations close to Carrara:

  • Avenza FS
  • Via Petacchi Ponte FS
  • XX Settembre/Petacchi

Public transit stations close to Prato, Florence

Prato is located at Prato, Florence and the nearest public transit station is Picasso 1.

Train stations close to Prato:

  • Prato Centrale
  • Prato Porta Al Serraglio
  • Calenzano

Bus stations close to Prato:

  • Picasso 1
  • Tribunale
  • Viale Della Repubblica

Alternative route from Carrara to Prato by bus and train via R, R and R1

To get from Carrara to Prato in Florence, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the R train from Carrara-Avenza station to Viareggio station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the R train and finally take the R1 bus from Prato Stazione FS station to Questura - Centro Pecci station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 38 min.

158min
Train - R
Train - R
Bus - R1R1
Walk to Prato
Leaves from Carrara-Avenza

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Carrara
  • 2
    Train - R
    Wait for train
    R
    Pisa Centrale
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Viareggio
    26 min
  • 4
    Train - R
    Wait for train
    R
    Firenze S.M.N.
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Prato Centrale
    78 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Prato Stazione FS
    ID PO2179
    60 m • 1 min
  • 7
    Bus - R1R1
    Wait for bus
    R1
    Firenze T2 Guidoni
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Questura - Centro Pecci
    ID PO1444
    10 min
  • 9
    Walk to Prato
    Walk to
    Prato
    130 m • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Carrara to Prato?

    The fastest way takes 141 minutes, using Bus line R, Bus line R, Bus line 1+.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Carrara to Prato?

    The alternative route takes 158 minutes, using Bus line R, Bus line R, Bus line R1.

  • Is there a direct train between Carrara and Prato in Florence?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 21 min.

  • Which train line goes from Carrara to Prato in Florence?

    The R train line goes from Pisa Centrale station near Carrara to Viareggio station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line till Viareggio station near Prato in Florence

  • How long does it take to travel from Carrara to Prato in Florence by train and bus?

    The total travel time between Carrara and Prato in Florence by train and bus is about 2 hr 21 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Carrara to get to Prato in Florence?

    Get on the R train from the Pisa Centrale station near Carrara in Florence.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Carrara and Prato in Florence?

    Get off the train at the Viareggio stop, which is closest to Prato in Florence.

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