Vatican City to Prato by bus
Prato lies 246 km (153 mi) north-west of Vatican City, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
A coach takes about 4 h 40 min including stops, over roughly 300 km (187 mi) of road.
| Vatican City | Prato | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Vatican | Italy |
| Population | 829 | 195,089 |
| Elevation | 61 m (200 ft) | 71 m (233 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+2 (Europe/Vatican) | UTC+2 (Europe/Rome) |
What changes when you arrive in Prato
Crossing from Vatican into Italy: sockets are Euro, Schuko, Type L; the dialling code becomes +39; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q1061257 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q11185210.
Where to book buses from Vatican City to Prato
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Staying in Prato
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Common questions
How far is Prato from Vatican City?
246 km (153 mi) in a straight line, north-west of Vatican City; by road roughly 300 km (187 mi).
How long does it take to get from Vatican City to Prato by bus?
About 4 h 40 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Vatican City and Prato?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
What currency do I need in Prato?
The Euro (EUR).
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.