Palazzo Vaj, Via Pugliesi, 26, 59100 Prato PO, Italy
Established in 2001, the Monash University Prato Centre enables global experts and specialists to meet in a central location.
Prato is within easy reach of several of Europe’s most significant cities and is rich in both history and culture. This is the perfect location for learning and scientific inquiry.
Entry to Italy
A FRIENDLY REMINDER: Starting May 2025 , all Australian travellers (and those from 50+ other countries) heading to Europe will need an ETIAS (European Travel Information and Authorisation System) to enter any Schengen Area country.
🌍 Cost: Approximately $12 🌍 Validity: 3 years or until your passport expires 🌍 How to Apply: Via the ETIAS app or official website 🌍 Approval Time: Most applications are approved within minutes
Wondering which countries are part of the Schengen Area?
Depending on where you are staying, the closest station to the town centre is Prato Porta al Serraglio. However, Prato Centrale is closer to Art Hotel Milano, Hotel President and B&B Hotels Prato.
The train service is operated by Trenitalia, the national train company, and Italo:, a private company. Tickets can be bought online, at the station or from a tobacconist.
If you buy your ticket at the station or from a tobacconist, it is essential to validate the ticket before boarding the trainusing the green and white machines at the station or on the platform, which stamps the date and time. Once validated, the ticket is valid for 4 hours.
If you forget to validate your ticket or check-in online, inform the conductor as soon as you board the train. Failure to do so will result in a fine.
Digital tickets(purchased online) for regional trains will automatically validate at the scheduled departure time of the purchased train ticket. It is no longer necessary to check in.
There is also the Omio app for booking trains, buses and ferries in Italy.
Transport strikes (trains and buses)
Transport strikes may occur so ask your booking agent to continue to monitor the situation.
For official information about public transport strikes in Italy see the transport ministry website- Right click on the page and change the language to English.
