Are there accessibility options when taking a bus from Bologna to Prato?

Yes, the following accessibility options are available when taking the bus from Bologna to Prato: Itabus Assistance Dedicated seating areas Accessible restrooms. Marino Autolinee Assistance Priority seating Accessible restrooms. Infobus Assistance Priority seating Transport for wheelchairs and mobility aids.

Can I cancel my bus ticket from Bologna to Prato?

Whether you can cancel your bus ticket from Bologna to Prato depends on the bus companies: Itabus You can cancel your ticket up to 24 hours before departure for a partial refund. Changes allowed for a fee. Marino Autolinee You can cancel your ticket up to 24 hours before departure for a full refund. Cancellations within 24 hours incur a 50% fee. Infobus You can cancel your ticket up to 24 hours before departure for a partial refund. Cancellations within 24 hours may incur a fee.

Is luggage included in the bus ticket price from Bologna to Prato?

Yes, the following luggage options are included when booking a bus ticket from Bologna to Prato: Itabus One carry-on bag up to 10kg and one checked bag up to 20kg. Marino Autolinee One carry-on bag up to 10kg (55x40x20 cm) and one checked bag up to 20kg (80x50x30 cm). Infobus One carry-on bag up to 5kg (40x20x25) and one checked bag up to 20kg (50x30x80).

Can I book additional luggage for the bus from Bologna to Prato?

Yes, the following additional luggage options are available when booking a bus ticket from Bologna to Prato: Itabus 5€ per additional bag. Marino Autolinee 10€ per additional bag up to 20 kg. Infobus 10€ per additional bag.

Can I bring my pet on board the bus from Bologna to Prato?

Yes, you can bring your pet on the bus from Bologna to Prato. The following conditions apply: Itabus Small pets allowed in carriers Larger pets must be leashed and muzzled. Marino Autolinee Small pets allowed in carriers Larger pets must be leashed and muzzled. Infobus Small pets allowed in carriers Larger pets may require a separate ticket.

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The cheapest and fastest buses from Bologna to Prato

Showing times and prices for May 21

Cheapest price

Average price

Fastest journey

50 m

Average duration

1 h 14 m

Buses per day

Distance

71 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Bologna to Prato is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.

The average ticket from Bologna to Prato will cost around $9 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $8.

Fast buses

Of the 12 buses that leave Bologna for Prato on Wed, May 21, 12 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

On Wed, May 21 the direct buses cover the 71 km distance in an average of 1 h 14 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 50 m .

On Wed, May 21 the slowest buses will take 1 h 29 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.

09:50AM1h20

Bologna

11:10AMPrato

$81One-way

0 transfers

08:40PM1h10

Bologna

09:50PMPrato

$81One-way

0 transfers

12:10PM1h30

Bologna

01:40PMPrato

$81One-way

0 transfers

2401

03:05PM1h29

Bologna

04:34PMPrato

$81One-way

0 transfers

2703

11:20AM1h29

Bologna

12:49PMPrato

$81One-way

0 transfers

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Compare bus and train for Bologna to Prato

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Bologna to Prato among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from €8. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 14m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg.

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Bus	Most popular Train
€11 Average price	€10 Average price Cheapest
2h 27m Average duration 1h 57m Onboard + 30m Additional time*	1h 44m Average duration Fastest 1h 14m Onboard + 30m Additional time*
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions	0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest
Direct Options	Direct Options

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Live departures

Bologna to Prato bus times

Showing buses for tomorrow, Wednesday, May 21

Last updated at 11:43 PM

Provider	Departs	Duration	Arrives	Transfers
Autobus TTPER B0429	On time 7:10 AM Bologna Centrale	1h45	8:55 AM Prato Centrale	0 transfersDirect
Autobus TTPER B0401	On time 8:10 AM Bologna Centrale	1h45	9:55 AM Prato Centrale	0 transfersDirect
FlixBus	8:55 AM Bologna	1h45	10:40 AM Prato	0 transfersDirect
Autobus TTPER B0403	9:10 AM Bologna Centrale	1h45	10:55 AM Prato Centrale	0 transfersDirect
2703	9:20 AM Bologna	1h29	10:49 AM Prato	0 transfersDirect
Autobus FI681	10:10 AM Bologna Centrale	1h45	11:55 AM Prato Centrale	0 transfersDirect
2401	1:05 PM Bologna	1h29	2:34 PM Prato	0 transfersDirect
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Journey information

Overview: Bus from Bologna to Prato

Italy

Buses from Bologna to Prato run on average 15 times per day, taking around 1h 57m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $6 (€5) if you book in advance.

Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.

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Distance

43 miles (70 km)

Average bus duration

1h 57m

Cheapest ticket price

$6 (€5)

Buses per day

Direct buses

Bus providers

Fastest bus

1h 29m

First bus

01:10

Last bus

22:54

Price information

Bus providers: Regionale, BlaBlaCar and Marino Autolinee from Bologna to Prato

Regionale, BlaBlaCar and Marino Autolinee buses will get you between Bologna and Prato from $2 (€2). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best bus times and tickets for your trip.

Regionale is the regional train service of national carrier Trenitalia connecting all of Italy. It is the most convinient way to travel to both big cities and the smallest villages all over the Italian country. The regional trains have different names depending on the region they serve, such as Treno Regionale Veloce (TRV) and Treno Regionale Lento (TRL). Treno Rock and Treno pop are the two new trains part of Trenitalia regionale fleet. Trenitalia Regionale offers a variety of ticket types, including single tickets (economy and standard), return tickets, and season tickets. Onboard facilities include free Wi-Fi, air conditioning, and power sockets. The most popular routes for Regionale are between Rome and Milan, Naples and Florence, and Turin and Venice.

Bologna to Prato bus information with Regionale:

Average Duration: 1 h 12 min
Cheapest Price: $9
Regionale frequency: 5 a day

Find the perfect bus from Bologna to Prato with Trenitalia. Trenitalia offers different ticket types to fit anyone’s budget, such as the Base, Economy, Super Economy and Ordinaria tickets. You can also apply Trenitalia discount cards on Omio at the time of purchase. The distance to Prato from Bologna by bus is 43 miles (70 km) and the cheapest price for a one-way ticket is $9 (€8). Check out Trenitalia’s bus schedule from Bologna to Prato, compare the best prices for the route and book your cheap bus ticket on Omio today!

Trenitalia is the main provider of bus services in Italy, with a huge fleet of buses offering different levels of comfort, amenities and speed at which they travel. The company's flagship buses are the high-speed Frecciarossa, Frecciargento and Frecciabianca. Trenitalia also operates buses such as the Eurocity (EC), Euronotte (EN), InterCity (IC), InterCitynotte (ICN), as well as the Regionale Veloce (RV), Regionale (R), Suburbano (S) and Metropolitano (M). Bathrooms and WiFi access are standard on long-distance bus routes. In most cases, the buses also provide barrier-free access.

Bologna to Prato bus information with Trenitalia:

Average Duration: 1 h 45 min
Cheapest Price: $9

FlixBus is one of the most popular low-cost bus companies in Europe. Founded in Germany, FlixBus has expanded its services throughout Europe and even to the United States, giving travelers in both continents the option to take a long-distance bus at an affordable price. FlixBus also operates overnight buses on select routes throughout Europe. FlixBus offers only the Standard ticket for all its routes, which allows you to bring one carry-on bag and one checked bag per person. Additional fees apply for bringing extra luggage and making specific seat reservations, such as if you want to book an Extra Seat, Table Seat or the Panorama Seat. Standard amenities onboard include free Wi-Fi, power outlets to charge your phone, tablet or laptop during long bus journeys, extra legroom, luggage space and toilets.

FlixBus from Bologna to Prato bus information:

Average Duration: 1 h 45 min
Cheapest Price: $6
FlixBus frequency: 3 a day

FAQs: Bus from Bologna to Prato

FAQs: Take the bus from Bologna to Prato with ease. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have the information you need to know so you can find the best option from Bologna to Prato.

Cheap bus tickets from Bologna to Prato can start from as little as $6 (€5) when you book in advance. The average bus ticket price for Bologna to Prato is $13 (€11); however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.

The average journey time by bus from Bologna to Prato is 1 h 29 min to travel the 43 mile (70 km) long journey, with around there are 15 buses per day. Journey times can vary on weekends and holidays.

The first bus from Bologna to Prato leaves at 1: 10AM. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.

The last bus from Bologna to Prato leaves at 10: 54PM.

Yes, it is possible to travel from Bologna to Prato without having to change trains with Itabus, Marino Autolinee or FlixBus. There are 12 direct buses from Bologna to Prato each day. There may be fewer direct services available on weekends or holidays.

For the route from Bologna to Prato you can take a bus with Itabus, BlaBlaCar, Marino Autolinee, Infobus or FlixBus. Be sure to check out all possible bus providers that offer services from Bologna to Prato on Omio to compare what amenities they may have.

Passengers board the bus most frequently from Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre), which is located around 1.4 miles (2.2 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the bus at Prato, Piazzale Del Museo, located 2.7 miles (4.3 km) away from the city centre.

A day trip to Prato from Bologna is worth doing with a journey time of 1 h 29 min each way. Check with Omio app the best way to travel.

The cheapest month for a bus from Bologna to Prato is February.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel from Bologna to Prato including taking a bus or train.

Yes, the following accessibility options are available when taking the bus from Bologna to Prato:

Itabus
- Assistance
- Dedicated seating areas
- Accessible restrooms.
Marino Autolinee
- Assistance
- Priority seating
- Accessible restrooms.
Infobus
- Assistance
- Priority seating
- Transport for wheelchairs and mobility aids.

Yes, there are bathrooms on board the bus from Bologna to Prato for bus providers Itabus, Marino Autolinee, Infobus and FlixBus.

Yes, bikes are allowed on board the bus with bus providers Itabus, Marino Autolinee, Infobus and FlixBus.

Whether you can cancel your bus ticket from Bologna to Prato depends on the bus companies:

Itabus
- You can cancel your ticket up to 24 hours before departure for a partial refund. Changes allowed for a fee.
Marino Autolinee
- You can cancel your ticket up to 24 hours before departure for a full refund. Cancellations within 24 hours incur a 50% fee.
Infobus
- You can cancel your ticket up to 24 hours before departure for a partial refund. Cancellations within 24 hours may incur a fee.

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Book in advance: Tickets are often cheaper when booked early.

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Yes, there is food available to purchase on board the bus from Bologna to Prato.

Yes, the following luggage options are included when booking a bus ticket from Bologna to Prato:

Itabus
- One carry-on bag up to 10kg and one checked bag up to 20kg.
Marino Autolinee
- One carry-on bag up to 10kg (55x40x20 cm) and one checked bag up to 20kg (80x50x30 cm).
Infobus
- One carry-on bag up to 5kg (40x20x25) and one checked bag up to 20kg (50x30x80).

Yes, the following additional luggage options are available when booking a bus ticket from Bologna to Prato:

Itabus
- 5€ per additional bag.
Marino Autolinee
- 10€ per additional bag up to 20 kg.
Infobus
- 10€ per additional bag.

Yes, you can bring your pet on the bus from Bologna to Prato. The following conditions apply:

Itabus
- Small pets allowed in carriers
- Larger pets must be leashed and muzzled.
Marino Autolinee
- Small pets allowed in carriers
- Larger pets must be leashed and muzzled.
Infobus
- Small pets allowed in carriers
- Larger pets may require a separate ticket.

You can reserve your seat on the bus from Bologna to Prato with the following bus companies: Itabus, Marino Autolinee, Infobus and FlixBus

Yes, there are USB plugs on board the bus from Bologna to Prato with the following bus companies: Itabus, Marino Autolinee, Infobus and FlixBus.

Yes, there is Wifi on board the bus from Bologna to Prato with the following bus companies: Itabus, Marino Autolinee, Infobus and FlixBus.

popular bus stations

Popular bus stations from Bologna to Prato

Bologna

Prato

The major bus station for departures in Bologna is Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre). Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) for your trip from Bologna to Prato.

Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) Wifi