The cheapest and fastest buses from Bologna to Prato
Cheapest price
$9
Average price
$12
Fastest journey
1 h
Average duration
1 h 4 m
Buses per day
13
Distance
71 km
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 $12 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $9.
Of the 13 buses that leave Bologna for Prato on Thu, May 07, 11 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Thu, May 07 the direct buses cover the 71 km distance in an average of 1 h 4 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 1 h .
On Thu, May 07 the slowest buses will take 1 h 10 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.
12:00 PM1h10Bologna1:10 PMPrato$91One-way0 transfers
7:10 PM1h00Bologna8:10 PMPrato$91One-way0 transfers
380112:25 PM1h29Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre)1:54 PMPrato, Piazzale Del Museo$91One-way0 transfers
6:30 PM1h00Bologna7:30 PMPrato$101One-way0 transfers
5:20 PM1h10Bologna6:30 PMPrato$101One-way0 transfers
7:10 PM1h00Bologna8:10 PMPrato$91One-way0 transfers
6:30 PM1h00Bologna7:30 PMPrato$101One-way0 transfers
6:30 PM1h00Bologna7:30 PMPrato$131One-way0 transfers
12:00 PM1h10Bologna1:10 PMPrato$91One-way0 transfers
5:20 PM1h10Bologna6:30 PMPrato$101One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
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 bus with prices starting from $8. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 2m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $8, and a train costs an average of $10.
Distance: 44 miles (71 km)
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| Bus | Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$10 Average price Cheapest | $16 Average price | $32 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 3m Average total duration 1h 33m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 32m Average total duration Fastest 1h 2m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 21m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
![]() Most popular bus company | ![]() Most popular train 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 Bologna to Prato:
A bus is $6 (€5) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bologna to Prato costing on average $16 (€13).
Other travel options to Prato take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 33m.
Tickets start at around $10 (€8) compared to roughly $32 (€25) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $21 (€17). The journey takes 1h 33m versus 1h 21m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Direct services are operated by Itabus, BlaBlaCar, Marino Autolinee, FlixBus.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
Bologna to Prato Bus Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:10AM | Arrival Time 09:00AM | Duration 0h50 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:50AM | Arrival Time 09:40AM | Duration 0h50 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator Itabus | Departure Time 09:10AM | Arrival Time 10:45AM | Duration 1h35 | Departure days Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator Regionale | Departure Time 09:10AM | Arrival Time 10:55AM | Duration 1h45 | Departure days Tue, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:10AM | Arrival Time 09:30AM | Duration 0h20 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $6 |
Operator Regionale | Departure Time 09:16AM | Arrival Time 11:40AM | Duration 2h24 | Departure days Tue, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:00AM | Arrival Time 11:10AM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator Regionale | Departure Time 10:10AM | Arrival Time 11:55AM | Duration 1h45 | Departure days Tue, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator Regionale | Departure Time 10:16AM | Arrival Time 12:40PM | Duration 2h24 | Departure days Tue, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:40AM | Arrival Time 11:40AM | Duration 1h00 | Departure days Tue, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $6 |
Operator Regionale | Departure Time 11:10AM | Arrival Time 12:55PM | Duration 1h45 | Departure days Tue, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:30AM | Arrival Time 12:40PM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $15 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 12:00PM | Arrival Time 01:10PM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator Regionale | Departure Time 12:10PM | Arrival Time 01:55PM | Duration 1h45 | Departure days Tue, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator Itabus | Departure Time 12:25PM | Arrival Time 01:54PM | Duration 1h29 | Departure days Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 12:40PM | Arrival Time 01:20PM | Duration 0h40 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 01:00PM | Arrival Time 01:50PM | Duration 0h50 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 02:20PM | Arrival Time 03:10PM | Duration 0h50 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 02:30PM | Arrival Time 03:30PM | Duration 1h00 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $17 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:25PM | Arrival Time 07:25PM | Duration 3h00 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $15 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:00PM | Arrival Time 06:00PM | Duration 1h00 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:20PM | Arrival Time 06:30PM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:20PM | Arrival Time 07:30PM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $6 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:30PM | Arrival Time 07:30PM | Duration 1h00 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:10PM | Arrival Time 08:10PM | Duration 1h00 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:40PM | Arrival Time 08:30PM | Duration 0h50 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $13 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:15PM | Arrival Time 01:10AM | Duration 3h55 | Departure days Tue, Wed | Cheapest price $17 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:40PM | Arrival Time 11:25PM | Duration 1h45 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:10PM | Arrival Time 11:20PM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:00PM | Arrival Time 12:10AM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $9 |
Live departures
Bologna to Prato bus times
The table below shows live departures for Bologna to Prato buses for today, Wednesday, May 6. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:15 PM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 3h55 | 1:10 AM Prato, Piazzale Del Museo | 1 transfer | |
| Thursday, May 7 | |||||
Autobus TTPER B0401 | 9:10 AM Bologna Centrale | 1h45 | 10:55 AM Prato Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 17817 · Autobus FI361 | 9:16 AM Bologna San Ruffillo | 2h24 | 11:40 AM Prato Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Autobus TTPER B0403 | 10:10 AM Bologna Centrale | 1h45 | 11:55 AM Prato Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 17819 · Autobus FI629 | 10:16 AM Bologna San Ruffillo | 2h24 | 12:40 PM Prato Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Autobus TTPER B0405 | 11:10 AM Bologna Centrale | 1h45 | 12:55 PM Prato Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Autobus FI681 | 12:10 PM Bologna Centrale | 1h45 | 1:55 PM Prato Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
3801 | 12:25 PM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 1h29 | 1:54 PM Prato, Piazzale Del Museo | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Bologna to Prato
Buses from Bologna to Prato run on average 15 times per day, taking around 1h 33m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $8 (€6) if you book in advance.
There are 14 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:05, the last at 23:55. The fastest bus covers the 44 miles (71 km) distance in 1h 29m.
Distance 44 miles (71 km) |
Average bus duration 1h 33m |
Cheapest ticket price $8 (€6) |
Buses per day 15 |
Direct buses 14 |
Fastest bus 1h 29m |
First bus 12:05 AM |
Last bus 11:55 PM |
Cheapest Month Jan |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Oct - Dec |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Fri |
Least Busy Day Tue |
Best time to book 28 days |
Bus providers: Itabus, BlaBlaCar, Infobus, Marino Autolinee, FlixBus from Bologna to PratoYou can travel by bus between Bologna to Prato with Itabus, BlaBlaCar, Infobus, Marino Autolinee, FlixBus for as low as $8 (€6). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Bus from Bologna to Prato
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Bologna to Prato by bus. 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 bus, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Prato, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

- Infobus
- Assistance
- Priority seating
- Transport for wheelchairs and mobility aids.
- Marino Autolinee
- Assistance
- Priority seating
- Accessible restrooms.
- Itabus
- Assistance
- Dedicated seating areas
- Accessible restrooms.
- Infobus
- You can cancel your ticket up to 24 hours before departure for a partial refund. Cancellations within 24 hours may incur 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.
- Itabus
- You can cancel your ticket up to 24 hours before departure for a partial refund. Changes allowed for a fee.
- Infobus
- One carry-on bag up to 5kg (40x20x25) and one checked bag up to 20kg (50x30x80).
- Marino Autolinee
- One carry-on bag up to 10kg (55x40x20 cm) and one checked bag up to 20kg (80x50x30 cm).
- Itabus
- One carry-on bag up to 10kg and one checked bag up to 20kg.
- Infobus
- 10€ per additional bag.
- Marino Autolinee
- 10€ per additional bag up to 20 kg.
- Itabus
- 5€ per additional bag.
- Infobus
- Small pets allowed in carriers
- larger pets may require a separate ticket.
- Marino Autolinee
- Small pets allowed in carriers
- larger pets must be leashed and muzzled.
- Itabus
- Small pets allowed in carriers
- larger pets must be leashed and muzzled.
popular bus stations
Popular bus stations from Bologna to Prato
- 05:30-23:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Cafeteria Autostazione (in the station)
- Trattoria del Rosso (0.5 km)
- Osteria Broccaindosso (0.7 km).
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 11, 21, 25, 30 Train: Bologna Centrale
- 05:00-23:30
- Free Wi-Fi
- Available outside the arrivals area.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 54, 81, 91
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