The cheapest and fastest trains from Bologna to Prato
Cheapest price on 28 Sept
8₫
Average ticket price on 28 Sept
16₫
Fastest journey on 28 Sept
47 m
Average journey duration on 28 Sept
51 m
Trains on 28 Sept
61
Distance
71 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Bologna to Prato is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Bologna to Prato will cost around 16₫ if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only 8₫.
On Mon, 28 Sept, we found 61 trains from Bologna to Prato, including 45 direct services.
These direct trains cover the 71 km distance in an average of 51 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 47 m .
The slowest trains will take 57 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.
Regionale 178179:16 AM1h01Bologna San Ruffillo10:17 AMPrato Centrale8 ₫1One-way0 changes
Regionale 1782512:16 PM1h01Bologna San Ruffillo1:17 PMPrato Centrale8 ₫1One-way0 changes
Regionale TTPER 178477:16 PM1h01Bologna San Ruffillo8:17 PMPrato Centrale8 ₫1One-way0 changes
Regionale 178518:46 PM1h04Bologna San Ruffillo9:50 PMPrato Centrale8 ₫1One-way0 changes
Regionale 1781910:16 AM1h01Bologna San Ruffillo11:17 AMPrato Centrale8 ₫1One-way0 changes
Intercity 5945:25 PM0h47Bologna Centrale6:12 PMPrato Centrale12 ₫1One-way0 changes
Intercity 58411:21 AM0h49Bologna Centrale12:10 PMPrato Centrale12 ₫1One-way0 changes
Intercity 5974:21 PM0h49Bologna Centrale5:10 PMPrato Centrale12 ₫1One-way0 changes
Intercity 5838:54 AM0h55Bologna Centrale9:49 AMPrato Centrale12 ₫1One-way0 changes
Intercity 5998:06 PM0h57Bologna Centrale9:03 PMPrato Centrale12 ₫1One-way0 changes
Live departures
Bologna to Prato train times
The table below shows live departures for Bologna to Prato trains for tomorrow, Monday, 28 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Regionale 17801 | 5:35 AM Bologna Centrale | 1h12 | 6:47 AM Prato Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale 17801 | 5:46 AM Bologna San Ruffillo | 1h01 | 6:47 AM Prato Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale 17803 | 6:05 AM Bologna Centrale | 1h15 | 7:20 AM Prato Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale 17803 | 6:16 AM Bologna San Ruffillo | 1h04 | 7:20 AM Prato Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale 17807 | 6:35 AM Bologna Centrale | 1h15 | 7:50 AM Prato Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale 17807 | 6:46 AM Bologna San Ruffillo | 1h04 | 7:50 AM Prato Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale TTPER 17809 | 7:05 AM Bologna Centrale | 1h12 | 8:17 AM Prato Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale TTPER 17809 | 7:16 AM Bologna San Ruffillo | 1h01 | 8:17 AM Prato Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9511+ Intercity 580 | 7:27 AM Bologna Centrale | 1h04 | 8:31 AM Prato Centrale | 1 change | |
FRECCIAROSSA 8505+ Regionale 18466 | 7:47 AM Bologna Centrale | 1h10 | 8:57 AM Prato Centrale | 1 change | |
Regionale 17813 | 8:05 AM Bologna Centrale | 1h12 | 9:17 AM Prato Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale 17813 | 8:16 AM Bologna San Ruffillo | 1h01 | 9:17 AM Prato Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale 17815 | 8:35 AM Bologna Centrale | 1h10 | 9:45 AM Prato Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale 17815 | 8:46 AM Bologna San Ruffillo | 0h59 | 9:45 AM Prato Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
Intercity 583 | 8:54 AM Bologna Centrale | 0h55 | 9:49 AM Prato Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale 17817 | 9:05 AM Bologna Centrale | 1h12 | 10:17 AM Prato Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale 17817 | 9:16 AM Bologna San Ruffillo | 1h01 | 10:17 AM Prato Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9519+ Regionale 18664 | 9:27 AM Bologna Centrale | 1h14 | 10:41 AM Prato Centrale | 1 change | |
Regionale 17819 | 10:05 AM Bologna Centrale | 1h12 | 11:17 AM Prato Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale 17819 | 10:16 AM Bologna San Ruffillo | 1h01 | 11:17 AM Prato Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 8503+ Regionale 18490 | 10:47 AM Bologna Centrale | 1h11 | 11:58 AM Prato Centrale | 1 change | |
Intercity 584 | 11:21 AM Bologna Centrale | 0h49 | 12:10 PM Prato Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9527+ Regionale 18492 | 11:27 AM Bologna Centrale | 1h30 | 12:57 PM Prato Centrale | 1 change | |
Regionale 17825 | 12:05 PM Bologna Centrale | 1h12 | 1:17 PM Prato Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale 17825 | 12:16 PM Bologna San Ruffillo | 1h01 | 1:17 PM Prato Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9587+ Regionale 18494 | 12:27 PM Bologna Centrale | 1h30 | 1:57 PM Prato Centrale | 1 change | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9587+ Regionale 18293+ Intercity 588 | 12:27 PM Bologna Centrale | 1h23 | 1:50 PM Prato Centrale | 2 changes | |
Regionale TTPER 17827 | 1:05 PM Bologna Centrale | 1h12 | 2:17 PM Prato Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale TTPER 17827 | 1:16 PM Bologna San Ruffillo | 1h01 | 2:17 PM Prato Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9535+ Regionale 18472 | 1:27 PM Bologna Centrale | 1h30 | 2:57 PM Prato Centrale | 1 change | |
Regionale 17831 | 2:05 PM Bologna Centrale | 1h12 | 3:17 PM Prato Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale 17831 | 2:16 PM Bologna San Ruffillo | 1h01 | 3:17 PM Prato Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9539+ Regionale 18476 | 2:27 PM Bologna Centrale | 1h30 | 3:57 PM Prato Centrale | 1 change | |
Regionale 17833 | 3:05 PM Bologna Centrale | 1h12 | 4:17 PM Prato Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale 17833 | 3:16 PM Bologna San Ruffillo | 1h01 | 4:17 PM Prato Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale 17835 | 3:35 PM Bologna Centrale | 1h12 | 4:47 PM Prato Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale 17835 | 3:46 PM Bologna San Ruffillo | 1h01 | 4:47 PM Prato Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale 17837 | 4:05 PM Bologna Centrale | 1h16 | 5:21 PM Prato Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale 17837 | 4:16 PM Bologna San Ruffillo | 1h05 | 5:21 PM Prato Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
Intercity 597 | 4:21 PM Bologna Centrale | 0h49 | 5:10 PM Prato Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9547+ Regionale 18480 | 4:27 PM Bologna Centrale | 1h30 | 5:57 PM Prato Centrale | 1 change | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9427+ Regionale Veloce 18684 | 5:02 PM Bologna Centrale | 1h08 | 6:10 PM Prato Centrale | 1 change | |
Regionale 17839 | 5:05 PM Bologna Centrale | 1h16 | 6:21 PM Prato Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale 17839 | 5:16 PM Bologna San Ruffillo | 1h05 | 6:21 PM Prato Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
Intercity 594 | 5:25 PM Bologna Centrale | 0h47 | 6:12 PM Prato Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 8525+ Regionale 18482 | 5:47 PM Bologna Centrale | 1h10 | 6:57 PM Prato Centrale | 1 change | |
Regionale 17843 | 6:05 PM Bologna Centrale | 1h12 | 7:17 PM Prato Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale 17843 | 6:16 PM Bologna San Ruffillo | 1h01 | 7:17 PM Prato Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale 17845 | 6:35 PM Bologna Centrale | 1h12 | 7:47 PM Prato Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale 17845 | 6:46 PM Bologna San Ruffillo | 1h01 | 7:47 PM Prato Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale TTPER 17847 | 7:05 PM Bologna Centrale | 1h12 | 8:17 PM Prato Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale TTPER 17847 | 7:16 PM Bologna San Ruffillo | 1h01 | 8:17 PM Prato Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 8529+ Regionale 18486 | 7:47 PM Bologna Centrale | 1h10 | 8:57 PM Prato Centrale | 1 change | |
Intercity 599 | 8:06 PM Bologna Centrale | 0h57 | 9:03 PM Prato Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9329+ Regionale 18534 | 8:12 PM Bologna Centrale | 1h16 | 9:28 PM Prato Centrale | 1 change | |
Regionale 17851 | 8:35 PM Bologna Centrale | 1h15 | 9:50 PM Prato Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale 17851 | 8:46 PM Bologna San Ruffillo | 1h04 | 9:50 PM Prato Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9437+ Regionale 18536 | 9:02 PM Bologna Centrale | 1h26 | 10:28 PM Prato Centrale | 1 change | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9567+ Regionale 17852 | 9:27 PM Bologna Centrale | 1h21 | 10:48 PM Prato Centrale | 1 change | |
Regionale 17853 | 10:05 PM Bologna Centrale | 1h12 | 11:17 PM Prato Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale 17853 | 10:16 PM Bologna San Ruffillo | 1h01 | 11:17 PM Prato Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Bologna to Prato
Trains from Bologna to Prato run on average 42 times per day, taking around 1h 2m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at 8₫ but you can travel from only 5₫ by coach.
There are 25 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 01:17, the last at 23:55. The fastest train covers the 71 km distance in 47m.
Distance 71 km |
Average train duration 1h 2m |
Cheapest ticket price 8₫ |
Trains per day 42 |
Direct trains 25 |
Fastest train 47m |
First train 1:17 AM |
Last train 11:55 PM |
Cheapest Month Jan |
Cheapest Day Wed |
High Season Oct - Dec |
Low Season Jul - Sept |
Busiest Day Mon |
Least Busy Day Tue |
Best time to book 14 days |
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FAQs: Bologna to Prato train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Bologna to Prato by train. 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 train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Prato, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Bologna and Prato
Most Bologna to Prato trains use the Bologna Centrale to Prato Centrale station pair, with some services arriving at Prato Porta Al Serraglio. Use this guide to compare Bologna and Prato train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Which Bologna station do trains to Prato leave from?
Getting to Bologna Centrale from Bologna city centre
Bologna Centrale is 1 km from Bologna city centre. Public transport options include:
Bologna Centrale train station facilities and services
Bologna Centrale has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food options include: Burger King, A Cafè, VyTA Boulangerie, Venchi, Scambio, Juice Bar, KFC, Dispensa Emilia, Lavazza, Mokà, & more
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free Wi-Fi. . ATMs are aTM is located in the main hall.
Tickets and information
The ticket office is open Mon - Sun: 06:00 - 21:00. Information desks are customer service center is on the ground floor and open every day from 06:30 to 23:00.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is luggage facility, open daily from 07:00 to 22:00, is located in front of binario 7 Ovest (Track 7 West).
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Bologna Centrale: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Bologna Centrale: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Bologna Centrale: Accessible facilities including barrier-free restrooms, elevators and ramps. Sala Blu mobility assistance available from 07:45 to 22:30 with advanced one-hour notice.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Starhotels Excelsior, Millenn Hotel Bologna, UNA Hotels.
Getting to Bologna San Ruffillo from Bologna city centre
Bologna San Ruffillo is 4 km from Bologna city centre. Public transport options include:
Bologna San Ruffillo train station facilities and services
Bologna San Ruffillo has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel and Bike Parking.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Bologna San Ruffillo.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Bologna San Ruffillo: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Bologna San Ruffillo: Bike Parking.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Bologna San Ruffillo: Ramps, restrooms.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include San Ruffillo House, Hotel Il Guercino, Hotel Porta San Mamolo.
Getting to Bologna, Aeroporto from Bologna city centre
Bologna, Aeroporto is 5 km from Bologna city centre. Public transport options include:
Bologna, Aeroporto train station facilities and services
Bologna, Aeroporto has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower and Ticket Office.
Food and drink
Food options include: Multiple options on site
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free wifi throughout the station. ATMs are located near the main entrance.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Bologna, Aeroporto.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Bologna, Aeroporto: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Bologna, Aeroporto: Fully accessible for disabled individuals.
Which Prato station do trains from Bologna arrive at?
Getting to Prato Centrale from Prato city centre
Prato Centrale is 1 km from Prato city centre. Public transport options include:
Prato Centrale train station facilities and services
Prato Centrale has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Car Rental, Information Desk and Luggage Carts.
Food and drink
Food options include: Ristorante Il Mercato, Osteria Su Santa Trinita
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Prato Centrale. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is available at Prato Centrale. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Prato Centrale: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Prato Centrale: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Prato Centrale: Ramps, restrooms.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Hotel President, Art Hotel Museo, Wall Art Hotel.
Getting to Prato Porta Al Serraglio from Prato city centre
Prato Porta Al Serraglio train station facilities and services
Prato Porta Al Serraglio has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office, Bike Parking and Bike Rental.
Food and drink
Food options include: Ristorante Il Mercato, Osteria Su Santa Trinita
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Prato Porta Al Serraglio.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Prato Porta Al Serraglio: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Prato Porta Al Serraglio: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Prato Porta Al Serraglio: Ramps, restrooms.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Hotel San Marco, Hotel Flora, Hotel Giardino.
Getting to Prato Borgonuovo from Prato city centre
Prato Borgonuovo is 1 km from Prato city centre. Public transport options include:
Prato Borgonuovo train station facilities and services
Prato Borgonuovo has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Taxis, Accessibility, WC and Bike Parking.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Prato Borgonuovo.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Prato Borgonuovo: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Prato Borgonuovo: Bike Parking.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Prato Borgonuovo: Elevators, ramps.
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