The cheapest and fastest trains from Bologna Centrale to Prato
Cheapest price
$11
Average price
$30
Fastest journey
47 m
Average duration
54 m
Trains per day
44
Distance
72 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Bologna Centrale 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 Centrale to Prato will cost around $30 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $11.
Of the 44 trains that leave Bologna Centrale for Prato on Thu, May 07, 22 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 trains cover the 72 km distance in an average of 54 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 47 m .
On Thu, May 07 the slowest trains will take 1 h 3 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 TTPER 178271:05 PM1h12Bologna Centrale2:17 PMPrato Centrale$111One-way0 transfers
Regionale 178138:05 AM1h12Bologna Centrale9:17 AMPrato Centrale$111One-way0 transfers
Regionale 178374:05 PM1h16Bologna Centrale5:21 PMPrato Centrale$111One-way0 transfers
Regionale TTPER 178097:05 AM1h12Bologna Centrale8:17 AMPrato Centrale$111One-way0 transfers
Regionale 178076:35 AM1h15Bologna Centrale7:50 AMPrato Centrale$111One-way0 transfers
Intercity 5945:25 PM0h47Bologna Centrale6:12 PMPrato Centrale$151One-way0 transfers
Intercity 5974:21 PM0h49Bologna Centrale5:10 PMPrato Centrale$151One-way0 transfers
Intercity 5838:54 AM0h55Bologna Centrale9:49 AMPrato Centrale$151One-way0 transfers
Intercity 5998:06 PM0h57Bologna Centrale9:03 PMPrato Centrale$151One-way0 transfers
Intercity 5842:55 PM1h03Bologna Centrale3:58 PMPrato Centrale$151One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare bus and train for Bologna Centrale to Prato
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Bologna Centrale 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. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $8, and a train costs an average of $11.
Distance: 44 miles (72 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$21 Average price | $10 Average price Cheapest | $32 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 32m Average total duration Fastest 1h 2m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 59m Average total duration 1h 29m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 11m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
![]() Most popular train company | ![]() Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Bologna Centrale to Prato:
A bus is $11 (€9) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bologna Centrale to Prato costing on average $21 (€17).
Other travel options to Prato take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 29m.
The journey is about 9m faster (1h 2m by train vs 1h 11m by car) and roughly $11 (€9) cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($21 (€17) vs $32 (€25)). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.
Direct services run with Regionale, Intercity.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
Live departures
Bologna Centrale to Prato train times
The table below shows live departures for Bologna Centrale to Prato trains for tomorrow, Thursday, May 7. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Regionale 17801 | 5:35 AM Bologna Centrale | 1h12 | 6:47 AM Prato Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 17803 | 6:05 AM Bologna Centrale | 1h15 | 7:20 AM Prato Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 17807 | 6:35 AM Bologna Centrale | 1h15 | 7:50 AM Prato Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale TTPER 17809 | 7:05 AM Bologna Centrale | 1h12 | 8:17 AM Prato Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9301+ Regionale 18504 | 7:12 AM Bologna Centrale | 1h16 | 8:28 AM Prato Centrale | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9511+ Intercity 580 | 7:27 AM Bologna Centrale | 1h04 | 8:31 AM Prato Centrale | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 8505+ Regionale 18466 | 7:47 AM Bologna Centrale | 1h10 | 8:57 AM Prato Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 17813 | 8:05 AM Bologna Centrale | 1h12 | 9:17 AM Prato Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9303+ Regionale 18508 | 8:12 AM Bologna Centrale | 1h16 | 9:28 AM Prato Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 17815 | 8:35 AM Bologna Centrale | 1h10 | 9:45 AM Prato Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Intercity 583 | 8:54 AM Bologna Centrale | 0h55 | 9:49 AM Prato Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9519+ Regionale 18664 | 9:27 AM Bologna Centrale | 1h14 | 10:41 AM Prato Centrale | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 8503+ Regionale 18490 | 10:47 AM Bologna Centrale | 1h11 | 11:58 AM Prato Centrale | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9311+ Regionale 18512 | 11:12 AM Bologna Centrale | 1h16 | 12:28 PM Prato Centrale | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9527+ Regionale 18492 | 11:27 AM Bologna Centrale | 1h30 | 12:57 PM Prato Centrale | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9413+ Regionale 18514 | 12:02 PM Bologna Centrale | 1h26 | 1:28 PM Prato Centrale | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9587+ Regionale 18494 | 12:27 PM Bologna Centrale | 1h30 | 1:57 PM Prato Centrale | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9587+ Regionale 18293+ Intercity 588 | 12:27 PM Bologna Centrale | 1h23 | 1:50 PM Prato Centrale | 2 transfers | |
Regionale TTPER 17827 | 1:05 PM Bologna Centrale | 1h12 | 2:17 PM Prato Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9535+ Regionale 18472 | 1:27 PM Bologna Centrale | 1h30 | 2:57 PM Prato Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 17831 | 2:05 PM Bologna Centrale | 1h12 | 3:17 PM Prato Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Intercity 584 | 2:55 PM Bologna Centrale | 1h03 | 3:58 PM Prato Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 17833 | 3:05 PM Bologna Centrale | 1h12 | 4:17 PM Prato Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 17835 | 3:35 PM Bologna Centrale | 1h12 | 4:47 PM Prato Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 8519+ Regionale 18478 | 3:47 PM Bologna Centrale | 1h10 | 4:57 PM Prato Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 17837 | 4:05 PM Bologna Centrale | 1h16 | 5:21 PM Prato Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Intercity 597 | 4:21 PM Bologna Centrale | 0h49 | 5:10 PM Prato Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9547+ Regionale 18480 | 4:27 PM Bologna Centrale | 1h30 | 5:57 PM Prato Centrale | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9427+ Regionale Veloce 18684 | 5:02 PM Bologna Centrale | 1h08 | 6:10 PM Prato Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 17839 | 5:05 PM Bologna Centrale | 1h16 | 6:21 PM Prato Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Intercity 594 | 5:25 PM Bologna Centrale | 0h47 | 6:12 PM Prato Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 8525+ Regionale 18482 | 5:47 PM Bologna Centrale | 1h10 | 6:57 PM Prato Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 17843 | 6:05 PM Bologna Centrale | 1h12 | 7:17 PM Prato Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9325+ Regionale 18530 | 6:12 PM Bologna Centrale | 1h16 | 7:28 PM Prato Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 17845 | 6:35 PM Bologna Centrale | 1h12 | 7:47 PM Prato Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 8527+ Regionale 18484 | 6:47 PM Bologna Centrale | 1h10 | 7:57 PM Prato Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale TTPER 17847 | 7:05 PM Bologna Centrale | 1h12 | 8:17 PM Prato Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Bologna Centrale to Prato
Trains from Bologna Centrale to Prato run on average 27 times per day, taking around 1h 2m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $11 (€8) but you can travel from only $8 (€6) by bus.
There are 11 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 05:27, the last at 21:05. The fastest train covers the 44 miles (72 km) distance in 1h 8m.
Distance 44 miles (72 km) |
Average train duration 1h 2m |
Cheapest ticket price $11 (€8) |
Trains per day 27 |
Direct trains 11 |
Fastest train 1h 8m |
First train 5:27 AM |
Last train 9:05 PM |
Cheapest Month Jun |
Cheapest Day Sun |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Fri |
Least Busy Day Mon |
Train companies: Regionale, Frecciarossa, Intercity, Italo from Bologna Centrale to Prato trainsRegionale, Frecciarossa, Intercity, Italo trains will get you between Bologna Centrale and Prato from $8 (€6). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Trains from Bologna Centrale to Prato
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Bologna Centrale 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
Popular train stations from Bologna Centrale to Prato
- Mon - Sun: 06:00 - 21:00
- Free Wi-Fi.
- Luggage facility, open daily from 07:00 to 22:00, is located in front of binario 7 Ovest (Track 7 West).
- Burger King
- A Cafè
- VyTA Boulangerie
- Venchi
- Scambio
- Juice Bar
- KFC
- Dispensa Emilia
- Lavazza
- Mokà
- & more
- 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.
- Starhotels Excelsior
- Millenn Hotel Bologna
- UNA Hotels
- Mon - Sun: 06:00 - 21:00
- Customer service center is on the ground floor and open every day from 06:30 to 23:00.
- Bus lines: 21, 25, 30, 36, 61, 62, 77, BLQ
- Monorail lines: Marconi Express
- Train lines: FR, FA, FB, IC, ICN, R, Italo, ÖBB EC, EN
- 6:00 AM - 8:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 7 days a week, with access from Via del Romito.
- Ristorante Il Mercato
- Osteria Su Santa Trinita
- Outside the main entrance.
- Ramps, restrooms.
- €1
- Hotel President
- Art Hotel Museo
- Wall Art Hotel
- Located in the main hall
- Avis
- Europcar
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-5 for trains to Florence, Bologna, and other regional destinations
- Bus: Several lines available
- Train: Regional and intercity services
- 6:00 AM - 8:00 PM Monday - Saturday
- Parking is available near the station, with limited spaces.
- Ristorante Il Mercato
- Osteria Su Santa Trinita
- Outside the main entrance.
- Ramps, restrooms.
- €1
- Hotel San Marco
- Hotel Flora
- Hotel Giardino
- The station is a small facility with basic amenities and two platforms for regional train services.
- Bus: Several local bus lines available
- Parking is available near the station, but details on hours and pricing are not specified.
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps.
- Free access
- The station is a small facility with basic amenities, primarily serving local and regional routes.
- Bus: Several local bus lines connect the station to the city center and surrounding areas.
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