The cheapest and fastest trains from Bologna Centrale to Prato Centrale
Cheapest price
$40
Average price
$46
Fastest journey
1 h 10 m
Average duration
1 h 11 m
Trains per day
26
Distance
72 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Bologna Centrale to Prato Centrale 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 Centrale will cost around $46 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $40.
It's difficult to get from Bologna Centrale to Prato Centrale without transferring at least once.
FRECCIAROSSA 1000 9433+
TUSCANY LINE 18532
FRECCIAROSSA 8513+
Tuscany Line 18285 · Regionale 18830
FRECCIAROSSA 1000 8505+
Regionale 18466
FRECCIAROSSA 8513+
TUSCANY LINE 18662
FRECCIAROSSA 9573+
Regionale 18650
FRECCIAROSSA 1000 8505+
Regionale 18466
FRECCIAROSSA 8527+
TUSCANY LINE 18484
FRECCIAROSSA 1000 8529+
TUSCANY LINE 18486
FRECCIAROSSA 1000 8503+
TUSCANY LINE 18490
FRECCIAROSSA 9519+
Regionale 18664Travel Information
Compare train and bus for Bologna Centrale to Prato Centrale
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Bologna Centrale to Prato Centrale among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €6. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 0m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €6, and a train costs an average of €8.
Distance: 44 miles (72 km)
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1h 30m Average total duration Fastest 1h 0m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 3m Average total duration 1h 33m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Bologna Centrale to Prato Centrale train times
The table below shows live departures for Bologna Centrale to Prato Centrale trains for today, Thursday, December 4. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FRECCIAROSSA 9505+ Tuscany Line 18462 | 5:27 AM Bologna Centrale | 1h30 | 6:57 AM Prato Centrale | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9301+ Tuscany Line 18504 | 6:12 AM Bologna Centrale | 1h16 | 7:28 AM Prato Centrale | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 1000 9511+ Intercity 580 | 6:27 AM Bologna Centrale | 1h14 | 7:41 AM Prato Centrale | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 1000 8505+ Regionale 18466 | 6:47 AM Bologna Centrale | 1h10 | 7:57 AM Prato Centrale | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 1000 9303+ TUSCANY LINE 18508 | 7:12 AM Bologna Centrale | 1h16 | 8:28 AM Prato Centrale | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 8513+ Tuscany Line 18285 · Regionale 18830 | 7:47 AM Bologna Centrale | 1h29 | 9:16 AM Prato Centrale | 2 transfers | |
FRECCIAROSSA 8513+ TUSCANY LINE 18662 | 7:47 AM Bologna Centrale | 1h30 | 9:17 AM Prato Centrale | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9519+ Regionale 18664 | 8:27 AM Bologna Centrale | 1h14 | 9:41 AM Prato Centrale | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 1000 8503+ TUSCANY LINE 18490 | 9:47 AM Bologna Centrale | 1h11 | 10:58 AM Prato Centrale | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9311+ Tuscany Line 18512 | 10:12 AM Bologna Centrale | 1h16 | 11:28 AM Prato Centrale | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9527+ TUSCANY LINE 18492 | 10:27 AM Bologna Centrale | 1h30 | 11:57 AM Prato Centrale | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 1000 9413+ Tuscany Line 18514 | 11:02 AM Bologna Centrale | 1h26 | 12:28 PM Prato Centrale | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9587+ Regionale 18494 | 11:27 AM Bologna Centrale | 1h30 | 12:57 PM Prato Centrale | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 1000 9415+ Tuscany Line 18518 | 12:02 PM Bologna Centrale | 1h26 | 1:28 PM Prato Centrale | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9535+ Tuscany Line 18472 | 12:27 PM Bologna Centrale | 1h30 | 1:57 PM Prato Centrale | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 8419+ Tuscany Line 18520 | 1:02 PM Bologna Centrale | 1h26 | 2:28 PM Prato Centrale | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 1000 9539+ Tuscany Line 18476 | 1:27 PM Bologna Centrale | 1h30 | 2:57 PM Prato Centrale | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9421+ Tuscany Line 18522 | 2:02 PM Bologna Centrale | 1h26 | 3:28 PM Prato Centrale | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 1000 8519+ Tuscany Line 18478 | 2:47 PM Bologna Centrale | 1h10 | 3:57 PM Prato Centrale | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9321+ Tuscany Line 18524 | 3:12 PM Bologna Centrale | 1h16 | 4:28 PM Prato Centrale | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 1000 9547+ Tuscany Line 18480 | 3:27 PM Bologna Centrale | 1h30 | 4:57 PM Prato Centrale | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 1000 9427+ Regionale Veloce 18684 | 4:02 PM Bologna Centrale | 1h08 | 5:10 PM Prato Centrale | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 1000 9323+ Tuscany Line 18528 | 4:12 PM Bologna Centrale | 1h16 | 5:28 PM Prato Centrale | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 8525+ TUSCANY LINE 18482 | 4:47 PM Bologna Centrale | 1h10 | 5:57 PM Prato Centrale | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9325+ TUSCANY LINE 18530 | 5:12 PM Bologna Centrale | 1h16 | 6:28 PM Prato Centrale | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 8527+ TUSCANY LINE 18484 | 5:47 PM Bologna Centrale | 1h10 | 6:57 PM Prato Centrale | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 1000 9433+ TUSCANY LINE 18532 | 6:02 PM Bologna Centrale | 1h26 | 7:28 PM Prato Centrale | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 1000 8529+ TUSCANY LINE 18486 | 6:47 PM Bologna Centrale | 1h10 | 7:57 PM Prato Centrale | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9329+ TUSCANY LINE 18534 | 7:12 PM Bologna Centrale | 1h16 | 8:28 PM Prato Centrale | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 1000 9437+ Tuscany Line 18536 | 8:02 PM Bologna Centrale | 1h26 | 9:28 PM Prato Centrale | 1 transfer | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Bologna Centrale to Prato Centrale
Trains from Bologna Centrale to Prato Centrale run on average 33 times per day, taking around 1h 0m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $10 (€8) but you can travel from only $7 (€6) by bus.
There are 16 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 05:09, the last at 20:05. The fastest train covers the 44 miles (72 km) distance in 1h 8m.
Distance 44 miles (72 km) |
Average train duration 1h 0m |
Cheapest ticket price $10 (€8) |
Trains per day 33 |
Direct trains 16 |
Fastest train 1h 8m |
First train 05:09 |
Last train 20:05 |
Train companies: Regionale, Intercity, Frecciarossa, Intercity Notte, Frecciargento, Italo from Bologna Centrale to Prato Centrale trainsRegionale, Intercity, Frecciarossa, Intercity Notte, Frecciargento, Italo trains will get you between Bologna Centrale and Prato Centrale from $7 (€6). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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Frecciargento
Italo
FAQs: Trains from Bologna Centrale to Prato Centrale
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Bologna Centrale to Prato Centrale 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 Centrale, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Popular train stations from Bologna Centrale to Prato Centrale
- 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
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