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Centro per l'Arte Contemporanea Luigi Pecci
Prato's leading contemporary art museum, known for strong exhibitions, architecture, and a major role in Italy's modern art scene.
Cheapest price on Oct 10
$10
Average ticket price on Oct 10
$19
Fastest journey on Oct 10
47 m
Average journey duration on Oct 10
51 m
Trains on Oct 10
55
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 traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Bologna to Prato will cost around $19 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $10.
On Sat, Oct 10, we found 55 trains from Bologna to Prato, including 42 direct services.
On Sat, Oct 10 the 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 .
On Sat, Oct 10 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 17837
Regionale 17833
Regionale TTPER 17847
Regionale 17801
Regionale 17839
Intercity 594
Intercity 584
Intercity 597
Intercity 583
Intercity 599Trains from Bologna to Prato run on average 42 times per day, taking around 1h 2m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $9 (€8) but you can travel from only $6 (€5) by bus.
There are 25 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 01:17, the last at 23:55. The fastest train covers the 44 miles (71 km) distance in 47m.
Distance 44 miles (71 km) |
Average train duration 1h 2m |
Cheapest ticket price $9 (€8) |
Trains per day 42 |
Direct trains 25 |
Fastest train 47m |
First train 1:17 AM |
Last train 11:55 PM |
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Best time to book 14 days |
The table below shows live departures for Bologna to Prato trains for tomorrow, Saturday, October 10. 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 17801 | 5:46 AM Bologna San Ruffillo | 1h01 | 6:47 AM Prato Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 17803 | 6:05 AM Bologna Centrale | 1h15 | 7:20 AM Prato Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 17803 | 6:16 AM Bologna San Ruffillo | 1h04 | 7:20 AM Prato Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 17807 | 6:35 AM Bologna Centrale | 1h15 | 7:50 AM Prato Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 17807 | 6:46 AM Bologna San Ruffillo | 1h04 | 7:50 AM Prato Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale TTPER 17809 | 7:05 AM Bologna Centrale | 1h12 | 8:17 AM Prato Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale TTPER 17809 | 7:16 AM Bologna San Ruffillo | 1h01 | 8:17 AM Prato Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
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 | |
Regionale 17813 | 8:16 AM Bologna San Ruffillo | 1h01 | 9:17 AM Prato Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9515+ Regionale 88602 | 8:27 AM Bologna Centrale | 1h20 | 9:47 AM Prato Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Intercity 583 | 8:54 AM Bologna Centrale | 0h55 | 9:49 AM Prato Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 17817 | 9:05 AM Bologna Centrale | 1h12 | 10:17 AM Prato Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 17817 | 9:16 AM Bologna San Ruffillo | 1h01 | 10:17 AM Prato Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Intercity 1589 | 9:37 AM Bologna Centrale | 1h18 | 10:55 AM Prato Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 17819 | 10:05 AM Bologna Centrale | 1h12 | 11:17 AM Prato Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 17819 | 10:16 AM Bologna San Ruffillo | 1h01 | 11:17 AM Prato Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 8503+ Regionale 18490 | 10:47 AM Bologna Centrale | 1h11 | 11:58 AM Prato Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Intercity 584 | 11:21 AM Bologna Centrale | 0h49 | 12:10 PM Prato Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9527+ Regionale 18492 | 11:27 AM Bologna Centrale | 1h30 | 12:57 PM Prato Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 17825 | 12:05 PM Bologna Centrale | 1h12 | 1:17 PM Prato Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 17825 | 12:16 PM Bologna San Ruffillo | 1h01 | 1:17 PM Prato Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9587+ Regionale 18494 | 12:27 PM Bologna Centrale | 1h30 | 1:57 PM Prato Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale TTPER 17827 | 1:05 PM Bologna Centrale | 1h12 | 2:17 PM Prato Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale TTPER 17827 | 1:16 PM Bologna San Ruffillo | 1h01 | 2:17 PM Prato Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9535+ Regionale 18474 | 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 | |
Regionale 17831 | 2:16 PM Bologna San Ruffillo | 1h01 | 3:17 PM Prato Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9539+ Regionale 18476 | 2:27 PM Bologna Centrale | 1h30 | 3:57 PM Prato Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 17833 | 3:05 PM Bologna Centrale | 1h12 | 4:17 PM Prato Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 17833 | 3:16 PM Bologna San Ruffillo | 1h01 | 4:17 PM Prato Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 17837 | 4:05 PM Bologna Centrale | 1h16 | 5:21 PM Prato Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 17837 | 4:16 PM Bologna San Ruffillo | 1h05 | 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 | |
Regionale 17839 | 5:05 PM Bologna Centrale | 1h16 | 6:21 PM Prato Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 17839 | 5:16 PM Bologna San Ruffillo | 1h05 | 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 | |
Regionale 17843 | 6:16 PM Bologna San Ruffillo | 1h01 | 7:17 PM Prato Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 17845 | 6:35 PM Bologna Centrale | 1h12 | 7:47 PM Prato Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 17845 | 6:46 PM Bologna San Ruffillo | 1h01 | 7:47 PM Prato Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale TTPER 17847 | 7:05 PM Bologna Centrale | 1h12 | 8:17 PM Prato Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale TTPER 17847 | 7:16 PM Bologna San Ruffillo | 1h01 | 8:17 PM Prato Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 8529+ Regionale 18486 | 7:47 PM Bologna Centrale | 1h10 | 8:57 PM Prato Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Intercity 599 | 8:06 PM Bologna Centrale | 0h57 | 9:03 PM Prato Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 17851 | 8:35 PM Bologna Centrale | 1h15 | 9:50 PM Prato Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 17851 | 8:46 PM Bologna San Ruffillo | 1h04 | 9:50 PM Prato Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9437+ Regionale 18536 | 9:02 PM Bologna Centrale | 1h26 | 10:28 PM Prato Centrale | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9567+ Regionale 17852 | 9:27 PM Bologna Centrale | 1h21 | 10:48 PM Prato Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 17853 | 10:05 PM Bologna Centrale | 1h12 | 11:17 PM Prato Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 17853 | 10:16 PM Bologna San Ruffillo | 1h01 | 11:17 PM Prato Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Discover the best of Prato — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Prato trip today.
Prato's leading contemporary art museum, known for strong exhibitions, architecture, and a major role in Italy's modern art scene.
Textile museum in a restored mill, explaining the industry that shaped Prato through machinery, fabrics, and design displays.
Prato's main civic museum, rich in Tuscan painting and sculpture, housed in a striking historic palace on Piazza del Comune.
Prato's central square and social heart, ideal for orienting yourself among the cathedral, cafes, and historic streets.
Historic civic square lined with major buildings and often animated by local events, making it a practical and scenic stop.
Linear green space along the Bisenzio, appreciated for walks, jogging, and a more local side of Prato beyond the monuments.
Biscotti di Prato, also called cantucci, are twice-baked almond biscuits traditionally served with Vin Santo. They are Prato's signature sweet and a classic local gift.
Mortadella di Prato is a historic local cold cut seasoned with spices and alchermes. Its distinctive aroma makes it one of the city's best-known traditional foods.
Sedani alla pratese is pasta with a slow-cooked meat ragù, often enriched with tomato and local flavors. It is a beloved Sunday-style dish in Prato homes.
Historic pastry shop famous for original Biscotti di Prato. A must-visit for local sweets, gifts, and a classic taste of the city's culinary identity.
Well-known traditional Tuscan restaurant serving hearty local dishes in a warm, rustic setting. Good choice for classic Prato and regional cooking.
Refined restaurant with a strong reputation for elegant Tuscan cuisine and attentive service. Suitable for a more polished dining experience in Prato.
Moderate for Tuscany. Hotels and dining cost less than Florence, while local transit and coffee remain fairly affordable for most visitors.
Tipping is modest. Service may be included. Round up or leave €1-2 at cafés, 5-10% at restaurants if service was good, and round up taxi fares.
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Prato Centrale -> Piazza del Comune, Prato
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.

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.
Bologna Centrale is 1 km from Bologna city centre. Public transport options include:
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 options include: Burger King, A Cafè, VyTA Boulangerie, Venchi, Scambio, Juice Bar, KFC, Dispensa Emilia, Lavazza, Mokà, & more
Free Wi-Fi. . ATMs are aTM is located in the main hall.
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 storage is luggage facility, open daily from 07:00 to 22:00, is located in front of binario 7 Ovest (Track 7 West).
Available at Bologna Centrale: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Bologna Centrale: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
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.
Nearby hotels include Starhotels Excelsior, Millenn Hotel Bologna, UNA Hotels.
Bologna San Ruffillo is 4 km from Bologna city centre. Public transport options include:
Bologna San Ruffillo has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, and Bike Parking.
Food and drink options are available at Bologna San Ruffillo.
Available at Bologna San Ruffillo: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Bologna San Ruffillo: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Bologna San Ruffillo: Ramps, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include San Ruffillo House, Hotel Il Guercino, Hotel Porta San Mamolo.
Bologna, Aeroporto is 5 km from Bologna city centre. Public transport options include:
Bologna, Aeroporto has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Multiple options on site
Free wifi throughout the station. ATMs are located near the main entrance.
Ticket office support is available at Bologna, Aeroporto.
Available at Bologna, Aeroporto: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Bologna, Aeroporto: Fully accessible for disabled individuals.
Prato Centrale is 1 km from Prato city centre. Public transport options include:
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 options include: Ristorante Il Mercato, Osteria Su Santa Trinita
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Prato Centrale. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Prato Centrale. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Prato Centrale: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Prato Centrale: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Prato Centrale: Ramps, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include Hotel President, Art Hotel Museo, Wall Art Hotel.
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 options include: Ristorante Il Mercato, Osteria Su Santa Trinita
Ticket office support is available at Prato Porta Al Serraglio.
Available at Prato Porta Al Serraglio: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Prato Porta Al Serraglio: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Prato Porta Al Serraglio: Ramps, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include Hotel San Marco, Hotel Flora, Hotel Giardino.
Prato Borgonuovo is 1 km from Prato city centre. Public transport options include:
Prato Borgonuovo has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Bike Parking.
Food and drink options are available at Prato Borgonuovo.
Available at Prato Borgonuovo: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Prato Borgonuovo: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Prato Borgonuovo: Elevators, ramps.
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