The cheapest and fastest trains from Prato Porta al Serraglio to Bologna Centrale
Cheapest price
$11
Average price
$11
Fastest journey
1 h 31 m
Average duration
1 h 31 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
72 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Prato Porta al Serraglio to Bologna Centrale is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Prato Porta al Serraglio to Bologna Centrale will cost around $11 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $11.
Of the 1 trains that leave Prato Porta al Serraglio for Bologna Centrale on Tue, Dec 23, 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Tue, Dec 23 the direct trains cover the 72 km distance in an average of 1 h 31 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 31 m .
On Tue, Dec 23 the slowest trains will take 1 h 31 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.


Travel Information
Compare train and bus for Prato Porta al Serraglio to Bologna Centrale
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Prato Porta al Serraglio to Bologna 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 7m. 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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Most popular Train | Bus |
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€9 Average price | €8 Average price Cheapest |
1h 37m Average total duration Fastest 1h 7m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 12m Average total duration 1h 42m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Prato Porta al Serraglio to Bologna Centrale train times
The table below shows live departures for Prato Porta al Serraglio to Bologna Centrale trains for tomorrow, Tuesday, December 23. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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![]() | 12:24 PM Prato Porta al Serraglio | 1h31 | 1:55 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Why should you book Prato Porta al Serraglio to Bologna Centrale trains with Omio?
Regionale as well as Italo, Frecciarossa and Intercity offer trains services from Prato Porta al Serraglio to Bologna Centrale. Omio is an official ticket reseller for all your travel options from Prato Porta al Serraglio to Bologna Centrale.
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Why book with Omio over Trainline and Rail Europe?
- Multiple travel company options: While Regionale tickets can be bought on Regionale's website or third party sellers, Omio allows you to compare with the likes of Italo, Frecciarossa and Intercity to help you choose the right option for your journey from Prato Porta al Serraglio to Bologna Centrale.
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Prato Porta al Serraglio to Bologna Centrale
Trains from Prato Porta al Serraglio to Bologna Centrale run on average 37 times per day, taking around 1h 7m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $11 (€8) but you can travel from only $8 (€6) by bus.
The earliest train runs at 12:24, the last at 20:20. The fastest train covers the 44 miles (72 km) distance in 1h 30m.
Distance 44 miles (72 km) |
Average train duration 1h 7m |
Cheapest ticket price $11 (€8) |
Trains per day 37 |
Fastest train 1h 30m |
First train 12:24 |
Last train 20:20 |
Train companies: Regionale, Italo, Frecciarossa, Intercity from Prato Porta al Serraglio to Bologna Centrale trainsRegionale, Italo, Frecciarossa, Intercity trains will get you between Prato Porta al Serraglio and Bologna Centrale 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 Prato Porta al Serraglio to Bologna Centrale
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Prato Porta al Serraglio to Bologna 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 Bologna Centrale, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Popular train stations from Prato Porta al Serraglio to Bologna Centrale
- 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
- 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
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