- Must visit
Pinacoteca Nazionale di Bologna
Major art museum with important Emilian paintings from the 13th to 18th centuries, including works by Giotto, Raffaello, and the Carracci.
Cheapest price
$11
Average price
$27
Fastest journey
50 m
Average duration
54 m
Trains per day
41
Distance
72 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Prato Centrale 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 Centrale to Bologna Centrale will cost around $27 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $11.
Of the 41 trains that leave Prato Centrale for Bologna Centrale on Thu, Jun 11, 22 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Thu, Jun 11 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 50 m .
On Thu, Jun 11 the slowest trains will take 58 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 17834
Regionale 17800
Regionale 17806
Regionale TTPER 17856
Regionale 17810
Intercity 596
Regionale 17808
Intercity 588
Intercity 592
Intercity 590Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Prato Centrale to Bologna Centrale among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $7. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 4m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $7, and a train costs an average of $11.
Distance: 44 miles (72 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$11 Average price | $10 Average price Cheapest | $30 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 34m Average total duration Fastest 1h 4m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 5m Average total duration 1h 35m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 20m 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 Prato Centrale to Bologna Centrale:
A bus is $1 (€1) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Prato Centrale to Bologna Centrale costing on average $11 (€9).
Other travel options to Bologna Centrale take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 35m.
The journey is about 16m faster (1h 4m by train vs 1h 20m by car) and roughly $19 (€15) cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($11 (€9) vs $30 (€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.
The table below shows live departures for Prato Centrale to Bologna Centrale trains for tomorrow, Thursday, June 11. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Regionale 17800 | 4:57 AM Prato Centrale | 1h19 | 6:16 AM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 17804 | 6:15 AM Prato Centrale | 1h14 | 7:29 AM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 17806 | 6:45 AM Prato Centrale | 1h10 | 7:55 AM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 17808 | 7:32 AM Prato Centrale | 0h53 | 8:25 AM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 17810 | 7:43 AM Prato Centrale | 1h12 | 8:55 AM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 18503+ FRECCIAROSSA 8502 | 7:47 AM Prato Centrale | 1h26 | 9:13 AM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 18463+ FRECCIAROSSA 9512 | 8:07 AM Prato Centrale | 1h26 | 9:33 AM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Intercity 580 | 8:33 AM Prato Centrale | 1h05 | 9:38 AM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale TTPER 17814 | 8:43 AM Prato Centrale | 1h12 | 9:55 AM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 17816 | 9:13 AM Prato Centrale | 1h12 | 10:25 AM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 18507+ FRECCIAROSSA 9490 | 9:30 AM Prato Centrale | 1h28 | 10:58 AM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 18665+ FRECCIAROSSA 8506 | 9:42 AM Prato Centrale | 1h31 | 11:13 AM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 18467+ FRECCIAROSSA 9520 | 10:01 AM Prato Centrale | 1h32 | 11:33 AM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 18509+ FRECCIAROSSA 9308 | 10:30 AM Prato Centrale | 1h18 | 11:48 AM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 18669+ FRECCIAROSSA 8508 | 10:46 AM Prato Centrale | 1h27 | 12:13 PM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 18489+ FRECCIAROSSA 9524 | 11:01 AM Prato Centrale | 1h32 | 12:33 PM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 18511+ FRECCIAROSSA 9310 | 11:30 AM Prato Centrale | 1h18 | 12:48 PM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 32843+ FRECCIAROSSA 8509 | 12:00 PM Prato Centrale | 1h13 | 1:13 PM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 18673+ FRECCIAROSSA 9532 | 12:52 PM Prato Centrale | 1h41 | 2:33 PM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 17828 | 1:43 PM Prato Centrale | 1h12 | 2:55 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Intercity 588 | 1:52 PM Prato Centrale | 0h55 | 2:47 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 17830 | 2:13 PM Prato Centrale | 1h12 | 3:25 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale TTPER 17850 | 2:43 PM Prato Centrale | 1h12 | 3:55 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 18491+ FRECCIAROSSA 9540 | 3:01 PM Prato Centrale | 1h32 | 4:33 PM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 17834 | 3:40 PM Prato Centrale | 1h15 | 4:55 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Intercity 590 | 3:52 PM Prato Centrale | 0h58 | 4:50 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 18475+ FRECCIAROSSA 9544 | 4:01 PM Prato Centrale | 1h32 | 5:33 PM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 18521+ FRECCIAROSSA 9320 | 4:30 PM Prato Centrale | 1h18 | 5:48 PM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 17836 | 4:43 PM Prato Centrale | 1h12 | 5:55 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 18493+ FRECCIAROSSA 9588 | 5:01 PM Prato Centrale | 1h32 | 6:33 PM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 18849 · Regionale Veloce 4044+ FRECCIAROSSA 9588 | 5:04 PM Prato Centrale | 1h29 | 6:33 PM Bologna Centrale | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 17838 | 5:43 PM Prato Centrale | 1h12 | 6:55 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 18497+ FRECCIAROSSA 9552 | 6:01 PM Prato Centrale | 1h32 | 7:33 PM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Intercity 592 | 7:01 PM Prato Centrale | 0h55 | 7:56 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 17842 | 7:13 PM Prato Centrale | 1h12 | 8:25 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Intercity 596 | 7:52 PM Prato Centrale | 0h50 | 8:42 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 18483+ FRECCIAROSSA 9432 | 8:01 PM Prato Centrale | 1h17 | 9:18 PM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 17844 | 8:13 PM Prato Centrale | 1h07 | 9:20 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 18693+ FRECCIAROSSA 9330 | 8:42 PM Prato Centrale | 1h31 | 10:13 PM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale TTPER 17856 | 9:13 PM Prato Centrale | 1h12 | 10:25 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 17852 | 10:49 PM Prato Centrale | 1h01 | 11:50 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Trains from Prato Centrale to Bologna Centrale run on average 34 times per day, taking around 1h 4m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $11 (€9) but you can travel from only $7 (€6) by bus.
There are 15 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 06:43, the last at 20:13. The fastest train covers the 44 miles (72 km) distance in 1h 12m.
Distance 44 miles (72 km) |
Average train duration 1h 4m |
Cheapest ticket price $11 (€9) |
Trains per day 34 |
Direct trains 15 |
Fastest train 1h 12m |
First train 6:43 AM |
Last train 8:13 PM |
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Discover the best of Bologna Centrale — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Bologna Centrale trip today.
Major art museum with important Emilian paintings from the 13th to 18th centuries, including works by Giotto, Raffaello, and the Carracci.
Important archaeological museum with Egyptian, Etruscan, Greek, and Roman collections in a historic central building.
Bologna’s leading modern and contemporary art museum, known for rotating exhibitions and the Morandi collection.
Bologna’s main square and social heart, surrounded by major historic buildings and a top starting point for exploring.
The city’s celebrated portico walk leading toward San Luca, especially popular for scenic walks and photos.
Beautiful square in front of the Santo Stefano complex, loved for its elegant and photogenic atmosphere.
Fresh egg tagliatelle served with Bologna’s classic slow-cooked meat ragù. It is one of the city’s signature dishes and a cornerstone of local Sunday cooking.
Small hand-folded pasta filled with pork, prosciutto, and Parmigiano Reggiano, traditionally served in rich capon or beef broth. It is especially linked to festive meals in Bologna.
Bolognese-style lasagna made with green spinach pasta sheets, ragù, béchamel, and Parmigiano Reggiano. It is a classic celebratory baked pasta from the city.
Well-regarded traditional restaurant celebrated for seasonal ingredients, handmade pasta, and authentic regional dishes. Intimate setting with a strong reputation among food lovers.
Charming long-running restaurant set in a distinctive historic space, serving Bolognese and Italian classics with polished hospitality. Good for a relaxed but memorable dinner.
Historic trattoria known for classic Bolognese cooking such as tortellini, tagliatelle al ragù, and lasagne. Warm, traditional atmosphere and a longstanding local reputation.
Moderate for Italy: cafes and casual meals are reasonable, while central hotels and fine dining cost more.
Service is often included or modest. Tipping is not required, but rounding up or leaving 5-10% for very good restaurant service is appreciated. Round up taxis slightly.
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