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Compare train and bus for Prato to Bologna
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Prato to Bologna 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 3m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $6, and a train costs an average of $10.
Distance: 44 miles (71 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$10 Average price | $10 Average price Cheapest | $31 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 33m Average total duration Fastest 1h 3m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 0m Average total duration 1h 30m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 16m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Prato to Bologna:
A bus is $0.02 (€0.02) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Prato to Bologna costing on average $10 (€8).
Other travel options to Bologna take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 30m.
Travel optionsfrom Prato to Bologna
How to get from Prato to Bologna by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Prato to Bologna is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
Regionale 1785210:49 PM0h45Prato Centrale11:34 PMBologna San Ruffillo$101One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
Regionale 1785210:49 PM0h45Prato Centrale11:34 PMBologna San Ruffillo$101One-way0 transfers
Fastest
Regionale 1785210:49 PM0h45Prato Centrale11:34 PMBologna San Ruffillo$101One-way0 transfers
Other options
Regionale 178066:45 AM0h54Prato Centrale7:39 AMBologna San Ruffillo$101One-way0 transfers
Regionale 1782010:43 AM0h56Prato Centrale11:39 AMBologna San Ruffillo$101One-way0 transfers
Regionale 1782211:43 AM0h56Prato Centrale12:39 PMBologna San Ruffillo$101One-way0 transfers
FlixBus6:10 AM1h40Prato, Piazzale Del Museo7:50 AMBologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre)$121One-way0 transfers
FlixBus · FlixBus8:35 AM2h15Prato, Piazzale Del Museo10:50 AMBologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre)$191One-way1 transfer
380212:35 PM1h30Prato, Piazzale Del Museo2:05 PMBologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre)$201One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Prato to Bologna:
A bus is $0.02 (€0.02) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Prato to Bologna costing on average $10 (€8).
Other travel options to Bologna take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 30m.
- Around 39 trains per day.
- Around 17 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Prato and Bologna as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Prato Centrale and arrive in Bologna Centrale.
- Buses mostly depart from Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) and arrive in Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre).
- Travel with Itabus, BlaBlaCar, FlixBus, Marino Autolinee, Infobus, C.A.P. Consorzio Autolinee Pratesi to go to Bologna by bus.
- Travel with Regionale, Intercity, Frecciarossa to go to Bologna by train.
- 14 direct buses per day with Itabus, BlaBlaCar, FlixBus.
- 18 direct trains per day with Regionale, Intercity.
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