How to travel from Prato to Bologna

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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 $7. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 5m. 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 $7, and a train costs an average of $10.

Distance: 44 miles (71 km)

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$16

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$10

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1h 35m

Average total duration

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1h 5m

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30m

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2h 1m

Average total duration

1h 31m

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0.1 - 0.2kg

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from Prato to Bologna

How to get from Prato to Bologna by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

train

The best way to travel from Prato to Bologna is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

RegionaleRegionale 17820
10:43AM0h56
Prato Centrale
11:39AMBologna San Ruffillo
$101One-way
0 transfers

Cheapest

Itabus2728
08:35PM1h30
Prato, Piazzale Del Museo
10:05PMBologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre)
$91One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

RegionaleRegionale 17852
10:49PM0h45
Prato Centrale
11:34PMBologna San Ruffillo
$101One-way
0 transfers

Other options

RegionaleRegionale 17820
10:43AM1h12
Prato Centrale
11:55AMBologna Centrale
$111One-way
0 transfers
RegionaleRegionale 17822
11:43AM0h56
Prato Centrale
12:39PMBologna San Ruffillo
$101One-way
0 transfers
RegionaleRegionale 17816
09:13AM0h56
Prato Centrale
10:09AMBologna San Ruffillo
$101One-way
0 transfers
Itabus3802
12:35PM1h30
Prato, Piazzale Del Museo
02:05PMBologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre)
$101One-way
0 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus
06:10AM1h40
Prato, Piazzale Del Museo
07:50AMBologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre)
$101One-way
0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Prato to Bologna

Travel to Bologna easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Prato to Bologna.

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There are 2 options to travel between Prato and Bologna including taking a train and bus.
The cheapest way to travel from Prato to Bologna is a bus with an average price of $7 (€6).

This is compared to other travel options from Prato to Bologna:

A bus is $2 (€2) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Prato to Bologna costing on average $10 (€8).

The fastest way to travel from Prato to Bologna is by train with an average journey time of 45m.

Other travel options to Bologna take longer:

Bus takes on average 1h 30m.

The distance from Prato to Bologna is approximately 44 miles (71 km).
The average frequency per day from Prato to Bologna is:
  • Around 37 trains per day.
  • Around 18 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.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Prato to Bologna:
  • 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).
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Prato to Bologna, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Regionale, Intercity, Frecciarossa, Frecciargento to go to Bologna by train.
  • Travel with Itabus, BlaBlaCar, Marino Autolinee, Infobus, FlixBus, C.A.P. Consorzio Autolinee Pratesi to go to Bologna by bus.
Yes, there are direct services available from Prato to Bologna with the following travel companies:
  • 15 direct trains per day with Regionale, Intercity.
  • 14 direct buses per day with Itabus, BlaBlaCar, FlixBus.
Omio customers who travel from Prato to Bologna often also extend their vacation to go to Florence, Milan, Rome, Venice, Rimini. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Bologna and these popular destinations at a great price.

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