4.9
4.6The cheapest and fastest buses from Prato to Bologna
Cheapest price
€5
Average price
€8
Fastest journey
50 m
Average duration
1 h 10 m
Buses per day
9
Distance
71 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Prato to Bologna is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Prato to Bologna will cost around €8 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €5.
Of the 9 buses that leave Prato for Bologna on Sun, Dec 21, 9 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sun, Dec 21 the direct buses cover the 71 km distance in an average of 1 h 10 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 50 m .
On Sun, Dec 21 the slowest buses will take 1 h 30 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 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 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 €6, and a train costs an average of €8.
Distance: 71 km
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| Bus | Most popular Train |
|---|---|
€8 Average price Cheapest | €15 Average price |
2h 1m Average total duration 1h 31m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 35m Average total duration Fastest 1h 5m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest |
 Most popular bus company |  Most popular train company |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Prato to Bologna bus times
The table below shows live departures for Prato to Bologna buses for today, Saturday, December 20. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 1120 | 4:25 PM Prato, Piazzale Del Museo | 1h30 | 5:55 PM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 0 transfersDirect | |
 FlixBus | 5:05 PM Prato, Piazzale Del Museo | 1h45 | 6:50 PM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 2728 | 7:35 PM Prato, Piazzale Del Museo | 1h30 | 9:05 PM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Sunday, December 21 | |||||
| FlixBus | 5:10 AM Prato, Piazzale Del Museo | 1h40 | 6:50 AM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 0 transfersDirect | |
This is the last bus of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Prato to Bologna
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Buses from Prato to Bologna run on average 12 times per day, taking around 1h 31m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at €6 if you book in advance.
There are 11 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:05, the last at 23:54. The fastest bus covers the 71 km distance in 1h 30m.
Distance 71 km |
Average bus duration 1h 31m |
Cheapest ticket price €6 |
Buses per day 12 |
Direct buses 11 |
Fastest bus 1h 30m |
First bus 00:05 |
Last bus 23:54 |
Bus providers: Itabus, Marino Autolinee, Infobus, FlixBus, BlaBlaCar, C.A.P. Consorzio Autolinee Pratesi from Prato to BolognaYou can travel by bus between Prato to Bologna with Itabus, Marino Autolinee, Infobus, FlixBus, BlaBlaCar, C.A.P. Consorzio Autolinee Pratesi for as low as €6. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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Marino Autolinee
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BlaBlaCar
C.A.P. Consorzio Autolinee Pratesi
FAQs: Bus from Prato to Bologna
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Prato to Bologna by bus. 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 bus, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Bologna, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
Passengers board the coach most frequently from Prato, Piazzale Del Museo, which is located around 2.7 miles (4.3 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the coach at Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre), located 1.2 miles (2 km) away from the city centre.
popular bus stations
Popular bus stations from Prato to Bologna
WifiParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCTicket Office
- 05:30-23:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Cafeteria Autostazione (in the station)
- Trattoria del Rosso (0.5 km)
- Osteria Broccaindosso (0.7 km).
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 11, 21, 25, 30 Train: Bologna Centrale
WifiParkingATMTaxisAccessibilityWCTicket Office- 05:00-23:30
- Free Wi-Fi
- Available outside the arrivals area.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 54, 81, 91
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