The cheapest and fastest trains from Prato to Bologna
Cheapest price
€27
Average price
€29
Fastest journey
1 h 16 m
Average duration
1 h 17 m
Trains per day
38
Distance
71 km
The best way to find a cheap train 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 €29 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €27.
It's difficult to get from Prato to Bologna without transferring at least once.
TUSCANY LINE 18511+
FRECCIAROSSA 9310
Regionale 18461+
FRECCIAROSSA 1000 9504
Regionale 18463+
FRECCIAROSSA 9512
Tuscany Line 18691+
FRECCIAROSSA 1000 8528
TUSCANY LINE 18485+
FRECCIAROSSA 9592
Regionale 18461+
FRECCIAROSSA 1000 9504
TUSCANY LINE 18483+
FRECCIAROSSA 9432
TUSCANY LINE 18511+
FRECCIAROSSA 9310
Tuscany Line 18505+
FRECCIAROSSA 9304
TUSCANY LINE 18509+
FRECCIAROSSA 1000 9308Travel 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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Most popular Train | Bus |
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€15 Average price | €8 Average price Cheapest |
1h 35m Average total duration Fastest 1h 5m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 1m Average total duration 1h 31m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Prato to Bologna train times
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Regionale 18461+ FRECCIAROSSA 1000 9504 | On time 5:12 AM Prato Centrale | 1h16 | 6:28 AM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 18501+ FRECCIAROSSA 1000 9404 | 6:28 AM Prato Centrale | 1h30 | 7:58 AM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 18503+ FRECCIAROSSA 1000 8502 | 6:47 AM Prato Centrale | 1h26 | 8:13 AM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 18463+ FRECCIAROSSA 9512 | 7:07 AM Prato Centrale | 1h26 | 8:33 AM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Tuscany Line 18505+ FRECCIAROSSA 9304 | 7:30 AM Prato Centrale | 1h18 | 8:48 AM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 18465+ FRECCIAROSSA 9516 | 8:01 AM Prato Centrale | 1h32 | 9:33 AM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
TUSCANY LINE 18507+ FRECCIAROSSA 9490 | On time 8:30 AM Prato Centrale | 1h28 | 9:58 AM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Tuscany Line 18665+ FRECCIAROSSA 8506 | 8:42 AM Prato Centrale | 1h31 | 10:13 AM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
TUSCANY LINE 18467+ FRECCIAROSSA 9520 | 9:01 AM Prato Centrale | 1h32 | 10:33 AM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
TUSCANY LINE 18509+ FRECCIAROSSA 1000 9308 | 9:30 AM Prato Centrale | 1h18 | 10:48 AM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Tuscany Line 18669+ FRECCIAROSSA 8508 | 9:42 AM Prato Centrale | 1h31 | 11:13 AM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
TUSCANY LINE 18489+ FRECCIAROSSA 9524 | 10:01 AM Prato Centrale | 1h32 | 11:33 AM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
TUSCANY LINE 18511+ FRECCIAROSSA 9310 | 10:30 AM Prato Centrale | 1h18 | 11:48 AM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Tuscany Line 18671+ FRECCIAROSSA 1000 8509 | 10:42 AM Prato Centrale | 1h31 | 12:13 PM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Tuscany Line 18673+ FRECCIAROSSA 9532 | 11:42 AM Prato Centrale | 1h51 | 1:33 PM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
TUSCANY LINE 18515+ FRECCIAROSSA 1000 9420 | 12:30 PM Prato Centrale | 1h28 | 1:58 PM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Tuscany Line 18473+ FRECCIAROSSA 9584 | 1:01 PM Prato Centrale | 1h32 | 2:33 PM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Tuscany Line 18517+ FRECCIAROSSA 9422 | 1:30 PM Prato Centrale | 1h28 | 2:58 PM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Tuscany Line 18491+ FRECCIAROSSA 9540 | 2:01 PM Prato Centrale | 1h32 | 3:33 PM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Tuscany Line 18519+ FRECCIAROSSA 1000 9423 | 2:30 PM Prato Centrale | 1h28 | 3:58 PM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Tuscany Line 18681+ FRECCIAROSSA 8520 | 2:42 PM Prato Centrale | 1h31 | 4:13 PM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Tuscany Line 18475+ FRECCIAROSSA 9544 | On time 3:01 PM Prato Centrale | 1h32 | 4:33 PM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Tuscany Line 18521+ FRECCIAROSSA 9320 | On time 3:30 PM Prato Centrale | 1h18 | 4:48 PM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Tuscany Line 18493+ FRECCIAROSSA 9588 | 4:01 PM Prato Centrale | 1h32 | 5:33 PM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 18849 · Tuscany Line 4044+ FRECCIAROSSA 9588 | 4:04 PM Prato Centrale | 1h29 | 5:33 PM Bologna Centrale | 2 transfers | |
Tuscany Line 18525+ FRECCIAROSSA 9428 | On time 4:30 PM Prato Centrale | 1h28 | 5:58 PM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Tuscany Line 18687+ FRECCIAROSSA 8524 | 4:42 PM Prato Centrale | 1h31 | 6:13 PM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Tuscany Line 18497+ FRECCIAROSSA 9552 | 5:01 PM Prato Centrale | 1h32 | 6:33 PM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Tuscany Line 18527+ FRECCIAROSSA 1000 9430 | 5:30 PM Prato Centrale | 1h28 | 6:58 PM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Tuscany Line 18689+ FRECCIAROSSA 1000 8526 | 5:42 PM Prato Centrale | 1h31 | 7:13 PM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Tuscany Line 18481+ FRECCIAROSSA 1000 9556 | 6:01 PM Prato Centrale | 1h32 | 7:33 PM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
TUSCANY LINE 18529+ FRECCIAROSSA 1000 9326 | 6:30 PM Prato Centrale | 1h18 | 7:48 PM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Tuscany Line 18691+ FRECCIAROSSA 1000 8528 | 6:42 PM Prato Centrale | 1h31 | 8:13 PM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
TUSCANY LINE 18483+ FRECCIAROSSA 9432 | 7:01 PM Prato Centrale | 1h17 | 8:18 PM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
TUSCANY LINE 18531+ FRECCIAROSSA 9328 | 7:30 PM Prato Centrale | 1h18 | 8:48 PM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Tuscany Line 18693+ FRECCIAROSSA 1000 9330 | 7:42 PM Prato Centrale | 1h31 | 9:13 PM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
TUSCANY LINE 18485+ FRECCIAROSSA 9592 | 8:00 PM Prato Centrale | 1h35 | 9:35 PM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Prato to Bologna
Distance 71 km |
Average train duration 1h 5m |
Cheapest ticket price €8 |
Trains per day 32 |
Direct trains 17 |
Fastest train 45m |
First train 01:20 |
Last train 23:44 |
Train companies: Regionale, Intercity, Frecciarossa, Intercity Notte, Frecciargento from Prato to Bologna trainsRegionale, Intercity, Frecciarossa, Intercity Notte, Frecciargento trains will get you between Prato and Bologna from €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 to Bologna

When departing from Prato, you have various train station options to start your journey from including Prato Centrale, Prato Porta al Serraglio and Prato Borgonuovo. When arriving in Bologna, you can end your trip in train stations like Bologna Centrale, Bologna, Aeroporto and Bologna Borgo Panigale.
Passengers board the train most frequently from Prato Centrale, which is located around 1.7 miles (2.7 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the train at Bologna Centrale, located 1.6 miles (2.5 km) away from the city centre.
popular train stations
Popular train stations from Prato to Bologna
- 6:00 AM - 8:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 7 days a week, with access from Via del Romito.
- Ristorante Il Mercato
- Osteria Su Santa Trinita
- Outside the main entrance.
- Ramps, restrooms.
- €1
- Hotel President
- Art Hotel Museo
- Wall Art Hotel
- Located in the main hall
- Avis
- Europcar
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-5 for trains to Florence, Bologna, and other regional destinations
- Bus: Several lines available
- Train: Regional and intercity services
- 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
- Parking is available near the station, but details on hours and pricing are not specified.
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps.
- Free access
- The station is a small facility with basic amenities, primarily serving local and regional routes.
- Bus: Several local bus lines connect the station to the city center and surrounding areas.
- 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
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- Parking is available near the station with several spaces for short-term and long-term parking.
- Ristorante Il Patio
- Trattoria Bonora
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
- €1
- Flyon Hotel
- Hotel Bologna Airport
- Hotel Del Borgo
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, ticket office, and platforms
- Hall 2: waiting area and restrooms
- Bus: Several lines available connecting to Bologna city center
- Taxi services available
- Free parking available near the station
- Outside the main entrance.
- Ramps, restrooms.
- Free of charge
- San Ruffillo House
- Hotel Il Guercino
- Hotel Porta San Mamolo
- The station has a simple layout with two platforms and a small waiting area.
- Bus: Several local bus lines available
- 6:00 AM - 8:00 PM Monday - Saturday
- Closed on Sunday
- Parking is available near the station, with spaces for short-term and long-term parking.
- CA.FÉ MAZZINI
- Gelateria Mazzini
- Outside the main entrance.
- Ramps.
- €1
- Hotel Camplus Mazzini
- Hotel Blumen
- Hotel Sant'Orsola City House
- The station has a simple layout with two platforms serving regional trains.
- Bus: Several local bus lines available
- Elevators, ramps.
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