Next available departures

Next departures for Prato to Bologna on July 29
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
8:43am	Prato Centrale	1h 12m	9:55am	Bologna Centrale	Cheapest
4:53pm	Prato Centrale	1h 7m	6:00pm	Bologna Centrale	Fastest
3:40pm	Prato Centrale	1h 15m	4:55pm	Bologna Centrale	No tags
8:35am	Piazzale Del Museo Stazione degli autobus	2h 35m	11:10am	Bologna Autostazione	No tags
4:43pm	Prato Centrale	1h 12m	5:55pm	Bologna Centrale	No tags
4:53pm	Prato Centrale	1h 7m	6:00pm	Bologna Centrale	No tags
4:53pm	Prato Centrale	1h 7m	6:00pm	Bologna Centrale	No tags
3:27pm	Prato Porta al Serraglio	1h 28m	4:55pm	Bologna Centrale	No tags

Next departures for Prato to Bologna on July 30
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
7:43am	Prato Centrale	1h	8:43am	Bologna Mazzini	Cheapest
7:32am	Prato Centrale	53m	8:25am	Bologna Centrale	Fastest
8:43am	Prato Centrale	1h	9:43am	Bologna Mazzini	No tags
8:35am	Piazzale Del Museo Stazione degli autobus	2h 15m	10:50am	Bologna Autostazione	No tags
3:40pm	Prato Centrale	1h 3m	4:43pm	Bologna Mazzini	No tags
4:43pm	Prato Centrale	1h	5:43pm	Bologna Mazzini	No tags
5:43pm	Prato Centrale	1h	6:43pm	Bologna Mazzini	No tags
7:43am	Prato Centrale	1h 12m	8:55am	Bologna Centrale	No tags

Next departures for Prato to Bologna on July 31
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
7:43am	Prato Centrale	1h	8:43am	Bologna Mazzini	Cheapest
7:32am	Prato Centrale	53m	8:25am	Bologna Centrale	Fastest
8:43am	Prato Centrale	1h	9:43am	Bologna Mazzini	No tags
6:10am	Piazzale Del Museo Stazione degli autobus	1h 40m	7:50am	Bologna Autostazione	No tags
3:40pm	Prato Centrale	1h 3m	4:43pm	Bologna Mazzini	No tags
8:35am	Piazzale Del Museo Stazione degli autobus	2h 15m	10:50am	Bologna Autostazione	No tags
4:43pm	Prato Centrale	1h	5:43pm	Bologna Mazzini	No tags
5:10pm	Prato Centrale	1h 3m	6:13pm	Bologna Mazzini	No tags

Next departures for Prato to Bologna on August 2
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
6:10am	Piazzale Del Museo Stazione degli autobus	1h 40m	7:50am	Bologna Autostazione	Cheapest
7:38am	Prato Centrale	48m	8:26am	Bologna Centrale	Fastest
7:38am	Prato Centrale	1h 34m	9:12am	Bologna Mazzini	No tags
8:35am	Piazzale Del Museo Stazione degli autobus	2h 15m	10:50am	Bologna Autostazione	No tags
3:40pm	Prato Centrale	1h 3m	4:43pm	Bologna Mazzini	No tags
4:43pm	Prato Centrale	1h	5:43pm	Bologna Mazzini	No tags
5:43pm	Prato Centrale	1h	6:43pm	Bologna Mazzini	No tags
8:33am	Prato Centrale	1h 5m	9:38am	Bologna Centrale	No tags

Next departures for Prato to Bologna on August 4
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
7:43am	Prato Centrale	1h	8:43am	Bologna Mazzini	Cheapest
7:32am	Prato Centrale	53m	8:25am	Bologna Centrale	Fastest
8:43am	Prato Centrale	1h	9:43am	Bologna Mazzini	No tags
6:10am	Piazzale Del Museo Stazione degli autobus	1h 40m	7:50am	Bologna Autostazione	No tags
3:40pm	Prato Centrale	1h 3m	4:43pm	Bologna Mazzini	No tags
8:35am	Piazzale Del Museo Stazione degli autobus	2h 15m	10:50am	Bologna Autostazione	No tags
4:43pm	Prato Centrale	1h	5:43pm	Bologna Mazzini	No tags
5:43pm	Prato Centrale	1h	6:43pm	Bologna Mazzini	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 6:31 PM CEST.

Compare 2 ways to go from Prato to Bologna

We recommend taking the train

Among the sustainable travel choices, the Train stands out as a good way to reach Bologna. The journey takes about 1 hour 3 minutes, and with fares starting at just CLP 13,291, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

13train per day

1h 3mAverage Duration

72 kmDistance

2kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average PriceCLP 6,718 - CLP 49,638	Average Duration1h 40m	CO₂ emissions 2kg CO₂e
Train	Average PriceCLP 13,291 - CLP 23,238	Average Duration1h 3m	CO₂ emissions 2kg CO₂e

Bus stations and stops in Prato and Bologna

Stops in Prato

A
Prato Centrale
Piazza della Stazione, 13, 59100 Prato PO, Italy
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B
Piazzale Del Museo Stazione degli autobus
Piazzale del Museo, 59100 Prato PO, Italy
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C
Prato Bus Stop
Piazza della Stazione, 13, 59100 Prato PO, Italy
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Stops in Bologna

A
Bologna
B
Corticella
40128 Bologna BO, Italy
C
San Ruffillo
40141 Bologna BO, Italy
D
Piazza XX Settembre
Piazza XX Settembre, 6, 40126 Bologna, Italy
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E
Stazione Centrale
Viale Pietro Pietramellara, 63, 40121 Bologna, Italy
F
A14 Autostrada Adriatica
A14 - Autostrada Adriatica, 40069 Zola Predosa BO, Italy

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FlixBus

3.5/513,093 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness4.0

Cleanliness4.1

Wi‑Fi2.7

Trenitalia

4.0/565 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness4.7

Cleanliness4.7

Wi‑Fi2.8

Itabus

3.8/51,032 reviews

Staff4.3

Timeliness3.1

Cleanliness4.2

Wi‑Fi3.0

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Frequently asked questions about travelling from Prato to Bologna by bus or train

Please note that schedules, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your trip.

How much is a ticket from Prato to Bologna?
The cheapest tickets from Prato to Bologna start at CLP 6,718. The average price for this route is around CLP 14,810. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for a better chance of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the ride from Prato to Bologna?
The average trip duration from Prato to Bologna is 1h 21m, covering a distance of 73 km. The quickest vehicle can get you there in 48m and is operated by Trenitalia.
Which companies service the Prato to Bologna route?
Several major companies operate on this route with 7 trips available per day, including services from FlixBus, Itabus, Trenitalia.
What is the earliest and latest departure time from Prato to Bologna?
The earliest trip from Prato to Bologna departs at 6:10am. And the latest trip departs at 10:49pm.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the trip from Prato to Bologna?
A trip from Prato to Bologna generates an estimated 1.8202625000000001 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly choice and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.
Which is the best company from Prato to Bologna?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated company on this route is Trenitalia, with an average rating of 4.0 out of 5 stars based on 65 reviews.
Which company has the best Wi-Fi from Prato to Bologna?
Based on Busbud reviews, the company Itabus has the highest Wi‑Fi rating with a score of 3.0.
Which company has the most on-time service from Prato to Bologna?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual company on this route is Trenitalia, with a punctuality rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars.
Which company has the cleanest vehicles from Prato to Bologna?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the company with the cleanest vehicles on this route is Trenitalia, with a cleanliness rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars.

Find the cheapest prices for buses and trains

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

07-27

CLP 9,401

07-28

CLP 9,411

Today

CLP 10,455

07-30

CLP 9,411

07-31

CLP 9,401

08-01

CLP 9,813

08-02

CLP 7,264

08-03

CLP 9,430

The cheapest trip from Prato to Bologna was searched and found on Aug 2, 2026 with a price of CLP 7,264

To save money and make sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus and train tickets from Prato to Bologna, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay between CLP 7,264 and CLP 19,443 for a bus or train ticket from Prato to Bologna based on the past 2 days. You can expect to find the lowest price for this trip at CLP 7,264 on 2026-08-02.

Usually Trenitalia will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.