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4.6The cheapest and fastest coaches from Prato Centrale to Bologna Centrale
Cheapest price on 18 Sept
£8
Average ticket price on 18 Sept
£8
Fastest journey on 18 Sept
1 h 45 m
Average journey duration on 18 Sept
1 h 46 m
Buses on 18 Sept
5
Distance
72 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Prato Centrale to Bologna Centrale is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Prato Centrale to Bologna Centrale will cost around £8 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £8.
On Fri 18 Sept, we found 5 buses from Prato Centrale to Bologna Centrale, including 4 direct services.
These direct buses cover the 72 km distance in an average of 1 h 46 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 1 h 45 m .
The slowest buses will take 1 h 52 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.
Autobus TTPER B040413:051h45Prato Centrale14:50Bologna Centrale£81One-way0 changes- Regionale 34018 · Treno 17816 effettuato con bus FI3629:131h52Prato Centrale11:05Bologna Centrale£81One-way1 change
- Autobus TTPER B040212:051h45Prato Centrale13:50Bologna Centrale£81One-way0 changes
- Treno 17820 effettuato con bus FI68010:051h45Prato Centrale11:50Bologna Centrale£81One-way0 changes
- Autobus TTPER B040011:051h45Prato Centrale12:50Bologna Centrale£81One-way0 changes
- Autobus TTPER B040413:051h45Prato Centrale14:50Bologna Centrale£81One-way0 changes
- Autobus TTPER B040212:051h45Prato Centrale13:50Bologna Centrale£81One-way0 changes
- Treno 17820 effettuato con bus FI68010:051h45Prato Centrale11:50Bologna Centrale£81One-way0 changes
- Autobus TTPER B040011:051h45Prato Centrale12:50Bologna Centrale£81One-way0 changes
- Regionale 34018 · Treno 17816 effettuato con bus FI3629:131h52Prato Centrale11:05Bologna Centrale£81One-way1 change
Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Prato Centrale to Bologna Centrale
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Prato Centrale to Bologna Centrale among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of £8 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 34m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £8, while a coach costs an average of £11.
Distance: 72 km
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| Coach | Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
£11 Average Price | £8 Average Price Cheapest | £22 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 56m Average total duration 1h 26m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 34m Average total duration Fastest 1h 4m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 20m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
 Most popular bus company | Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Prato Centrale to Bologna Centrale:
A coach is £8 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Prato Centrale to Bologna Centrale costing on average £18.
Other travel options to Bologna Centrale take longer:
Coach takes on average 1h 26m.
Tickets start at around £11 compared to roughly £22 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about £11. The journey takes 1h 26m versus 1h 20m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Direct services are operated by Itabus, Appennino Shuttle, FlixBus.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
Live departures
Prato Centrale to Bologna Centrale bus times
The table below shows live departures for Prato Centrale to Bologna Centrale coaches for today, Thursday 17 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Autobus TTPER B0400 | 11:05 Prato Centrale | 1h45 | 12:50 Bologna Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
| Autobus TTPER B0402 | 12:05 Prato Centrale | 1h45 | 13:50 Bologna Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
| Autobus TTPER B0404 | 13:05 Prato Centrale | 1h45 | 14:50 Bologna Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
| Friday 18 September | |||||
| Regionale 34018 · Treno 17816 effettuato con bus FI362 | 9:13 Prato Centrale | 1h52 | 11:05 Bologna Centrale | 1 change | |
| Treno 17820 effettuato con bus FI680 | 10:05 Prato Centrale | 1h45 | 11:50 Bologna Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Prato Centrale to Bologna Centrale
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Buses from Prato Centrale to Bologna Centrale run on average 25 times per day, taking around 1h 26m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £4 if you book in advance.
There are 25 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 04:35, the last at 20:20. The fastest coach covers the 72 km distance in 1h 10m.
Distance 72 km |
Average bus duration 1h 26m |
Cheapest ticket price £4 |
Buses per day 25 |
Direct buses 25 |
Fastest bus 1h 10m |
First bus 4:35 |
Last bus 20:20 |
Cheapest Month Oct |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Tue |
Least Busy Day Wed |
Best time to book 2 days |
Bus providers: Itabus, Appennino Shuttle, FlixBus from Prato Centrale to Bologna CentraleYou can travel by bus between Prato Centrale to Bologna Centrale with Itabus, Appennino Shuttle, FlixBus for as low as £4. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Prato Centrale to Bologna Centrale coach
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Prato Centrale to Bologna Centrale by coach. 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 coach, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Bologna Centrale, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
- Appennino Shuttle
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Accessible seating.
- FlixBus
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Wheelchair-accessible buses.
- Itabus
- Assistance
- Dedicated seating areas
- Accessible restrooms.
- Appennino Shuttle
- You can cancel your ticket up to 24 hours before departure for a full refund. No refunds for cancellations within 24 hours.
- FlixBus
- You can cancel your ticket up to 15 minutes before departure and receive a voucher for future travel. Refund requests for delays over 120 minutes are possible.
- Itabus
- You can cancel your ticket up to 24 hours before departure for a partial refund. Changes allowed for a fee.
- Appennino Shuttle
- One carry-on bag up to 8kg (40x20x25) and one checked bag up to 23kg (55x35x80).
- FlixBus
- One carry-on bag up to 7kg (42x30x18 cm) and one checked bag up to 20kg (80x50x30 cm).
- Itabus
- One carry-on bag up to 10kg and one checked bag up to 20kg.
- Appennino Shuttle
- 10€ per additional bag up to 23 kg.
- FlixBus
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- Itabus
- 5€ per additional bag.
- Appennino Shuttle
- Small pets allowed in carriers
- guide dogs permitted.
- FlixBus
- Small pets in carriers allowed
- guide dogs travel for free.
- Itabus
- Small pets allowed in carriers
- larger pets must be leashed and muzzled.
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