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Pinacoteca Nazionale di Bologna
A major art museum with Italian paintings from the Middle Ages to the modern era, plus temporary exhibitions in the city centre.
Cheapest price on 21 Oct
£8
Average ticket price on 21 Oct
£14
Fastest journey on 21 Oct
45 m
Average journey duration on 21 Oct
51 m
Trains on 21 Oct
57
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 travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Prato to Bologna will cost around £14 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £8.
On Wed 21 Oct, we found 57 trains from Prato to Bologna, including 44 direct services.
These direct trains cover the 71 km distance in an average of 51 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 45 m .
The slowest trains will take 55 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.
Regionale TTPER 17814
Regionale 17816
Regionale 17806
Regionale 17852
Regionale 17844
Regionale 17852
Intercity 596
Regionale 17808
Regionale 17806
Intercity 592Trains from Prato to Bologna run on average 45 times per day, taking around 1h 3m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £7 but you can travel from only £4 by coach.
There are 29 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 01:20, the last at 23:44. The fastest train covers the 71 km distance in 45m.
Distance 71 km |
Average train duration 1h 3m |
Cheapest ticket price £7 |
Trains per day 45 |
Direct trains 29 |
Fastest train 45m |
First train 1:20 |
Last train 23:44 |
Cheapest Month Feb |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Oct - Dec |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Tue |
Least Busy Day Fri |
Best time to book 14 days |
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The table below shows live departures for Prato to Bologna trains for tomorrow, Wednesday 21 October. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Regionale 17800 | 4:57 Prato Centrale | 1h19 | 6:16 Bologna Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale 17800 | 4:57 Prato Centrale | 1h01 | 5:58 Bologna San Ruffillo | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale 17804 | 6:15 Prato Centrale | 1h14 | 7:29 Bologna Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale 17804 | 6:15 Prato Centrale | 0h56 | 7:11 Bologna San Ruffillo | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale 17806 | 6:45 Prato Centrale | 0h54 | 7:39 Bologna San Ruffillo | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale 17806 | 6:45 Prato Centrale | 1h10 | 7:55 Bologna Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale 17808 | 7:32 Prato Centrale | 0h53 | 8:25 Bologna Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale 17810 | 7:43 Prato Centrale | 1h12 | 8:55 Bologna Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale 17810 | 7:43 Prato Centrale | 0h56 | 8:39 Bologna San Ruffillo | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale 18503+ FRECCIAROSSA 8502 | 7:47 Prato Centrale | 1h26 | 9:13 Bologna Centrale | 1 change | |
Regionale 18463+ FRECCIAROSSA 9512 | 8:07 Prato Centrale | 1h26 | 9:33 Bologna Centrale | 1 change | |
Intercity 580 | 8:33 Prato Centrale | 1h05 | 9:38 Bologna Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale TTPER 17814 | 8:43 Prato Centrale | 0h56 | 9:39 Bologna San Ruffillo | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale TTPER 17814 | 8:43 Prato Centrale | 1h12 | 9:55 Bologna Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale 17816 | 9:13 Prato Centrale | 0h56 | 10:09 Bologna San Ruffillo | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale 17816 | 9:13 Prato Centrale | 1h12 | 10:25 Bologna Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale 17818 | 9:43 Prato Centrale | 1h12 | 10:55 Bologna Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale 17818 | 9:43 Prato Centrale | 0h56 | 10:39 Bologna San Ruffillo | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale 18467+ FRECCIAROSSA 9520 | 10:01 Prato Centrale | 1h32 | 11:33 Bologna Centrale | 1 change | |
Regionale 17820 | 10:43 Prato Centrale | 0h56 | 11:39 Bologna San Ruffillo | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale 17820 | 10:43 Prato Centrale | 1h12 | 11:55 Bologna Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale 18489+ FRECCIAROSSA 9524 | 11:01 Prato Centrale | 1h32 | 12:33 Bologna Centrale | 1 change | |
Regionale 17822 | 11:43 Prato Centrale | 0h56 | 12:39 Bologna San Ruffillo | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale 17822 | 11:43 Prato Centrale | 1h12 | 12:55 Bologna Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale 18490 · Regionale 18156 · Regionale TTPER 17686 | 11:59 Prato Centrale | 2h34 | 14:33 Bologna Borgo Panigale | 2 changes | |
Intercity 584+ Regionale 18220+ FRECCIAROSSA 8418 | 12:12 Prato Centrale | 1h46 | 13:58 Bologna Centrale | 2 changes | |
Regionale 18673+ FRECCIAROSSA 9532 | 12:42 Prato Centrale | 1h51 | 14:33 Bologna Centrale | 1 change | |
Regionale 17828 | 13:43 Prato Centrale | 1h12 | 14:55 Bologna Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale 17828 | 13:43 Prato Centrale | 0h56 | 14:39 Bologna San Ruffillo | 0 changesdirect | |
Intercity 588 | 13:52 Prato Centrale | 0h55 | 14:47 Bologna Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale 17830 | 14:13 Prato Centrale | 1h12 | 15:25 Bologna Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale 17830 | 14:13 Prato Centrale | 0h56 | 15:09 Bologna San Ruffillo | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale TTPER 17850 | 14:43 Prato Centrale | 0h56 | 15:39 Bologna San Ruffillo | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale TTPER 17850 | 14:43 Prato Centrale | 1h12 | 15:55 Bologna Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale 18491+ FRECCIAROSSA 9540 | 15:01 Prato Centrale | 1h32 | 16:33 Bologna Centrale | 1 change | |
Regionale 17834 | 15:40 Prato Centrale | 1h15 | 16:55 Bologna Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale 17834 | 15:40 Prato Centrale | 0h59 | 16:39 Bologna San Ruffillo | 0 changesdirect | |
Intercity 590 | 15:52 Prato Centrale | 0h58 | 16:50 Bologna Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale 18475+ FRECCIAROSSA 9544 | 16:01 Prato Centrale | 1h32 | 17:33 Bologna Centrale | 1 change | |
Regionale 17836 | 16:43 Prato Centrale | 1h12 | 17:55 Bologna Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale 17836 | 16:43 Prato Centrale | 0h56 | 17:39 Bologna San Ruffillo | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale 18493+ FRECCIAROSSA 9588 | 17:01 Prato Centrale | 1h32 | 18:33 Bologna Centrale | 1 change | |
Regionale 18849 · Regionale Veloce 4044+ FRECCIAROSSA 9588 | 17:04 Prato Centrale | 1h29 | 18:33 Bologna Centrale | 2 changes | |
Regionale 17838 | 17:43 Prato Centrale | 0h56 | 18:39 Bologna San Ruffillo | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale 17838 | 17:43 Prato Centrale | 1h12 | 18:55 Bologna Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale 18497+ FRECCIAROSSA 9552 | 18:01 Prato Centrale | 1h32 | 19:33 Bologna Centrale | 1 change | |
Intercity 592 | 19:01 Prato Centrale | 0h55 | 19:56 Bologna Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale 17842 | 19:13 Prato Centrale | 1h12 | 20:25 Bologna Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale 17842 | 19:13 Prato Centrale | 0h56 | 20:09 Bologna San Ruffillo | 0 changesdirect | |
Intercity 596 | 19:52 Prato Centrale | 0h50 | 20:42 Bologna Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale 17844 | 20:13 Prato Centrale | 0h56 | 21:09 Bologna San Ruffillo | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale 17844 | 20:13 Prato Centrale | 1h07 | 21:20 Bologna Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale 18531+ FRECCIAROSSA 9328 | 20:30 Prato Centrale | 1h18 | 21:48 Bologna Centrale | 1 change | |
Regionale TTPER 17856 | 21:13 Prato Centrale | 1h12 | 22:25 Bologna Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale TTPER 17856 | 21:13 Prato Centrale | 0h56 | 22:09 Bologna San Ruffillo | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale 17852 | 22:49 Prato Centrale | 1h01 | 23:50 Bologna Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale 17852 | 22:49 Prato Centrale | 0h45 | 23:34 Bologna San Ruffillo | 0 changesdirect | |
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A major art museum with Italian paintings from the Middle Ages to the modern era, plus temporary exhibitions in the city centre.
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An engaging museum on Bologna’s industrial and social history, with working models, scientific instruments, and practical displays for curious visitors.
Bologna’s grand central square is the city’s social and architectural heart, framed by major civic buildings and lively throughout the day.
A long porticoed walk climbing towards San Luca, combining daily local life, historic architecture, and one of Bologna’s classic walking routes.
This covered market street preserves medieval character under porticoes and is ideal for a short walk between historic shops and central landmarks.
Fresh egg pasta ribbons served with slow-cooked ragù. It is Bologna’s signature pasta dish and traditionally differs from spaghetti bolognese found abroad.
Small ring-shaped stuffed pasta served in rich capon or beef broth. A festive classic closely tied to Bolognese family cooking and winter meals.
Green pasta sheets layered with ragù, béchamel and Parmigiano Reggiano. This baked dish is a traditional Sunday and holiday favourite in Bologna.
Historic osteria known for classic Bolognese pasta and traditional meat dishes in a warm, old-world dining room near the city centre.
Refined restaurant serving contemporary Italian cuisine in elegant rooms inside Palazzo Fava, suited to a special-occasion meal.
Long-standing trattoria popular for tortellini, tagliatelle al ragù and other local staples in a simple, bustling setting.
Moderate for Italy: lodging is mid-priced, meals are reasonable, and local buses are cheap, though central hotel rates rise in peak season and during major fairs.
Tipping is modest. Service may be included; round up or leave €1-2 in cafés, 5-10% for very good restaurant service, and round up taxi fares.
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Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Prato to Bologna by train. 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 train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Bologna, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Prato to Bologna trains use the Prato Centrale to Bologna Centrale station pair, with some services arriving at Bologna San Ruffillo. Use this guide to compare Prato and Bologna train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Prato Centrale is 1 km from Prato city centre. Public transport options include:
Prato Centrale has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Car Rental, Information Desk and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Ristorante Il Mercato, Osteria Su Santa Trinita
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Prato Centrale. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Prato Centrale. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Prato Centrale: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Prato Centrale: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Prato Centrale: Ramps, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include Hotel President, Art Hotel Museo, Wall Art Hotel.
Prato Porta Al Serraglio has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office, Bike Parking and Bike Rental.
Food options include: Ristorante Il Mercato, Osteria Su Santa Trinita
Ticket office support is available at Prato Porta Al Serraglio.
Available at Prato Porta Al Serraglio: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Prato Porta Al Serraglio: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Prato Porta Al Serraglio: Ramps, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include Hotel San Marco, Hotel Flora, Hotel Giardino.
Prato Borgonuovo is 1 km from Prato city centre. Public transport options include:
Prato Borgonuovo has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Taxis, Accessibility, WC and Bike Parking.
Food and drink options are available at Prato Borgonuovo.
Available at Prato Borgonuovo: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Prato Borgonuovo: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Prato Borgonuovo: Elevators, ramps.
Bologna Centrale is 1 km from Bologna city centre. Public transport options include:
Bologna Centrale has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food options include: Burger King, A Cafè, VyTA Boulangerie, Venchi, Scambio, Juice Bar, KFC, Dispensa Emilia, Lavazza, Mokà, & more
Free Wi-Fi. . ATMs are aTM is located in the main hall.
The ticket office is open Mon - Sun: 06:00 - 21:00. Information desks are customer service center is on the ground floor and open every day from 06:30 to 23:00.
Luggage storage is luggage facility, open daily from 07:00 to 22:00, is located in front of binario 7 Ovest (Track 7 West).
Available at Bologna Centrale: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Bologna Centrale: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Bologna Centrale: 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.
Nearby hotels include Starhotels Excelsior, Millenn Hotel Bologna, UNA Hotels.
Bologna San Ruffillo is 4 km from Bologna city centre. Public transport options include:
Bologna San Ruffillo has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel and Bike Parking.
Food and drink options are available at Bologna San Ruffillo.
Available at Bologna San Ruffillo: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Bologna San Ruffillo: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Bologna San Ruffillo: Ramps, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include San Ruffillo House, Hotel Il Guercino, Hotel Porta San Mamolo.
Bologna, Aeroporto is 5 km from Bologna city centre. Public transport options include:
Bologna, Aeroporto has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Multiple options on site
Free wifi throughout the station. ATMs are located near the main entrance.
Ticket office support is available at Bologna, Aeroporto.
Available at Bologna, Aeroporto: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Bologna, Aeroporto: Fully accessible for disabled individuals.
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