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Prato to Bologna bus

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Prato - Bologna Bus Schedule

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Journey Information

There are 4 intercity buses per day from Prato to Bologna. Traveling by bus from Prato to Bologna usually takes around one hour and 38 minutes, but the fastest Itabus bus can make the trip in just one hour and 30 minutes.

Distance44 mi (71 km)
Shortest duration1h 30m
Cheapest price$2.91
Trips per day4
Most frequent serviceItabus
Bus lines3

What bus companies travel from Prato to Bologna?

There are 3 bus lines from Prato to Bologna available for you to search and compare on Wanderu. With 3 daily trips, Itabus usually has the most buses running on any given day. Here are some time and price comparisons for all the available options:

BusDaily TripsAvg. TimeAvg. Price
FlixBus21h 43m$18.26
Itabus31h 30m$10.95
Marino11h 45m$13.39
  • First launched in Germany in 2013, FlixBus has become one of the largest intercity bus companies in Europe. Its fleet travels through nearly every country in Europe, including the U.K. FlixBus operates an average of 2 trips from Prato to Bologna, and usually makes the trip in about 1 hours and 43 minutes. On your trip, you'll enjoy Wi-Fi and live GPS, as well as restrooms, air conditioning, and power outlets.

  • Itabus is an Italian bus company servicing the whole peninsula, including major tourist hotspots like Rome, Trieste, and Catania. The company has both single and double-decker buses with clean, comfortable seats, complimentary WiFi, power outlets, restrooms, and air conditioning. Upgrade to a premium ticket for even larger seats and extendable armchairs.

  • Marino buses travel across Italy to cities such as Naples, Padua, and Lecce, and into neighboring countries including France, Switzerland, and Germany. Their fleet features comfortable reclining seats, air conditioning, complimentary WiFi connectivity, a restroom, and even a minibar!

Frequently Asked Questions

The bus takes an average of one hour and 38 minutes to cover the 71 kilometers from Prato to Bologna. However, the fastest bus only takes an hour and 30 minutes. You'll have just enough time for a small nap on this relatively short bus trip. Keep in mind that your actual bus may arrive earlier or later than scheduled, depending on whether there is more or less traffic than usual.

"Tuesday is usually the day of the week when buses are busiest. If you are planning to travel on a Tuesday, you should make sure to book tickets well in advance as they may sell out.

On the other hand, Thursday is typically the least busy day for bus travel on this route. If you’re looking for a little extra space, a Thursday ticket is the way to go."

The first bus leaves at 6:00am and the last bus leaves at 9:00pm. To see the times for all buses from Prato to Bologna, enter your specific travel dates in the search bar.

There are 4 scheduled buses that travel from Prato to Bologna every day, so you have a decent number of options to choose from. Furthermore, all of these are direct buses which you can take the entire route from Prato to Bologna without transferring.

City Information

Station Information

Where does the bus leave from in Prato?

Main departure station: Via Enrico Berlinguer

Prato has two bus stations with service to Bologna.

All bus stations in Prato:

  • Via Enrico Berlinguer

  • Train Station

Where does the bus arrive in Bologna?

Main arrival station: Piazza XX Settembre 6

These are the two stations where buses may stop when they arrive in Bologna.

Bus stations in Bologna:

  • Piazza XX Settembre 6

  • Bus Stop

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