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Journey Information
There are 4 intercity buses per day from Bologna to Prato. Traveling by bus from Bologna to Prato usually takes around one hour and 42 minutes, but the fastest Itabus bus can make the trip in just one hour and 29 minutes.
| Distance | 44 mi (71 km) |
| Shortest duration | 1h 29m |
| Cheapest price | $2.12 |
| Trips per day | 4 |
| Most frequent service | Itabus |
| Bus lines | 2 |
What bus companies travel from Bologna to Prato?
There are two bus lines that have daily service from Bologna to Prato that you can compare and book on Wanderu. Of these two carriers, Itabus usually offers more choice, with 3 scheduled trips per day.
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 Bologna to Prato, and usually makes the trip in about 1 hours and 55 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
The bus takes an average of one hour and 42 minutes to cover the 44 miles from Bologna to Prato. However, the fastest bus only takes an hour and 29 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.
Because many passengers travel from Bologna to Prato at the beginning of the work week, Monday is usually the busiest day for buses. If you are planning to travel on a Monday, you should make sure to book tickets well in advance as they may sell out.
On the other hand, Wednesday is typically the least busy day for bus travel on this route. If you're looking for some extra space on the bus, traveling mid-week is your best bet.
The first bus leaves at 10:00am and the last bus leaves at 4:00pm. To see the times for all buses from Bologna to Prato, enter your specific travel dates in the search bar.
City Information
Station Information
Where does the bus leave from in Bologna?
Main departure station: Bus Stop
Bologna has two bus stations with service to Prato.
All bus stations in Bologna:
Bus Stop
Piazza XX Settembre 6
Where does the bus arrive in Prato?
Main arrival station: Via Enrico Berlinguer
All buses from Bologna arrive at one main station in Prato.
All bus stations in Prato:
Via Enrico Berlinguer
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