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From Bologna Centrale to Prato Centrale
Journey Summary
42min - 48min (IC trains)
Daily
Tickets
Book early and save: Yes
Online bookings open: 3 months ahead of the travel date
If you can book ahead, the cheapest tickets for these faster Intercity trains will cost less than €2 more than the slower Regionale trains - and you will have a complimentary seat reservation(s).
Our step-by-step guide to booking train tickets on the Trenitalia (Italian national railways) website is available HERE.
If you're new to booking tickets for train journeys in Italy, we also recommend taking a look at our guide to Italian train tickets - it should help you save time and money and confusion.
Where to book
| Ticket Provider | Approximate Cost | |
|---|---|---|
| Trenitalia | from €9.90 | |
| Trainline | from €9.90 | |
| ItaliaRail | from €9.90 |
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Journey Features
Good to Know
Final Destination: Napoli or Roma or Foligno
There is no high speed line between Bologna and Prato, but these IC trains trains are faster - and more comfortable than the alternative Regionale trains.
If you are new to travelling by train in Italy, our Italian Train Travel Guide is packed with info and useful links to help ensure you’ll have a stress-free trip.
Final Destination: Napoli or Roma or Foligno
There is no high speed line between Bologna and Prato, but these IC trains trains are faster - and more comfortable than the alternative Regionale trains.
If you are new to travelling by train in Italy, our Italian Train Travel Guide is packed with info and useful links to help ensure you’ll have a stress-free trip.
From Bologna Centrale to Prato Centrale
Journey Summary
1hr 14min (REG trains)
Daily
Tickets
Book early and save: No
Tickets will cost the same price if purchased at the station immediately before departure.
If you will be booking at the station, these trains will be around €5 cheaper than the faster InterCity trains.
Though if you can book ahead online, and the timings of those IC trains suit, they will cost only a couple of €s more than paying on the travel date for these Regionale trains.
If you're new to booking tickets for train journeys in Italy, we also recommend taking a look at our guide to Italian train tickets - it should help you save time and money and confusion.
Our step-by-step guide to booking train tickets on the Trenitalia (Italian national railways) website is available HERE.
Where to book
| Ticket Provider | Approximate Cost | |
|---|---|---|
| Trenitalia | * |
On this journey
Travelling On
Journey Features
Good to Know
Final Destination: Prato
Most of these trains to Prato depart from the Est departure hall at Bologna Centrale.
This Est concourse is a 3-5 min walk from the main departure hall.
If you have a rail pass and want to avoid paying any reservation fees on the trains between Bologna and the city centre station in Firenze/Florence - Firenze S.M.Novella - you can take these trains and make connections in Prato.
There are at least 3 x trains per hour from Prato to Firenze S.M.Novella.
If you are new to travelling by train in Italy, our Italian Train Travel Guide is packed with info and useful links to help ensure you’ll have a stress-free trip.
Final Destination: Prato
Most of these trains to Prato depart from the Est departure hall at Bologna Centrale.
This Est concourse is a 3-5 min walk from the main departure hall.
If you have a rail pass and want to avoid paying any reservation fees on the trains between Bologna and the city centre station in Firenze/Florence - Firenze S.M.Novella - you can take these trains and make connections in Prato.
There are at least 3 x trains per hour from Prato to Firenze S.M.Novella.
If you are new to travelling by train in Italy, our Italian Train Travel Guide is packed with info and useful links to help ensure you’ll have a stress-free trip.
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