There are 4 ways to get from Bologna Airport (BLQ) to Prato Centrale by train (Trenitalia), bus, rideshare, or car
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Train (Trenitalia)
best- Take the train from Bologna Centrale to Prato Centraletrain Re
1h 37m€8–16Bus, line 4 bus
- Take the bus from Bologna Airport to Calenzanobus Bologna APT
- Take the bus from Calenzano to PRATO Stazione FSbus 4 / ...
1h 57m€22–23Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Bologna (BLQ) to Prato Centrale93.5 km
1h€40–55Drive 93.5 km
- Drive from Bologna Airport (BLQ) to Prato Centralecar 93.5 km
1h€16–22
Bologna Airport (BLQ) to Prato Centrale by train (Trenitalia)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Bologna Airport (BLQ) to Prato Centrale is to train which costs €8 - €16 and takes 1h 37m.
The fastest way to get from Bologna Airport (BLQ) to Prato Centrale is to Airport Transfer which takes 1h and costs €40 - €55.
No, there is no direct bus from Bologna Airport (BLQ) to Prato Centrale. However, there are services departing from Bologna Airport and arriving at PRATO Stazione FS via Di Prato Centro Commerciale and Calenzano. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 57m.
No, there is no direct train from Bologna Airport (BLQ) to Prato Centrale. However, there are services departing from Bologna Aeroporto and arriving at Prato Centrale via Bologna Centrale. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 37m.
The distance between Bologna Airport (BLQ) and Prato Centrale is 86 km. The road distance is 93.5 km.
The best way to get from Bologna Airport (BLQ) to Prato Centrale without a car is to train which takes 1h 37m and costs €8 - €16.
It takes approximately 1h 37m to get from Bologna Airport (BLQ) to Prato Centrale, including transfers.
Bologna Airport (BLQ) to Prato Centrale bus services, operated by Appennino Shuttle, depart from Bologna Airport station.
Bologna Airport (BLQ) to Prato Centrale train services, operated by Trenitalia, depart from Bologna Centrale station.
The best way to get from Bologna Airport (BLQ) to Prato Centrale is to train which takes 1h 37m and costs €8 - €16. Alternatively, you can bus and line 4 bus, which costs €22 - €23 and takes 1h 57m.
What companies run services between Bologna Airport (BLQ), Italy and Prato Centrale, Italy?
Trenitalia operates a train from Bologna Centrale to Prato Centrale hourly. Tickets cost €9–14 and the journey takes 1h 12m. Trenitalia Intercity also services this route every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bologna Airport to PRATO Stazione FS via Di Prato Centro Commerciale and Calenzano in around 1h 57m.
- Phone
- +39.06.5210550
- Website
- Trenitalia
Train from Bologna Centrale to Prato Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €9–14
- Website
- Trenitalia
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- Website
- Trenitalia Intercity
Train from Bologna Centrale to Prato Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €8–16
- Website
- Trenitalia Intercity
- Phone
- +39 328 4669339
- info@appenninoshuttle.it
- Website
- appenninoshuttle.it
Bus from Bologna Airport to Calenzano
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €20
- Schedules at
- appenninoshuttle.it
- Phone
- +39 800 142 424
- numeroverdetpl@regione.toscana.it
- Website
- at-bus.it
Bus from Calenzano to PRATO Stazione FS
- Ave. Duration
- 20 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €1
- Schedules at
- at-bus.it
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Bologna (BLQ) to Prato Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- €40–55
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Bologna Airport (BLQ) to Prato Centrale bus services, operated by Appennino Shuttle, arrive at Calenzano station.
Bologna Airport (BLQ) to Prato Centrale train services, operated by Trenitalia, arrive at Prato Centrale station.
Yes, the driving distance between Bologna Airport (BLQ) to Prato Centrale is 94 km. It takes approximately 1h to drive from Bologna Airport (BLQ) to Prato Centrale.
There are 8213+ hotels available in Prato Centrale.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Bologna Airport (BLQ) and Prato Centrale. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.