Bologna to Florence
From Bologna to Florence, travelers can choose from a range of transport services, with full details on when they run, how long they take and what they cost.
Travel options for Bologna to Florence
On your journey from Bologna to Florence, take a bus for 7 EUR to save, or get there quicker with train in 37 minutes.
Bus from Bologna to Florence
To travel between Bologna and Florence, you’ll need to catch the bus from multiple stations, including Bologna Bus Station, Bologna Bus Terminal, Guglielmo Marconi Airport, Bologna, Bologna Piazza XX Settembre and others. The journey takes approximately 1 hour 11 minutes with fares starting from 7 EUR, and services conclude at multiple stations, including Villa Constanza Bus Station, Florence, Florence Bus Station, Florence Villa Constanza Bus Station, T2 Guidoni Bus Station, Florence and others. It’s a straightforward option for this route, and you can reserve your seat in advance to avoid last-minute issues.
Prices: 7 EUR
Duration: 1h 11m – 2h ⏱
Train from Bologna to Florence
Experience a train ride from Bologna to Florence, boarding at Bologna Main and arriving at Florence Santa Maria Novella. The journey lasts around 37 minutes, and tickets start from 19 EUR. Make sure to book your seat in advance.
Prices: 19 EUR
Duration: 37m – 38m ⏱
Combined from Bologna to Florence
For combined transport between Bologna and Florence, begin at BLQ Bologna Airport with fares from 154 EUR. After approximately 8 hours 55 minutes, you’ll reach FLR Florence Airport. Plan ahead and secure your trip see vans and times.
Prices: 154 EUR
Duration: 8h 55m ⏱
Charter from Bologna to Florence
Skip the queues and crowded transport: a private driver will pick you up in Bologna and drop you exactly where you want in Florence. With a journey time of roughly 1 hour 26 minutes, this is the easiest way to travel, offering privacy and flexibility. Fares start at 387 EUR, and you can reserve your transfer here.
Prices: 387 EUR
Duration: 1h 26m – 1h 40m ⏱
Bus Routes & Schedules from Bologna to Florence
On this bus route between Bologna and Florence, several departure and arrival stations are available along the way. Travel time depends on the specific stops used, though most journeys fall around 1h 11m to 2h. Buses follow a coordinated schedule running from 00:15 until 23:54, covering most of the day. Fares usually start at 7 to 25 EUR and can vary slightly depending on the service and stops selected. Consulting the full bus timetable for Bologna to Florence helps you compare station options, estimated travel times and available departures before deciding on the most suitable connection.
Cheapest Bus Bologna to Florence
7 EUR, from Bologna Bus Terminal to Florence Villa Constanza Bus Station, departure at some times, duration 1h 45mFastest Bus Bologna to Florence
11 EUR, from Bologna Bus Station to Villa Constanza Bus Station, Florence, departure at 23:54, duration 1h 11mBus Timetable: Bologna Bus Station → Florence Bus Station
- 01:00 02:40 1h 40m 11 EUR
- 03:10 04:40 1h 30m 9 EUR
- 21:15 23:00 1h 45m 9 EUR
- 23:54 01:30 1h 36m 11 EUR
Bus Timetable: Bologna Bus Station → Florence Park Villa Constanza
- 18:20 19:50 1h 30m 24 EUR
Bus Timetable: Bologna Bus Station → Florence Villa Constanza Bus Station
- 07:15 08:35 1h 20m 16 EUR
- 23:40 01:15 1h 35m 25 EUR
Bus Timetable: Bologna Bus Station → T2 Guidoni Bus Station, Florence
- 19:40 21:00 1h 20m 9 EUR
Bus Timetable: Bologna Bus Station → Villa Constanza Bus Station, Florence
- 01:00 02:15 1h 15m 11 EUR
- 03:10 05:10 2h 9 EUR
- 04:25 05:40 1h 15m 9 EUR
- 05:15 06:35 1h 20m 9 EUR
- 07:00 08:20 1h 20m 8 EUR
- 07:15 08:30 1h 15m 8 EUR
- 07:45 09:05 1h 20m 8 EUR
- 08:35 10:25 1h 50m 9 EUR
- 08:50 10:10 1h 20m 9 EUR
- 09:30 11:20 1h 50m 10 EUR
- 10:00 11:20 1h 20m 10 EUR
- 10:45 12:35 1h 50m 9 EUR
- 11:15 12:35 1h 20m 9 EUR
- 11:20 12:45 1h 25m 9 EUR
- 11:45 13:05 1h 20m 9 EUR
- 12:15 13:35 1h 20m 9 EUR
- 13:35 15:30 1h 55m 9 EUR
- 15:30 16:50 1h 20m 10 EUR
- 15:50 17:10 1h 20m 10 EUR
- 16:25 17:50 1h 25m 10 EUR
- 16:30 17:50 1h 20m 10 EUR
- 16:40 18:20 1h 40m 9 EUR
- 16:50 18:05 1h 15m 10 EUR
- 17:20 18:50 1h 30m 9 EUR
- 18:30 19:50 1h 20m 10 EUR
- 18:40 20:15 1h 35m 9 EUR
- 19:35 21:20 1h 45m 9 EUR
- 19:40 21:25 1h 45m 9 EUR
- 20:20 21:40 1h 20m 9 EUR
- 21:15 22:35 1h 20m 9 EUR
- 21:40 23:00 1h 20m 9 EUR
- 23:54 01:05 1h 11m 11 EUR
Bus Timetable: Bologna Bus Terminal → Florence Villa Constanza Bus Station
- 00:15 01:35 1h 20m 20 EUR
- 00:45 02:05 1h 20m 20 EUR
- 01:50 03:10 1h 20m 20 EUR
- 02:50 04:10 1h 20m 15 EUR
- 07:00 08:20 1h 20m 7 EUR
- 09:10 11:00 1h 50m 10 EUR
- 10:55 12:15 1h 20m 7 EUR
- 12:25 14:10 1h 45m 7 EUR
- 14:00 15:20 1h 20m 15 EUR
- 15:00 16:20 1h 20m 10 EUR
- 15:30 16:50 1h 20m 9 EUR
- 16:30 17:50 1h 20m 10 EUR
- 17:00 18:20 1h 20m 15 EUR
- 19:05 20:25 1h 20m 15 EUR
- 23:50 01:10 1h 20m 10 EUR
Bus Timetable: Bologna Piazza XX Settembre → Florence Villa Constanza Bus Station
- 09:25 10:45 1h 20m 10 EUR
- 15:00 16:30 1h 30m 8 EUR
Bus Timetable: Guglielmo Marconi Airport, Bologna → Florence Bus Station
- 00:30 01:55 1h 25m 20 EUR
- 05:30 06:50 1h 20m 20 EUR
- 08:20 09:55 1h 35m 20 EUR
- 10:10 11:35 1h 25m 20 EUR
- 11:50 13:20 1h 30m 20 EUR
- 14:00 15:25 1h 25m 20 EUR
- 15:50 17:20 1h 30m 20 EUR
- 18:00 19:25 1h 25m 20 EUR
- 20:00 21:20 1h 20m 20 EUR
- 22:00 23:20 1h 20m 20 EUR
Train Routes & Schedules from Bologna to Florence
At Bologna Main you board the train bound for Florence. Services typically operate from 06:57 until 21:57, and the rail journey takes around 0h 37m to 0h 38m. Tickets are available from 19 to 121 EUR, and the route concludes at Florence Santa Maria Novella. By consulting the train timetable for Bologna to Florence, you can check exact departure times and choose the service that best fits your travel plans.
Cheapest Train Bologna to Florence
19 EUR, from Bologna Main to Florence Santa Maria Novella, departure at some times, duration 38mTrain Timetable: Bologna Main → Florence Santa Maria Novella
- 06:57 07:35 38m 19 EUR
- 07:57 08:35 38m 21 EUR
- 08:17 08:54 37m 19 EUR
- 08:42 09:20 38m 19 EUR
- 08:57 09:35 38m 21 EUR
- 09:17 09:54 37m 19 EUR
- 09:42 10:20 38m 19 EUR
- 09:57 10:35 38m 21 EUR
- 10:42 11:20 38m 28 EUR
- 10:57 11:35 38m 21 EUR
- 11:42 12:20 38m 21 EUR
- 11:57 12:35 38m 21 EUR
- 12:42 13:20 38m 21 EUR
- 12:57 13:35 38m 21 EUR
- 13:42 14:20 38m 21 EUR
- 13:57 14:35 38m 21 EUR
- 14:42 15:20 38m 19 EUR
- 14:57 15:35 38m 21 EUR
- 15:17 15:54 37m 21 EUR
- 15:42 16:20 38m 121 EUR
- 15:57 16:35 38m 28 EUR
- 16:42 17:20 38m 21 EUR
- 16:57 17:35 38m 21 EUR
- 17:17 17:54 37m 19 EUR
- 17:42 18:20 38m 19 EUR
- 17:57 18:35 38m 21 EUR
- 18:42 19:20 38m 19 EUR
- 18:57 19:35 38m 21 EUR
- 19:17 19:54 37m 19 EUR
- 19:42 20:20 38m 19 EUR
- 19:57 20:35 38m 21 EUR
- 20:57 21:35 38m 21 EUR
- 21:57 22:35 38m 19 EUR
Combined Routes & Schedules from Bologna to Florence
Set off from BLQ Bologna Airport on a coordinated transfer involving different vehicles toward Florence. The journey usually lasts 8h 55m, with departures scheduled at 23:30. Fares starting at 154 EUR and arrival is at FLR Florence Airport. Consulting the timetable for multi-leg connections between Bologna and Florence lets you plan your departure and secure your seat.
Cheapest & Fastest Combined Bologna to Florence
154 EUR, from BLQ Bologna Airport to FLR Florence Airport, departure at 23:30, duration 8h 55mCombined Timetable: BLQ Bologna Airport → FLR Florence Airport
- 23:30 08:25 8h 55m 154 EUR
Charter Routes & Schedules from Bologna to Florence
- Travel from Bologna Airport to Fiesole Hotel Transfer with a personal driver, lasting approximately 1h 40m. Travel options are flexible with fares beginning at 390 EUR.
- Set off from Bologna Airport in a private taxi heading toward Florence Airport, spending about 1h 26m on the road. Multiple departures are available, and tickets start at 387 EUR.
- Board an exclusive on-demand car at Bologna Airport, covering the distance to Florence Hotel Transfer in roughly 1h 40m. With several departures operating daily, tickets cost from 390 EUR.
- Reach Fiesole Hotel Transfer via a private transfer, starting from Bologna Hotel Transfer and spending about 1h 40m on the road. Tickets start at 390 EUR, and you can depart at different times during the day.
- From Bologna Hotel Transfer, set off in a VIP taxi toward Florence Airport, with the ride lasting around 1h 26m. Fares from 387 EUR are available, with multiple departures throughout the day.
- Hop into a private driver service at Bologna Hotel Transfer and reach Florence Hotel Transfer after roughly 1h 40m. With frequent departures available, tickets start at 390 EUR.
Cheapest & Fastest Charter Bologna to Florence
387 EUR, from Bologna Airport to Florence Airport, departure at --:--, duration 1h 26mCharter Timetable: Bologna Airport → Fiesole Hotel Transfer
- --:-- --:-- 1h 40m 390 EUR
Charter Timetable: Bologna Airport → Florence Airport
- --:-- --:-- 1h 26m 387 EUR
Charter Timetable: Bologna Airport → Florence Hotel Transfer
- --:-- --:-- 1h 40m 390 EUR
Charter Timetable: Bologna Hotel Transfer → Fiesole Hotel Transfer
- --:-- --:-- 1h 40m 390 EUR
Charter Timetable: Bologna Hotel Transfer → Florence Airport
- --:-- --:-- 1h 26m 387 EUR
Charter Timetable: Bologna Hotel Transfer → Florence Hotel Transfer
- --:-- --:-- 1h 40m 390 EUR
Frequently Asked Questions Bologna to Florence
Below you will find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Bologna to Florence.
How long does the Bologna to Florence route usually take?
Travel time on the Bologna to Florence route depends on the transport type and the exact departure and arrival points. By bus it is about 1 hour 11 minutes to 2 hours, while train times are not listed here. Charter transfers take about 1 hour 26 minutes to 1 hour 40 minutes.
What is the cheapest way to travel from Bologna to Florence?
The cheapest option on the Bologna to Florence route is the bus, with fares from 7 EUR to 25 EUR. Train tickets start at 19 EUR, while the combined flight option is 154 EUR and charter transfers are much higher.
How much should I expect to pay for Bologna to Florence overall?
For Bologna to Florence, prices vary widely by transport. Buses cost about 7 EUR to 25 EUR, trains range from 19 EUR to 121 EUR, the combined flight option is 154 EUR, and charter transfers are 387 EUR to 390 EUR.
Which option is the fastest for Bologna to Florence?
The fastest listed option for Bologna to Florence is the charter transfer, which takes about 1 hour 26 minutes to 1 hour 40 minutes depending on the pickup and drop-off points. Bus journeys are longer, and train durations are not provided here.
Where do buses leave from and arrive in on the Bologna to Florence route?
Buses on the Bologna to Florence route depart from Bologna Bus Station, Bologna Bus Terminal, Guglielmo Marconi Airport, Bologna, or Bologna Piazza XX Settembre. In Florence, arrivals include Villa Constanza Bus Station, Florence Bus Station, Florence Villa Constanza Bus Station, T2 Guidoni Bus Station, and Florence Park Villa Constanza.
What are the train stations for Bologna to Florence?
Trains on the Bologna to Florence route depart from Bologna Main and arrive at Florence Santa Maria Novella. The route shows 33 train trips, with fares starting at 19 EUR and reaching 121 EUR.
How often do buses run from Bologna to Florence, and what are the first and last departures?
Bus service on the Bologna to Florence route is frequent, with 67 trips listed. The first departure is at 00:15 and the last departure is at 23:54, so there are options throughout the day and late at night.
What are the train times for Bologna to Florence during the day?
Trains on the Bologna to Florence route start at 06:57 and the last departure is at 21:57. There are 33 train trips listed, so the service covers most of the day, but the exact spacing between departures is not shown here.
Are there direct flight-style options for Bologna to Florence?
The combined flight option on the Bologna to Florence route is listed from BLQ Bologna Airport to FLR Florence Airport. It has one trip at 23:30 and takes 535 minutes, which is about 8 hours 55 minutes.
How do bus travel times vary on Bologna to Florence?
Bus times on the Bologna to Florence route vary by departure and arrival point. The quickest listed bus pair is Bologna Bus Station to Villa Constanza Bus Station, Florence at 71 to 120 minutes, while other bus pairs run around 80 to 105 minutes.
Can I book Bologna to Florence tickets online?
Yes, Bologna to Florence tickets can be booked online, and TicketRoutes.com is the place to check the available options. The route includes buses, trains, a combined flight option, and charter transfers, so it helps to compare the listed fares and times first.
What should I know about charter transfers from Bologna to Florence?
Charter transfers on the Bologna to Florence route depart from Bologna Airport or Bologna Hotel Transfer and arrive at Florence Airport, Florence Hotel Transfer, or Fiesole Hotel Transfer. Prices are 387 EUR to 390 EUR, and travel time is about 1 hour 26 minutes to 1 hour 40 minutes.
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