Florence to Bologna
All major transport options linking Florence and Bologna are gathered on this page, making it easy to compare timetables, travel durations and fares.
Travel options for Florence to Bologna
Travel from Florence to Bologna and save with a bus for 8 EUR, or reach your destination faster by train in 38 minutes.
Bus from Florence to Bologna
To travel from Florence to Bologna by bus, you will begin your journey at multiple stations, including Florence Bus Station, Villa Constanza Bus Station, Florence, T2 Guidoni Bus Station, Florence and others, with buses typically running between 00:05 and 23:40 so you can choose a departure that fits your schedule. The trip usually takes around 1 hour 10 minutes and arrives at Bologna Bus Station, Guglielmo Marconi Airport, Bologna or Bologna Bus Terminal, offering a comfortable and reliable way to reach your destination. Fares start at 8 EUR. Be sure to check available tickets and secure your preferred seat here for a smooth and hassle-free journey.
Prices: 8 EUR
Duration: 1h 10m – 2h 5m ⏱
Train from Florence to Bologna
Start your journey at Florence Santa Maria Novella and enjoy a scenic train ride that connects Florence with Bologna, arriving at Bologna Main. This comfortable trip takes roughly 38 minutes, with tickets starting from 21 EUR. Plan ahead and book your seat here for a relaxing travel experience.
Prices: 21 EUR
Duration: 38m – 39m ⏱
Combined from Florence to Bologna
Traveling from Florence to Bologna with combined transport, start your trip at FLR Florence Airport. The journey typically lasts around 7 hours 15 minutes, with tickets priced at 205 EUR, and you’ll arrive at BLQ Bologna Airport. Check schedules and reserve your seat see available options.
Prices: 205 EUR
Duration: 7h 15m – 25h 30m ⏱
Charter from Florence to Bologna
Skip the queues and crowded transport: a private driver will pick you up in Florence and drop you off at your chosen location in Bologna. The journey takes roughly 1 hour 26 minutes with fares starting at 422 EUR. Book your transfer.
Prices: 422 EUR
Duration: 1h 26m – 1h 40m ⏱
Bus Routes & Schedules from Florence to Bologna
To reach Bologna by bus from Florence, several departure and arrival stations are available along the route rather than a single fixed stop. The total travel time depends on the combination of bus stops used, though most services take around 1h 10m to 2h 5m. Buses operate throughout the day within a shared timetable, starting from 00:05 and continuing until 23:40. Ticket prices generally begin at 8 to 33 EUR and may vary slightly depending on the service and boarding point. Checking the complete bus timetable for Florence to Bologna allows you to understand which stations are served, how long each option takes and which departures best fit your travel plans.
Cheapest Bus Florence to Bologna
8 EUR, from Villa Constanza Bus Station, Florence to Bologna Bus Station, departure at some times, duration 1h 15mFastest Bus Florence to Bologna
15 EUR, from Villa Constanza Bus Station, Florence to Bologna Bus Station, departure at some times, duration 1h 10mBus Timetable: Florence Bus Station → Bologna Bus Station
- 01:05 02:45 1h 40m 10 EUR
- 02:15 03:55 1h 40m 11 EUR
- 04:55 06:30 1h 35m 11 EUR
- 23:15 01:00 1h 45m 15 EUR
- 23:40 01:15 1h 35m 11 EUR
Bus Timetable: Florence Bus Station → Guglielmo Marconi Airport, Bologna
- 03:50 05:10 1h 20m 22 EUR
- 06:10 07:35 1h 25m 22 EUR
- 08:10 09:35 1h 25m 22 EUR
- 10:10 11:30 1h 20m 22 EUR
- 12:10 13:35 1h 25m 22 EUR
- 14:10 15:35 1h 25m 22 EUR
- 16:10 17:35 1h 25m 22 EUR
- 18:10 19:35 1h 25m 22 EUR
- 20:10 21:35 1h 25m 22 EUR
- 22:10 23:30 1h 20m 22 EUR
Bus Timetable: Florence Park Villa Constanza → Bologna Bus Station
- 05:15 06:35 1h 20m 26 EUR
Bus Timetable: Florence Villa Constanza Bus Station → Bologna Bus Station
- 02:15 03:50 1h 35m 27 EUR
- 20:30 22:00 1h 30m 17 EUR
Bus Timetable: Florence Villa Constanza Bus Station → Bologna Bus Terminal
- 01:05 02:25 1h 20m 17 EUR
- 02:05 03:25 1h 20m 33 EUR
- 03:05 04:25 1h 20m 22 EUR
- 04:00 05:20 1h 20m 22 EUR
- 10:20 11:40 1h 20m 17 EUR
- 11:55 13:15 1h 20m 19 EUR
- 13:20 14:40 1h 20m 33 EUR
- 14:55 16:15 1h 20m 17 EUR
- 17:55 19:15 1h 20m 33 EUR
Bus Timetable: T2 Guidoni Bus Station, Florence → Bologna Bus Station
- 11:15 12:35 1h 20m 15 EUR
- 22:20 23:45 1h 25m 9 EUR
Bus Timetable: Villa Constanza Bus Station, Florence → Bologna Bus Station
- 00:05 01:15 1h 10m 13 EUR
- 01:30 02:45 1h 15m 10 EUR
- 02:40 03:55 1h 15m 11 EUR
- 05:20 06:30 1h 10m 11 EUR
- 06:35 07:50 1h 15m 8 EUR
- 07:00 08:20 1h 20m 8 EUR
- 07:40 08:55 1h 15m 8 EUR
- 08:10 09:30 1h 20m 9 EUR
- 09:35 10:50 1h 15m 15 EUR
- 10:20 12:05 1h 45m 11 EUR
- 10:50 12:35 1h 45m 13 EUR
- 11:25 12:45 1h 20m 9 EUR
- 11:55 13:30 1h 35m 9 EUR
- 12:30 14:15 1h 45m 9 EUR
- 13:15 14:35 1h 20m 13 EUR
- 13:35 15:30 1h 55m 13 EUR
- 16:10 17:45 1h 35m 13 EUR
- 16:15 17:35 1h 20m 13 EUR
- 17:05 18:25 1h 20m 12 EUR
- 18:15 19:30 1h 15m 11 EUR
- 18:20 19:40 1h 20m 12 EUR
- 18:45 20:10 1h 25m 15 EUR
- 20:00 21:55 1h 55m 10 EUR
- 20:25 22:15 1h 50m 11 EUR
- 21:05 22:15 1h 10m 15 EUR
- 21:55 23:45 1h 50m 9 EUR
- 22:00 23:20 1h 20m 9 EUR
- 22:55 01:00 2h 5m 15 EUR
Train Routes & Schedules from Florence to Bologna
Traveling from Florence, the train departs from Florence Santa Maria Novella and runs toward Bologna along a fixed rail route. The journey usually takes about 0h 38m to 0h 39m, with services operating from 07:25 until 22:25 and train ticket prices starting at 21 to 35 EUR. The train arrives at Bologna Main, where onward transport options are often available. Reviewing the train timetable for the Florence to Bologna route lets you compare departure times and plan your trip with confidence.
Cheapest Train Florence to Bologna
21 EUR, from Florence Santa Maria Novella to Bologna Main, departure at some times, duration 38mTrain Timetable: Florence Santa Maria Novella → Bologna Main
- 07:25 08:03 38m 21 EUR
- 07:39 08:18 39m 21 EUR
- 08:25 09:03 38m 21 EUR
- 08:39 09:18 39m 21 EUR
- 09:05 09:43 38m 21 EUR
- 09:25 10:03 38m 23 EUR
- 09:39 10:18 39m 23 EUR
- 10:05 10:43 38m 21 EUR
- 10:25 11:03 38m 23 EUR
- 10:39 11:18 39m 23 EUR
- 11:25 12:03 38m 23 EUR
- 11:39 12:18 39m 23 EUR
- 12:25 13:03 38m 23 EUR
- 12:39 13:18 39m 23 EUR
- 13:25 14:03 38m 26 EUR
- 13:39 14:18 39m 23 EUR
- 14:05 14:43 38m 23 EUR
- 14:25 15:03 38m 23 EUR
- 14:39 15:18 39m 23 EUR
- 15:25 16:03 38m 35 EUR
- 16:25 17:03 38m 23 EUR
- 16:39 17:18 39m 23 EUR
- 17:25 18:03 38m 23 EUR
- 17:39 18:18 39m 21 EUR
- 18:25 19:03 38m 23 EUR
- 18:39 19:18 39m 21 EUR
- 19:25 20:03 38m 21 EUR
- 19:39 20:18 39m 21 EUR
- 20:05 20:43 38m 21 EUR
- 20:25 21:03 38m 23 EUR
- 21:05 21:43 38m 26 EUR
- 21:25 22:03 38m 21 EUR
- 22:25 23:03 38m 21 EUR
Combined Routes & Schedules from Florence to Bologna
Depart from FLR Florence Airport on a mixed transport route toward Bologna. Your journey across buses, ferries, or trains lasts roughly 7h 15m to 25h 30m, with departures running from 06:15 until 15:30 and fares starting from 205 to 261 EUR. You’ll arrive at BLQ Bologna Airport, and checking the timetable for connections from Florence to Bologna helps you plan your departure.
Cheapest Combined Florence to Bologna
205 EUR, from FLR Florence Airport to BLQ Bologna Airport, departure at 06:15, duration 25h 30mFastest Combined Florence to Bologna
261 EUR, from FLR Florence Airport to BLQ Bologna Airport, departure at 15:30, duration 7h 15mCombined Timetable: FLR Florence Airport → BLQ Bologna Airport
- 06:15 07:45 25h 30m 205 EUR
- 15:30 22:45 7h 15m 261 EUR
Charter Routes & Schedules from Florence to Bologna
- Reach Bologna Airport via a private transfer, starting from Fiesole Hotel Transfer and spending about 1h 40m on the road. Tickets start at 426 EUR, and you can depart at different times during the day.
- From Fiesole Hotel Transfer, enjoy a luxury taxi transfer to Bologna Hotel Transfer, taking roughly 1h 40m. Options to depart throughout the day are available with fares starting at 426 EUR.
- Enjoy a personal driver service from Florence Airport, arriving at Bologna Airport after approximately 1h 26m. Tickets from 422 EUR are valid across various departure times during the day.
- Set off from Florence Airport in a private taxi heading toward Bologna Hotel Transfer, spending about 1h 26m on the road. Multiple departures are available, and tickets start at 422 EUR.
- Set off on a direct private ride from Florence Hotel Transfer to Bologna Airport, spending around 1h 40m traveling. Trips run multiple times each day, and tickets start from 426 EUR.
- Book a private driver at Florence Hotel Transfer to reach Bologna Hotel Transfer, with the ride taking roughly 1h 40m. Travel options are flexible with fares starting from 426 EUR.
Cheapest & Fastest Charter Florence to Bologna
422 EUR, from Florence Airport to Bologna Airport, departure at --:--, duration 1h 26mCharter Timetable: Fiesole Hotel Transfer → Bologna Airport
- --:-- --:-- 1h 40m 426 EUR
Charter Timetable: Fiesole Hotel Transfer → Bologna Hotel Transfer
- --:-- --:-- 1h 40m 426 EUR
Charter Timetable: Florence Airport → Bologna Airport
- --:-- --:-- 1h 26m 422 EUR
Charter Timetable: Florence Airport → Bologna Hotel Transfer
- --:-- --:-- 1h 26m 422 EUR
Charter Timetable: Florence Hotel Transfer → Bologna Airport
- --:-- --:-- 1h 40m 426 EUR
Charter Timetable: Florence Hotel Transfer → Bologna Hotel Transfer
- --:-- --:-- 1h 40m 426 EUR
Frequently Asked Questions Florence to Bologna
Below you will find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Florence to Bologna.
How long does the Florence to Bologna route usually take?
Travel time on the Florence to Bologna route depends on the transport you choose. The bus is usually about 1 hour 10 minutes to 2 hours 5 minutes, while the train has no listed duration here. Charter transfers take about 1 hour 26 minutes to 1 hour 40 minutes.
What is the cheapest way to travel from Florence to Bologna?
The cheapest option on the Florence to Bologna route is the bus, with fares from 8 EUR to 33 EUR. Train tickets are higher at 21 EUR to 35 EUR, and charter services are much more expensive.
Which transport is the fastest on the Florence to Bologna route?
The fastest listed option on the Florence to Bologna route is the charter transfer from Florence Airport to Bologna Airport or Bologna Hotel Transfer, at about 1 hour 26 minutes. Bus journeys are longer, and train duration is not listed in the available details.
How much should I expect to pay for the Florence to Bologna route overall?
Prices on the Florence to Bologna route vary by transport. Buses cost 8 EUR to 33 EUR, trains cost 21 EUR to 35 EUR, combined air travel costs 205 EUR to 261 EUR, and charter transfers cost 422 EUR to 426 EUR.
Where do buses leave from and arrive at on the Florence to Bologna route?
Bus services on the Florence to Bologna route depart from several points, including Florence Bus Station, Villa Constanza Bus Station, T2 Guidoni Bus Station, Florence Villa Constanza Bus Station, and Florence Park Villa Constanza. Arrivals include Bologna Bus Station, Bologna Bus Terminal, and Guglielmo Marconi Airport.
Where does the train go on the Florence to Bologna route?
Trains on the Florence to Bologna route depart from Florence Santa Maria Novella and arrive at Bologna Main. This is the only train station pair listed for the route, and there are 33 train trips available.
How often do buses run on the Florence to Bologna route, and what are the first and last departures?
Bus departures on the Florence to Bologna route are frequent, with 57 trips listed. The first bus leaves at 00:05 and the last one at 23:40, so there are options throughout the day and late at night.
What are the train times for the Florence to Bologna route?
Trains on the Florence to Bologna route run from 07:25 to 22:25. There are 33 train trips listed, but no exact frequency is given, so departure times are the clearest way to plan.
Are there airport-based options on the Florence to Bologna route?
Yes, the Florence to Bologna route includes airport-based travel. Bus services can arrive at Guglielmo Marconi Airport in Bologna, charter transfers can connect Florence Airport with Bologna Airport, and combined air travel runs from FLR Florence Airport to BLQ Bologna Airport.
How long do the bus options take on the Florence to Bologna route?
Bus travel on the Florence to Bologna route varies by departure and arrival point. The shortest listed bus trip is about 1 hour 10 minutes, while the longest is about 2 hours 5 minutes. Other bus pairs fall between roughly 1 hour 20 minutes and 1 hour 45 minutes.
If I want to book the Florence to Bologna route, where should I look?
For the Florence to Bologna route, TicketRoutes.com is the place to check ticket options and departure details. It is useful for comparing the listed bus, train, combined air, and charter services in one place.
What charter transfer options exist on the Florence to Bologna route?
Charter transfers on the Florence to Bologna route run from Florence Airport, Florence Hotel Transfer, and Fiesole Hotel Transfer to Bologna Airport or Bologna Hotel Transfer. The shortest listed transfer is about 1 hour 26 minutes, and the others are about 1 hour 40 minutes.
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