- Must visit
Uffizi Galleries
Florence’s premier art museum, famed for Botticelli, Leonardo, Michelangelo, and Raphael. Timed-entry booking is strongly recommended due to very high demand.
Cheapest price
$16
Average price
$35
Fastest journey
4 h 55 m
Average duration
5 h 13 m
Buses per day
12
Distance
248 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Bergamo to Florence is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Bergamo to Florence will cost around $35 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $16.
Of the 12 buses that leave Bergamo for Florence on Mon, May 25, 7 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Mon, May 25 the direct buses cover the 248 km distance in an average of 5 h 13 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 4 h 55 m .
On Mon, May 25 the slowest buses will take 5 h 25 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
2413
2401
3506 · 2125
2409
3505
FlixBus
2401
2409
2413
3505Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Bergamo to Florence among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $13. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 4h 35m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $13, and a flight costs an average of $178.
Distance: 154 miles (248 km)
| Bus | Most popular Train | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$25 Average price Cheapest | $39 Average price | $229 Average price | $93 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 5m Average total duration 4h 35m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 5m Average total duration Fastest 4h 35m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 28m Average total duration 6h 28m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 3h 36m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Bergamo to Florence:
A bus is $15 (€12) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bergamo to Florence costing on average $39 (€32).
A bus is $205 (€166) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Bergamo to Florence costing on average $229 (€186).
Other travel options to Florence take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 35m.
Flight takes on average 6h 28m.
Tickets start at around $25 (€20) compared to roughly $93 (€76) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $69 (€56). The journey takes 4h 35m versus 3h 36m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Direct services are operated by Itabus, FlixBus, BlaBlaCar.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:00AM | Arrival Time 08:10AM | Duration 4h10 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $33 |
Operator Itabus | Departure Time 07:00AM | Arrival Time 12:15PM | Duration 5h15 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $20 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:00AM | Arrival Time 10:40AM | Duration 3h40 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $36 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:30AM | Arrival Time 10:50AM | Duration 3h20 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $38 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 12:00PM | Duration 4h00 | Departure days Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $20 |
Operator Itabus | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 03:20PM | Duration 7h20 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $17 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 03:30PM | Duration 7h30 | Departure days Tue, Wed | Cheapest price $39 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:20AM | Arrival Time 04:50PM | Duration 8h30 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $39 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:30AM | Arrival Time 11:40AM | Duration 3h10 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $23 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:40AM | Arrival Time 01:35PM | Duration 4h55 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $28 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:45AM | Arrival Time 02:10PM | Duration 5h25 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:30AM | Arrival Time 01:00PM | Duration 3h30 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $38 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:00AM | Arrival Time 02:30PM | Duration 4h30 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $29 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:40AM | Arrival Time 02:30PM | Duration 3h50 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator Itabus | Departure Time 11:40AM | Arrival Time 04:50PM | Duration 5h10 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $17 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 12:30PM | Arrival Time 04:10PM | Duration 3h40 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $38 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:40PM | Arrival Time 08:15PM | Duration 6h35 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $38 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:00PM | Arrival Time 06:20PM | Duration 3h20 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $39 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:30PM | Arrival Time 07:10PM | Duration 3h40 | Departure days Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $38 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:00PM | Arrival Time 07:50PM | Duration 3h50 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $36 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:15PM | Arrival Time 10:35PM | Duration 6h20 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $39 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:00PM | Arrival Time 08:10PM | Duration 3h10 | Departure days Tue, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $30 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:10PM | Arrival Time 12:35AM | Duration 7h25 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Sun | Cheapest price $42 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:00PM | Arrival Time 09:50PM | Duration 3h50 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $43 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:30PM | Arrival Time 10:10PM | Duration 3h40 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $31 |
Operator Marino Autolinee | Departure Time 07:45PM | Arrival Time 01:15AM | Duration 5h30 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $58 |
Operator Itabus | Departure Time 07:50PM | Arrival Time 01:10AM | Duration 5h20 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator Itabus | Departure Time 08:25PM | Arrival Time 02:05AM | Duration 5h40 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:20PM | Arrival Time 01:20AM | Duration 4h00 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $36 |
Operator Itabus | Departure Time 09:20PM | Arrival Time 02:45AM | Duration 5h25 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:30PM | Arrival Time 04:35AM | Duration 7h05 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $41 |
The table below shows live departures for Bergamo to Florence buses for tomorrow, Monday, May 25. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2409 | 7:00 AM Bergamo, Autostazione | 5h15 | 12:15 PM Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) | 0 transfersDirect | |
3506 · 2125 | 8:00 AM Bergamo, Autostazione | 7h20 | 3:20 PM Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 8:40 AM Bergamo, Autostazione | 4h55 | 1:35 PM Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 8:45 AM Bergamo, Autostazione | 5h25 | 2:10 PM Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) | 0 transfersDirect | |
2401 | 11:40 AM Bergamo, Autostazione | 5h10 | 4:50 PM Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 4:15 PM Bergamo, Autostazione | 6h20 | 10:35 PM Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 4:15 PM Bergamo, Autostazione | 6h45 | 11:00 PM Firenze, Piazzale Montelungo | 1 transfer | |
067 · 055 | 7:45 PM Bergamo, Autostazione | 5h30 | 1:15 AM Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) | 1 transfer | |
2413 | 7:50 PM Bergamo, Autostazione | 5h20 | 1:10 AM Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) | 0 transfersDirect | |
2421 | 8:25 PM Bergamo, Autostazione | 5h40 | 2:05 AM Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) | 0 transfersDirect | |
3505 | 9:20 PM Bergamo, Autostazione | 5h25 | 2:45 AM Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:30 PM Bergamo, Autostazione | 7h05 | 4:35 AM Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) | 1 transfer | |
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Buses from Bergamo to Florence run on average 22 times per day, taking around 4h 35m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $13 (€10) if you book in advance.
There are 5 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:19, the last at 23:40. The fastest bus covers the 154 miles (248 km) distance in 4h 55m.
Distance 154 miles (248 km) |
Average bus duration 4h 35m |
Cheapest ticket price $13 (€10) |
Buses per day 22 |
Direct buses 5 |
Fastest bus 4h 55m |
First bus 12:19 AM |
Last bus 11:40 PM |
Cheapest Month Sep |
Cheapest Day Mon |
High Season Oct - Dec |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Fri |
Least Busy Day Sat |
Best time to book 49 days |
Discover the best of Florence — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Florence trip today.
Florence’s premier art museum, famed for Botticelli, Leonardo, Michelangelo, and Raphael. Timed-entry booking is strongly recommended due to very high demand.
Best known for Michelangelo’s David, plus important Florentine paintings and sculpture. Advance booking is strongly recommended.
A vast former Medici palace housing major museums and royal apartments. Worth visiting for both art collections and palace interiors.
The ceremonial heart of Florence, framed by the cathedral, baptistery, and bell tower. Essential for first-time visitors.
Florence’s great civic square, packed with sculpture, historic atmosphere, and immediate access to key landmarks.
The city’s most famous viewpoint, especially popular at sunset for panoramic photos over Florence’s skyline.
Florence’s iconic thick-cut T-bone steak from Chianina beef, grilled rare and simply seasoned. It is one of the city’s most famous traditional dishes.
A hearty Tuscan soup of bread, cannellini beans, and winter vegetables, especially black cabbage. It is a classic peasant dish strongly associated with Florence and Tuscany.
A comforting tomato and bread soup made with stale bread, garlic, olive oil, and basil. It is a beloved Florentine-Tuscan staple.
Florence’s landmark fine-dining destination, renowned for haute cuisine, exceptional wine service, and one of Italy’s most prestigious cellars.
Long-established traditional restaurant known for its butter chicken, artichoke omelette, and intimate old-Florence atmosphere.
Historic, no-frills Florentine trattoria near Mercato Centrale, famous for bistecca alla Fiorentina, ribollita, and other classic Tuscan dishes.
Compared with many Italian cities, Florence is moderately priced overall, but accommodation and dining in the historic center are noticeably higher.
Service is often included or reflected in menu prices, and tipping is not obligatory. In restaurants, locals may round up the bill or leave EUR 1-5 for good service; around 5-10% is appreciated only.}
Official public transport app
Scandicci, Villa Costanza, Florence -> Firenze Santa Maria Novella
It takes the Bergamo to Florence buses approximately 5h 50min to cover the 154 miles (248 km) stretch. Two buses depart from the Bergamo, Stazione Autolinee station for Florence once a day each week. However, one bus terminates at the Bologna Autostazione bus terminus in Bologna. From Bologna, passengers catch a connecting bus to the Villa Costanza Tram T1 bus stop in Florence. The Florence-bound bus travels 116 miles (187 km) to Bologna in approximately 3h 50min.
The Bergamo to Florence buses arrive in Florence within 5h 50min, although this time span may change depending on road conditions and traffic. The buses, which exit Bergamo Stazione Autolinee at around 7:40 p.m. every day, first terminate at Bologna bus station, from where passengers require a bus change to another Florence bound bus, which stops at Villa Costanza Tram T1 in Florence city at around 1:30 a.m. The earliest bus leaves at around 5:20 p.m. and terminates in Florence at around 11:10 p.m., making no stops or changes along the way.
You can leave Bergamo onboard either the MarinoBus Company buses or FlixBus Company buses. These buses exit the Bergamo, Stazione Autolinee bus terminus once a day. The first departing around 5:20 p.m., and the latest departing at around 7:40 p.m. and terminates in Bologna Austazione at around 11:10 p.m. and 11:50 p.m., respectively. From Bologna, passengers are transferred to another Florence-bound bus, ending at Villa Costanza Tram T1 bus terminal in the bustling Florence city. However, FlixBus buses go directly to Florence. You can check the bus schedules and book a ticket through Omio.
Departure bus station: The Florence-bound MarinoBus and FlixBus buses depart from Bergamo, Stazione Autolinee bus station, located approximately 1 mile (1.6 km) away from Florence city center. If you use the ATB buses, you will arrive in downtown Bergamo within 4min. Walking from the bus terminus to the center of Bergamo town will take you approximately 13min. You will find a luggage storage area near the terminal's entrance, an automatic coin change machine, and several restrooms.
Arrival bus station: The Bergamo to Florence buses terminate at Villa Costanza Tram T1 bus terminal in Florence. You can hop onto tram T1, which will have you in downtown Florence within 21min. The 371A bus covers the 10 miles (16 km) stretch within 27min. If you board bus 27, it will take you approximately 48min to get to Florence city center. In case you want to take in the scenic attractions in the beautiful city on foot, you will reach the city center in approximately 1h 40min. Travelers have access to a spacious parking lot, a coffee bar, restaurants, a restroom, a ticketing office, and free Wi-Fi while at the bus stop.
Two buses, one run by MarinoBus and one by FlixBus, work the long 154 miles (248 km), Bergamo to Florence route, leaving the bus terminus once a day, seven days a week. However, you should confirm the different bus schedules on Omio. The MarinoBus buses do not travel directly to Florence. Instead, they first terminate at Bologna, where passengers hop onto another bus, which covers the remaining 68 miles (109 km) stretch in approximately 1h 40min.
MarinoBus makes it easier for travelers to book bus tickets by providing online ticket booking services through Omio, 24h a day. There are no booking charges, and passengers receive digital tickets, which confirm the reservation. If you want to change your reservation, MarinoBus allows passengers to suspend or alter their previous booking. Travelers who cancel their tickets 48h before the train is scheduled to leave get a partial refund. Those who want to make adjustments to their booking are free to do so, although they must pay the difference depending on the desired ticket's cost. There is plenty of luggage storage space, so you can be sure there will always be space for all your baggage. Travelers also have access to attractive discounts on transport prices. Every day, one MarinoBus bus exits Stazione Autolinee station, making one transfer at Bologna Autostazione. These buses favor those who prefer night travel since they consistently exit the station at around 7:40 p.m.
FlixBus allows travelers to reserve seats and extra luggage space in advance. The company also provides passengers with a convenient way of acquiring tickets through Omio. In case you lose something on the bus, you can get in touch with the FlixBus operators, and you will receive the assistance you need. FlixBus also allows travelers to request a refund if they did not manage to make the trip. Once you book a ticket with FlixBus, you receive updates on routes and the trip's necessary information. What's more, passengers have a 15min window to cancel or change their trip. You get to cancel your journey free of charge if you make the change 30 days before the trip day. Flixbus provides a refund in the form of a voucher for travelers who opt to forego the trip.
Passengers get to access entertainment sites on their mobile devices since MarinoBus buses have free Wi-Fi. To transport a bicycle on board, you first need to inquire if there is enough space for it one day before the trip. The bike must also be taken apart and stored in a labeled bag for easier identification. Pets are allowed on board, provided they weigh less than 22 lb (10kg) and are kept in an enclosed carrier. Upon request, disabled passengers can bring a companion on board free of charge, especially if they have difficulty with mobility. The long journey to Florence feels shorter when you choose to travel with FlixBus due to the free onboard Wi-Fi, which ensures passengers can watch videos and other forms of entertainment. The FlixBus buses can transport bicycles on the bus's bicycle racks. Unfortunately, pets are not allowed on board. Disabled passengers who have difficulty moving around can comfortably travel onboard these buses with help from a companion. The buses can also accommodate wheelchairs as long as they are foldable.
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Bergamo to Florence by bus. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest bus, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Florence, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

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