- 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
$28
Average price
$28
Fastest journey
2 h 33 m
Average duration
2 h 35 m
Buses per day
2
Distance
85 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Bologna Airport to Florence is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Bologna Airport to Florence will cost around $28 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $28.
It's difficult to get from Bologna Airport to Florence without transferring at least 2 times.
Autobus FI681 · Regionale 18473+
MARCONI EXPRESS MX084
Autobus TTPER B0401 · Regionale 18489+
MARCONI EXPRESS MX038
Autobus FI681 · Regionale 18473+
MARCONI EXPRESS MX084
Autobus TTPER B0401 · Regionale 18489+
MARCONI EXPRESS MX038Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Bologna Airport to Florence among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $7. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 11m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $7, and a train costs an average of $28.
Distance: 52 miles (85 km)
Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$17 Average price Cheapest | $30 Average price | $33 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 52m Average total duration 1h 22m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 41m Average total duration Fastest 1h 11m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 18m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
![]() Most popular bus company | ![]() Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Bologna Airport to Florence:
A bus is $14 (€11) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bologna Airport to Florence costing on average $30 (€24).
Other travel options to Florence take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 22m.
Tickets start at around $17 (€14) compared to roughly $33 (€26) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $16 (€13). The journey takes 1h 22m versus 1h 18m 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 Appennino Shuttle, FlixBus, Itabus, BlaBlaCar, Marino Autolinee, BlaBlaCar Bus, Busitalia, Appennino Shuttle.
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 Itabus | Departure Time 12:15AM | Arrival Time 01:35AM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $25 |
Operator Itabus | Departure Time 12:45AM | Arrival Time 02:05AM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:00AM | Arrival Time 02:15AM | Duration 1h15 | Departure days Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 01:20AM | Arrival Time 02:20AM | Duration 1h00 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator Itabus | Departure Time 01:50AM | Arrival Time 03:10AM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator Itabus | Departure Time 02:15AM | Arrival Time 03:35AM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $25 |
Operator Itabus | Departure Time 02:50AM | Arrival Time 04:10AM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:10AM | Arrival Time 05:10AM | Duration 2h00 | Departure days Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:25AM | Arrival Time 05:40AM | Duration 1h15 | Departure days Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $13 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:15AM | Arrival Time 06:35AM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:30AM | Arrival Time 07:30AM | Duration 1h00 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $6 |
Operator Itabus | Departure Time 07:00AM | Arrival Time 08:20AM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $6 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:00AM | Arrival Time 08:20AM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $17 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:00AM | Arrival Time 08:10AM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator Marino Autolinee | Departure Time 07:15AM | Arrival Time 08:35AM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $20 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:15AM | Arrival Time 08:30AM | Duration 1h15 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $13 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:20AM | Arrival Time 08:30AM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Mon, Wed | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:45AM | Arrival Time 09:05AM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:35AM | Arrival Time 10:25AM | Duration 1h50 | Departure days Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator Regionale | Departure Time 08:47AM | Arrival Time 11:24AM | Duration 2h37 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri | Cheapest price $28 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:50AM | Arrival Time 10:10AM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $13 |
Operator Itabus | Departure Time 09:10AM | Arrival Time 11:00AM | Duration 1h50 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 09:25AM | Arrival Time 10:45AM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:30AM | Arrival Time 11:20AM | Duration 1h50 | Departure days Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $13 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:00AM | Arrival Time 11:20AM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $17 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:45AM | Arrival Time 12:35PM | Duration 1h50 | Departure days Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator Regionale | Departure Time 10:47AM | Arrival Time 01:41PM | Duration 2h54 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $28 |
Operator Itabus | Departure Time 10:55AM | Arrival Time 12:15PM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:15AM | Arrival Time 12:35PM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:20AM | Arrival Time 12:45PM | Duration 1h25 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator Itabus | Departure Time 11:20AM | Arrival Time 12:40PM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:45AM | Arrival Time 01:05PM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator Regionale | Departure Time 11:51AM | Arrival Time 02:24PM | Duration 2h33 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri | Cheapest price $28 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 12:10PM | Arrival Time 01:20PM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:15PM | Arrival Time 01:50PM | Duration 1h35 | Departure days Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 12:20PM | Arrival Time 01:30PM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator Itabus | Departure Time 12:25PM | Arrival Time 02:10PM | Duration 1h45 | Departure days Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 12:40PM | Arrival Time 01:40PM | Duration 1h00 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 12:50PM | Arrival Time 01:50PM | Duration 1h00 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 01:20PM | Arrival Time 02:10PM | Duration 0h50 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:35PM | Arrival Time 03:30PM | Duration 1h55 | Departure days Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator Itabus | Departure Time 02:00PM | Arrival Time 03:20PM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 03:00PM | Arrival Time 04:30PM | Duration 1h30 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator Itabus | Departure Time 03:00PM | Arrival Time 04:20PM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:20PM | Arrival Time 04:30PM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:30PM | Arrival Time 04:50PM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator Itabus | Departure Time 03:30PM | Arrival Time 04:50PM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:50PM | Arrival Time 05:10PM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:00PM | Arrival Time 05:10PM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:10PM | Arrival Time 05:00PM | Duration 0h50 | Departure days Mon, Tue | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:25PM | Arrival Time 05:50PM | Duration 1h25 | Departure days Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator Itabus | Departure Time 04:30PM | Arrival Time 05:50PM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:30PM | Arrival Time 05:50PM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:40PM | Arrival Time 05:50PM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:50PM | Arrival Time 06:05PM | Duration 1h15 | Departure days Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:00PM | Arrival Time 06:20PM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator Itabus | Departure Time 05:00PM | Arrival Time 06:20PM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:20PM | Arrival Time 06:50PM | Duration 1h30 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:30PM | Arrival Time 07:00PM | Duration 1h30 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:00PM | Arrival Time 07:10PM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:20PM | Arrival Time 07:20PM | Duration 1h00 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:30PM | Arrival Time 07:50PM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:40PM | Arrival Time 08:15PM | Duration 1h35 | Departure days Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:40PM | Arrival Time 08:00PM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator Itabus | Departure Time 07:05PM | Arrival Time 08:25PM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:10PM | Arrival Time 09:30PM | Duration 2h20 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:20PM | Arrival Time 08:40PM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:35PM | Arrival Time 09:20PM | Duration 1h45 | Departure days Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:40PM | Arrival Time 09:25PM | Duration 1h45 | Departure days Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:00PM | Arrival Time 09:00PM | Duration 1h00 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $14 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:20PM | Arrival Time 09:40PM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator Busitalia | Departure Time 08:30PM | Arrival Time 09:40PM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $18 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:10PM | Arrival Time 10:10PM | Duration 1h00 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:15PM | Arrival Time 10:35PM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:40PM | Arrival Time 11:00PM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator Marino Autolinee | Departure Time 11:40PM | Arrival Time 01:15AM | Duration 1h35 | Departure days Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $31 |
Operator Itabus | Departure Time 11:50PM | Arrival Time 01:10AM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:50PM | Arrival Time 01:20AM | Duration 1h30 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $23 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:54PM | Arrival Time 01:05AM | Duration 1h11 | Departure days Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $13 |
The table below shows live departures for Bologna Airport to Florence buses for today, Sunday, May 17. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FlixBus | 1:35 PM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 1h55 | 3:30 PM Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) | 0 transfersDirect | |
2125 | 2:00 PM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 1h20 | 3:20 PM Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) | 0 transfersDirect | |
2797 | 3:00 PM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 1h20 | 4:20 PM Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 3:30 PM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 1h20 | 4:50 PM Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 3:50 PM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 1h20 | 5:10 PM Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 4:25 PM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 1h25 | 5:50 PM Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) | 0 transfersDirect | |
3803 | 4:30 PM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 1h20 | 5:50 PM Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) | 0 transfersDirect | |
2795 | 5:00 PM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 1h20 | 6:20 PM Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 5:00 PM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 1h20 | 6:20 PM Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 6:40 PM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 1h35 | 8:15 PM Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) | 0 transfersDirect | |
3491 | 7:05 PM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 1h20 | 8:25 PM Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 7:35 PM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 1h45 | 9:20 PM Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 7:40 PM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 1h45 | 9:25 PM Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 7:40 PM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 1h20 | 9:00 PM Florence, Guidoni Tram T2 | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 8:20 PM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 1h20 | 9:40 PM Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 8:30 PM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 1h10 | 9:40 PM Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 9:15 PM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 1h45 | 11:00 PM Firenze, Piazzale Montelungo | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 9:15 PM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 1h20 | 10:35 PM Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 9:40 PM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 1h20 | 11:00 PM Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) | 0 transfersDirect | |
055 | 11:40 PM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 1h35 | 1:15 AM Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) | 0 transfersDirect | |
2413 | 11:50 PM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 1h20 | 1:10 AM Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 11:54 PM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 1h36 | 1:30 AM Firenze, Piazzale Montelungo | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 11:54 PM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 1h11 | 1:05 AM Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Monday, May 18 | |||||
Autobus TTPER B0401 · Regionale 18489+ MARCONI EXPRESS MX038 | 8:47 AM Bologna Airport | 2h37 | 11:24 AM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 2 transfers | |
Autobus FI681 · Regionale 18473+ MARCONI EXPRESS MX084 | 11:51 AM Bologna Airport | 2h33 | 2:24 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 2 transfers | |
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Buses from Bologna Airport to Florence run on average 32 times per day, taking around 1h 22m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $7 (€6) if you book in advance.
There are 32 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 05:00, the last at 22:54. The fastest bus covers the 52 miles (85 km) distance in 1h 20m.
Distance 52 miles (85 km) |
Average bus duration 1h 22m |
Cheapest ticket price $7 (€6) |
Buses per day 32 |
Direct buses 32 |
Fastest bus 1h 20m |
First bus 5:00 AM |
Last bus 10:54 PM |
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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.}
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Scandicci, Villa Costanza, Florence -> Firenze Santa Maria Novella
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