The cheapest and fastest buses from Bologna Airport to Florence Santa Maria Novella
Cheapest price
$10
Average price
$19
Fastest journey
1 h
Average duration
1 h 12 m
Buses per day
9
Distance
84 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Bologna Airport to Florence Santa Maria Novella 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 Santa Maria Novella will cost around $19 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $10.
Of the 9 buses that leave Bologna Airport for Florence Santa Maria Novella on Thu, Mar 05, 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Thu, Mar 05 the direct buses cover the 84 km distance in an average of 1 h 12 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 1 h .
On Thu, Mar 05 the slowest buses will take 1 h 20 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.










Travel Information
Compare bus and train for Bologna Airport to Florence Santa Maria Novella
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Bologna Airport to Florence Santa Maria Novella 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 9m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $7, and a train costs an average of $16.
Distance: 52 miles (84 km)
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$16 Average price Cheapest | $30 Average price |
1h 54m Average total duration 1h 24m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 39m Average total duration Fastest 1h 9m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Bologna Airport to Florence Santa Maria Novella Bus Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 02:20AM | Arrival Time 03:20AM | Duration 1h00 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $15 |
Operator Regionale | Departure Time 05:47AM | Arrival Time 08:33AM | Duration 2h46 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $36 |
Operator Regionale | Departure Time 06:17AM | Arrival Time 08:52AM | Duration 2h35 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $36 |
Operator Regionale | Departure Time 06:47AM | Arrival Time 09:52AM | Duration 3h05 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $36 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:40AM | Arrival Time 08:40AM | Duration 1h00 | Departure days Mon, Sun | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator Regionale | Departure Time 07:51AM | Arrival Time 10:52AM | Duration 3h01 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $36 |
Operator Regionale | Departure Time 08:47AM | Arrival Time 11:24AM | Duration 2h37 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $29 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:50AM | Arrival Time 10:00AM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:10AM | Arrival Time 10:10AM | Duration 1h00 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $14 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:20AM | Arrival Time 10:20AM | Duration 1h00 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:50AM | Arrival Time 11:20AM | Duration 1h30 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator Regionale | Departure Time 09:51AM | Arrival Time 01:14PM | Duration 3h23 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $29 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:00AM | Arrival Time 11:20AM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:10AM | Arrival Time 11:10AM | Duration 1h00 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:30AM | Arrival Time 11:30AM | Duration 1h00 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator Regionale | Departure Time 10:47AM | Arrival Time 01:52PM | Duration 3h05 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $29 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:00AM | Arrival Time 12:10PM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator Regionale | Departure Time 11:51AM | Arrival Time 02:24PM | Duration 2h33 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $29 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 12:30PM | Arrival Time 01:50PM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Tue, Thu | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator Regionale | Departure Time 12:47PM | Arrival Time 03:52PM | Duration 3h05 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $36 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 12:50PM | Arrival Time 02:20PM | Duration 1h30 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 01:00PM | Arrival Time 02:10PM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 01:10PM | Arrival Time 02:20PM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 01:40PM | Arrival Time 03:00PM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $14 |
Operator Regionale | Departure Time 01:51PM | Arrival Time 04:52PM | Duration 3h01 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $36 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 02:00PM | Arrival Time 03:30PM | Duration 1h30 | Departure days Tue, Fri | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 02:30PM | Arrival Time 03:20PM | Duration 0h50 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 02:40PM | Arrival Time 03:40PM | Duration 1h00 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator Regionale | Departure Time 02:47PM | Arrival Time 05:24PM | Duration 2h37 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $36 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:00PM | Arrival Time 04:10PM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator Regionale | Departure Time 03:51PM | Arrival Time 06:25PM | Duration 2h34 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $36 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:20PM | Arrival Time 05:10PM | Duration 0h50 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator Regionale | Departure Time 04:47PM | Arrival Time 07:25PM | Duration 2h38 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $36 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:00PM | Arrival Time 06:00PM | Duration 1h00 | Departure days Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:20PM | Arrival Time 06:30PM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:50PM | Arrival Time 07:10PM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $13 |
Operator Regionale | Departure Time 05:51PM | Arrival Time 08:52PM | Duration 3h01 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $36 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:00PM | Arrival Time 07:00PM | Duration 1h00 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:20PM | Arrival Time 07:30PM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:40PM | Arrival Time 07:50PM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:10PM | Arrival Time 08:10PM | Duration 1h00 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator Regionale | Departure Time 07:51PM | Arrival Time 10:26PM | Duration 2h35 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $36 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:10PM | Arrival Time 09:20PM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Wed, Sun | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator Regionale | Departure Time 08:31PM | Arrival Time 11:50PM | Duration 3h19 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $36 |
Live departures
Bologna Airport to Florence Santa Maria Novella bus times
The table below shows live departures for Bologna Airport to Florence Santa Maria Novella buses for today, Wednesday, March 4. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
MARCONI EXPRESS MX038+ Autobus TTPER B0401 · Regionale 34095 | 7:47 AM Bologna Airport | 2h37 | 10:24 AM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 2 transfers | |
MARCONI EXPRESS MX054+ Autobus TTPER B0403 · Tuscany Line 18673 | 8:51 AM Bologna Airport | 3h23 | 12:14 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 2 transfers | |
MARCONI EXPRESS MX068+ Autobus TTPER B0405 · Regionale 34101 | 9:47 AM Bologna Airport | 3h05 | 12:52 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 2 transfers | |
MARCONI EXPRESS MX084+ Autobus FI681 · Regionale 34103 | 10:51 AM Bologna Airport | 2h33 | 1:24 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 2 transfers | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Bologna Airport to Florence Santa Maria Novella
Buses from Bologna Airport to Florence Santa Maria Novella run on average 36 times per day, taking around 1h 24m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $7 (€6) if you book in advance.
There are 35 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:50, the last at 23:45. The fastest bus covers the 52 miles (84 km) distance in 1h 11m.
Distance 52 miles (84 km) |
Average bus duration 1h 24m |
Cheapest ticket price $7 (€6) |
Buses per day 36 |
Direct buses 35 |
Fastest bus 1h 11m |
First bus 00:50 |
Last bus 23:45 |
Bus providers: Appennino Shuttle, FlixBus, Itabus, Infobus, BlaBlaCar, BlaBlaCar Bus, Marino Autolinee, Busitalia from Bologna Airport to Florence Santa Maria NovellaYou can travel by bus between Bologna Airport to Florence Santa Maria Novella with Appennino Shuttle, FlixBus, Itabus, Infobus, BlaBlaCar, BlaBlaCar Bus, Marino Autolinee, Busitalia for as low as $7 (€6). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Bus from Bologna Airport to Florence Santa Maria Novella
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Bologna Airport to Florence Santa Maria Novella 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 Santa Maria Novella, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

- Appennino Shuttle
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Accessible seating.
- FlixBus
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Wheelchair-accessible buses.
- Itabus
- Assistance
- Dedicated seating areas
- Accessible restrooms.
- Appennino Shuttle
- You can cancel your ticket up to 24 hours before departure for a full refund. No refunds for cancellations within 24 hours.
- FlixBus
- You can cancel your ticket up to 15 minutes before departure and receive a voucher for future travel. Refund requests for delays over 120 minutes are possible.
- Itabus
- You can cancel your ticket up to 24 hours before departure for a partial refund. Changes allowed for a fee.
- Appennino Shuttle
- One carry-on bag up to 8kg (40x20x25) and one checked bag up to 23kg (55x35x80).
- FlixBus
- One carry-on bag up to 7kg (42x30x18 cm) and one checked bag up to 20kg (80x50x30 cm).
- Itabus
- One carry-on bag up to 10kg and one checked bag up to 20kg.
- Appennino Shuttle
- 10€ per additional bag up to 23 kg.
- FlixBus
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- Itabus
- 5€ per additional bag.
- Appennino Shuttle
- Small pets allowed in carriers
- guide dogs permitted.
- FlixBus
- Small pets in carriers allowed
- guide dogs travel for free.
- Itabus
- Small pets allowed in carriers
- larger pets must be leashed and muzzled.
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