The cheapest and fastest buses from Bologna Centrale to Florence Santa Maria Novella
Cheapest price
$6
Average price
$11
Fastest journey
30 m
Average duration
56 m
Buses per day
13
Distance
81 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Bologna Centrale 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 Centrale to Florence Santa Maria Novella will cost around $11 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $6.
Of the 13 buses that leave Bologna Centrale for Florence Santa Maria Novella on Fri, Feb 06, 9 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Fri, Feb 06 the direct buses cover the 81 km distance in an average of 56 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 30 m .
On Fri, Feb 06 the slowest buses will take 1 h 10 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 Centrale to Florence Santa Maria Novella
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Bologna Centrale 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 3m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €7, and a train costs an average of €9.
Distance: 50 miles (81 km)
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| Bus | Most popular Train |
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€10 Average price Cheapest | €20 Average price |
1h 56m Average total duration 1h 26m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 33m Average total duration Fastest 1h 3m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Bologna Centrale to Florence Santa Maria Novella Bus Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:00AM | Arrival Time 02:40AM | Duration 1h40 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:10AM | Arrival Time 04:40AM | Duration 1h30 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:20AM | Arrival Time 08:40AM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $13 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:30AM | Arrival Time 08:50AM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:50AM | Arrival Time 08:50AM | Duration 1h00 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:10AM | Arrival Time 09:10AM | Duration 1h00 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:40AM | Arrival Time 09:40AM | Duration 1h00 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator Regionale | Departure Time 09:10AM | Arrival Time 11:24AM | Duration 2h14 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Fri | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:10AM | Arrival Time 10:30AM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator Regionale | Departure Time 10:10AM | Arrival Time 01:14PM | Duration 3h04 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Fri | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:40AM | Arrival Time 11:50AM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Sat | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator Regionale | Departure Time 11:10AM | Arrival Time 01:52PM | Duration 2h42 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Fri | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:30AM | Arrival Time 12:30PM | Duration 1h00 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:40AM | Arrival Time 12:10PM | Duration 0h30 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $6 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 12:00PM | Arrival Time 01:10PM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator Regionale | Departure Time 12:10PM | Arrival Time 02:24PM | Duration 2h14 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Fri | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 12:50PM | Arrival Time 01:50PM | Duration 1h00 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 01:40PM | Arrival Time 03:20PM | Duration 1h40 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 02:00PM | Arrival Time 03:00PM | Duration 1h00 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:20PM | Arrival Time 05:40PM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:30PM | Arrival Time 05:40PM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:10PM | Arrival Time 06:20PM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:20PM | Arrival Time 06:30PM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:50PM | Arrival Time 07:10PM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $13 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:10PM | Arrival Time 07:20PM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:40PM | Arrival Time 07:50PM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:00PM | Arrival Time 08:20PM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:20PM | Arrival Time 08:10PM | Duration 0h50 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:40PM | Arrival Time 08:40PM | Duration 1h00 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:10PM | Arrival Time 09:10PM | Duration 1h00 | Departure days Mon, Thu | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:15PM | Arrival Time 11:00PM | Duration 1h45 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:20PM | Arrival Time 10:30PM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:54PM | Arrival Time 01:30AM | Duration 1h36 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $12 |
Live departures
Bologna Centrale to Florence Santa Maria Novella bus times
The table below shows live departures for Bologna Centrale to Florence Santa Maria Novella buses for today, Thursday, February 5. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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FlixBus | 8:15 PM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 1h45 | 10:00 PM Firenze, Piazzale Montelungo | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 10:54 PM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 1h36 | 12:30 AM Firenze, Piazzale Montelungo | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Friday, February 6 | |||||
FlixBus | 12:00 AM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 1h40 | 1:40 AM Firenze, Piazzale Montelungo | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 2:10 AM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 1h30 | 3:40 AM Firenze, Piazzale Montelungo | 0 transfersDirect | |
Autobus TTPER B0401 · Regionale 34095 | 8:10 AM Bologna Centrale | 2h14 | 10:24 AM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 1 transfer | |
Autobus TTPER B0403 · Tuscany Line 18673 | 9:10 AM Bologna Centrale | 3h04 | 12:14 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 1 transfer | |
Autobus TTPER B0405 · Regionale 34101 | 10:10 AM Bologna Centrale | 2h42 | 12:52 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 1 transfer | |
Autobus FI681 · Regionale 34103 | 11:10 AM Bologna Centrale | 2h14 | 1:24 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 1 transfer | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Bologna Centrale to Florence Santa Maria Novella
Buses from Bologna Centrale to Florence Santa Maria Novella run on average 13 times per day, taking around 1h 26m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $9 (€7) if you book in advance.
There are 6 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:00, the last at 22:54. The fastest bus covers the 50 miles (81 km) distance in 1h 30m.
Distance 50 miles (81 km) |
Average bus duration 1h 26m |
Cheapest ticket price $9 (€7) |
Buses per day 13 |
Direct buses 6 |
Fastest bus 1h 30m |
First bus 00:00 |
Last bus 22:54 |
Bus providers: Itabus, Appennino Shuttle, FlixBus, BlaBlaCar, Marino Autolinee, BlaBlaCar Bus, Infobus, Busitalia, Calanda Viaggi from Bologna Centrale to Florence Santa Maria NovellaYou can travel by bus between Bologna Centrale to Florence Santa Maria Novella with Itabus, Appennino Shuttle, FlixBus, BlaBlaCar, Marino Autolinee, BlaBlaCar Bus, Infobus, Busitalia, Calanda Viaggi for as low as $9 (€7). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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Marino Autolinee
Infobus
BlaBlaCar Bus
Busitalia
Calanda Viaggi
BlaBlaCar
FAQs: Bus from Bologna Centrale to Florence Santa Maria Novella
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Bologna Centrale 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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