4.9
4.6The cheapest and fastest buses from Bologna to Florence
Cheapest price
$9
Average price
$17
Fastest journey
50 m
Average duration
1 h 5 m
Buses per day
62
Distance
81 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Bologna 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 to Florence will cost around $17 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $9.
Of the 62 buses that leave Bologna for Florence on Sat, Feb 21, 62 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sat, Feb 21 the direct buses cover the 81 km distance in an average of 1 h 5 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 50 m .
On Sat, Feb 21 the slowest buses will take 1 h 15 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.
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Compare train and bus for Bologna to Florence
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Bologna to Florence among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €6. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 0m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €6, and a train costs an average of €9.
Distance: 50 miles (81 km)
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| Bus | Most popular Train |
|---|---|
€8 Average price Cheapest | €12 Average price |
1h 57m Average total duration 1h 27m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 30m Average total duration Fastest 1h 0m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest |
 Most popular bus company |  Most popular train company |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Bologna to Florence Bus Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator Itabus | Departure Time 12:45AM | Arrival Time 02:05AM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:00AM | Arrival Time 02:15AM | Duration 1h15 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator Itabus | Departure Time 01:50AM | Arrival Time 03:10AM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator Itabus | Departure Time 02:15AM | Arrival Time 03:35AM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator Itabus | Departure Time 02:50AM | Arrival Time 04:10AM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:00AM | Arrival Time 04:20AM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $13 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:10AM | Arrival Time 04:40AM | Duration 1h30 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:25AM | Arrival Time 05:40AM | Duration 1h15 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $14 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:15AM | Arrival Time 06:35AM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:00AM | Arrival Time 07:10AM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:20AM | Arrival Time 07:50AM | Duration 1h30 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator Itabus | Departure Time 07:00AM | Arrival Time 08:20AM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:00AM | Arrival Time 08:20AM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator Marino Autolinee | Departure Time 07:15AM | Arrival Time 08:35AM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $20 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:15AM | Arrival Time 08:30AM | Duration 1h15 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:45AM | Arrival Time 09:05AM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:35AM | Arrival Time 10:25AM | Duration 1h50 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:50AM | Arrival Time 10:10AM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:05AM | Arrival Time 10:40AM | Duration 1h35 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $14 |
Operator Regionale | Departure Time 09:10AM | Arrival Time 11:24AM | Duration 2h14 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $14 |
Operator Itabus | Departure Time 09:10AM | Arrival Time 11:00AM | Duration 1h50 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:10AM | Arrival Time 10:10AM | Duration 1h00 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $13 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:20AM | Arrival Time 09:50AM | Duration 0h30 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 09:25AM | Arrival Time 10:45AM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:30AM | Arrival Time 11:20AM | Duration 1h50 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator Itabus | Departure Time 09:45AM | Arrival Time 11:05AM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:00AM | Arrival Time 11:10AM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:00AM | Arrival Time 11:20AM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $14 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:40AM | Arrival Time 11:30AM | Duration 0h50 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:45AM | Arrival Time 12:35PM | Duration 1h50 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:50AM | Arrival Time 11:50AM | Duration 1h00 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:55AM | Arrival Time 12:15PM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:00AM | Arrival Time 12:10PM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator Regionale | Departure Time 11:10AM | Arrival Time 01:41PM | Duration 2h31 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $14 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:20AM | Arrival Time 12:45PM | Duration 1h25 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator Itabus | Departure Time 11:20AM | Arrival Time 12:40PM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:40AM | Arrival Time 01:40PM | Duration 2h00 | Departure days Mon, Tue | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:45AM | Arrival Time 01:05PM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator Regionale | Departure Time 12:10PM | Arrival Time 02:24PM | Duration 2h14 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $14 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:15PM | Arrival Time 01:50PM | Duration 1h35 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator Itabus | Departure Time 12:25PM | Arrival Time 02:10PM | Duration 1h45 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 12:30PM | Arrival Time 01:50PM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $17 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:35PM | Arrival Time 01:55PM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $18 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:35PM | Arrival Time 03:30PM | Duration 1h55 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 02:00PM | Arrival Time 03:20PM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Mon, Sat | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator Itabus | Departure Time 02:00PM | Arrival Time 03:20PM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $14 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 02:40PM | Arrival Time 04:00PM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 02:50PM | Arrival Time 03:40PM | Duration 0h50 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:00PM | Arrival Time 04:30PM | Duration 1h30 | Departure days Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 03:00PM | Arrival Time 04:30PM | Duration 1h30 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator Itabus | Departure Time 03:00PM | Arrival Time 04:20PM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:30PM | Arrival Time 04:40PM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:30PM | Arrival Time 04:50PM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator Itabus | Departure Time 03:30PM | Arrival Time 04:50PM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:40PM | Arrival Time 04:40PM | Duration 1h00 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:50PM | Arrival Time 05:10PM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:00PM | Arrival Time 05:00PM | Duration 1h00 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:25PM | Arrival Time 05:50PM | Duration 1h25 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator Itabus | Departure Time 04:30PM | Arrival Time 05:50PM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:30PM | Arrival Time 05:50PM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:40PM | Arrival Time 06:20PM | Duration 1h40 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:50PM | Arrival Time 06:05PM | Duration 1h15 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:50PM | Arrival Time 05:50PM | Duration 1h00 | Departure days Wed, Fri | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:00PM | Arrival Time 06:20PM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Thu, Sun | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:20PM | Arrival Time 06:50PM | Duration 1h30 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $13 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:30PM | Arrival Time 06:40PM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:30PM | Arrival Time 07:00PM | Duration 1h30 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:50PM | Arrival Time 06:50PM | Duration 1h00 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator Itabus | Departure Time 06:00PM | Arrival Time 07:20PM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:10PM | Arrival Time 07:30PM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:40PM | Arrival Time 08:10PM | Duration 1h30 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:00PM | Arrival Time 08:00PM | Duration 1h00 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $13 |
Operator Itabus | Departure Time 07:05PM | Arrival Time 08:25PM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:20PM | Arrival Time 08:10PM | Duration 0h50 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $6 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:35PM | Arrival Time 09:20PM | Duration 1h45 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:40PM | Arrival Time 09:00PM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator Busitalia | Departure Time 08:30PM | Arrival Time 09:40PM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Tue, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $18 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:50PM | Arrival Time 10:00PM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:15PM | Arrival Time 10:35PM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:40PM | Arrival Time 11:00PM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:50PM | Arrival Time 11:00PM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator Marino Autolinee | Departure Time 11:40PM | Arrival Time 01:15AM | Duration 1h35 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $31 |
Operator Itabus | Departure Time 11:50PM | Arrival Time 01:10AM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:54PM | Arrival Time 01:05AM | Duration 1h11 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $12 |
Live departures
Bologna to Florence bus times
The table below shows live departures for Bologna to Florence buses for today, Friday, February 20. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2791 | 12:50 AM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 1h20 | 2:10 AM Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) | 0 transfersDirect | ||
| 3897 | 1:15 AM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 1h20 | 2:35 AM Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) | 0 transfersDirect | ||
| 2495 | 1:50 AM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 1h20 | 3:10 AM Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) | 0 transfersDirect | ||
| FlixBus | 2:10 AM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 1h30 | 3:40 AM Firenze, Piazzale Montelungo | 0 transfersDirect | ||
| FlixBus | 2:10 AM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 2h00 | 4:10 AM Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) | 0 transfersDirect | ||
| FlixBus | 3:25 AM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 1h15 | 4:40 AM Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) | 0 transfersDirect | ||
| FlixBus | 4:15 AM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 1h20 | 5:35 AM Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) | 0 transfersDirect | ||
| 1121 | 6:00 AM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 1h20 | 7:20 AM Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) | 0 transfersDirect | ||
 130 | 6:15 AM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 1h20 | 7:35 AM Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) | 0 transfersDirect | ||
| FlixBus | 6:45 AM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 1h20 | 8:05 AM Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) | 0 transfersDirect | ||
| FlixBus | 7:35 AM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 1h50 | 9:25 AM Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) | 0 transfersDirect | ||
| FlixBus | 7:50 AM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 1h20 | 9:10 AM Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) | 0 transfersDirect | ||
| FlixBus | 8:05 AM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 1h35 | 9:40 AM Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) | 0 transfersDirect | ||
 Autobus TTPER B0401 · Regionale 34095 | 8:10 AM Bologna Centrale | 2h14 | 10:24 AM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 1 transfer | ||
| 2729 | 8:10 AM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 1h50 | 10:00 AM Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) | 0 transfersDirect | ||
| 2499 | 8:45 AM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 1h20 | 10:05 AM Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) | 0 transfersDirect | ||
| FlixBus | 9:00 AM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 1h20 | 10:20 AM Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) | 0 transfersDirect | ||
| FlixBus | 9:45 AM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 1h50 | 11:35 AM Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) | 0 transfersDirect | ||
| FlixBus | 9:55 AM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 1h20 | 11:15 AM Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) | 0 transfersDirect | ||
| Autobus TTPER B0405 · Regionale 18837 | 10:10 AM Bologna Centrale | 2h31 | 12:41 PM Florence Rifredi | 1 transfer | ||
| FlixBus | 10:20 AM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 1h25 | 11:45 AM Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) | 0 transfersDirect | ||
| 2723 | 10:20 AM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 1h20 | 11:40 AM Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) | 0 transfersDirect | ||
| FlixBus | 10:45 AM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 1h20 | 12:05 PM Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) | 0 transfersDirect | ||
| Autobus FI681 · Regionale 34103 | 11:10 AM Bologna Centrale | 2h14 | 1:24 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 1 transfer | ||
| FlixBus | 11:15 AM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 1h20 | 12:35 PM Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) | 0 transfersDirect | ||
| FlixBus | 11:15 AM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 1h35 | 12:50 PM Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) | 0 transfersDirect | ||
| 3801 | 11:25 AM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 1h45 | 1:10 PM Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) | 0 transfersDirect | ||
| FlixBus | 12:35 PM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 1h55 | 2:30 PM Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) | 0 transfersDirect | ||
| 2125 | 1:00 PM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 1h20 | 2:20 PM Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) | 0 transfersDirect | ||
| 2797 | 2:00 PM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 1h20 | 3:20 PM Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) | 0 transfersDirect | ||
 4787 | 2:00 PM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 1h30 | 3:30 PM Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) | 0 transfersDirect | ||
| 3811 | 2:30 PM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 1h20 | 3:50 PM Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) | 0 transfersDirect | ||
| FlixBus | 2:30 PM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 1h20 | 3:50 PM Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) | 0 transfersDirect | ||
| FlixBus | 2:50 PM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 1h20 | 4:10 PM Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) | 0 transfersDirect | ||
| FlixBus | 3:25 PM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 1h25 | 4:50 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 | ||
| 3803 | 3:30 PM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 1h20 | 4:50 PM Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) | 0 transfersDirect | ||
| FlixBus | 3:40 PM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 1h40 | 5:20 PM Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) | 0 transfersDirect | ||
| FlixBus | 3:50 PM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 1h15 | 5:05 PM Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) | 0 transfersDirect | ||
| FlixBus | 4:20 PM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 1h30 | 5:50 PM Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) | 0 transfersDirect | ||
| 2705 | 5:00 PM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 1h20 | 6:20 PM Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) | 0 transfersDirect | ||
| FlixBus | 5:10 PM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 1h20 | 6:30 PM Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) | 0 transfersDirect | ||
| FlixBus | 5:40 PM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 1h30 | 7:10 PM Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) | 0 transfersDirect | ||
| 3491 | 6:05 PM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 1h20 | 7:25 PM Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) | 0 transfersDirect | ||
| FlixBus | 6:35 PM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 1h45 | 8:20 PM Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) | 0 transfersDirect | ||
| FlixBus | 6:40 PM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 1h20 | 8:00 PM Florence, Guidoni Tram T2 | 0 transfersDirect | ||
| FlixBus | 6:40 PM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 1h45 | 8:25 PM Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) | 0 transfersDirect | ||
 | 7:30 PM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 1h10 | 8:40 PM Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) | 0 transfersDirect | ||
| FlixBus | 8:15 PM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 1h45 | 10:00 PM Firenze, Piazzale Montelungo | 0 transfersDirect | ||
| FlixBus | 8:15 PM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 1h20 | 9:35 PM Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) | 0 transfersDirect | ||
| FlixBus | 8:40 PM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 1h20 | 10:00 PM Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) | 0 transfersDirect | ||
| 055 | 10:40 PM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 1h35 | 12:15 AM Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) | 0 transfersDirect | ||
| 2413 | 10:50 PM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 1h20 | 12:10 AM Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) | 0 transfersDirect | ||
| FlixBus | 10:54 PM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 1h11 | 12:05 AM Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) | 0 transfersDirect | ||
| FlixBus | 10:54 PM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 1h36 | 12:30 AM Firenze, Piazzale Montelungo | 0 transfersDirect | ||
| 2421 | 11:45 PM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 1h20 | 1:05 AM Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) | 0 transfersDirect | ||
| Saturday, February 21 | ||||||
| FlixBus | 12:00 AM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 1h15 | 1:15 AM Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) | 0 transfersDirect | ||
| FlixBus | 12:00 AM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 1h40 | 1:40 AM Firenze, Piazzale Montelungo | 0 transfersDirect | ||
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Bologna to Florence
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Buses from Bologna to Florence run on average 49 times per day, taking around 1h 27m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $8 (€6) if you book in advance.
There are 41 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:05, the last at 23:54. The fastest bus covers the 50 miles (81 km) distance in 1h 11m.
Distance 50 miles (81 km) |
Average bus duration 1h 27m |
Cheapest ticket price $8 (€6) |
Buses per day 49 |
Direct buses 41 |
Fastest bus 1h 11m |
First bus 00:05 |
Last bus 23:54 |
Bus providers: Itabus, Appennino Shuttle, FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, Marino Autolinee, Infobus, BlaBlaCar, Busitalia from Bologna to FlorenceYou can travel by bus between Bologna to Florence with Itabus, Appennino Shuttle, FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, Marino Autolinee, Infobus, BlaBlaCar, Busitalia for as low as $8 (€6). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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Bus from Bologna to Florence
When making trips on buses from Bologna to Florence you'll be covering a distance of around 50 miles (80 km) and the average trip time is around 1h 25min on this journey. There are roughly 25 departures per day that make this trip.
Bologna to Florence Bus Time: Daily Departures
During every day of the week you are going to find around 25 buses to Florence from Bologna. The first departure of the day on this route occurs early in the morning at around 12:30 a.m. with the second bus departing just after that around 12:45 a.m. After that, you will find quite a few departures scattered throughout the day starting quite early in the morning and ending with a final departure just before midnight.
How long is the journey by bus from Bologna to Florence?
While the trip on buses from Bologna to Florence only covers a distance of around 50 miles (80 km) the trip can take on average about 1h 25min and that is due generally to the amount of traffic you'll encounter in these two rather large cities in Italy. The good news for travelers is that every one of the buses on this route offers a direct bus meaning you will not have to transfer to another bus during the journey.
Bologna Portics Night. Source: Shutterstock
What is/are the departure and arrival stations for bus from Bologna to Florence?
Departure bus station:Autostazione Bologna. A quite nice feature for those travelers heading on buses from Bologna to Florence is that the station in Bologna sits right near the center of town. You can take bus routes number 27, 41, or 50 and make the trip to the bus station in around 4min to travel about 0.7 miles (1.2 km). Once you arrive at the station you will see that it offers public restrooms, food and beverage options, plus a large information board. It's important to note that some of the buses on this route will instead depart from the Bologna Airport (BLQ).
Arrival bus station:Florence Villa Costanza Station. You will find this station just to the southwest of the center of town. Once you have finished your journey on Bologna to Florence buses you can get to the city center on commuter train routes T3 and T1 which will take around 24min make the journey of about 4.8 miles (7.8 km). When you are in the station you will find amenities like public restrooms, places to eat, and a small market.
Which bus companies travel from Bologna to Florence?
Three different bus companies offer Bologna to Florence buses and they are Itabus, Marinobus, and Appennino Shuttle with the last of these companies offering all the buses that depart from the Bologna Airport. All of the buses offered on this route are direct buses between the two cities. Generally speaking the fastest option on this route is to travel on Itabus in around 1h 20min.
Marinobus buses from Bologna to Florence
This well_known Italian bus company only operates two buses along this route with the first departing at around 4:20 a.m and the second one departing late at night at around 11:50 p.m. Both of their buses are direct routes and they make the trip between the two cities in around 1h 30min.
Itabus buses from Bologna to Florence
Itabus operates most of the buses that travel between the bus station in Bologna in the bus station in Florence and they offer some of the quickest trips on this route at around 1h 20min. Their first bus departs at around 12:45 a.m. and then they have another bus in the middle of the morning, several in the afternoon, and then a couple of early evening buses.
Appennino Shuttle buses from Bologna to Florence
This bus company offers a unique service for Bologna to Florence buses because all of their buses depart from the airport in bologna rather than the bus station. They have one of the first departures of the day at around 12:30 a.m. and then they also have a couple of early morning departures, a couple of late morning departures, two departures in the afternoon and then three departures in the evening hours with all of these buses making the trip between the two cities in around 1h 20min.
Traveling by bus is a sustainable journey
One of the reasons that bus travel is such an environmentally friendly way to make trips such as this one is because you're taking so many automobiles off the road and instead of putting those drivers inside of a bus all traveling together between the two cities. This is especially true on Itabus that operates one of the most fuel_efficient bus fleets in all of Italy.
Bus Bologna to Florence: Services on Board
Marinobus usually will only offer one class of seating on their buses but the seats are quite comfortable plus they recline to make the journey enjoyable. You can bring a carry_on bag on board the bus free of charge plus you will also find Wi_Fi when you're on the bus. If you have more luggage you can place it underneath the bus for your travels plus you can also bring a pet or a bicycle on the bus free of charge. Itabus also generally only has one class of seating and their seats are quite comfortable and recline as well plus they offer a power outlet, USB port, and a light at each seat. Their buses have free Wi_Fi, restrooms, and vending machines for snacks and beverages. Pets and bicycles can ride on their buses for an additional fee. This is one of the few routes Appennino Shuttle provides in Italy. Their buses offer comfortable seating in one class and they allow you to bring a carry_on bag plus two other pieces of baggage on board the bus at no cost. Your small pet can ride on the bus free of charge long as it rides in a pet carrier and collapsible bicycles can ride on the bus free of charge as well. All of these carriers strive to make sure the passengers with limited mobility and disabilities have the same experience as any other passenger and as such all buses have dedicated spaces for wheelchairs to ride on buses.
How to find cheap bus tickets from Bologna to Florence?
When you take a look at the different prices offered on Bologna to Florence buses you will see that if you can be flexible in the time that you depart you can often save money on your bus fare. Another good tip for saving money is to try to find discounts by booking early. The farther in advance of your travel that you can book the better chance you have of finding one of these discounts or specials. If the day you travel is not important, try searching across several days that are close to each other to see which day offers the cheapest fares on buses.
Florence Ponte Tourists. Source: Shutterstock
To Florence by bus—travel tips
There are many reasons for visitors to flock to the beautiful city of Florence but one of the primary reasons is because of all of the historic museums, palaces, and churches you can explore while you are here. This is a city that is also home to some of the most famous artworks in the world. As you wander the city will find both an older and newer part of the city with the older part having quite a few of the historic artifacts and the newer part offering plenty of great shopping and dining options. Another great part of Florence is all of the outdoor spots that you could explore such as Boboli Gardens that makes a great place for an afternoon picnic while basking in a beautiful climate the city offers most months of the year. Some places to make a stop what you are in Florence include:
- Palazzo Vecchio
- Uffizi Gallery
- Ponte Vecchio
- Pitti Palace
- Accademia Gallery
- Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore
- David of Michelangelo
FAQs: Bus from Bologna to Florence
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Bologna 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.
- Appennino Shuttle
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Accessible seating.
- FlixBus
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Wheelchair-accessible buses.
- Itabus
- Assistance
- Dedicated seating areas
- Accessible restrooms.
- Florence Cathedral, an iconic Gothic structure known for its stunning dome designed by Brunelleschi
- Uffizi Gallery, a renowned art museum housing masterpieces by artists like Botticelli and Michelangelo
- Ponte Vecchio, a historic bridge famous for its shops and picturesque views over the Arno River
- Palazzo Vecchio, a medieval fortress-palace that serves as Florence's town hall and a museum
- Boboli Gardens, a vast and elegant park behind Pitti Palace featuring sculptures and fountains.
- Climb to Piazzale Michelangelo, a popular spot offering panoramic views of Florence's skyline
- Visit the Accademia Gallery to see Michelangelo's David
- Take a cooking class to learn how to make traditional Tuscan dishes
- Enjoy a wine tasting tour in the Chianti region
- Explore the vibrant San Lorenzo Market for local goods and delicacies.
- 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.
popular bus stations
Popular bus stations from Bologna to Florence
WifiParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCTicket Office
- 05:30-23:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Cafeteria Autostazione (in the station)
- Trattoria del Rosso (0.5 km)
- Osteria Broccaindosso (0.7 km).
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 11, 21, 25, 30 Train: Bologna Centrale
WifiParkingATMTaxisAccessibilityWCTicket Office- 05:00-23:30
- Free Wi-Fi
- Available outside the arrivals area.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 54, 81, 91
WifiParkingATMAccessibilityWCTicket Office- 06:00-22:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 37, 72 Tram: T1
WifiParkingATMTaxisAccessibilityWCTicket Office- 06:00-21:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Available near the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 12, 13, 17 Train: Firenze Santa Maria Novella
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