- Must visit
Pinacoteca Nazionale di Bologna
Major fine arts museum with important works from the Bolognese school, including Giotto, Raphael, Perugino, and the Carracci.
Cheapest price
$28
Average price
$28
Fastest journey
2 h 37 m
Average duration
2 h 51 m
Buses per day
3
Distance
84 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Florence Santa Maria Novella to Bologna Airport is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Florence Santa Maria Novella to Bologna Airport 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 Florence Santa Maria Novella to Bologna Airport without transferring at least 2 times.
Regionale 18664 · Autobus TTPER B0400+
MARCONI EXPRESS MX103
Regionale 18508 · Autobus FI680+
MARCONI EXPRESS MX089
Regionale 18490 · Autobus TTPER B0402+
MARCONI EXPRESS MX119
Regionale 18490 · Autobus TTPER B0402+
MARCONI EXPRESS MX119
Regionale 18664 · Autobus TTPER B0400+
MARCONI EXPRESS MX103
Regionale 18508 · Autobus FI680+
MARCONI EXPRESS MX089Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Florence Santa Maria Novella to Bologna Airport 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 8m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $7, and a train costs an average of $17.
Distance: 52 miles (84 km)
| Bus | Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$17 Average price Cheapest | $30 Average price | $32 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 56m Average total duration 1h 26m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 38m Average total duration Fastest 1h 8m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 13m 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 Florence Santa Maria Novella to Bologna Airport:
A bus is $13 (€11) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Florence Santa Maria Novella to Bologna Airport costing on average $30 (€25).
Other travel options to Bologna Airport take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 26m.
Tickets start at around $17 (€14) compared to roughly $32 (€25) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $14 (€12). The journey takes 1h 26m versus 1h 13m 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, 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 FlixBus | Departure Time 12:05AM | Arrival Time 01:15AM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Tue, Sat | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator Itabus | Departure Time 01:05AM | Arrival Time 02:25AM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Tue, Sat | Cheapest price $25 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:05AM | Arrival Time 02:45AM | Duration 1h40 | Departure days Tue, Sat | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator Itabus | Departure Time 01:20AM | Arrival Time 02:40AM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $25 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:30AM | Arrival Time 02:45AM | Duration 1h15 | Departure days Tue, Sat | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator Itabus | Departure Time 02:05AM | Arrival Time 03:25AM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Tue, Sat | Cheapest price $25 |
Operator Marino Autolinee | Departure Time 02:15AM | Arrival Time 03:50AM | Duration 1h35 | Departure days Tue, Sat | Cheapest price $31 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:15AM | Arrival Time 03:55AM | Duration 1h40 | Departure days Tue, Sat | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:40AM | Arrival Time 03:55AM | Duration 1h15 | Departure days Tue, Sat | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator Itabus | Departure Time 03:05AM | Arrival Time 04:25AM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Tue, Sat | Cheapest price $25 |
Operator Itabus | Departure Time 03:15AM | Arrival Time 04:35AM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Tue, Sat | Cheapest price $25 |
Operator Itabus | Departure Time 04:00AM | Arrival Time 05:20AM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Tue, Sat | Cheapest price $25 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:55AM | Arrival Time 06:30AM | Duration 1h35 | Departure days Tue, Sat | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:20AM | Arrival Time 06:30AM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Tue, Sat | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:35AM | Arrival Time 07:50AM | Duration 1h15 | Departure days Tue, Sat | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:00AM | Arrival Time 08:20AM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Tue, Sat | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:20AM | Arrival Time 08:20AM | Duration 1h00 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:30AM | Arrival Time 08:45AM | Duration 1h15 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:40AM | Arrival Time 08:55AM | Duration 1h15 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:40AM | Arrival Time 08:50AM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 09:10AM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Mon, Wed | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:10AM | Arrival Time 09:30AM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Tue, Sat | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:50AM | Arrival Time 10:00AM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $6 |
Operator Regionale | Departure Time 09:09AM | Arrival Time 12:15PM | Duration 3h06 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $28 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:35AM | Arrival Time 10:50AM | Duration 1h15 | Departure days Tue, Sat | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:50AM | Arrival Time 11:10AM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Tue, Sat | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:20AM | Arrival Time 12:05PM | Duration 1h45 | Departure days Tue, Sat | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator Regionale | Departure Time 10:20AM | Arrival Time 01:11PM | Duration 2h51 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $28 |
Operator Itabus | Departure Time 10:20AM | Arrival Time 11:40AM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Tue, Sat | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:30AM | Arrival Time 12:00PM | Duration 1h30 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:40AM | Arrival Time 11:40AM | Duration 1h00 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:50AM | Arrival Time 12:35PM | Duration 1h45 | Departure days Tue, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:50AM | Arrival Time 11:50AM | Duration 1h00 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:10AM | Arrival Time 12:10PM | Duration 1h00 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:15AM | Arrival Time 12:35PM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Tue, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:25AM | Arrival Time 12:45PM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator Regionale | Departure Time 11:38AM | Arrival Time 02:15PM | Duration 2h37 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $28 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:40AM | Arrival Time 01:15PM | Duration 1h35 | Departure days Tue, Sat | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator Itabus | Departure Time 11:55AM | Arrival Time 01:15PM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Tue, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:55AM | Arrival Time 01:45PM | Duration 1h50 | Departure days Tue, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:15PM | Arrival Time 01:35PM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator Itabus | Departure Time 12:20PM | Arrival Time 02:05PM | Duration 1h45 | Departure days Tue, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 12:30PM | Arrival Time 01:40PM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:30PM | Arrival Time 02:15PM | Duration 1h45 | Departure days Tue, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator Itabus | Departure Time 12:35PM | Arrival Time 02:05PM | Duration 1h30 | Departure days Tue, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 12:50PM | Arrival Time 02:00PM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:15PM | Arrival Time 02:35PM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Tue, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator Itabus | Departure Time 01:20PM | Arrival Time 02:40PM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Tue, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:35PM | Arrival Time 03:30PM | Duration 1h55 | Departure days Tue, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 02:15PM | Arrival Time 03:35PM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 02:20PM | Arrival Time 03:30PM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator Itabus | Departure Time 02:55PM | Arrival Time 04:15PM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Tue, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator Itabus | Departure Time 03:20PM | Arrival Time 04:40PM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Tue, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:25PM | Arrival Time 04:50PM | Duration 1h25 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:30PM | Arrival Time 04:30PM | Duration 1h00 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:10PM | Arrival Time 05:45PM | Duration 1h35 | Departure days Tue, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:15PM | Arrival Time 05:35PM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator Itabus | Departure Time 04:20PM | Arrival Time 05:40PM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Tue, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:30PM | Arrival Time 05:20PM | Duration 0h50 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:40PM | Arrival Time 05:50PM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:50PM | Arrival Time 05:50PM | Duration 1h00 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:00PM | Arrival Time 06:10PM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:05PM | Arrival Time 06:25PM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:30PM | Arrival Time 06:40PM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:40PM | Arrival Time 06:40PM | Duration 1h00 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $13 |
Operator Itabus | Departure Time 05:55PM | Arrival Time 07:15PM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Tue, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator Itabus | Departure Time 06:00PM | Arrival Time 07:20PM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Tue, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:00PM | Arrival Time 07:20PM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:10PM | Arrival Time 07:20PM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:15PM | Arrival Time 07:30PM | Duration 1h15 | Departure days Tue, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:20PM | Arrival Time 07:40PM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Tue, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:45PM | Arrival Time 08:10PM | Duration 1h25 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator Itabus | Departure Time 06:55PM | Arrival Time 08:15PM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Tue, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 07:10PM | Arrival Time 08:35PM | Duration 1h25 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:30PM | Arrival Time 08:50PM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:50PM | Arrival Time 09:00PM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:00PM | Arrival Time 09:55PM | Duration 1h55 | Departure days Tue, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator Itabus | Departure Time 08:20PM | Arrival Time 10:05PM | Duration 1h45 | Departure days Tue, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:25PM | Arrival Time 10:15PM | Duration 1h50 | Departure days Tue, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator Marino Autolinee | Departure Time 08:30PM | Arrival Time 10:00PM | Duration 1h30 | Departure days Tue, Sat | Cheapest price $20 |
Operator Itabus | Departure Time 08:35PM | Arrival Time 10:05PM | Duration 1h30 | Departure days Tue, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:05PM | Arrival Time 10:15PM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Tue, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:40PM | Arrival Time 10:40PM | Duration 1h00 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:50PM | Arrival Time 11:20PM | Duration 1h30 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:55PM | Arrival Time 11:45PM | Duration 1h50 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:00PM | Arrival Time 11:20PM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Tue, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:10PM | Arrival Time 11:30PM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:20PM | Arrival Time 11:45PM | Duration 1h25 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:55PM | Arrival Time 01:00AM | Duration 2h05 | Departure days Tue, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:15PM | Arrival Time 01:00AM | Duration 1h45 | Departure days Tue, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:40PM | Arrival Time 01:15AM | Duration 1h35 | Departure days Tue, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $12 |
The table below shows live departures for Florence Santa Maria Novella to Bologna Airport buses for today, Sunday, May 31. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FlixBus | 10:50 AM Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) | 1h45 | 12:35 PM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 11:15 AM Florence, Guidoni Tram T2 | 1h20 | 12:35 PM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 11:25 AM Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) | 1h20 | 12:45 PM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 11:55 AM Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) | 1h50 | 1:45 PM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 11:55 AM Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) | 1h35 | 1:30 PM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 0 transfersDirect | |
2126 | 11:55 AM Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) | 1h20 | 1:15 PM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 12:15 PM Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) | 1h20 | 1:35 PM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 0 transfersDirect | |
3802 | 12:20 PM Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) | 1h45 | 2:05 PM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 12:30 PM Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) | 1h45 | 2:15 PM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 0 transfersDirect | |
3802 | 12:35 PM Prato, Piazzale Del Museo | 1h30 | 2:05 PM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 1:15 PM Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) | 1h20 | 2:35 PM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 0 transfersDirect | |
2790 | 1:20 PM Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) | 1h20 | 2:40 PM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 1:35 PM Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) | 1h55 | 3:30 PM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 0 transfersDirect | |
94742 | 2:15 PM Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) | 1h20 | 3:35 PM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 0 transfersDirect | |
2402 | 2:55 PM Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) | 1h20 | 4:15 PM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 0 transfersDirect | |
2794 | 3:20 PM Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) | 1h20 | 4:40 PM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 3:25 PM Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) | 1h25 | 4:50 PM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 4:10 PM Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) | 1h35 | 5:45 PM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 4:15 PM Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) | 1h20 | 5:35 PM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 0 transfersDirect | |
3804 | 4:20 PM Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) | 1h20 | 5:40 PM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 5:05 PM Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) | 1h20 | 6:25 PM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 0 transfersDirect | |
2726 | 5:55 PM Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) | 1h20 | 7:15 PM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 0 transfersDirect | |
1120 | 6:00 PM Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) | 1h20 | 7:20 PM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 6:15 PM Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) | 1h15 | 7:30 PM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 6:20 PM Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) | 1h20 | 7:40 PM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 6:45 PM Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) | 1h25 | 8:10 PM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 0 transfersDirect | |
2400 | 6:55 PM Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) | 1h20 | 8:15 PM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 0 transfersDirect | |
4788 | 7:10 PM Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) | 1h25 | 8:35 PM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 8:00 PM Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) | 1h55 | 9:55 PM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 0 transfersDirect | |
2728 | 8:20 PM Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) | 1h45 | 10:05 PM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 8:25 PM Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) | 1h50 | 10:15 PM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 0 transfersDirect | |
2728 | 8:35 PM Prato, Piazzale Del Museo | 1h30 | 10:05 PM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 9:05 PM Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) | 1h10 | 10:15 PM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 9:55 PM Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) | 1h50 | 11:45 PM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 10:00 PM Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) | 1h20 | 11:20 PM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 10:20 PM Florence, Guidoni Tram T2 | 1h25 | 11:45 PM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 10:55 PM Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) | 2h05 | 1:00 AM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 11:15 PM Firenze, Piazzale Montelungo | 1h45 | 1:00 AM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 11:40 PM Firenze, Piazzale Montelungo | 1h35 | 1:15 AM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Regionale 18508 · Autobus FI680+ MARCONI EXPRESS MX089 | 9:09 AM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 3h06 | 12:15 PM Bologna Airport | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 18664 · Autobus TTPER B0400+ MARCONI EXPRESS MX103 | 10:20 AM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 2h51 | 1:11 PM Bologna Airport | 2 transfers | |
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Buses from Florence Santa Maria Novella to Bologna Airport run on average 35 times per day, taking around 1h 26m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $7 (€5) if you book in advance.
There are 34 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 03:00, the last at 21:40. The fastest bus covers the 52 miles (84 km) distance in 1h 10m.
Distance 52 miles (84 km) |
Average bus duration 1h 26m |
Cheapest ticket price $7 (€5) |
Buses per day 35 |
Direct buses 34 |
Fastest bus 1h 10m |
First bus 3:00 AM |
Last bus 9:40 PM |
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Discover the best of Bologna Airport — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Bologna Airport trip today.
Major fine arts museum with important works from the Bolognese school, including Giotto, Raphael, Perugino, and the Carracci.
Brand museum at Ducati headquarters near the airport, showcasing iconic motorcycles, racing history, and Italian industrial design.
Bologna's main modern art museum, known for contemporary exhibitions and a strong permanent collection in a former bakery complex.
Bologna's principal square, surrounded by major civic and religious landmarks, and the essential starting point for exploring the city.
The famous porticoed route leading uphill to San Luca, ideal for a memorable walk and one of Bologna's most distinctive experiences.
Historic central district of narrow lanes, markets, and medieval urban fabric, now highly popular with visitors and social media creators.
Bologna’s signature pasta dish: fresh egg tagliatelle served with a slow-cooked meat ragù. It is one of the city’s most iconic traditional recipes.
Small handmade pasta parcels filled with meat and served in rich capon or beef broth. A classic festive and deeply traditional Bolognese dish.
Layered pasta baked with ragù, béchamel, and Parmigiano Reggiano, often made with green spinach pasta sheets in Bologna.
Well-known traditional trattoria praised for handmade pasta and classic Bolognese dishes in a warm, unfussy setting.
Popular casual spot in central Bologna known for fresh stuffed pasta, tagliatelle, and a lively atmosphere.
Historic Bologna restaurant with elegant old-school service, especially known for tortellini, bollito, and classic regional cuisine.
Prices are moderate by Italian standards. Airport dining costs more than in the city, especially for snacks and coffee.
Service is often included or covered by a coperto. Tipping is not required, but rounding up or leaving EUR 1-2 for good service is appreciated. In restaurants, 5-10% is generous.
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