The cheapest and fastest buses from Florence Santa Maria Novella to Bologna Centrale
Cheapest price
$9
Average price
$13
Fastest journey
1 h
Average duration
1 h 10 m
Buses per day
10
Distance
81 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Florence Santa Maria Novella to Bologna Centrale 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 Centrale will cost around $13 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $9.
Of the 10 buses that leave Florence Santa Maria Novella for Bologna Centrale on Sun, Dec 14, 10 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sun, Dec 14 the direct buses cover the 81 km distance in an average of 1 h 10 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 1 h .
On Sun, Dec 14 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.










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Compare train and bus for Florence Santa Maria Novella to Bologna Centrale
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Florence Santa Maria Novella to Bologna Centrale 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 2m. 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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€10 Average price Cheapest | €20 Average price |
2h 4m Average total duration 1h 34m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 32m Average total duration Fastest 1h 2m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Florence Santa Maria Novella to Bologna Centrale Bus Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:05AM | Arrival Time 02:45AM | Duration 1h40 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Sun | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:15AM | Arrival Time 03:55AM | Duration 1h40 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:55AM | Arrival Time 06:30AM | Duration 1h35 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:50AM | Arrival Time 06:50AM | Duration 1h00 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:00AM | Arrival Time 07:10AM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $13 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:00AM | Arrival Time 08:40AM | Duration 1h40 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:20AM | Arrival Time 08:20AM | Duration 1h00 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:30AM | Arrival Time 08:30AM | Duration 1h00 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 09:00AM | Duration 1h00 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:30AM | Arrival Time 09:40AM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator Regionale | Departure Time 09:09AM | Arrival Time 11:50AM | Duration 2h41 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator Regionale | Departure Time 09:10AM | Arrival Time 11:50AM | Duration 2h40 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:30AM | Arrival Time 10:50AM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:00AM | Arrival Time 11:10AM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Mon, Sun | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:20AM | Arrival Time 11:50AM | Duration 1h30 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator Regionale | Departure Time 10:20AM | Arrival Time 12:50PM | Duration 2h30 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator Regionale | Departure Time 10:28AM | Arrival Time 12:50PM | Duration 2h22 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:10AM | Arrival Time 12:20PM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator Regionale | Departure Time 11:38AM | Arrival Time 01:50PM | Duration 2h12 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 12:00PM | Arrival Time 01:10PM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 12:30PM | Arrival Time 01:30PM | Duration 1h00 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator Regionale | Departure Time 12:37PM | Arrival Time 02:50PM | Duration 2h13 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 12:40PM | Arrival Time 02:00PM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 01:20PM | Arrival Time 02:10PM | Duration 0h50 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 02:00PM | Arrival Time 03:50PM | Duration 1h50 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:10PM | Arrival Time 04:20PM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:20PM | Arrival Time 06:00PM | Duration 1h40 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:40PM | Arrival Time 06:00PM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:00PM | Arrival Time 06:30PM | Duration 1h30 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:30PM | Arrival Time 06:40PM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator Regionale | Departure Time 05:37PM | Arrival Time 07:50PM | Duration 2h13 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:00PM | Arrival Time 07:10PM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator Regionale | Departure Time 06:37PM | Arrival Time 08:50PM | Duration 2h13 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:00PM | Arrival Time 08:00PM | Duration 1h00 | Departure days Mon, Sat | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator Trenitalia | Departure Time 07:09PM | Arrival Time 09:46PM | Duration 2h37 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $13 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:30PM | Arrival Time 08:30PM | Duration 1h00 | Departure days Wed, Sat | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator Regionale | Departure Time 07:37PM | Arrival Time 09:50PM | Duration 2h13 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:00PM | Arrival Time 09:00PM | Duration 1h00 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator Regionale | Departure Time 08:38PM | Arrival Time 10:50PM | Duration 2h12 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:10PM | Arrival Time 10:10PM | Duration 1h00 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $15 |
Operator Regionale | Departure Time 10:09PM | Arrival Time 12:25AM | Duration 2h16 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:15PM | Arrival Time 01:00AM | Duration 1h45 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:40PM | Arrival Time 01:15AM | Duration 1h35 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $9 |
Live departures
Florence Santa Maria Novella to Bologna Centrale bus times
The table below shows live departures for Florence Santa Maria Novella to Bologna Centrale buses for today, Saturday, December 13. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FlixBus | 10:15 PM Firenze, Piazzale Montelungo | 1h45 | 12:00 AM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 10:40 PM Firenze, Piazzale Montelungo | 1h35 | 12:15 AM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Sunday, December 14 | |||||
FlixBus | 12:05 AM Firenze, Piazzale Montelungo | 1h40 | 1:45 AM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 1:15 AM Firenze, Piazzale Montelungo | 1h40 | 2:55 AM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 3:55 AM Firenze, Piazzale Montelungo | 1h35 | 5:30 AM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Florence Santa Maria Novella to Bologna Centrale
Buses from Florence Santa Maria Novella to Bologna Centrale run on average 14 times per day, taking around 1h 34m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $9 (€7) if you book in advance.
There are 9 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:15, the last at 22:40. The fastest bus covers the 50 miles (81 km) distance in 1h 25m.
Distance 50 miles (81 km) |
Average bus duration 1h 34m |
Cheapest ticket price $9 (€7) |
Buses per day 14 |
Direct buses 9 |
Fastest bus 1h 25m |
First bus 00:15 |
Last bus 22:40 |
Bus providers: Itabus, Appennino Shuttle, FlixBus, Infobus, BlaBlaCar Bus, BlaBlaCar, Busitalia, Curcio Viaggi from Florence Santa Maria Novella to Bologna CentraleYou can travel by bus between Florence Santa Maria Novella to Bologna Centrale with Itabus, Appennino Shuttle, FlixBus, Infobus, BlaBlaCar Bus, BlaBlaCar, Busitalia, Curcio Viaggi for as low as $9 (€7). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
Itabus
Appennino Shuttle
FlixBus
Infobus
BlaBlaCar Bus
Busitalia
BlaBlaCar
Curcio Viaggi
FAQs: Bus from Florence Santa Maria Novella to Bologna Centrale
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Florence Santa Maria Novella to Bologna Centrale 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 Bologna Centrale, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

- Itabus
- Assistance
- Dedicated seating areas
- Accessible restrooms.
- Appennino Shuttle
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Accessible seating.
- FlixBus
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Wheelchair-accessible buses.
- Itabus
- You can cancel your ticket up to 24 hours before departure for a partial refund. Changes allowed for a fee.
- 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.
To find the cheapest bus tickets for your trip from Florence Santa Maria Novella to Bologna Centrale, follow these tips:
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- Itabus
- One carry-on bag up to 10kg and one checked bag up to 20kg.
- 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
- 5€ per additional bag.
- Appennino Shuttle
- 10€ per additional bag up to 23 kg.
- FlixBus
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- Itabus
- Small pets allowed in carriers
- Larger pets must be leashed and muzzled.
- Appennino Shuttle
- Small pets allowed in carriers
- Guide dogs permitted.
- FlixBus
- Small pets in carriers allowed
- Guide dogs travel for free.
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