- Must visit
Pinacoteca Nazionale di Bologna
Major art museum with important Emilian paintings from the 13th to 18th centuries, including works by Giotto, Raphael, and the Carracci.
Cheapest price
$6
Average price
$14
Fastest journey
1 h 10 m
Average duration
1 h 12 m
Buses per day
60
Distance
81 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Florence to Bologna is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Florence to Bologna will cost around $14 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $6.
Of the 60 buses that leave Florence for Bologna on Sun, May 24, 60 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sun, May 24 the direct buses cover the 81 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 10 m .
On Sun, May 24 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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FlixBusOmio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Florence to Bologna 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 15m. 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 $7, and a train costs an average of $12.
Distance: 50 miles (81 km)
| Bus | Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$11 Average price Cheapest | $13 Average price | $31 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 55m Average total duration 1h 25m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 45m Average total duration Fastest 1h 15m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 22m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
![]() Most popular bus company | ![]() Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Florence to Bologna:
A bus is $2 (€2) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Florence to Bologna costing on average $13 (€10).
Other travel options to Bologna take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 25m.
Tickets start at around $11 (€9) compared to roughly $31 (€25) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $20 (€16). The journey takes 1h 25m versus 1h 22m 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 Itabus, FlixBus, Appennino Shuttle, BlaBlaCar Bus, Marino Autolinee, Infobus, BlaBlaCar, Busitalia, Autolinee Federico.
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 Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator Itabus | Departure Time 01:05AM | Arrival Time 02:25AM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:05AM | Arrival Time 02:45AM | Duration 1h40 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator Itabus | Departure Time 01:20AM | Arrival Time 02:40AM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:30AM | Arrival Time 02:45AM | Duration 1h15 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator Itabus | Departure Time 02:05AM | Arrival Time 03:25AM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator Marino Autolinee | Departure Time 02:15AM | Arrival Time 03:50AM | Duration 1h35 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $31 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:15AM | Arrival Time 03:55AM | Duration 1h40 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $14 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:40AM | Arrival Time 03:55AM | Duration 1h15 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $14 |
Operator Itabus | Departure Time 03:05AM | Arrival Time 04:25AM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator Itabus | Departure Time 03:15AM | Arrival Time 04:35AM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $15 |
Operator Itabus | Departure Time 04:00AM | Arrival Time 05:20AM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:00AM | Arrival Time 05:20AM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:30AM | Arrival Time 05:30AM | Duration 1h00 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:55AM | Arrival Time 06:30AM | Duration 1h35 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator Busitalia | Departure Time 05:10AM | Arrival Time 06:40AM | Duration 1h30 | Departure days Mon, Thu | Cheapest price $18 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:20AM | Arrival Time 06:30AM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:35AM | Arrival Time 07:50AM | Duration 1h15 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:00AM | Arrival Time 08:20AM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:00AM | Arrival Time 08:10AM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:30AM | Arrival Time 08:50AM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:30AM | Arrival Time 08:45AM | Duration 1h15 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:40AM | Arrival Time 08:55AM | Duration 1h15 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:40AM | Arrival Time 08:40AM | Duration 1h00 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 09:20AM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:10AM | Arrival Time 09:30AM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:20AM | Arrival Time 09:30AM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Mon, Sun | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator Regionale | Departure Time 09:27AM | Arrival Time 11:50AM | Duration 2h23 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:35AM | Arrival Time 10:50AM | Duration 1h15 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $14 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:50AM | Arrival Time 11:00AM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:50AM | Arrival Time 11:10AM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Sun | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:00AM | Arrival Time 11:30AM | Duration 1h30 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:20AM | Arrival Time 11:30AM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:20AM | Arrival Time 12:05PM | Duration 1h45 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator Itabus | Departure Time 10:20AM | Arrival Time 11:40AM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator Regionale | Departure Time 10:40AM | Arrival Time 12:50PM | Duration 2h10 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:50AM | Arrival Time 12:35PM | Duration 1h45 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:15AM | Arrival Time 12:35PM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:25AM | Arrival Time 12:45PM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, 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 11:40AM | Arrival Time 01:00PM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Mon, Sat | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:50AM | Arrival Time 01:00PM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator Itabus | Departure Time 11:55AM | Arrival Time 01:15PM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:55AM | Arrival Time 01:45PM | Duration 1h50 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 12:00PM | Arrival Time 01:00PM | Duration 1h00 | Departure days Tue, Sat | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:15PM | Arrival Time 01:35PM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $13 |
Operator Itabus | Departure Time 12:20PM | Arrival Time 02:05PM | Duration 1h45 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $6 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:30PM | Arrival Time 02:15PM | Duration 1h45 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:15PM | Arrival Time 02:35PM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator Itabus | Departure Time 01:20PM | Arrival Time 02:40PM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 01:30PM | Arrival Time 02:20PM | Duration 0h50 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:35PM | Arrival Time 03:30PM | Duration 1h55 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 02:15PM | Arrival Time 03:35PM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator Itabus | Departure Time 02:55PM | Arrival Time 04:15PM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:00PM | Arrival Time 04:10PM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator Itabus | Departure Time 03:20PM | Arrival Time 04:40PM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:25PM | Arrival Time 04:50PM | Duration 1h25 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:30PM | Arrival Time 04:30PM | Duration 1h00 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:00PM | Arrival Time 05:20PM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:10PM | Arrival Time 05:45PM | Duration 1h35 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:15PM | Arrival Time 05:35PM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $13 |
Operator Itabus | Departure Time 04:20PM | Arrival Time 05:40PM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:00PM | Arrival Time 06:10PM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:05PM | Arrival Time 06:25PM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $13 |
Operator Itabus | Departure Time 05:55PM | Arrival Time 07:15PM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator Itabus | Departure Time 06:00PM | Arrival Time 07:20PM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $6 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:00PM | Arrival Time 07:00PM | Duration 1h00 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:15PM | Arrival Time 07:30PM | Duration 1h15 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:20PM | Arrival Time 07:40PM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:20PM | Arrival Time 07:40PM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:30PM | Arrival Time 07:40PM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:40PM | Arrival Time 07:50PM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:45PM | Arrival Time 08:10PM | Duration 1h25 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator Itabus | Departure Time 06:55PM | Arrival Time 08:15PM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:00PM | Arrival Time 08:20PM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Tue, Fri | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 07:10PM | Arrival Time 08:35PM | Duration 1h25 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:30PM | Arrival Time 08:10PM | Duration 0h40 | Departure days Wed, Sun | Cheapest price $6 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:50PM | Arrival Time 09:00PM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Thu, Sun | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:00PM | Arrival Time 09:55PM | Duration 1h55 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator Itabus | Departure Time 08:20PM | Arrival Time 10:05PM | Duration 1h45 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:20PM | Arrival Time 09:30PM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $6 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:25PM | Arrival Time 10:15PM | Duration 1h50 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator Marino Autolinee | Departure Time 08:30PM | Arrival Time 10:00PM | Duration 1h30 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $20 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:00PM | Arrival Time 10:00PM | Duration 1h00 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:05PM | Arrival Time 10:15PM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:10PM | Arrival Time 10:30PM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:55PM | Arrival Time 11:45PM | Duration 1h50 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:00PM | Arrival Time 11:20PM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:20PM | Arrival Time 11:45PM | Duration 1h25 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:55PM | Arrival Time 01:00AM | Duration 2h05 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:15PM | Arrival Time 01:00AM | Duration 1h45 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:40PM | Arrival Time 01:15AM | Duration 1h35 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $9 |
The table below shows live departures for Florence to Bologna buses for today, Saturday, May 23. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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 | |
2126 | 11:55 AM Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) | 1h20 | 1:15 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 | |
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 | |
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 | |
131 | 8:30 PM Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) | 1h30 | 10:00 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 | |
| Sunday, May 24 | |||||
FlixBus | 12:05 AM Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) | 1h10 | 1:15 AM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 0 transfersDirect | |
3898 | 1:05 AM Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) | 1h20 | 2:25 AM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 1:05 AM Firenze, Piazzale Montelungo | 1h40 | 2:45 AM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 0 transfersDirect | |
2772 | 1:20 AM Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) | 1h20 | 2:40 AM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 1:30 AM Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) | 1h15 | 2:45 AM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 0 transfersDirect | |
2494 | 2:05 AM Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) | 1h20 | 3:25 AM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 0 transfersDirect | |
054 | 2:15 AM Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) | 1h35 | 3:50 AM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 2:15 AM Firenze, Piazzale Montelungo | 1h40 | 3:55 AM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 2:40 AM Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) | 1h15 | 3:55 AM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 0 transfersDirect | |
2422 | 3:05 AM Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) | 1h20 | 4:25 AM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 0 transfersDirect | |
2702 | 3:15 AM Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) | 1h20 | 4:35 AM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 0 transfersDirect | |
2418 | 4:00 AM Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) | 1h20 | 5:20 AM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 4:55 AM Firenze, Piazzale Montelungo | 1h35 | 6:30 AM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 5:20 AM Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) | 1h10 | 6:30 AM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 6:35 AM Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) | 1h15 | 7:50 AM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 7:00 AM Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) | 1h20 | 8:20 AM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 7:40 AM Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) | 1h15 | 8:55 AM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 8:10 AM Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) | 1h20 | 9:30 AM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 9:35 AM Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) | 1h15 | 10:50 AM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 9:50 AM Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) | 1h20 | 11:10 AM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 0 transfersDirect | |
3492 | 10:20 AM Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) | 1h20 | 11:40 AM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 10:20 AM Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) | 1h45 | 12:05 PM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 10:50 AM Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) | 1h45 | 12:35 PM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Buses from Florence to Bologna run on average 50 times per day, taking around 1h 25m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $7 (€5) if you book in advance.
There are 43 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 15m.
Distance 50 miles (81 km) |
Average bus duration 1h 25m |
Cheapest ticket price $7 (€5) |
Buses per day 50 |
Direct buses 43 |
Fastest bus 1h 15m |
First bus 12:05 AM |
Last bus 11:54 PM |
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Best time to book 6 days |
Discover the best of Bologna — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Bologna trip today.
Major art museum with important Emilian paintings from the 13th to 18th centuries, including works by Giotto, Raphael, and the Carracci.
Bologna’s leading modern and contemporary art museum, known for rotating exhibitions and the Morandi collection.
Important archaeological museum with Egyptian, Etruscan, Greek, and Roman collections in a historic central building.
Bologna’s main square and social heart, surrounded by major historic buildings and lively throughout the day.
Famous covered walkway climbing toward San Luca, ideal for a scenic walk and one of Bologna’s defining urban features.
Historic central district of narrow lanes near Piazza Maggiore, valued for atmosphere, porticoes, and classic Bologna street life.
Fresh egg tagliatelle served with Bologna’s classic slow-cooked meat ragù. It is one of the city’s signature dishes and more traditional than spaghetti bolognese.
Small ring-shaped pasta filled with meat and served in rich capon or beef broth. A deeply traditional Bolognese dish, especially associated with festive meals.
Layered pasta made with green spinach sheets, ragù, béchamel, and Parmigiano Reggiano. It is a classic Sunday and holiday dish in Bologna.
Well-known pasta shop and eatery specializing in fresh stuffed pasta, tagliatelle, and quick traditional lunches in a central informal space.
Elegant fine dining restaurant in a historic setting, known for refined Emilian cuisine and tasting menus with polished service.
Historic traditional trattoria known for handmade pasta, tortellini, and classic Bolognese dishes in a warm, old-school setting.
Moderate for Italy: food and coffee are reasonable, while central hotels cost more in peak season.
Service is usually included or covered by coperto. Tipping is not required, but rounding up or leaving 5-10% for great service is appreciated; small change for taxis is enough.
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Bologna Centrale, Bologna -> Piazza Maggiore, Bologna
Rome is a beautiful city that attracts tourists from all over the world year after year. Thanks to the reliable bus journeys available, the bus trip from Bologna to Rome is a popular one. Buses for this route are available throughout the day, from late at night till late evening. Over 15 buses depart from the bus station in Bologna every day, with the 188 miles (304 km)_journey taking about 5h on average. Visit Omio to view the bus journeys different bus companies have for this route.
Multiple buses depart from Bologna every day; more than 10 buses for Itabus and at least one for Marino Bus. This brings the total buses departing from the station to about 15 every day. The first bus departs late at night at around 12:45 a.m. from Monday to Saturday and 1:15 a.m. on Sundays. The last one leaves at around 11:50 p.m. on Monday to Saturday and at 11:12 p.m. on Sundays. Most of the buses are direct buses, but you can find a few with connections, mostly on Sundays.
The journey by bus from Bologna to Rome can be as short as 2h 03min for direct journeys to as long as 8h 08min for connecting journeys. Most companies exclusively offer direct buses from Mondays to Saturdays for this route, so you should be able to stick to your schedule. However, if you choose to travel on Sunday, you can find connecting journeys from Regionale. These include a 2h_transfer at Bologna Centrale, hence the longer travel time.

Departure bus station: The departure station in Bologna is Bologna, Autostazione, used by all bus companies operating from Bologna to Rome. The station is less than two miles (3 km) from Bologna city center, and you can take either the bus or a taxi to the city center if you don’t want to walk. You will access clean restrooms and have ample parking at the station.
Arrival bus station: Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina is the arrival station for buses from Bologna to Rome. The city center is about six miles (10 km) from the station. There are various ways to get to the station, via bus, subway, tram, train, or taxi. The subway is the fastest way of getting to Rome’s city center from the station. The station has free Wi_Fi, waiting benches, and vending machines.
Itabus is the main bus company providing buses from Bologna to Rome. At least 10 Itabus buses depart from Bologna to Rome every day. All Itabus journeys from Bologna to Rome are direct. The buses use Bologna, Autostazione as the departure station, and Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina as the arrival station. The other bus company with buses operating along the Bologna_Rome route is Marino Bus. Unlike Itabus, Marino Bus only has one bus departing from Bologna every day, a late evening bus. Itabus provides the cheapest and fastest bus journeys to Rome from Bologna of the two companies.
Itabus provides most of the buses that operate from Bologna to Rome, with more than 10 buses departing from the station every day. The buses are available from late night to late evening. High_speed buses operate this route, with the journey taking about 4h 40min. All Itabus buses are direct buses, and you can book either standard or flex seats. The company uses Bologna, Autostazione, and Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina as the departure and arrival stations, respectively.
Marino Bus also provides some buses for the Bologna to Rome route. The buses are all direct buses, with at least one bus departing from Bologna daily. The duration of a Marino bus journey from Bologna to Rome takes about 4h 55min. The departure and arrival stations are Bologna, Autostazione, and Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina, respectively. Only one fare is provided by Marino Bus for this route, which still ensures comfort in your journey.
Apart from trains, traveling by bus ensures sustainability. Unlike cars, buses use lower amounts of fuel and have a lower carbon footprint. The maximum capacity of a bus is higher, and it is more likely to carry its full capacity of passengers compared to cars. An average car is more likely to carry two passengers than five, its full capacity. As such, a bus can sustainably transport more passengers compared to cars.
Itabus provides its passengers with leather_covered seats that can recline all the way down for maximum comfort. The seats also have extra legroom and an additional footrest. If you’re on the first four seats of the bus, you will enjoy a special view, thanks to the panoramic window. If you plan on working on your laptop during the trip, you can book seats with a table area. Vending machines, toilets, electric outlets, and ultra_broadband Wi_Fi are also available onboard. Wheelchair users will also have one dedicated seat on the bus.Moreover, the staff will offer free special assistance at the bus station and onboard the bus for a comfortable journey.
Marino Autolinee buses have spacious reclining seats with air conditioning for comfortable bus journeys. The buses have free Wi_Fi, a colored TV, a power outlet, and stereo hi_fi. The company also welcomes pets onboard as long as your pet has a maximum weight of 22 pounds and is inside a suitable carrier. Service animals accompanying their disabled owner are also welcome. You can also bring your bike, which needs to be folded appropriately or disassembled in two pieces. You will be charged a small extra fee for your bike.For travelers with a disability, Marino Bus staff is trained to offer assistance in boarding and alighting the bus, and other onboard assistance you may need.
Finding cheap bus tickets is fast and easy using Omio. Many bus providers have partnered with Omio so that you can conveniently get the best deals on bus tickets and book them from the comfort of your home. On Omio, you can view details and services of different bus providers for your route and compare them. You can also visit our magazine, Window Seat, where you can find more details about your journey. If you want to save more on your journey, book your tickets with Omio in advance. This way, you won’t pay extra for last_minute tickets. Second, book connecting bus journeys rather than direct journeys. Lastly, have flexible travel dates as they allow you to take advantage of cheap tickets.

As Italy’s capital, Rome offers fascinating tourist attractions for people of different kinds, so you are sure to find something worth your money and time. From state_of_the_art galleries to ancient ruins, you will fall in love with everything the city has to offer. Start your Rome tour by visiting The Colosseum, the oldest and largest amphitheater with a historic atmosphere. You can learn of Rome’s history at Trajan’s Markets, composed of administrative offices and ancient stores dating back to the early years. The trip to Rome is not complete without a tour to St. Peter’s Basilica, the burial site of one of the Apostles of Jesus. It is considered one of the holiest places. Art lovers will have plenty of museums to visit while in Rome, including the Vatican Museums and Capitoline Museums.
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Florence to Bologna 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, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

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