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Fri, Apr 25
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The cheapest and fastest buses from Florence to Bologna

Showing times and prices for Apr 25

Cheapest price

$9

Average price

$23

Fastest journey

1 h 10 m

Average duration

1 h 12 m

Buses per day

50

Distance

81 km

Cheap tickets

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.

Itabus2706
05:55PM1h20
Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence)
07:15PMBologna
$91One-way
0 transfers
Itabus3898
01:05AM1h20
Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence)
02:25AMBologna
$101One-way
0 transfers
Itabus3802
12:20PM1h45
Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence)
02:05PMBologna
$101One-way
0 transfers
Itabus2302
07:25PM1h20
Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence)
08:45PMBologna
$101One-way
0 transfers
Itabus2790
01:20PM1h20
Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence)
02:40PMBologna
$101One-way
0 transfers

Live departures

Florence to Bologna bus times

Showing buses for today, Thursday, April 24
Last updated at 7:56 PM
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meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus8:00 PM Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence)
1h20
9:20 PM Bologna0 transfersDirect
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus8:20 PM Florence
1h25
9:45 PM Bologna0 transfersDirect
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus8:55 PM Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence)
2h05
11:00 PM Bologna0 transfersDirect
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus9:15 PM Firenze, Piazzale Montelungo
1h45
11:00 PM Bologna0 transfersDirect
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus9:40 PM Firenze, Piazzale Montelungo
1h35
11:15 PM Bologna0 transfersDirect
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus10:05 PM Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence)
1h10
11:15 PM Bologna0 transfersDirect
itabus389811:05 PM Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence)
1h20
12:25 AM Bologna0 transfersDirect
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus11:05 PM Firenze, Piazzale Montelungo
1h40
12:45 AM Bologna0 transfersDirect
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus11:30 PM Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence)
1h15
12:45 AM Bologna0 transfersDirect
itabus271211:50 PM Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence)
1h20
1:10 AM Bologna0 transfersDirect
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus12:15 AM Firenze, Piazzale Montelungo
1h40
1:55 AM Bologna0 transfersDirect
marino_autolinee05412:15 AM Florence
1h35
1:50 AM Bologna0 transfersDirect
itabus240412:20 AM Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence)
1h20
1:40 AM Bologna0 transfersDirect
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus12:40 AM Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence)
1h15
1:55 AM Bologna0 transfersDirect
itabus350612:45 AM Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence)
1h20
2:05 AM Bologna0 transfersDirect
itabus27921:15 AM Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence)
1h20
2:35 AM Bologna0 transfersDirect
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus2:55 AM Firenze, Piazzale Montelungo
1h35
4:30 AM Bologna0 transfersDirect
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus3:20 AM Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence)
1h10
4:30 AM Bologna0 transfersDirect
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus4:35 AM Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence)
1h15
5:50 AM Bologna0 transfersDirect
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus5:15 AM Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence)
1h20
6:35 AM Bologna0 transfersDirect
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus5:40 AM Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence)
1h15
6:55 AM Bologna0 transfersDirect
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus7:35 AM Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence)
1h15
8:50 AM Bologna0 transfersDirect
itabus21167:55 AM Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence)
1h20
9:15 AM Bologna0 transfersDirect
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus8:05 AM Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence)
1h20
9:25 AM Bologna0 transfersDirect
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus8:20 AM Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence)
1h45
10:05 AM Bologna0 transfersDirect
itabus34928:20 AM Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence)
1h20
9:40 AM Bologna0 transfersDirect
itabus19049:20 AM Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence)
1h20
10:40 AM Bologna0 transfersDirect
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus9:25 AM Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence)
1h20
10:45 AM Bologna0 transfersDirect
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus9:55 AM Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence)
1h50
11:45 AM Bologna0 transfersDirect
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus10:15 AM Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence)
1h20
11:35 AM Bologna0 transfersDirect
itabus380210:20 AM Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence)
1h45
12:05 PM Bologna0 transfersDirect
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus10:30 AM Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence)
1h45
12:15 PM Bologna0 transfersDirect
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus11:00 AM Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence)
1h20
12:20 PM Bologna0 transfersDirect
itabus279011:20 AM Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence)
1h20
12:40 PM Bologna0 transfersDirect
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus11:35 AM Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence)
1h55
1:30 PM Bologna0 transfersDirect
itabus240212:05 PM Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence)
1h45
1:50 PM Bologna0 transfersDirect
blablacarbus9474212:15 PM Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence)
1h20
1:35 PM Bologna0 transfersDirect
itabus27041:55 PM Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence)
1h20
3:15 PM Bologna0 transfersDirect
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus2:10 PM Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence)
1h35
3:45 PM Bologna0 transfersDirect
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus2:15 PM Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence)
1h20
3:35 PM Bologna0 transfersDirect
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus3:05 PM Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence)
1h20
4:25 PM Bologna0 transfersDirect
itabus27063:55 PM Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence)
1h20
5:15 PM Bologna0 transfersDirect
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus4:15 PM Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence)
1h15
5:30 PM Bologna0 transfersDirect
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus4:30 PM Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence)
1h20
5:50 PM Bologna0 transfersDirect
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus4:45 PM Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence)
1h25
6:10 PM Bologna0 transfersDirect
itabus23025:25 PM Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence)
1h20
6:45 PM Bologna0 transfersDirect
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus6:00 PM Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence)
1h55
7:55 PM Bologna0 transfersDirect
marino_autolinee1046:35 PM Florence
1h25
8:00 PM Bologna0 transfersDirect
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus7:05 PM Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence)
1h10
8:15 PM Bologna0 transfersDirect
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus7:55 PM Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence)
1h50
9:45 PM Bologna0 transfersDirect

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Journey information

Overview: Bus from Florence to Bologna

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Buses from Florence to Bologna run on average 35 times per day, taking around 1h 35m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $6 (€5) if you book in advance.
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Distance
50 miles (81 km)
Average bus duration
1h 35m
Cheapest ticket price
$6 (€5)
Buses per day
35
Direct buses
28
Bus providers
8
Fastest bus
1h 20m
First bus
00:50
Last bus
22:40
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
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Bus companies: Itabus, Appennino Shuttle and Regionale from Florence to Bologna

Travel between Florence and Bologna from $2 (€2) with Omio’s bus partners Itabus, Appennino Shuttle and Regionale! You can find the best schedules and tickets when comparing and booking the most popular route for you.

Regionale is the regional train service of national carrier Trenitalia connecting all of Italy. It is the most convinient way to travel to both big cities and the smallest villages all over the Italian country. The regional trains have different names depending on the region they serve, such as Treno Regionale Veloce (TRV) and Treno Regionale Lento (TRL). Treno Rock and Treno pop are the two new trains part of Trenitalia regionale fleet. Trenitalia Regionale offers a variety of ticket types, including single tickets (economy and standard), return tickets, and season tickets. Onboard facilities include free Wi-Fi, air conditioning, and power sockets. The most popular routes for Regionale are between Rome and Milan, Naples and Florence, and Turin and Venice.

Florence to Bologna bus information with Regionale:

  • Average Duration: 1 h 13 min
  • Cheapest Price: $11
  • Regionale frequency: 1 a day

Bus from Bologna to Rome

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.

Bologna to Rome bus time: Daily departures

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.

How long is the journey by bus from Bologna to Rome?

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.

Buses from Bologna to Rome: castle of King Enzo in Bologna. Source: Shutterstock

What are the departure and arrival stations for bus from Bologna to Rome?

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.

Which bus companies travel from Bologna to Rome?

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 from Bologna to Rome

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 from Bologna to Rome

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.

Traveling by bus is a sustainable 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 from Bologna to Rome: Services onboard

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 Bus from Bologna to Rome: Services onboard

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.

How to find cheap bus tickets from Bologna to Rome

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.

Buses from Bologna to Rome: detail of an arch in Rome. Source: Shutterstock

To Rome by bus_travel tips

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.

  • Vatican City
  • The Pantheon
  • Roman Forum
  • Piazza Navona
  • Trevi Fountain

FAQs: Bus from Florence to Bologna

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Popular bus stations from Florence to Bologna

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The major bus station for departures in Florence is Firenze, Piazzale Montelungo. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Firenze, Piazzale Montelungo for your trip from Florence to Bologna.
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Ticket Office Hours
  • 06:00-21:00
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Distance to city center
1 km
Car connection
Via Valfonda
Wifi
Wifi
  • Free Wi-Fi
Taxis
Taxis
  • Available near the main entrance.
Accessibility
Accessibility
  • Elevators, ramps
WC
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  • Available in the station.
Public transit options for Firenze, Piazzale Montelungo
  • Bus: 12, 13, 17 Train: Firenze Santa Maria Novella
Florence, Villa Costanza (Tram T1)
Florence, Guidoni Tram T2
The major bus station for arrivals in Bologna is Bologna, Aeroporto di Bologna. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Bologna, Aeroporto di Bologna for your trip to Bologna from Florence.
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Ticket OfficeTicket Office
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Ticket Office Hours
  • 05:00-23:30
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Distance to city center
5 km
Car connection
Via del Triumvirato
Wifi
Wifi
  • Free Wi-Fi
Taxis
Taxis
  • Available outside the arrivals area.
Accessibility
Accessibility
  • Elevators, ramps
WC
WC
  • Available in the station.
Public transit options for Bologna, Aeroporto di Bologna
  • Bus: 54, 81, 91
Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre)WifiParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCTicket Office
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ParkingParking
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TaxisTaxis
AccessibilityAccessibility
WCWC
Ticket OfficeTicket Office
ticketOfficeHours
Ticket Office Hours
  • 05:30-23:00
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Distance to city center
1 km
Car connection
Piazza XX Settembre
Wifi
Wifi
  • Free Wi-Fi
Dining
Dining
  • Cafeteria Autostazione (in the station)
  • Trattoria del Rosso (0.5 km)
  • Osteria Broccaindosso (0.7 km).
Taxis
Taxis
  • Available outside the main entrance.
Accessibility
Accessibility
  • Elevators, ramps
WC
WC
  • Available in the station.
Public transit options for Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre)
  • Bus: 11, 21, 25, 30 Train: Bologna Centrale

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