- Must visit
Galleria degli Uffizi
World-famous Renaissance gallery with masterpieces by Botticelli, Leonardo, Michelangelo, and Caravaggio. One of Florence’s essential museum visits.
Cheapest price
$12
Average price
$34
Fastest journey
37 m
Average duration
37 m
Trains per day
102
Distance
81 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Bologna Centrale to Florence Santa Maria Novella is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Bologna Centrale to Florence Santa Maria Novella will cost around $34 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $12.
Of the 102 trains that leave Bologna Centrale for Florence Santa Maria Novella on Fri, Jun 05, 83 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Fri, Jun 05 the direct trains cover the 81 km distance in an average of 37 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 37 m .
On Fri, Jun 05 the slowest trains will take 37 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.
Regionale 17801 · Regionale 18657
Regionale 17851
Regionale 17807
Regionale 17839 · Regionale 18527
Regionale 17853 · Regionale 18539
FRECCIAROSSA 9405
FRECCIAROSSA 9587
FRECCIAROSSA 8507
FRECCIAROSSA 9535
FRECCIAROSSA 9543Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Bologna Centrale to Florence Santa Maria Novella among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $8. 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 $8, and a train costs an average of $12.
Distance: 50 miles (81 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$16 Average price | $16 Average price Cheapest | $33 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 38m Average total duration Fastest 1h 8m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 56m Average total duration 1h 26m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 31m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
![]() Most popular train company | ![]() Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Bologna Centrale to Florence Santa Maria Novella:
A bus is $0.51 (€0.41) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bologna Centrale to Florence Santa Maria Novella costing on average $16 (€13).
Other travel options to Florence Santa Maria Novella take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 26m.
The journey is about 23m faster (1h 8m by train vs 1h 31m by car) and roughly $17 (€13) cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($16 (€13) vs $33 (€26)). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.
Direct services run with Italo, Frecciarossa, Regionale, Intercity.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
The table below shows live departures for Bologna Centrale to Florence Santa Maria Novella trains for tomorrow, Friday, June 5. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Regionale 17801 · Regionale 18657 | 5:35 AM Bologna Centrale | 1h53 | 7:28 AM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 17803 · Regionale 18503 | 6:05 AM Bologna Centrale | 2h02 | 8:07 AM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9505 | 6:27 AM Bologna Centrale | 0h37 | 7:04 AM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 17807 | 6:35 AM Bologna Centrale | 1h51 | 8:26 AM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0 transfersDirect | |
9907 | 6:57 AM Bologna Centrale | 0h38 | 7:35 AM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9401 | 7:02 AM Bologna Centrale | 0h37 | 7:39 AM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale TTPER 17809 · Regionale 18505 | 7:05 AM Bologna Centrale | 1h47 | 8:52 AM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9301 | 7:12 AM Bologna Centrale | 0h38 | 7:50 AM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9511 | 7:27 AM Bologna Centrale | 0h37 | 8:04 AM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 8505 | 7:47 AM Bologna Centrale | 0h37 | 8:24 AM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0 transfersDirect | |
8111 | 7:57 AM Bologna Centrale | 0h38 | 8:35 AM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9403 | 8:02 AM Bologna Centrale | 0h37 | 8:39 AM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 17813 · Regionale 18507 | 8:05 AM Bologna Centrale | 1h47 | 9:52 AM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9303 | 8:12 AM Bologna Centrale | 0h38 | 8:50 AM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0 transfersDirect | |
8951 | 8:17 AM Bologna Centrale | 0h37 | 8:54 AM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9515 | 8:27 AM Bologna Centrale | 0h37 | 9:04 AM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 17815 · Regionale 18467 | 8:35 AM Bologna Centrale | 1h48 | 10:23 AM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 1 transfer | |
8903 | 8:42 AM Bologna Centrale | 0h38 | 9:20 AM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 8513 | 8:47 AM Bologna Centrale | 0h37 | 9:24 AM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0 transfersDirect | |
Intercity 583+ Regionale 18467 | 8:54 AM Bologna Centrale | 1h29 | 10:23 AM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 1 transfer | |
9917 | 8:57 AM Bologna Centrale | 0h38 | 9:35 AM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9405 | 9:02 AM Bologna Centrale | 0h37 | 9:39 AM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0 transfersDirect | |
8953 | 9:17 AM Bologna Centrale | 0h37 | 9:54 AM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9519 | 9:27 AM Bologna Centrale | 0h37 | 10:04 AM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0 transfersDirect | |
8905 | 9:42 AM Bologna Centrale | 0h38 | 10:20 AM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 8507 | 9:47 AM Bologna Centrale | 0h37 | 10:24 AM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0 transfersDirect | |
9919 | 9:57 AM Bologna Centrale | 0h38 | 10:35 AM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9409 | 10:02 AM Bologna Centrale | 0h37 | 10:39 AM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9391 | 10:12 AM Bologna Centrale | 0h38 | 10:50 AM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9583 | 10:27 AM Bologna Centrale | 0h37 | 11:04 AM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0 transfersDirect | |
8907 | 10:42 AM Bologna Centrale | 0h38 | 11:20 AM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 8503 | 10:47 AM Bologna Centrale | 0h37 | 11:24 AM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0 transfersDirect | |
9923 | 10:57 AM Bologna Centrale | 0h38 | 11:35 AM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9411 | 11:02 AM Bologna Centrale | 0h37 | 11:39 AM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9311 | 11:12 AM Bologna Centrale | 0h38 | 11:50 AM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9527 | 11:27 AM Bologna Centrale | 0h37 | 12:04 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0 transfersDirect | |
8902 | 11:42 AM Bologna Centrale | 0h38 | 12:20 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0 transfersDirect | |
9927 | 11:57 AM Bologna Centrale | 0h38 | 12:35 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9413 | 12:02 PM Bologna Centrale | 0h37 | 12:39 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9587 | 12:27 PM Bologna Centrale | 0h37 | 1:04 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0 transfersDirect | |
8911 | 12:42 PM Bologna Centrale | 0h38 | 1:20 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0 transfersDirect | |
9931 | 12:57 PM Bologna Centrale | 0h38 | 1:35 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9415 | 1:02 PM Bologna Centrale | 0h37 | 1:39 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale TTPER 17827 · Regionale 18517 | 1:05 PM Bologna Centrale | 1h47 | 2:52 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9535 | 1:27 PM Bologna Centrale | 0h37 | 2:04 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0 transfersDirect | |
8929 | 1:42 PM Bologna Centrale | 0h38 | 2:20 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0 transfersDirect | |
9935 | 1:57 PM Bologna Centrale | 0h38 | 2:35 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 8419 | 2:02 PM Bologna Centrale | 0h37 | 2:39 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 17831 · Regionale 18519 | 2:05 PM Bologna Centrale | 1h47 | 3:52 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9539 | 2:27 PM Bologna Centrale | 0h37 | 3:04 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0 transfersDirect | |
8913 | 2:42 PM Bologna Centrale | 0h38 | 3:20 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0 transfersDirect | |
Intercity 584+ Regionale Veloce 4042 | 2:55 PM Bologna Centrale | 1h38 | 4:33 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 1 transfer | |
9939 | 2:57 PM Bologna Centrale | 0h38 | 3:35 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9421 | 3:02 PM Bologna Centrale | 0h37 | 3:39 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 17833 · Regionale 18521 | 3:05 PM Bologna Centrale | 1h47 | 4:52 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 1 transfer | |
8959 | 3:17 PM Bologna Centrale | 0h37 | 3:54 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9543 | 3:27 PM Bologna Centrale | 0h37 | 4:04 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 17835 · Regionale 18493 | 3:35 PM Bologna Centrale | 1h49 | 5:24 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 1 transfer | |
8915 | 3:42 PM Bologna Centrale | 0h38 | 4:20 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 8519 | 3:47 PM Bologna Centrale | 0h37 | 4:24 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0 transfersDirect | |
8143 | 3:57 PM Bologna Centrale | 0h38 | 4:35 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9425 | 4:02 PM Bologna Centrale | 0h37 | 4:39 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 17837 · Regionale 18525 | 4:05 PM Bologna Centrale | 1h47 | 5:52 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9321 | 4:12 PM Bologna Centrale | 0h38 | 4:50 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0 transfersDirect | |
Intercity 597+ Regionale 18232 | 4:21 PM Bologna Centrale | 1h31 | 5:52 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9547 | 4:27 PM Bologna Centrale | 0h37 | 5:04 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0 transfersDirect | |
8919 | 4:42 PM Bologna Centrale | 0h38 | 5:20 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0 transfersDirect | |
9947 | 4:57 PM Bologna Centrale | 0h38 | 5:35 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9427 | 5:02 PM Bologna Centrale | 0h37 | 5:39 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 17839 · Regionale 18527 | 5:05 PM Bologna Centrale | 1h47 | 6:52 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9323 | 5:12 PM Bologna Centrale | 0h38 | 5:50 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0 transfersDirect | |
8963 | 5:17 PM Bologna Centrale | 0h37 | 5:54 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0 transfersDirect | |
Intercity 594+ Regionale 18312 | 5:25 PM Bologna Centrale | 1h18 | 6:43 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9551 | 5:27 PM Bologna Centrale | 0h37 | 6:04 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0 transfersDirect | |
8923 | 5:42 PM Bologna Centrale | 0h38 | 6:20 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 8525 | 5:47 PM Bologna Centrale | 0h37 | 6:24 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0 transfersDirect | |
9951 | 5:57 PM Bologna Centrale | 0h38 | 6:35 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9431 | 6:02 PM Bologna Centrale | 0h37 | 6:39 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 17843 · Regionale 18529 | 6:05 PM Bologna Centrale | 1h47 | 7:52 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9325 | 6:12 PM Bologna Centrale | 0h38 | 6:50 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9555 | 6:27 PM Bologna Centrale | 0h37 | 7:04 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 17845 · Regionale 18483 | 6:35 PM Bologna Centrale | 1h49 | 8:24 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 1 transfer | |
8925 | 6:42 PM Bologna Centrale | 0h38 | 7:20 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 8527 | 6:47 PM Bologna Centrale | 0h37 | 7:24 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0 transfersDirect | |
9955 | 6:57 PM Bologna Centrale | 0h38 | 7:35 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9433 | 7:02 PM Bologna Centrale | 0h37 | 7:39 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale TTPER 17847 · Regionale 18531 | 7:05 PM Bologna Centrale | 1h47 | 8:52 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 1 transfer | |
8967 | 7:17 PM Bologna Centrale | 0h37 | 7:54 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9559 | 7:27 PM Bologna Centrale | 0h37 | 8:04 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0 transfersDirect | |
8927 | 7:42 PM Bologna Centrale | 0h38 | 8:20 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 8529 | 7:47 PM Bologna Centrale | 0h37 | 8:24 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0 transfersDirect | |
9959 | 7:57 PM Bologna Centrale | 0h38 | 8:35 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9435 | 8:02 PM Bologna Centrale | 0h37 | 8:39 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0 transfersDirect | |
Intercity 599 | 8:06 PM Bologna Centrale | 1h16 | 9:22 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9329 | 8:12 PM Bologna Centrale | 0h38 | 8:50 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9563 | 8:27 PM Bologna Centrale | 0h37 | 9:04 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 17851 | 8:35 PM Bologna Centrale | 1h35 | 10:10 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0 transfersDirect | |
9961 | 8:57 PM Bologna Centrale | 0h38 | 9:35 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9437 | 9:02 PM Bologna Centrale | 0h37 | 9:39 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9567 | 9:27 PM Bologna Centrale | 0h37 | 10:04 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0 transfersDirect | |
9963 | 9:57 PM Bologna Centrale | 0h38 | 10:35 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 17853 · Regionale 18539 | 10:05 PM Bologna Centrale | 1h45 | 11:50 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 1 transfer | |
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Trains from Bologna Centrale to Florence Santa Maria Novella run on average 67 times per day, taking around 1h 8m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $12 (€10) but you can travel from only $8 (€6) by bus.
There are 55 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 04:35, the last at 21:05. The fastest train covers the 50 miles (81 km) distance in 37m.
Distance 50 miles (81 km) |
Average train duration 1h 8m |
Cheapest ticket price $12 (€10) |
Trains per day 67 |
Direct trains 55 |
Fastest train 37m |
First train 4:35 AM |
Last train 9:05 PM |
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Discover the best of Firenze Santa Maria Novella — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Firenze Santa Maria Novella trip today.
World-famous Renaissance gallery with masterpieces by Botticelli, Leonardo, Michelangelo, and Caravaggio. One of Florence’s essential museum visits.
Best known for Michelangelo’s David, this museum also holds important Florentine paintings and sculptures. Timed-entry tickets are commonly used.
Outstanding museum preserving original works from the Florence Cathedral complex, including sculptures by Michelangelo, Donatello, and Ghiberti.
The ceremonial heart of Florence, surrounded by the cathedral, baptistery, and bell tower. Essential for first-time visitors and iconic photos.
Historic civic square filled with sculpture and framed by Palazzo Vecchio and the Loggia dei Lanzi. One of Florence’s most atmospheric public spaces.
The city’s classic panoramic viewpoint, especially popular at sunset and on social media for sweeping views over Florence’s rooftops and dome.
Thick-cut Chianina beef steak grilled rare over coals, one of Florence's most iconic and celebratory dishes.
Hearty Tuscan soup of bread, cannellini beans, and vegetables, traditionally reheated the next day for deeper flavor.
Rustic tomato and bread soup with garlic, olive oil, and basil, a classic example of Tuscan cucina povera.
Renowned fine dining institution with Michelin-starred cuisine and one of Italy's most celebrated wine cellars.
Popular steakhouse known for Bistecca Alla Fiorentina, with a polished yet approachable atmosphere near Santa Maria Novella.
Historic, lively trattoria near the central market, famous for Florentine steak and classic Tuscan dishes.
Moderate by Italian standards. Cafes and casual meals are reasonable, but hotels and central dining near the station cost more.
Service is often included or covered by a coperto. Tipping is not required, but rounding up or leaving EUR 1-3 for good service is appreciated. Taxis are usually rounded up.
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Firenze Santa Maria Novella -> Piazza del Duomo, Florence
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