The cheapest and fastest trains from Bologna San Ruffillo to Florence Santa Maria Novella
Cheapest price
$12
Average price
$13
Fastest journey
1 h 24 m
Average duration
1 h 33 m
Trains per day
33
Distance
77 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Bologna San Ruffillo 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 San Ruffillo to Florence Santa Maria Novella will cost around $13 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $12.
Of the 33 trains that leave Bologna San Ruffillo for Florence Santa Maria Novella on Fri, Aug 21, 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Fri, Aug 21 the direct trains cover the 77 km distance in an average of 1 h 33 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 24 m .
On Fri, Aug 21 the slowest trains will take 1 h 36 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 17855 · Regionale 185016:16 AM1h36Bologna San Ruffillo7:52 AMFlorence Santa Maria Novella$121One-way1 transfer
Regionale 178518:46 PM1h24Bologna San Ruffillo10:10 PMFlorence Santa Maria Novella$121One-way0 transfers
Regionale 17819 · Regionale 1851110:16 AM1h36Bologna San Ruffillo11:52 AMFlorence Santa Maria Novella$121One-way1 transfer
Regionale 17815 · Regionale 184678:46 AM1h37Bologna San Ruffillo10:23 AMFlorence Santa Maria Novella$121One-way1 transfer
Regionale 17843 · Regionale 185296:16 PM1h36Bologna San Ruffillo7:52 PMFlorence Santa Maria Novella$121One-way1 transfer
Regionale 178518:46 PM1h24Bologna San Ruffillo10:10 PMFlorence Santa Maria Novella$121One-way0 transfers
Regionale 17853 · Tuscany Line 1853910:16 PM1h34Bologna San Ruffillo11:50 PMFlorence Santa Maria Novella$141One-way1 transfer
Regionale 17853 · Regionale 1853910:16 PM1h34Bologna San Ruffillo11:50 PMFlorence Santa Maria Novella$121One-way1 transfer
Regionale TTPER 17847 · TUSCANY LINE 185317:16 PM1h36Bologna San Ruffillo8:52 PMFlorence Santa Maria Novella$141One-way1 transfer
Regionale 17843 · TUSCANY LINE 185296:16 PM1h36Bologna San Ruffillo7:52 PMFlorence Santa Maria Novella$141One-way1 transfer
Travel Information
Compare train and bus for Bologna San Ruffillo to Florence Santa Maria Novella
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Bologna San Ruffillo to Florence Santa Maria Novella among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $6. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 23m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $6, and a train costs an average of $12.
Distance: 47 miles (77 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$13 Average price | $11 Average price Cheapest | $30 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 53m Average total duration Fastest 1h 23m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 55m Average total duration 1h 25m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 27m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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This is compared to other travel options from Bologna San Ruffillo to Florence Santa Maria Novella:
A bus is $2 (€2) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bologna San Ruffillo to Florence Santa Maria Novella costing on average $13 (€10).
Other travel options to Florence Santa Maria Novella take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 25m.
The journey is about 4m faster (1h 23m by train vs 1h 27m by car) and roughly $17 (€14) cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($13 (€10) vs $30 (€24)). 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 Regionale.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
Live departures
Bologna San Ruffillo to Florence Santa Maria Novella train times
The table below shows live departures for Bologna San Ruffillo to Florence Santa Maria Novella trains for today, Thursday, August 20. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Regionale TTPER 17840+ FRECCIAROSSA 8529 | 7:10 PM Bologna San Ruffillo | 1h14 | 8:24 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 1 transfer | |
Regionale TTPER 17847 · Regionale 18531 | 7:16 PM Bologna San Ruffillo | 1h36 | 8:52 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 17842+ FRECCIAROSSA 9437 | 8:10 PM Bologna San Ruffillo | 1h29 | 9:39 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 17851 | 8:46 PM Bologna San Ruffillo | 1h24 | 10:10 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale TTPER 17848+ FRECCIAROSSA 9573 | 9:40 PM Bologna San Ruffillo | 1h34 | 11:14 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 17853 · Regionale 18539 | 10:16 PM Bologna San Ruffillo | 1h34 | 11:50 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 1 transfer | |
| Friday, August 21 | |||||
Regionale 17855 · Regionale 18501 | 6:16 AM Bologna San Ruffillo | 1h36 | 7:52 AM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 17855 · Regionale 18503 | 6:16 AM Bologna San Ruffillo | 1h51 | 8:07 AM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 17807 | 6:46 AM Bologna San Ruffillo | 1h40 | 8:26 AM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale TTPER 17809 · Tuscany Line 18505 | 7:16 AM Bologna San Ruffillo | 1h36 | 8:52 AM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 1 transfer | |
Regionale TTPER 17809 · Regionale 18505 | 7:16 AM Bologna San Ruffillo | 1h36 | 8:52 AM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 17815 · TUSCANY LINE 18467 | 8:46 AM Bologna San Ruffillo | 1h37 | 10:23 AM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 17815 · Regionale 18467 | 8:46 AM Bologna San Ruffillo | 1h37 | 10:23 AM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 17817 · Regionale 18509 | 9:16 AM Bologna San Ruffillo | 1h36 | 10:52 AM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 17819 · TUSCANY LINE 18511 | 10:16 AM Bologna San Ruffillo | 1h36 | 11:52 AM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 17819 · Regionale 18511 | 10:16 AM Bologna San Ruffillo | 1h36 | 11:52 AM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 17825 · TUSCANY LINE 18515 | 12:16 PM Bologna San Ruffillo | 1h36 | 1:52 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 17825 · Regionale 18515 | 12:16 PM Bologna San Ruffillo | 1h36 | 1:52 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 1 transfer | |
Regionale TTPER 17827 · Tuscany Line 18517 | 1:16 PM Bologna San Ruffillo | 1h36 | 2:52 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 1 transfer | |
Regionale TTPER 17827 · Regionale 18517 | 1:16 PM Bologna San Ruffillo | 1h36 | 2:52 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 17831 · Tuscany Line 18519 | 2:16 PM Bologna San Ruffillo | 1h36 | 3:52 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 17831 · Regionale 18519 | 2:16 PM Bologna San Ruffillo | 1h36 | 3:52 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 17833 · Tuscany Line 18521 | 3:16 PM Bologna San Ruffillo | 1h36 | 4:52 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 17833 · Regionale 18521 | 3:16 PM Bologna San Ruffillo | 1h36 | 4:52 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 17835 · Tuscany Line 18493 | 3:46 PM Bologna San Ruffillo | 1h38 | 5:24 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 17835 · Regionale 18493 | 3:46 PM Bologna San Ruffillo | 1h38 | 5:24 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 17837 · Tuscany Line 18525 | 4:16 PM Bologna San Ruffillo | 1h36 | 5:52 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 17837 · Regionale 18525 | 4:16 PM Bologna San Ruffillo | 1h36 | 5:52 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 17839 · Tuscany Line 18527 | 5:16 PM Bologna San Ruffillo | 1h36 | 6:52 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 17839 · Regionale 18527 | 5:16 PM Bologna San Ruffillo | 1h36 | 6:52 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 17843 · TUSCANY LINE 18529 | 6:16 PM Bologna San Ruffillo | 1h36 | 7:52 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 17843 · Regionale 18529 | 6:16 PM Bologna San Ruffillo | 1h36 | 7:52 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 17845 · TUSCANY LINE 18483 | 6:46 PM Bologna San Ruffillo | 1h38 | 8:24 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 17845 · Regionale 18483 | 6:46 PM Bologna San Ruffillo | 1h38 | 8:24 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 1 transfer | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Bologna San Ruffillo to Florence Santa Maria Novella
Trains from Bologna San Ruffillo to Florence Santa Maria Novella run on average 46 times per day, taking around 1h 23m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $12 (€10) but you can travel from only $6 (€5) by bus.
There are 1 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 14:16, the last at 20:16. The fastest train covers the 47 miles (77 km) distance in 1h 34m.
Distance 47 miles (77 km) |
Average train duration 1h 23m |
Cheapest ticket price $12 (€10) |
Trains per day 46 |
Direct trains 1 |
Fastest train 1h 34m |
First train 2:16 PM |
Last train 8:16 PM |
Cheapest Month Jul |
Cheapest Day Sun |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Apr - Jun |
Busiest Day Sat |
Least Busy Day Thu |
Train companies: Regionale, Italo, Frecciarossa, Trenitalia from Bologna San Ruffillo to Florence Santa Maria Novella trainsRegionale, Italo, Frecciarossa, Trenitalia trains will get you between Bologna San Ruffillo and Florence Santa Maria Novella from $6 (€5). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Trains from Bologna San Ruffillo to Florence Santa Maria Novella
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Bologna San Ruffillo to Florence Santa Maria Novella by train. 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 train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Florence Santa Maria Novella, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

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Popular train stations from Bologna San Ruffillo to Florence Santa Maria Novella
Most Bologna San Ruffillo to Florence Santa Maria Novella trains use the Bologna Centrale to Firenze Santa Maria Novella station pair. Use this guide to compare Bologna San Ruffillo and Florence Santa Maria Novella train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Getting to Bologna San Ruffillo from Bologna city centre
Bologna San Ruffillo is 4 km from Bologna city centre. Public transport options include:
Bologna San Ruffillo train station facilities and services
Bologna San Ruffillo has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, and Bike Parking.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Bologna San Ruffillo.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Bologna San Ruffillo: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Bologna San Ruffillo: Bike Parking.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Bologna San Ruffillo: Ramps, restrooms.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include San Ruffillo House, Hotel Il Guercino, Hotel Porta San Mamolo.
Getting to Firenze Santa Maria Novella from Florence city centre
Firenze Santa Maria Novella is 1 km from Florence city centre. Public transport options include:
Firenze Santa Maria Novella train station facilities and services
Firenze Santa Maria Novella has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food options include: 12oz Coffee Joint, Casa Maioli, Don Nino, Fratelli Cuore, McDonald´s, Panella, Segafredo Zanetti, Spizzico, Venchi, & many more
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free WiFi (30 minutes limit). ATMs are located in the basement in the shopping center next to the Feltrinelli bookshop and between Celio and Mango shops.
Tickets and information
The ticket office is open Mon - Sun: 06:00 - 21:00. Information desks are located inside and outside the station.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is provided by KiPoint and located on the ground floor, on the side of Piazza Adua. Open daily from 06:00 to 23:00.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Firenze Santa Maria Novella: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Firenze Santa Maria Novella: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Firenze Santa Maria Novella: Elevators, escalators, step-free access. Mobility assistance is available with the Sala Blu, located next to Platform 1.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Hotel Luxor Florence, Joy Hotel Florence, Diplomat Hotel Florence.
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