The cheapest and fastest trains from Bologna to Florence Santa Maria Novella
Cheapest price
$12
Average price
$37
Fastest journey
37 m
Average duration
37 m
Trains per day
81
Distance
80 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Bologna 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 to Florence Santa Maria Novella will cost around $37 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $12.
Of the 81 trains that leave Bologna for Florence Santa Maria Novella on Fri, Nov 28, 80 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Fri, Nov 28 the direct trains cover the 80 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, Nov 28 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 TTPER 33943 · Autobus FI99V · Regionale 17851
9961
8967
9959
8911
8967
8959
8951
FRECCIAROSSA 9401
FRECCIAROSSA 1000 8529Travel Information
Compare bus and train for Bologna to Florence Santa Maria Novella
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Bologna to Florence Santa Maria Novella 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 59m. 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: 49 miles (80 km)
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1h 29m Average total duration Fastest 59m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 4m Average total duration 1h 34m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Bologna to Florence Santa Maria Novella train times
The table below shows live departures for Bologna to Florence Santa Maria Novella trains for today, Thursday, November 27. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FRECCIAROSSA 9505 | 5:27 AM Bologna Centrale | 0h37 | 6:04 AM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0 transfersDirect | |
9907 | 5:57 AM Bologna Centrale | 0h38 | 6:35 AM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9401 | 6:02 AM Bologna Centrale | 0h37 | 6:39 AM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9301 | 6:12 AM Bologna Centrale | 0h38 | 6:50 AM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 1000 9511 | 6:27 AM Bologna Centrale | 0h37 | 7:04 AM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 1000 8505 | 6:47 AM Bologna Centrale | 0h37 | 7:24 AM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0 transfersDirect | |
8111 | 6:57 AM Bologna Centrale | 0h38 | 7:35 AM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9403 | On time 7:02 AM Bologna Centrale | 0h37 | 7:39 AM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 1000 9303 | 7:12 AM Bologna Centrale | 0h38 | 7:50 AM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0 transfersDirect | |
8951 | 7:17 AM Bologna Centrale | 0h37 | 7:54 AM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9515 | 7:27 AM Bologna Centrale | 0h37 | 8:04 AM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0 transfersDirect | |
8903 | 7:42 AM Bologna Centrale | 0h38 | 8:20 AM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 8513 | 7:47 AM Bologna Centrale | 0h37 | 8:24 AM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0 transfersDirect | |
9917 | 7:57 AM Bologna Centrale | 0h38 | 8:35 AM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9405 | 8:02 AM Bologna Centrale | 0h37 | 8:39 AM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0 transfersDirect | |
8953 | 8:17 AM Bologna Centrale | 0h37 | 8:54 AM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9519 | 8:27 AM Bologna Centrale | 0h37 | 9:04 AM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0 transfersDirect | |
8905 | 8:42 AM Bologna Centrale | 0h38 | 9:20 AM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 1000 8507 | 8:47 AM Bologna Centrale | 0h37 | 9:24 AM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0 transfersDirect | |
9919 | 8:57 AM Bologna Centrale | 0h38 | 9:35 AM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 1000 9409 | 9:02 AM Bologna Centrale | 0h37 | 9:39 AM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 1000 9391 | 9:12 AM Bologna Centrale | 0h38 | 9:50 AM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9583 | 9:27 AM Bologna Centrale | 0h37 | 10:04 AM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0 transfersDirect | |
8907 | 9:42 AM Bologna Centrale | 0h38 | 10:20 AM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 1000 8503 | 9:47 AM Bologna Centrale | 0h37 | 10:24 AM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0 transfersDirect | |
9923 | 9:57 AM Bologna Centrale | 0h38 | 10:35 AM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 1000 9411 | 10:02 AM Bologna Centrale | 0h37 | 10:39 AM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9311 | 10:12 AM Bologna Centrale | 0h38 | 10:50 AM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9527 | 10:27 AM Bologna Centrale | 0h37 | 11:04 AM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0 transfersDirect | |
8902 | 10:42 AM Bologna Centrale | 0h38 | 11:20 AM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0 transfersDirect | |
9927 | 10:57 AM Bologna Centrale | 0h38 | 11:35 AM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 1000 9413 | 11:02 AM Bologna Centrale | 0h37 | 11:39 AM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9587 | 11:27 AM Bologna Centrale | 0h37 | 12:04 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0 transfersDirect | |
8911 | 11:42 AM Bologna Centrale | 0h38 | 12:20 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0 transfersDirect | |
9931 | 11:57 AM Bologna Centrale | 0h38 | 12:35 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 1000 9415 | On time 12:02 PM Bologna Centrale | 0h37 | 12:39 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9535 | 12:27 PM Bologna Centrale | 0h37 | 1:04 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0 transfersDirect | |
8929 | 12:42 PM Bologna Centrale | 0h38 | 1:20 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0 transfersDirect | |
9935 | 12:57 PM Bologna Centrale | 0h38 | 1:35 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 8419 | On time 1:02 PM Bologna Centrale | 0h37 | 1:39 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 1000 9539 | 1:27 PM Bologna Centrale | 0h37 | 2:04 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0 transfersDirect | |
8913 | 1:42 PM Bologna Centrale | 0h38 | 2:20 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0 transfersDirect | |
9939 | 1:57 PM Bologna Centrale | 0h38 | 2:35 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9421 | 2:02 PM Bologna Centrale | 0h37 | 2:39 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0 transfersDirect | |
8959 | 2:17 PM Bologna Centrale | 0h37 | 2:54 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9543 | 2:27 PM Bologna Centrale | 0h37 | 3:04 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0 transfersDirect | |
8915 | 2:42 PM Bologna Centrale | 0h38 | 3:20 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 1000 8519 | 2:47 PM Bologna Centrale | 0h37 | 3:24 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0 transfersDirect | |
8143 | 2:57 PM Bologna Centrale | 0h38 | 3:35 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9425 | 3:02 PM Bologna Centrale | 0h37 | 3:39 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9321 | 3:12 PM Bologna Centrale | 0h38 | 3:50 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 1000 9547 | 3:27 PM Bologna Centrale | 0h37 | 4:04 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0 transfersDirect | |
8919 | 3:42 PM Bologna Centrale | 0h38 | 4:20 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0 transfersDirect | |
9947 | 3:57 PM Bologna Centrale | 0h38 | 4:35 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 1000 9427 | On time 4:02 PM Bologna Centrale | 0h37 | 4:39 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 1000 9323 | 4:12 PM Bologna Centrale | 0h38 | 4:50 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0 transfersDirect | |
8963 | 4:17 PM Bologna Centrale | 0h37 | 4:54 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9551 | 4:27 PM Bologna Centrale | 0h37 | 5:04 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0 transfersDirect | |
8923 | 4:42 PM Bologna Centrale | 0h38 | 5:20 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 8525 | 4:47 PM Bologna Centrale | 0h37 | 5:24 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0 transfersDirect | |
9951 | 4:57 PM Bologna Centrale | 0h38 | 5:35 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 1000 9431 | On time 5:02 PM Bologna Centrale | 0h37 | 5:39 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9325 | 5:12 PM Bologna Centrale | 0h38 | 5:50 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 1000 9555 | 5:27 PM Bologna Centrale | 0h37 | 6:04 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0 transfersDirect | |
8925 | 5:42 PM Bologna Centrale | 0h38 | 6:20 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 8527 | 5:47 PM Bologna Centrale | 0h37 | 6:24 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0 transfersDirect | |
9955 | 5:57 PM Bologna Centrale | 0h38 | 6:35 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 1000 9433 | On time 6:02 PM Bologna Centrale | 0h37 | 6:39 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale TTPER 33943 · Autobus FI99V · Regionale 17851 | 6:16 PM Bologna San Ruffillo | 2h54 | 9:10 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 2 transfers | |
8967 | 6:17 PM Bologna Centrale | 0h37 | 6:54 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 1000 9559 | 6:27 PM Bologna Centrale | 0h37 | 7:04 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0 transfersDirect | |
8927 | 6:42 PM Bologna Centrale | 0h38 | 7:20 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 1000 8529 | 6:47 PM Bologna Centrale | 0h37 | 7:24 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0 transfersDirect | |
9959 | 6:57 PM Bologna Centrale | 0h38 | 7:35 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9435 | 7:02 PM Bologna Centrale | 0h37 | 7:39 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9329 | 7:12 PM Bologna Centrale | 0h38 | 7:50 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 1000 9563 | 7:27 PM Bologna Centrale | 0h37 | 8:04 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0 transfersDirect | |
9961 | 7:57 PM Bologna Centrale | 0h38 | 8:35 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 1000 9437 | 8:02 PM Bologna Centrale | 0h37 | 8:39 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9567 | 8:27 PM Bologna Centrale | 0h37 | 9:04 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0 transfersDirect | |
9963 | 8:57 PM Bologna Centrale | 0h38 | 9:35 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Bologna to Florence Santa Maria Novella
Trains from Bologna to Florence Santa Maria Novella run on average 84 times per day, taking around 59m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $11 (€9) but you can travel from only $9 (€7) by bus.
There are 68 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 14:16, the last at 20:37. The fastest train covers the 49 miles (80 km) distance in 37m.
Distance 49 miles (80 km) |
Average train duration 59m |
Cheapest ticket price $11 (€9) |
Trains per day 84 |
Direct trains 68 |
Fastest train 37m |
First train 14:16 |
Last train 20:37 |
Train companies: Italo, Frecciarossa, Regionale, Intercity, Frecciargento, Intercity Notte from Bologna to Florence Santa Maria Novella trainsItalo, Frecciarossa, Regionale, Intercity, Frecciargento, Intercity Notte trains will get you between Bologna and Florence Santa Maria Novella from $9 (€7). 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 to Florence Santa Maria Novella
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popular train stations
Popular train stations from Bologna to Florence Santa Maria Novella
- Mon - Sun: 06:00 - 21:00
- Free Wi-Fi.
- Luggage facility, open daily from 07:00 to 22:00, is located in front of binario 7 Ovest (Track 7 West).
- Burger King
- A Cafè
- VyTA Boulangerie
- Venchi
- Scambio
- Juice Bar
- KFC
- Dispensa Emilia
- Lavazza
- Mokà
- & more
- Accessible facilities including barrier-free restrooms, elevators and ramps. Sala Blu mobility assistance available from 07:45 to 22:30 with advanced one-hour notice.
- Starhotels Excelsior
- Millenn Hotel Bologna
- UNA Hotels
- Mon - Sun: 06:00 - 21:00
- Customer service center is on the ground floor and open every day from 06:30 to 23:00.
- Bus lines: 21, 25, 30, 36, 61, 62, 77, BLQ
- Monorail lines: Marconi Express
- Train lines: FR, FA, FB, IC, ICN, R, Italo, ÖBB EC, EN
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- Parking is available near the station with several spaces for short-term and long-term parking.
- Ristorante Il Patio
- Trattoria Bonora
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
- €1
- Flyon Hotel
- Hotel Bologna Airport
- Hotel Del Borgo
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, ticket office, and platforms
- Hall 2: waiting area and restrooms
- Bus: Several lines available connecting to Bologna city center
- Taxi services available
- Free parking available near the station
- Outside the main entrance.
- Ramps, restrooms.
- Free of charge
- San Ruffillo House
- Hotel Il Guercino
- Hotel Porta San Mamolo
- The station has a simple layout with two platforms and a small waiting area.
- Bus: Several local bus lines available
- Bakery
- 6:00 AM - 8:00 PM Monday - Saturday
- Closed on Sunday
- Parking is available near the station, with spaces for short-term and long-term parking.
- CA.FÉ MAZZINI
- Gelateria Mazzini
- Outside the main entrance.
- Ramps.
- €1
- Hotel Camplus Mazzini
- Hotel Blumen
- Hotel Sant'Orsola City House
- The station has a simple layout with two platforms serving regional trains.
- Bus: Several local bus lines available
- Elevators, ramps.
- Mon - Sun: 06:00 - 21:00
- Free WiFi (30 minutes limit).
- Provided by KiPoint and located on the ground floor, on the side of Piazza Adua. Open daily from 06:00 to 23:00.
- 12oz Coffee Joint
- Casa Maioli
- Don Nino
- Fratelli Cuore
- McDonald´s
- Panella
- Segafredo Zanetti
- Spizzico
- Venchi
- & many more
- Elevators, escalators, step-free access. Mobility assistance is available with the Sala Blu, located next to Platform 1.
- Hotel Luxor Florence
- Joy Hotel Florence
- Diplomat Hotel Florence
- Mon - Sun: 06:00 - 21:00
- Located inside and outside the station.
- Tram lines: T1, T2
- Bus lines: 6, 11, 12, 13, 17, 23, 36, 37, C4
- Train lines: FR, FA, Italo
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