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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Florence Santa Maria Novella to Bologna S. Vitale
Cheapest price
$12
Average price
$12
Fastest journey
1 h 30 m
Average duration
1 h 30 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
81 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Florence Santa Maria Novella to Bologna S. Vitale is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Florence Santa Maria Novella to Bologna S. Vitale will cost around $12 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $12.
Of the 1 trains that leave Florence Santa Maria Novella for Bologna S. Vitale on Thu, May 28, 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Thu, May 28 the direct trains cover the 81 km distance in an average of 1 h 30 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 30 m .
On Thu, May 28 the slowest trains will take 1 h 30 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.
5:09 AM1h30Florence Santa Maria Novella6:39 AMBologna S. Vitale$121One-way0 transfers
- 5:09 AM1h30Florence Santa Maria Novella6:39 AMBologna S. Vitale$121One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare bus and train for Florence Santa Maria Novella to Bologna S. Vitale
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Florence Santa Maria Novella to Bologna S. Vitale 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 3m. 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)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$12 Average price | $11 Average price Cheapest | $34 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 33m Average total duration Fastest 1h 3m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 15m Average total duration 1h 45m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 18m 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 Florence Santa Maria Novella to Bologna S. Vitale:
A bus is $0.64 (€0.52) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Florence Santa Maria Novella to Bologna S. Vitale costing on average $12 (€10).
Other travel options to Bologna S. Vitale take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 45m.
The journey is about 15m faster (1h 3m by train vs 1h 18m by car) and roughly $22 (€17) cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($12 (€10) vs $34 (€27)). 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
Florence Santa Maria Novella to Bologna S. Vitale train times
The table below shows live departures for Florence Santa Maria Novella to Bologna S. Vitale trains for today, Wednesday, May 27. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5:09 AM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 1h30 | 6:39 AM Bologna S. Vitale | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 5:37 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 1h38 | 7:15 PM Bologna S. Vitale | 0 transfersDirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Florence Santa Maria Novella to Bologna S. Vitale
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Trains from Florence Santa Maria Novella to Bologna S. Vitale run on average 46 times per day, taking around 1h 3m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $12 (€9) but you can travel from only $7 (€6) by bus.
There are 1 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 05:09, the last at 21:22. The fastest train covers the 50 miles (81 km) distance in 1h 21m.
Distance 50 miles (81 km) |
Average train duration 1h 3m |
Cheapest ticket price $12 (€9) |
Trains per day 46 |
Direct trains 1 |
Fastest train 1h 21m |
First train 5:09 AM |
Last train 9:22 PM |
Cheapest Month May |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Jul - Sep |
Busiest Day Thu |
Least Busy Day Wed |
Train companies: Regionale, Frecciarossa from Florence Santa Maria Novella to Bologna S. Vitale trainsRegionale, Frecciarossa trains will get you between Florence Santa Maria Novella and Bologna S. Vitale from $7 (€6). 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 Florence Santa Maria Novella to Bologna S. Vitale
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Florence Santa Maria Novella to Bologna S. Vitale 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 Bologna S. Vitale, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
popular train stations
Popular train stations from Florence Santa Maria Novella to Bologna S. Vitale
Wifi
Lockers
Parking
Dining
ATM
Taxis
Accessibility
WC
Hotel
Ticket Office
Bike Parking
Bike Rental
Car Rental
Information Desk
- 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
ParkingDiningATMAccessibilityWCHotelBike Parking- Elevators, ramps.
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