The cheapest and fastest trains from Florence Santa Maria Novella to Bologna S. Vitale
Cheapest price
$12
Average price
$12
Fastest journey
1 h 21 m
Average duration
1 h 21 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 Sat, Nov 08, 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sat, Nov 08 the direct trains cover the 81 km distance in an average of 1 h 21 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 21 m .
On Sat, Nov 08 the slowest trains will take 1 h 21 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.


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 €6. 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 €6, and a train costs an average of €9.
Distance: 50 miles (81 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus |
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€9 Average price | €8 Average price Cheapest |
1h 33m Average total duration Fastest 1h 3m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 15m Average total duration 1h 45m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Florence Santa Maria Novella to Bologna S. Vitale
Trains from Florence Santa Maria Novella to Bologna S. Vitale run on average 45 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 2 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 18:09, the last at 20:22. 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 45 |
Direct trains 2 |
Fastest train 1h 21m |
First train 18:09 |
Last train 20:22 |
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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Frecciarossa
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
- 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
- Elevators, ramps.
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