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Travel Information to Florence from Bologna

distanceDistance50 miles (81 km)
modeAvailable travel modesTrain or bus
priceTicket price range$5 - $6
cheapestCheapest modeTrain • $5 (€5) • 37 min
fastestFastest modeTrain • $5 (€5) • 37 min
carriersPopular travel companiesItabus or Frecciarossa

Take a train or bus to travel 50 miles (81 km) to Florence from Bologna. The most popular travel companies which serve this route are Itabus or Frecciarossa among others. Travelers can even take a direct bus or train from Bologna to Florence.

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from Bologna to Florence

How to get from Bologna to Florence by train, bus or flight.

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bus

The best way to travel from Bologna to Florence is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

FlixBusFlixBus
10:55AM1h20
Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre)
12:15PMScandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence)
$111One-way
0 transfers
Cheapest
Itabus2703
11:20AM1h44
Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre)
01:04PMScandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence)
$101One-way
0 transfers
Fastest
FrecciarossaFRECCIAROSSA 1000 8503
10:47AM0h37
Bologna Centrale
11:24AMFlorence Santa Maria Novella
$461One-way
0 transfers
Other options
IntercityIntercity 583
08:24AM1h48
Bologna Centrale
10:12AMFlorence Rifredi
$171One-way
0 transfers
RegionaleRegionale 17813 · TUSCANY LINE 18507
08:16AM1h36
Bologna San Ruffillo
09:52AMFlorence Santa Maria Novella
$131One-way
1 transfer
RegionaleRegionale TTPER 17827 · Tuscany Line 18517
01:16PM1h36
Bologna San Ruffillo
02:52PMFlorence Santa Maria Novella
$131One-way
1 transfer
FlixBusFlixBus
10:00AM1h20
Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre)
11:20AMScandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence)
$121One-way
0 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus
10:45AM1h50
Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre)
12:35PMScandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence)
$111One-way
0 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus
11:20AM1h25
Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre)
12:45PMScandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence)
$111One-way
0 transfers

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How to Travel from Bologna to Florence

The two great Renaissance cities of Florence and Bologna are only 100 kilometers apart, so the best transport options for travelers in Italy are buses and trains. The fastest route to Florence is by an express rail service, which covers the distance in under an hour. However, buses will be cheaper and are not much slower. Both means of transport will get you to central Florence in under 2 hours, leaving plenty of time for sight-seeing.

Trains from Bologna to Florence | Buses from Bologna to Florence | Return trips from Florence to Bologna

Bologna to Florence Travel Comparison

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€9

1:30 h

1 Day Ahead

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€16

0:34 h

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What is the best way to travel from Bologna to Florence?

Cheapest way to travel from Bologna to Florence


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Taking the bus is the cheapest way to travel from Bologna to Florence. Most buses traveling from Bologna to Florence depart from Bologna's central bus station and take an hour and a half to arrive at either Florence's Piazzale Montelungo or Autostazione Busitalia-Sita Nord. Most buses stop at Montelungo, which is a short walk to the north of the historic center of Florence. At least 14 buses travel from Bologna to Florence every day, with the earliest departing at 11:30 a.m. Bus companies that travel from Bologna to Flroence include Flixbus, Baltour, and BusCenter. Ridesharing services like BlaBlaCar also frequently travel from Bologna to Florence.


Fastest way to travel from Bologna to Florence


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Since there are no direct flights, the fastest way to travel from Bologna to Florence is by taking a high-speed train. Trains traveling from Bologna to Florence depart from Bologna Centrale train station and take as little as 34 minutes to arrive at either Florence's Santa Maria Novella, Rifredi, or Campo di Marte train stations. Both Trenitalia and Italo offer frequent trains from Bologna to Florence, with the first train departing at 5:30 a.m. Approximately 80 trains travel from Bologna to Florence per day.


Most popular way to travel from Bologna to Florence


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Taking the train is the most popular way to travel from Bologna to Florence. Taking a high-speed train is usually an hour faster than taking the bus, while also only costing an additional €6 on average. Be sure to look for a Frecciarossa, Frecciargento or Italo train, which are approximately an hour faster than taking a regional Trenitalia train. Trains traveling from Bologna to Florence are also usually more convenient for travelers since approximately 80 trains depart from Bologna throughout the day.


How to get from Bologna to Florence

The Best Way According to our Users

Whether it is for business or leisure, in order to travel from Bologna to Florence, 89,18% of our customers choose the train as their preferred mode of transportation. By traveling by train on this route, you can enjoy the comfort of spacious seats, spectacular views—and in some cases free Wi-Fi—in both second and first class. Our customers have decided that the train is the best way to get from Bologna to Florence and have chosen to enjoy this fast, safe and efficient way to arrive at their destination. Taking the train also avoids long lines or potential expenses for transfers to/from the station—especially since most main railway stations are located in the city center. Train companies in Europe vary from country to country, but most of them offer high-speed train routes, therefore when you add up at the end-to-end journey time, the train is often also the fastest way to get to your destination.

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There’s no need to fly between Italian hotspots when you can simply take a Frecciarossa travel to reach your destination in just a few hours. Frecciarossa is the premier high-speed travel service from Trenitalia, Italy’s national railroad company, with around 200 connections made across Italy per day. These travel reach speeds up to 186 mph (300 kmh), making them one of the fastest in the world. You can expect to travel 50 miles (81 km) from Bologna to Florence on a Frecciarossa high-speed travel. All Frecciarossa classes provide free WiFi access, power outlets, air conditioning, bathrooms, luggage storage, onboard entertainment, and restaurant and bar services to passengers.

You can find the best deals on cheap Frecciarossa travel tickets right here. As an official travel partner of Trenitalia, Omio shows you all travel information for the Bologna to Florence route, such as departure and arrival times, stops, travel stations, journey times, and cheap fares. Once you’re ready, buy your Bologna to Florence travel ticket on Omio and enjoy traveling in full comfort on a Frecciarossa travel!

    BlaBlaCar Bus (formerly known as Ouibus or iDBUS) is a popular French travel company from France operating long-distance services in 10 countries in Europe and connecting over 300 destinations. It is a subsidiary of the French carpooling service, BlaBlaCar. Standard amenities on BlaBlaCar Bus include toilets, air conditioning, USB and power outlets for charging phones, tablets and laptops during long travel journeys, extra legroom and adjustable seats. There is also free Wi-Fi available on select routes. The only ticket type from BlaBlaCar Bus is the Standard ticket, which allows each traveler to bring one carry-on bag and up to two checked bags.

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