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Compare train and bus for Florence to Bologna
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Florence to Bologna 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 0m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. 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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€13 Average price | €8 Average price Cheapest |
1h 30m Average total duration Fastest 1h 0m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 0m Average total duration 1h 30m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions |
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How to get from Florence to Bologna by train, bus or flight.
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The best way to travel from Florence to Bologna is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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FRECCIAROSSA 1000 9504Other options
Regionale 17816Regionale 17816
Intercity 580
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How to Travel from Florence to Bologna
The distance between Florence to Bologna is approximately 102 kilometers. This is a relatively short distance making road and rail travel ideal options. There are two main public transportation options for travelers who want to travel in Italy between Florence and Bologna. Travelers can choose between train or bus. It is also possible to travel by rental car or use a ride share option to journey between the cities. Air travel is not a sensible option as the two cities are located very close to each other.
Trains from Florence to Bologna | Buses from Florence to Venice | Return trips from Bologna to Florence
Florence to Bologna Travel Comparison
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What is the best way to travel from Florence to Bologna?
Cheapest way to travel from Florence to Bologna
Taking the bus is the cheapest way to travel from Florence to Bologna. Most buses traveling from Florence to Bologna depart from either Florence's Piazzale Montelungo or Autostazione Busitalia-Sita Nord and take an hour and a half to arrive at Bologna's central bus station. Most buses depart from Montelungo, which is a short walk to the north of the historic center of Florence. At least 10 buses travel from Florence to Bologna every day, with the earliest departing at 2:10 a.m. Bus companies that travel from Florence to Bologna include Flixbus, Baltour, and BusCenter. Ridesharing services like BlaBlaCar also frequently travel from Florence to Bologna.
Fastest way to travel from Florence to Bologna
Since there are no direct flights, the fastest way to travel from Florence to Bologna is by taking a high-speed train. Trains traveling from Florence to Bologna depart from either Florence's Santa Maria Novella, Rifredi, or Campo di Marte train stations and take as little as 35 minutes to arrive at Bologna Centrale train station. Both Trenitalia and Italo offer frequent trains from Florence to Bologna, with the first train departing at 4:32 a.m. Nearly 90 trains travel from Florence to Bologna per day.
Most popular way to travel from Florence to Bologna
Taking the train is the most popular way to travel from Florence to Bologna. 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 Florence to Bologna are also usually more convenient for travelers since approximately 90 trains depart from Florence throughout the day.
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FAQs: Travel from Florence to Bologna
Travel to Bologna easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Florence to Bologna.
There are 2 options to travel from Florence to Bologna including taking a train or bus.
The cheapest way to get from Florence to Bologna is by taking a bus with average ticket prices of $6 (€5) compared to other travel options to Bologna:
Taking a bus costs $5 (€4) less than taking a train, which costs on average $10 (€9) for the same trip.
The quickest way to travel from Florence to Bologna is by train, which takes on average 37 min compared to other travel options that take longer:
Bus takes 1 h 20 min on average.
The Florence to Bologna distance is around 50 miles (81 km).
The average frequency per day from Florence to Bologna is:
- Around 25 buses per day.
- 50 trains a day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your trip to Bologna from Florence as scheduled services by train or bus can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points when traveling from Florence to Bologna:
- Most travelers who book a bus ticket from Florence to Bologna depart from Florence, Guidoni Tram T2 to Bologna, Aeroporto di Bologna.
- Most travelers take a train from Florence Santa Maria Novella to Bologna Centrale.
The following travel companies offer services from Florence to Bologna:
- Itabus, Appennino Shuttle, Marino Autolinee, FlixBus or BlaBlaCar Bus can get you to Bologna by bus. You can find a good deal for bus tickets with BlaBlaCar Bus from Florence to Bologna for $4 (€4) on Omio.
- Travel with Italo, Frecciarossa, Regionale or Intercity for trains to Bologna. If you’re looking for a good deal on tickets, check for Regionale Florence to Bologna tickets on Omio for $10 (€9).
Yes, there are direct routes from Florence to Bologna with the following travel companies:
- You can find 25 direct buses per day to Bologna with Itabus, Appennino Shuttle, Marino Autolinee, FlixBus or BlaBlaCar Bus.
- You'll find 50 direct trains a day to Bologna with Italo, Frecciarossa, Regionale or Intercity.
Direct services to Bologna tend to save you time and add more convenience as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking tickets for your route.
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