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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 an average ticket price of $14 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 16m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.1kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $14, while a train costs an average of $23.
Distance: 50 miles (81 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$23 Average price | $14 Average price Cheapest | $30 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 16m Average total duration Fastest 46m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 57m Average total duration 1h 27m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 22m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Florence to Bologna:
A bus is $9 (€7) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Florence to Bologna costing on average $23 (€19).
Other travel options to Bologna take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 57m.
The journey is about 36m faster (46m by train vs 1h 22m by car) and roughly $7 (€6) cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($23 (€19) vs $30 (€25)). 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.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
Travel optionsfrom Florence to Bologna
How to get from Florence to Bologna by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Florence to Bologna is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- FlixBus6:35 AM1h15Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence)7:50 AMBologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre)$71One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- FlixBus6:35 AM1h15Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence)7:50 AMBologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre)$71One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- FRECCIAROSSA 95046:55 AM0h33Florence Santa Maria Novella7:28 AMBologna Centrale$391One-way0 transfers
Other options
Regionale 1785210:22 PM1h12Florence Santa Maria Novella11:34 PMBologna San Ruffillo$121One-way0 transfers- Regionale 18502 · Regionale 178087:09 AM1h16Florence Santa Maria Novella8:25 AMBologna Centrale$121One-way1 transfer
- Regionale 178004:32 AM1h26Florence Santa Maria Novella5:58 AMBologna San Ruffillo$121One-way0 transfers
38981:05 AM1h20Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence)2:25 AMBologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre)$71One-way0 transfers- 24184:00 AM1h20Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence)5:20 AMBologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre)$81One-way0 transfers
- 24145:30 PM1h20Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence)6:50 PMBologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre)$81One-way0 transfers
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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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This is compared to other travel options from Florence to Bologna:
A bus is $9 (€7) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Florence to Bologna costing on average $23 (€19).
Other travel options to Bologna take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 57m.
- Around 93 trains per day.
- Around 50 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Florence and Bologna as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Florence Santa Maria Novella and arrive in Bologna Centrale.
- Buses mostly depart from Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) and arrive in Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre).
- Travel with Appennino Shuttle, BlaBlaCar Bus, Marino Autolinee, Busitalia, FlixBus, GoOpti, Itabus to go to Bologna by bus.
- Travel with Intercity, Frecciarossa, Italo, Regionale, Intercity Notte to go to Bologna by train.
- 50 direct buses per day with Appennino Shuttle, BlaBlaCar Bus, Marino Autolinee, Busitalia, FlixBus, GoOpti, Itabus.
- 84 direct trains per day with Intercity, Frecciarossa, Italo, Regionale, Intercity Notte.
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