How to Travel from
Florence to Bologna
by Train, Bus, Route or Car
Schedule
Florence, Italy → Bologna, Italy
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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Florence to Bologna
Composite routes from Florence to Bologna
Cheapest
1 h 8 min
Car
103 km.
from $5
Other
1 h 8 min
Train
103 km.
from €5
3 h 25 min
Bus
232 km.
from €11.96
3 h 41 min
Train, Bus
136 km.
from $49.13
4 h 34 min
136 km.
from $25.74
Navigate from Florence to Bologna
Continue onto Via dei Vecchietti
123 m
Turn left onto Via dei Cerretani
42 m
Keep right onto Via Panzani
197 m
Keep left onto Piazza dell'Unità Italiana
379 m
Turn right onto Via della Scala
1 km 579 m
Keep right onto Piazzale di Porta al Prato
41 m
Continue onto Via delle Porte Nuove
1 km 992 m
Turn right onto Via Anton Francesco Doni
280 m
Turn left onto Via Maragliano
363 m
Continue onto Via Maragliano
53 m
Continue onto Ponte di San Donato
94 m
At roundabout, take exit 1 onto Via Enrico Forlanini
1 km 570 m
Turn left onto Viale Alessandro Guidoni
7 km 901 m
Keep right and take A1 toward BOLOGNA, ROMA
1 km 290 m
Keep right
388 m
Keep right and take A1 toward BOLOGNA
18 km 715 m
Keep right onto Autostrada del Sole
63 km 95 m
Keep right and take A14, A13 toward Ancona-Ravenna, Bologna Fiera, Padova, tangenziale, Bologna Casalecchio, Bologna centro
1 km 593 m
Keep right and drive toward Bologna Casalecchio, tangenziale, Bologna centro, Bologna aeroporto
4 km 566 m
Keep right
324 m
At roundabout, take exit 1 onto Viale M. K. Gandhi
1 km 164 m
Continue onto Via Sabotino
1 km 617 m
Keep right onto Via Sabotino
71 m
Turn right onto Viale Giovanni Vicini
254 m
Turn left onto Piazza di Porta Sant'Isaia
55 m
Continue onto Via Sant'Isaia
1 km 576 m
Turn left onto Piazza Malpighi
309 m
Turn right onto Via Ugo Bassi
57 m
Turn right onto Via Alfredo Testoni
152 m
Turn left onto Via Porta Nova
94 m
Turn right onto Via Cesare Battisti
32 m
Arrive at destination
Transport providers
Bus operators
FlixBus
Bus from Florence to Roma,
Ave. Duration:
3h 15m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$27.95–$39.38
Bus from Florence to Ferrara
Ave. Duration:
2h
Frequency:
6 times a week
Estimated price:
$15.25–$22.87
Bus from Florence to Bologna
Ave. Duration:
1h 20m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$12.07–$17.79
BlaBlaCar Bus
Phone:
+33 18 57 62 228
Website:
blablacar.co.uk/
Bus from Florence to Roma,
Ave. Duration:
3h 30m
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$26.68–$38.11
Bus from Florence to Bologna
Ave. Duration:
1h 15m
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$13.97–$20.33
Itabus
Phone:
+39 06 88 93 82 32
Website:
itabus.it/en/home
Bus from Florence to Roma,
Ave. Duration:
3h 15m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$13.97–$20.33
Bus from Florence to Ferrara
Ave. Duration:
2h 14m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$8.89–$13.97
Bus from Florence to Bologna
Ave. Duration:
1h 20m
Frequency:
Every 2 hours
Estimated price:
$7.62–$10.80
Marino Autolinee
Bus from Florence to Roma,
Ave. Duration:
4h 5m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$31.76–$43.19
Bus from Florence to Bologna
Ave. Duration:
1h 25m
Frequency:
6 times a week
Estimated price:
$19.06–$26.68
Tarsin
Bus from Florence to Bologna
Ave. Duration:
1h 25m
Frequency:
Once a week
Estimated price:
$7.61–$9.78
TTI Leonettibus SRL
Bus from Florence to Bologna
Ave. Duration:
1h 18m
Frequency:
Once a week
Estimated price:
$5.22–$7.61
Autoservizi Salemi Srl
Phone:
(+39) 0923 98.11.20
Website:
autoservizisalemi.it/en/
Bus from Florence to Roma,
Ave. Duration:
4h 15m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$15.25–$22.87
Autolinee Federico
Bus from Florence to Bologna
Ave. Duration:
1h 15m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$5.97–$8.89
TPER spa
Phone:
+39 051 290290
Website:
tper.it/
Bus from Ferrara Autostazione to Copparo
Ave. Duration:
40 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$2.67–$4.95
Bus from Bologna Autostazione to Cicogna
Ave. Duration:
23 min
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$1.52–$3.05
Bus from Bologna Autostazione to San
Ave. Duration:
23 min
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$1.65–$3.05
Airlines
Alitalia
Website:
alitalia.com/
Plane from Florence Peretola Airport to Leonardo
Ave. Duration:
52 min
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$62.25–$343.02
Plane from Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport to Leonardo
Ave. Duration:
1h 1m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$53.36–$228.68
Train operators
Trenitalia
Phone:
+39 06 68475475
Website:
trenitalia.com/
Train from Firenze S.M.N. to Roma
Ave. Duration:
4h 5m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$17.79–$59.71
Train from Firenze Campo Marte to Roma
Ave. Duration:
3h 26m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$19.06–$63.52
Train from Firenze S.M.N. to Bologna
Ave. Duration:
1h 28m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$7.62–$21.60
Trenitalia Frecce
Phone:
+39 06 68475475
Website:
trenitalia.com/en/frecce.html
Train from Firenze S.M.N. to Roma
Ave. Duration:
1h 26m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$25.41–$88.93
Train from Firenze Campo Marte to Roma
Ave. Duration:
1h 19m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$27.95–$95.28
Train from Firenze S.M.N. to Bologna
Ave. Duration:
37 min
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$12.70–$55.90
Train from Firenze S.M.N. to Ferrara
Ave. Duration:
1h 7m
Frequency:
Every 3 hours
Estimated price:
$16.52–$63.52
ItaloTreno
Phone:
+39 06 8937 1892
Website:
italotreno.it/it
Train from Firenze S.M.N. to Roma
Ave. Duration:
1h 27m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$54.63–$69.87
Train from Firenze S.M.N. to Bologna
Ave. Duration:
39 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$35.57–$44.47
Train from Firenze S.M.N. to Ferrara
Ave. Duration:
1h 11m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$39.38–$50.82
Trenitalia Intercity
Phone:
+39 06 68475475
Website:
trenitalia.com/
Train from Firenze S.M.N. to Roma
Ave. Duration:
2h 40m
Frequency:
6 times a week
Estimated price:
$20.33–$29.22
Train from Firenze S.M.N. to Bologna
Ave. Duration:
1h 17m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$9.53–$12.70
Other operators
BlaBlaCar
Phone:
+3 318 576 2228
Website:
blablacar.com
Other from Florence to Bologna
Ave. Duration:
1h 37m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$5.00
Questions and Answers
What is the cheapest way to get from Florence to Bologna?
The cheapest way to get from Florence to Bologna is to bus which costs $11.96 - $36.96 and takes 3h 25m.
What is the fastest way to get from Florence to Bologna?
The fastest way to get from Florence to Bologna is to train which takes 1h 40m and costs $15.22 - $76.09 .
Is there a direct bus between Florence and Bologna?
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Florence and arriving at Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 15m.
Is there a direct train between Florence and Bologna?
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Firenze S.M.N. and arriving at Roma Tiburtina. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 26m.
How far is it from Florence to Bologna?
The distance between Florence and Bologna is 258 km. The road distance is 272.7 km.
How do I travel from Florence to Bologna without a car?
The best way to get from Florence to Bologna without a car is to train which takes 1h 40m and costs $15.22 - $76.09 .
How long does it take to get from Florence to Bologna?
The train from Firenze S.M.N. to Roma Tiburtina takes 1h 26m including transfers and departs hourly.
Where do I catch the Florence to Bologna bus from?
Florence to Bologna bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Florence station.
Where do I catch the Florence to Bologna train from?
Florence to Bologna train services, operated by Trenitalia Frecce, depart from Firenze S.M.N. station.
Train, bus or fly from Florence to Bologna?
The best way to get from Florence to Bologna is to train which takes 1h 40m and costs $15.22 - $76.09 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $11.96 - $36.96 and takes 3h 25m, you could also fly, which costs $59.78 - $271.74 and takes 2h 59m.
Where does the Florence to Bologna bus arrive?
Florence to Bologna bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina station.
Where does the Florence to Bologna train arrive?
Florence to Bologna train services, operated by Trenitalia Frecce, arrive at Roma Tiburtina station.
Can I drive from Florence to Bologna?
Yes, the driving distance between Florence to Bologna is 273 km. It takes approximately 2h 38m to drive from Florence to Bologna.
How do I get a train ticket from Florence to Bologna?
Book your Florence to Bologna train tickets online with Omio.
How do I get a bus ticket from Florence to Bologna?
Book your Florence to Bologna bus tickets online with Omio, FlixBus and Distribusion.
Where can I stay near Bologna?
There are 19661+ hotels available in Bologna. Prices start at $34.99 per night.
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