Bus from Florence to Bologna: Tickets & Schedules

Next bus departures

Next departures for Florence to Bologna on December 8
Operated byVehicle typeDeparture timeDeparture locationTrip durationArrival timeArrival locationRecommendedPrice and booking link
Flixbus Bus
Florence (Villa Costanza)
Bologna AutostazioneCheapest
Flixbus Bus
Florence (Villa Costanza)
Bologna AutostazioneFastest
ItabusBus
Terminal Bus Villa Constanza
Bologna AutostazioneNo tags
MarinoBusBus
Terminal Bus Villa Constanza
Bologna AutostazioneNo tags
BusitaliaBus
Scandicci - Villa Costanza
Bologna AutostazioneNo tags

Last refresh of the prices: Today at 6:52 AM CET.

Compare 3 ways to go from Florence to Bologna

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as a good way to reach Bologna. The journey takes about 1 hour 10 minutes, and with fares starting at just $7, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

20carpool per day
1h 10mAverage Duration
81 kmDistance
3kgCO₂ emissions
Bus
Average Price$12 - $108Average Duration1h 20m
2kg CO₂e
Train
Average Price$23 - $393Average Duration38m
2kg CO₂e
Carpool
Average Price$7 - $36Average Duration1h 10m
3kg CO₂e

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Florence to Bologna by bus

Please note that schedules, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your trip.

  1. How much is the bus ticket from Florence to Bologna?

    The cheapest bus tickets from Florence to Bologna start from $12. The average price for this route is around $18. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.

  2. How long is the bus ride from Florence to Bologna?

    The average bus travel time from Florence to Bologna is 1h 20m, covering a distance of 85 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 10m and is operated by FlixBus.

  3. Which bus companies service the Florence to Bologna route?

    Several major bus companies operate on this route with 47 buses available per day, including services from FlixBus, Itabus, Appennino Shuttle, MarinoBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, BusItalia, Sellitto, GoOpti.

  4. What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from Florence to Bologna?

    The earliest bus departs from Florence to Bologna at 12:05am. And the latest bus departs at 11:40pm.

  5. What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Florence to Bologna?

    A bus trip from Florence to Bologna generates an estimated 2 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.

  6. What is the best bus company from Florence to Bologna?

    According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Sellitto, with an average rating of 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 1 reviews.

  7. Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Florence to Bologna?

    Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company Sellitto has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 5.0.

  8. Which bus company has the best on-time performance from Florence to Bologna?

    According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is GoOpti, with a punctuality rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars.

  9. Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Florence to Bologna?

    According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is Sellitto, with a cleanliness rating of 5.0 out of 5 stars.

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found
12-05
$12
12-06
$16
Today
$12
12-08
$12
12-09
$11
12-10
$11
12-11
$11
12-12
$11
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Florence to Bologna was searched and found on Dec 9, 2025 with a price of $11

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Florence to Bologna, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $11 to $89 for a bus ticket from Florence to Bologna based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $11 which is on 2025-12-09.

Usually MarinoBus, Sellitto will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.

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