Bus and Train from Florence to Bologna: Tickets & Schedules

Next available departures

Next departures for Florence to Bologna on April 17
Operated byVehicle typeDeparture timeDeparture locationTrip durationArrival timeArrival locationRecommendedPrice and booking link
Itabus
Terminal Bus Villa Constanza
Bologna AutostazioneCheapest
Trenitalia Frecciarossa
Santa Maria Novella
Bologna CentraleFastest
BlaBlaCar Bus
Florence, Villa Costanza A1
BolognaNo tags
Appennino Shuttle
Florence - Piazzale Montelungo
Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ)No tags
Itabus
Terminal Bus Villa Constanza
Bologna AutostazioneNo tags

Last refresh of the prices: Today at 1:28 PM CEST.

Compare 2 ways to go from Florence to Bologna

We recommend taking the train

Among the sustainable travel choices, the Train stands out as a good way to reach Bologna. The journey takes about 38 minutes, and with fares starting at just $23, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

24train per day
38mAverage Duration
82 kmDistance
2kgCO₂ emissions
Average Price$12 - $75Average Duration1h 20m
2kg CO₂e
Average Price$23 - $392Average Duration38m
2kg CO₂e

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Florence to Bologna by bus or train

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 a ticket from Florence to Bologna?

    The cheapest tickets from Florence to Bologna start at $12. The average price for this route is around $30. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for a better chance of getting the lowest possible price.

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

    The average trip duration from Florence to Bologna is 59m, covering a distance of 83 km. The quickest vehicle can get you there in 10m and is operated by FlixBus.

  3. Which companies service the Florence to Bologna route?

    Several major companies operate on this route with 32 trips available per day, including services from FlixBus, Itabus, Appennino Shuttle, MarinoBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, BusItalia, Sellitto, Italo, Trenitalia.

  4. What is the earliest and latest departure time from Florence to Bologna?

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

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

    A trip from Florence to Bologna generates an estimated 2.0738250000000003 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly choice and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.

  6. Which is the best company from Florence to Bologna?

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

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

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

  8. Which company has the most on-time service from Florence to Bologna?

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

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

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

Find the cheapest prices for buses and trains

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

Best price found
04-14
$18
04-15
$12
Today
$8
04-17
$12
04-18
$12
04-19
$14
04-20
$12
04-21
$11
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Florence to Bologna was searched and found on Apr 16, 2026 with a price of $8

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

You can expect to pay between $8 and $181 for a bus or train ticket from Florence to Bologna based on the past 2 days. You can expect to find the lowest price for this trip at $11 on 2026-04-21.

Usually Italo, Trenitalia 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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