How much is a ticket from Florence to Bologna?

The cheapest tickets from Florence to Bologna start at NOK 79. The average price for this route is around NOK 202. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for a better chance of getting the lowest possible price.

How long is the journey from Florence to Bologna?

The average journey time from Florence to Bologna is 59m, covering a distance of 83 km. The fastest vehicle can get you there in 37m and is operated by Italo .

Which companies operate the Florence to Bologna route?

Several major companies operate on this route with 36 departures available per day, including services from FlixBus , Itabus , Appennino Shuttle , MarinoBus , BlaBlaCar Bus , BusItalia , Sellitto , Italo , Trenitalia .

What are the earliest and latest departure times from Florence to Bologna?

The earliest trip from Florence to Bologna departs at 00:05. The latest trip departs at 23:40.

What are the CO₂ emissions for the journey from Florence to Bologna?

A journey from Florence to Bologna emits an estimated 2.0644375 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.

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.

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

According to reviews on Busbud, Sellitto has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 5.0.

Which company has the most punctual service from Florence to Bologna?

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

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.

Bus and Train Florence to Bologna from NOK 63 | Refundable Tickets

Next available departures

Next departures from Florence to Bologna on 6 May
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
19:10	Florence, Villa Costanza A1	1h 25m	20:35	Bologna	Cheapest
07:10	Santa Maria Novella	38m	07:48	Bologna Centrale	Fastest
03:50	Florence - Piazzale Montelungo	1h 20m	05:10	Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ)	No tags
01:05	Terminal Bus Villa Constanza	1h 20m	02:25	Bologna Autostazione	No tags
02:15	Terminal Bus Villa Constanza	1h 35m	03:50	Bologna Autostazione	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Today at 01:35 CEST.

Compare 2 ways to travel 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 NOK 152, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

27train per day

38mAverage duration

82 kmDistance

2kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average priceNOK 79 - NOK 757	Average duration1h 20m	CO₂ emissions 2kg CO₂e
Train	Average priceNOK 152 - NOK 2,669	Average duration38m	CO₂ emissions 2kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Florence and Bologna?

Stops in Florence

A
Santa Maria Novella
Piazza della Stazione 45, 50123 Firenze, Italy
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B
Sesto Fiorentino
Piazza Luigi Galvani, 12, 50019 Comune di Sesto Fiorentino FI, Italy
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C
Florence - Piazzale Montelungo
50129 Centro Storico FI, Italy
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D
Florence Airport
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E
Campo di Marte
50131 Firenze FI, Italy
F
Rifredi
Via Renato Fantoni, 50127 Firenze FI, Italy

Stops in Bologna

A
Bologna
B
Corticella
40128 Bologna BO, Italy
C
San Ruffillo
40141 Bologna BO, Italy
D
Piazza XX Settembre
Piazza XX Settembre, 6, 40126 Bologna, Italy
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E
Stazione Centrale
Viale Pietro Pietramellara, 63, 40121 Bologna, Italy
F
A14 Autostrada Adriatica
A14 - Autostrada Adriatica, 40069 Zola Predosa BO, Italy

Compare companies

FlixBus

3.5/512,584 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness4.0

Cleanliness4.1

Wi‑Fi2.7

Italo

4.5/527 reviews

Staff5.0

Timeliness4.5

Cleanliness5.0

Wi‑Fi4.0

Itabus

3.8/51,000 reviews

Staff4.3

Timeliness3.0

Cleanliness4.3

Wi‑Fi3.0

Trenitalia

3.9/558 reviews

Staff4.6

Timeliness4.6

Cleanliness4.7

Wi‑Fi2.5

Appennino Shuttle

4.5/5260 reviews

Staff4.8

Timeliness4.8

Cleanliness4.8

Wi‑Fi4.2

According to user feedback, the bus service is praised for its punctuality and cleanliness. Passengers found the rides comfortable with a pleasant atmosphere, often highlighting helpful drivers and effective air conditioning. However, there was an isolated mention of luggage being damaged during handling by other passengers' suitcases.

Appennino Shuttle Florence Bologna recent customer reviews

Time was exact, air conditioning excellent and very welcome, driver pleasant and very helpful

Louise G.

10 August 2025

Our bus left on time, and yet we arrived 30 minutes later the scheduled arrival time with no traffic on the road.

Maya M.

23 June 2024

The bus between Florence and Bologna was simply fantastic. Departure and arrival times were as stated. Very goed value for money.

Alan S.

6 May 2024

MarinoBus

4.1/5920 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness4.3

Cleanliness4.3

Wi‑Fi3.3

BlaBlaCar Bus

3.7/511,736 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness3.6

Cleanliness4.3

Wi‑Fi2.6

BusItalia

4.0/5163 reviews

Staff5.0

Timeliness3.0

Cleanliness4.5

Wi‑Fi3.8

Sellitto

5.0/51 reviews

Staff5.0

Cleanliness5.0

Wi‑Fi5.0

Companies in IT:FlixBus, Trenitalia, BlaBlaCar Bus, Deutsche Bahn ICE, ALSA, RegioJet, Rede Expressos, FlixTrain, Trenitalia, Deutsche Bahn, Sindbad, Italo, MarinoBus, Swiss Federal Railways

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

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

How much is a ticket from Florence to Bologna?
The cheapest tickets from Florence to Bologna start at NOK 79. The average price for this route is around NOK 202. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for a better chance of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the journey from Florence to Bologna?
The average journey time from Florence to Bologna is 59m, covering a distance of 83 km. The fastest vehicle can get you there in 37m and is operated by Italo.
Which companies operate the Florence to Bologna route?
Several major companies operate on this route with 36 departures available per day, including services from FlixBus, Itabus, Appennino Shuttle, MarinoBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, BusItalia, Sellitto, Italo, Trenitalia.
What are the earliest and latest departure times from Florence to Bologna?
The earliest trip from Florence to Bologna departs at 00:05. The latest trip departs at 23:40.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the journey from Florence to Bologna?
A journey from Florence to Bologna emits an estimated 2.0644375 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.
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.
Which company has the best Wi-Fi from Florence to Bologna?
According to reviews on Busbud, Sellitto has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 5.0.
Which company has the most punctual service from Florence to Bologna?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most timely company on this route is Appennino Shuttle, with a punctuality rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars.
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

03/05

NOK 160

04/05

NOK 63

Today

NOK 69

06/05

NOK 69

07/05

NOK 69

08/05

NOK 69

09/05

NOK 69

10/05

NOK 69

The cheapest trip from Florence to Bologna was searched and found on 4 May 2026 with a price of NOK 63

To save money and make sure you get 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 NOK 63 and NOK 2,610 for a bus or train ticket from Florence to Bologna over the last 2 days. You can expect to find the lowest price for the trip at NOK 69 on 2026-05-06.

Usually Trenitalia, Italo 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.