Bus and Train from Florence to Bologna: Tickets & Timetables

Next available departures

Next departures from Florence to Bologna on 27 April
Operated byVehicle typeDeparture timeDeparture locationTrip durationArrival timeArrival locationRecommendedPrice and booking link
BlaBlaCar Bus
Florence, Villa Costanza A1
BolognaCheapest
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 3:51 AM 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 COP 58 216, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

26train per day
38mAverage duration
82 kmDistance
2kgCO₂ emissions
Average priceCOP 29 910 - COP 283 102Average duration1h 20m
2kg CO₂e
Average priceCOP 58 216 - COP 1 022 567Average duration38m
2kg CO₂e

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 differ 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 COP 29 910. The average price for this route is around COP 76 395. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for a better chance of getting the lowest possible price.

  2. How long is the journey 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 operate the Florence to Bologna route?

    Several major companies operate on this route with 34 trips available per day, including services from FlixBus, Itabus, Appennino Shuttle, MarinoBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, BusItalia, Sellitto, Italo, Trenitalia.

  4. 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.

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

    A trip from Florence to Bologna generates an estimated 2.06475 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option 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 reviews on Busbud, the company Sellitto has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 5.0.

  8. Which company has the most punctual 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
24/04
COP 26 194
25/04
COP 39 345
Today
COP 26 230
27/04
COP 26 230
28/04
COP 26 230
29/04
COP 26 230
30/04
COP 26 230
01/05
COP 30 602
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Florence to Bologna was searched and found on 24 Apr 2026 with a price of COP 26 194

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 COP 26 194 and COP 997 758 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 the trip at COP 26 230 which is on 2026-04-27.

Usually 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.

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