How far is Bologna from Florence?

The distance between the two cities is 51 miles (82 km).

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Bologna to Florence?

Most of the buses traveling from Bologna to Florence leave from Bologna and arrive at Florence - Piazzale Montelungo. These are the primary departure and arrival locations on this route, but you could find others that could be a better fit for your travel plans.

What are the best sights and things to do in Florence?

Once in Florence, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are Palazzo Pitti, Cappella Brancacci and Santa Maria del Carmine, Tuscan Wine Tour, Cattedrale Santa Maria del Fiore and Santa Maria Novella.

Bus Bologna to Florence from $8 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Bologna to Florence on November 24
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	6:00pm	Bologna Autostazione	1h 20m	7:20pm	Terminal Bus Villa Constanza	Cheapest
Bus	4:50pm	Bologna Autostazione	1h 15m	6:05pm	Florence (Villa Costanza)	Fastest
Bus	6:00pm	Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ)	1h 25m	7:25pm	Florence - Piazzale Montelungo	No tags
Bus	4:20pm	Bologna Autostazione	1h 20m	5:40pm	Terminal Bus Villa Constanza	No tags
Bus	11:40pm	Bologna Autostazione	1h 35m	1:15am	Terminal Bus Villa Constanza	No tags

Next departures for Bologna to Florence on November 25
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	2:50am	Bologna Autostazione	1h 20m	4:10am	Terminal Bus Villa Constanza	Cheapest
Bus	8:30pm	Bologna Autostazione	1h 10m	9:40pm	Scandicci - Villa Costanza	Fastest
Bus	12:30am	Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ)	1h 25m	1:55am	Florence - Piazzale Montelungo	No tags
Bus	12:45am	Bologna Autostazione	1h 20m	2:05am	Terminal Bus Villa Constanza	No tags
Bus	7:15am	Bologna Autostazione	1h 20m	8:35am	Terminal Bus Villa Constanza	No tags

Next departures for Bologna to Florence on November 26
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	10:30am	Bologna Autostazione	1h 20m	11:50am	Terminal Bus Villa Constanza	Cheapest
Bus	11:54pm	Bologna Autostazione	1h 11m	1:05am	Florence (Villa Costanza)	Fastest
Bus	12:30am	Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ)	1h 25m	1:55am	Florence - Piazzale Montelungo	No tags
Bus	12:45am	Bologna Autostazione	1h 20m	2:05am	Terminal Bus Villa Constanza	No tags
Bus	7:15am	Bologna Autostazione	1h 20m	8:35am	Terminal Bus Villa Constanza	No tags

Next departures for Bologna to Florence on November 27
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	10:30am	Bologna Autostazione	1h 20m	11:50am	Terminal Bus Villa Constanza	Cheapest
Bus	11:54pm	Bologna Autostazione	1h 11m	1:05am	Florence (Villa Costanza)	Fastest
Bus	12:30am	Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ)	1h 25m	1:55am	Florence - Piazzale Montelungo	No tags
Bus	12:45am	Bologna Autostazione	1h 20m	2:05am	Terminal Bus Villa Constanza	No tags
Bus	7:15am	Bologna Autostazione	1h 20m	8:35am	Terminal Bus Villa Constanza	No tags

Next departures for Bologna to Florence on November 28
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	3:00pm	Bologna	1h 30m	4:30pm	Florence, Villa Costanza A1	Cheapest
Bus	8:30pm	Bologna Autostazione	1h 10m	9:40pm	Scandicci - Villa Costanza	Fastest
Bus	12:30am	Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ)	1h 25m	1:55am	Florence - Piazzale Montelungo	No tags
Bus	12:45am	Bologna Autostazione	1h 20m	2:05am	Terminal Bus Villa Constanza	No tags
Bus	7:15am	Bologna Autostazione	1h 20m	8:35am	Terminal Bus Villa Constanza	No tags

Next departures for Bologna to Florence on November 29
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	3:00pm	Bologna	1h 30m	4:30pm	Florence, Villa Costanza A1	Cheapest
Bus	11:54pm	Bologna Autostazione	1h 11m	1:05am	Florence (Villa Costanza)	Fastest
Bus	12:30am	Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ)	1h 25m	1:55am	Florence - Piazzale Montelungo	No tags
Bus	12:45am	Bologna Autostazione	1h 20m	2:05am	Terminal Bus Villa Constanza	No tags
Bus	7:15am	Bologna Autostazione	1h 20m	8:35am	Terminal Bus Villa Constanza	No tags

Next departures for Bologna to Florence on November 30
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	2:15am	Bologna Autostazione	1h 20m	3:35am	Terminal Bus Villa Constanza	Cheapest
Bus	8:30pm	Bologna Autostazione	1h 10m	9:40pm	Scandicci - Villa Costanza	Fastest
Bus	12:30am	Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ)	1h 25m	1:55am	Florence - Piazzale Montelungo	No tags
Bus	12:45am	Bologna Autostazione	1h 20m	2:05am	Terminal Bus Villa Constanza	No tags
Bus	7:15am	Bologna Autostazione	1h 20m	8:35am	Terminal Bus Villa Constanza	No tags

Next departures for Bologna to Florence on December 1
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	3:00pm	Bologna	1h 30m	4:30pm	Florence, Villa Costanza A1	Cheapest
Bus	11:54pm	Bologna Autostazione	1h 11m	1:05am	Florence (Villa Costanza)	Fastest
Bus	12:30am	Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ)	1h 25m	1:55am	Florence - Piazzale Montelungo	No tags
Bus	12:45am	Bologna Autostazione	1h 20m	2:05am	Terminal Bus Villa Constanza	No tags
Bus	7:15am	Bologna Autostazione	1h 20m	8:35am	Terminal Bus Villa Constanza	No tags

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Compare 3 ways to go from Bologna to Florence

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as the good way to reach Florence. The journey takes about 1 hour 10 minutes and with fares starting at just $5, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

22carpool per day

1h 10mAverage Duration

51 milesDistance

3kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$9 - $76	Average Duration1h 20m	CO₂ emissions 2kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$16 - $276	Average Duration38m	CO₂ emissions 2kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$5 - $27	Average Duration1h 10m	CO₂ emissions 3kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Bologna and Florence?

Stops in Bologna

A
Bologna
B
Piazza XX Settembre
Piazza XX Settembre, 6, 40126 Bologna, Italy
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C
Stazione Centrale
Viale Pietro Pietramellara, 63, 40121 Bologna, Italy
D
A14 Autostrada Adriatica
A14 - Autostrada Adriatica, 40069 Zola Predosa BO, Italy
E
Via Francesco Petrarca, 21
Via Francesco Petrarca, 21, 40033 Casalecchio di Reno BO, Italy
F
Area di Servizio Cantagallo
km. 198, Autostrada del Sole, , 40033 Casalecchio di Reno BO,, Italy

Stops in Florence

A
Florence - Piazzale Montelungo
50129 Centro Storico FI, Italy
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B
Scandicci - Villa Costanza
Via della Costituzione, 185, 50018 Scandicci FI, Italy
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C
Terminal Bus Villa Constanza
A1 - Autostrada del Sole, 50018 Scandicci FI, Italy
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D
Florence Airport
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E
Santa Maria Novella
Piazza della Stazione 45, 50123 Firenze, Italy
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F
Via Cassia, 49B
Via Cassia, 49B, 50023 Impruneta FI, Italy
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Compare bus companies

FlixBus

3.5/511,425 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Flixbus is a European bus operator that offers intercity and bus travel in over 38 countries. Known for their easy-to-spot lime green buses and for offering affordable transportation between cities in Europe and the Americas, Flixbus is a good option for those looking for an affordable, reliable bus company. In their buses, you'll find free WiFi, bathrooms, and power outlets. You can also pay extra to choose your seat and get extra legroom, or even buy a snack or drink onboard directly from the driver. You can reschedule your ticket for a small fee, which varies from $1 to $5, depending on how close you are to the departure date.

Itabus

4/5946 reviews

Staff4.3

Timeliness3

Cleanliness4.3

Wifi3.1

Appennino Shuttle

4.5/5220 reviews

Staff4.8

Timeliness4.8

Cleanliness4.8

Wifi4.4

Appenni o Shuttle is praised for its convenience in connecting Bologna airport and Florence, with clean buses and professional drivers. Many users appreciate the punctuality of departures and arrivals, as well as the cooperative behavior of staff. However, there was a mention of an issue regarding ticket acceptance by one driver.

Appennino Shuttle Bologna Florence recent customer reviews

Exellent cooperative behavior of driver yesterday night at 10 oclock from Bologna to Florence

Aqeel H.

November 10, 2025

Appenni o Shuttle is very convenient connecting Bolognia airport and Florencia. It's a relaible mode of transportation, clean and drivers are very professional. Recommended 120%

Diana O.

September 16, 2023

Bus was late, driver didn’t accept my pass at first, I had to argue to get on the bus.

Daniel P.

June 1, 2023

MarinoBus

4/5895 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness4.3

Cleanliness4.3

Wifi3.3

Based on 895 reviews, the company was rated 4.1 stars on Busbud. Travelers were especially satisfied with the staff and the temperature but often complained with the wifi. MarinoBus ticket prices on this trip start at $21

MarinoBus Bologna Florence recent customer reviews

The driver came late and the bus left the station late. Missed my train because of the delay. And also missed my appointment. Very sad😢

Chinedu J.

May 29, 2021

BlaBlaCar Bus

3.5/511,152 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness3.6

Cleanliness4.3

Wifi2.6

BusItalia

4/5158 reviews

Staff5

Timeliness2.8

Cleanliness4.5

Wifi3.7

GoOpti

4.5/5140 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness4.8

Cleanliness4.9

Wifi4

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Frequently asked questions about traveling from Bologna to Florence by bus

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Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

11/22

$11

11/23

$22

Today

$9

11/25

$8

11/26

$8

11/27

$8

11/28

$8

11/29

$8

The cheapest trip from Bologna to Florence was searched and found on Nov 28, 2025 with a price of $8

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

You can expect to pay from $8 to $62 for a bus ticket from Bologna to Florence based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $8 which is on 2025-11-28.

Usually FlixBus, Itabus 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.