How much is a ticket from Bologna to Florence?

The cheapest tickets from Bologna to Florence start from PLN 31. The average price for this route is around PLN 87. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.

How long is the ride from Bologna to Florence?

The average trip duration from Bologna to Florence is 59m, covering a distance of 52 miles (83 km). The quickest vehicle can get you there in 11m and is operated by FlixBus .

Which companies service the Bologna to Florence route?

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

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

The earliest trip departs from Bologna to Florence at 12:15am. And the latest trip departs at 11:54pm.

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

A trip from Bologna to Florence generates an estimated 2.0670124999999997 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and recommended mode of travel by Busbud.

What is the best company from Bologna to Florence?

According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated company on this route is Appennino Shuttle , with an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars based on 259 reviews.

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

Based on reviews on Busbud, the company Appennino Shuttle has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 4.2.

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

According to Busbud traveler 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 Bologna to Florence?

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

Bus and Train Bologna to Florence from PLN 25 | Refundable Tickets

Next available departures

Next departures for Bologna to Florence on April 25
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
7:00am	Bologna Autostazione	1h 20m	8:20am	Terminal Bus Villa Constanza	Cheapest
7:02am	Bologna Centrale	37m	7:39am	Santa Maria Novella	Fastest
9:25am	Bologna	1h 20m	10:45am	Florence, Villa Costanza A1	No tags
12:30am	Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ)	1h 25m	1:55am	Florence - Piazzale Montelungo	No tags
12:45am	Bologna Autostazione	1h 20m	2:05am	Terminal Bus Villa Constanza	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Today at 6:13 PM CEST.

Compare 2 ways to go from Bologna to Florence

We recommend taking the train

Among the sustainable travel choices, the Train stands out as a good way to reach Florence. The journey takes about 38 minutes and with fares starting at just PLN 60, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

32train per day

38mAverage Duration

51 milesDistance

2kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average PricePLN 31 - PLN 292	Average Duration1h 20m	CO₂ emissions 2kg CO₂e
Train	Average PricePLN 60 - PLN 1,021	Average Duration38m	CO₂ emissions 2kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Bologna and Florence?

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
Visit page
E
Stazione Centrale
Viale Pietro Pietramellara, 63, 40121 Bologna, Italy
F
A14 Autostrada Adriatica
A14 - Autostrada Adriatica, 40069 Zola Predosa BO, Italy

Stops in Florence

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

Compare companies

FlixBus

3.5/512,526 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness4.0

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.

Italo

4.5/527 reviews

Staff5.0

Timeliness4.5

Cleanliness5.0

Wifi4.0

Itabus

3.8/5995 reviews

Staff4.3

Timeliness3.0

Cleanliness4.3

Wifi3.0

Trenitalia

3.9/558 reviews

Staff4.6

Timeliness4.6

Cleanliness4.7

Wifi2.5

Appennino Shuttle

4.5/5259 reviews

Staff4.8

Timeliness4.8

Cleanliness4.8

Wifi4.2

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

4.1/5920 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness4.3

Cleanliness4.3

Wifi3.3

Based on 920 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 PLN 78

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

3.7/511,684 reviews

Staff4.3

Timeliness3.6

Cleanliness4.3

Wifi2.6

BusItalia

4.0/5163 reviews

Staff5.0

Timeliness3.0

Cleanliness4.5

Wifi3.8

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

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Bologna to Florence 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.

How much is a ticket from Bologna to Florence?
The cheapest tickets from Bologna to Florence start from PLN 31. The average price for this route is around PLN 87. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
How long is the ride from Bologna to Florence?
The average trip duration from Bologna to Florence is 59m, covering a distance of 52 miles (83 km). The quickest vehicle can get you there in 11m and is operated by FlixBus.
Which companies service the Bologna to Florence route?
Several major companies operate on this route with 36 trips available per day, including services from FlixBus, Itabus, Appennino Shuttle, MarinoBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, BusItalia, Italo, Trenitalia.
What is the earliest and latest departure time from Bologna to Florence?
The earliest trip departs from Bologna to Florence at 12:15am. And the latest trip departs at 11:54pm.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the trip from Bologna to Florence?
A trip from Bologna to Florence generates an estimated 2.0670124999999997 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and recommended mode of travel by Busbud.
What is the best company from Bologna to Florence?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated company on this route is Appennino Shuttle, with an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars based on 259 reviews.
Which company has the best Wi-Fi from Bologna to Florence?
Based on reviews on Busbud, the company Appennino Shuttle has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 4.2.
Which company has the most timely service from Bologna to Florence?
According to Busbud traveler 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 Bologna to Florence?
According to Busbud traveler reviews, the company with the cleanest vehicles on this route is Italo, with a cleanliness rating of 5.0 out of 5 stars.

Find cheapest prices for buses and trains

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

Best price found

04/22

PLN 76

04/23

PLN 40

Today

PLN 27

04/25

PLN 32

04/26

PLN 27

04/27

PLN 27

04/28

PLN 27

04/29

PLN 27

The cheapest trip from Bologna to Florence was searched and found on Apr 24, 2026 with a price of PLN 27

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

You can expect to pay from PLN 27 to PLN 1,017 for a bus or train ticket from Bologna to Florence based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at PLN 27 which is on 2026-04-26.

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.