Next available departures

Next departures for Florence to Bologna on August 2
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
7:10pm	Florence, Villa Costanza A1	1h 25m	8:35pm	Bologna	Cheapest
4:36pm	Santa Maria Novella	37m	5:13pm	Bologna Centrale	Fastest
2:15pm	Florence, Villa Costanza A1	1h 20m	3:35pm	Bologna	No tags
3:50am	Florence - Piazzale Montelungo	1h 20m	5:10am	Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ)	No tags
1:05am	Terminal Bus Villa Constanza	1h 20m	2:25am	Bologna Autostazione	No tags
2:15am	Terminal Bus Villa Constanza	1h 35m	3:50am	Bologna Autostazione	No tags
7:17am	Santa Maria Novella	1h 9m	8:26am	Bologna Centrale	No tags
8:25am	Santa Maria Novella	38m	9:03am	Bologna Centrale	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Today at 1:11 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 CZK 338, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

31train per day

38mAverage Duration

51 milesDistance

2kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average PriceCZK 151 - CZK 1,673	Average Duration1h 20m	CO₂ emissions 2kg CO₂e
Train	Average PriceCZK 338 - CZK 3,220	Average Duration38m	CO₂ emissions 2kg CO₂e

Bus stations and 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

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FlixBus

3.5/513,120 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

3.8/51,032 reviews

Staff4.3

Timeliness3.1

Cleanliness4.2

Wifi3.0

Trenitalia

4.0/565 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness4.7

Cleanliness4.7

Wifi2.8

Appennino Shuttle

4.5/5283 reviews

Staff4.8

Timeliness4.8

Cleanliness4.8

Wifi4.1

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.

August 10, 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.

June 23, 2024

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

Alan S.

May 6, 2024

MarinoBus

4.1/5951 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness4.3

Cleanliness4.4

Wifi3.4

BlaBlaCar Bus

3.7/512,215 reviews

Staff4.3

Timeliness3.7

Cleanliness4.3

Wifi2.6

Sellitto

5.0/51 reviews

Staff5.0

Cleanliness5.0

Wifi5.0

BusItalia

4.0/5171 reviews

Staff4.9

Timeliness3.0

Cleanliness4.6

Wifi3.8

Companies in IT:FlixBus, Trenitalia, BlaBlaCar Bus, Deutsche Bahn, ALSA, FlixTrain, Rede Expressos, RegioJet, Trenitalia, Deutsche Bahn ICE, Sindbad, NS Nederlandse Spoorwegen, MarinoBus, Italo

Frequently asked questions about traveling 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.

How much is a ticket from Florence to Bologna?
The cheapest tickets from Florence to Bologna start from CZK 151. The average price for this route is around CZK 422. 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 Florence to Bologna?
The average trip duration from Florence to Bologna is 59m, covering a distance of 52 miles (83 km). The quickest vehicle can get you there in 36m and is operated by Trenitalia.
Which companies service the Florence to Bologna route?
Several major companies operate on this route with 40 trips available per day, including services from FlixBus, Itabus, Appennino Shuttle, MarinoBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, Sellitto, BusItalia, Italo, Trenitalia.
What is the earliest and latest departure time from Florence to Bologna?
The earliest trip departs from Florence to Bologna at 12:05am. And the latest trip departs at 11:40pm.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the trip from Florence to Bologna?
A trip from Florence to Bologna generates an estimated 2.062875 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and recommended mode of travel by Busbud.
What 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?
Based on reviews on Busbud, the company Sellitto has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 5.0.
Which company has the most timely service from Florence to Bologna?
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 Florence to Bologna?
According to Busbud traveler reviews, the company with the cleanest vehicles on this route is Sellitto, 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

07/30

CZK 140

07/31

CZK 102

Today

CZK 128

08/02

CZK 102

08/03

CZK 102

08/04

CZK 102

08/05

CZK 102

08/06

CZK 102

The cheapest trip from Florence to Bologna was searched and found on Jul 31, 2026 with a price of CZK 102

To save money and be 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 from CZK 102 to CZK 1,448 for a bus or train ticket from Florence to Bologna based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at CZK 102 which is on 2026-08-02.

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.