How to get from Florence to Bologna
Compare the train, bus and flight options. Then check them for your own date.
Start with the whole journey.
We compared the ways to travel from Florence to Bologna. The most useful door-to-door route takes 1h 10m by bus with no transfer. The two cities are about 81 km apart in a straight line. The price and operators below come from a real route search.
This is the lowest fare we have recorded for this route in the last 14 days.
81 km
Which way suits you?
| Transport | Observed fare | Duration and scope | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Train | €10Omio catalogue, Sep 9 | 1h 12mdirect | See Train details |
| Bus | €5Omio catalogue, Sep 9 | 1h 10mdirect | See Bus details |
- Train€10Omio catalogue, Sep 91h 12m · directSee Train details
- Bus€5Omio catalogue, Sep 91h 10m · directSee Bus details
These figures were observed on different days. This table is not a live price ranking for your date.
Florence to Bologna: cheapest or fastest?
All from the same recent search. Pick a tab: the legs, the timing and the difference from the others all change with it.
- 1Florence → Bolognabus
FlixBus·1h 10m
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
The observed fares belong to earlier dates.
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The amounts on each day are fares seen earlier, not live offers. A day with no figure is one we have not priced, not one without a service.
All transport observations
Flight calendar
Flight prices by day, Florence to Bologna
The lowest fare we saw for each day over the next three months. Tap a day to search it live.
September 2026
€50October 2026
€40Departures from Florence to Bologna
FlixBus runs 85 scheduled departures a day, the first at 00:05 and the last at 23:40.
| Operator | Departures a day | First | Last |
|---|---|---|---|
| FlixBusbus | 85 | 00:05 | 23:40 |
| BlaBlaCar Busbus | 5 | 08:00 | 20:10 |
| Trenitaliatrain | 3 | 04:32 | 22:22 |
Departure times come from operator timetables and are local time at the origin. Where a row shows no times, the frequency is the operator's own and the timetable is not published to us. Times can change on holidays and at short notice; confirm with the operator before you travel.
Departure and arrival
Ticket prices on this route
What each way of travelling costs, as the operator publishes it. These describe the route rather than a date you pick, and they refresh once a day. Booking opens at our partner Omio.
Omio last refreshed these on Wed, Sep 9
Operators seen on these journeys
On this route you travel with FlixBus, Trenitalia; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Florence to Bologna works
Start with a FlixBus bus from Florence to Bologna, about 1h 10m. In total it's roughly €6 over 1h 10m, direct, no transfers.
Florence to Bologna: common questions
How long does it take to get from Florence to Bologna?
The most useful route takes about 1h 10m by bus, with no transfer.
How far is Bologna from Florence?
About 81 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
How much does Florence to Bologna cost?
On the upcoming dates we checked, the cheapest fare ranged from €6 to €9. Run a live search for your own date to see today's price.
Which operators run Florence to Bologna?
On this route you travel with FlixBus, Trenitalia.
Can you get from Florence to Bologna without flying?
Yes. A ground route by train takes about 33m.
What is the cheapest way to get from Florence to Bologna?
Usually a flexible date, or leaving from a nearby airport. A live search puts every option for your dates side by side.
Can I book directly?
Yes. Routavio sends you straight to the operator or an independent third-party provider. We never add a booking fee. The final fare and availability are confirmed by that provider.
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