How to get from Florence to Bologna
- 81 km as the crow flies
- Fastest: bus, 1h 10m
- 79 bus departures a day with FlixBus
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At a glance
Fastest
1h 10m
direct
Bus
€5
Calculated by Routavio, refreshed 9 Oct 2026
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 fare comes from a search on October 2, 2026 and has not been refreshed since. Run a live search for today's price.
81 km
Which way suits you?
| Transport | Observed fare | Duration and scope | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Train | €10Omio catalogue, Oct 10 | 1h 44mdirect | See Train details |
| Bus | €4Omio catalogue, Oct 10 | 1h 10mdirect | See Bus details |
- Train€10Omio catalogue, Oct 101h 44m · directSee Train details
- Bus€4Omio catalogue, Oct 101h 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?
Pick a tab: the legs, the timing and the difference from the others all change with it.
- 1Florence → Bolognabus12Go·1h 10m
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
Which date should you go?
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.
Departures from Florence to Bologna
FlixBus runs 79 scheduled departures a day, the first at 00:05 and the last at 23:40.
| Operator | Departures a day | First | Last |
|---|---|---|---|
| FlixBusbus | 79 | 00:05 | 23:40 |
| Appennino Shuttle, FlixBus, Autolinee Federicobus | 24 | 00:05 | 12:30 |
| BlaBlaCar Busbus | 5 | 08:00 | 20:10 |
| Trenitaliatrain | 3 | 04:32 | 22:22 |
All departuresFlixBus
- 00:05
- 00:15
- 00:30
- 01:05
- 01:15
- 01:40
- 02:15
- 02:55
- 03:20
- 03:55
- 04:20
- 04:55
- 05:35
- 06:00
- 06:10
- 06:30
- 06:35
- 06:40
- 06:55
- 07:00
- 07:10
- 07:30
- 07:55
- 08:10
- 08:20
- 08:35
- 08:50
- 08:55
- 09:15
- 09:20
- 09:25
- 09:35
- 09:50
- 09:55
- 10:15
- 10:20
- 10:30
- 10:55
- 11:15
- 11:20
- 11:30
- 11:55
- 12:15
- 12:30
- 12:50
- 13:15
- 13:35
- 14:10
- 14:25
- 15:15
- 16:10
- 16:15
- 16:45
- 17:15
- 17:20
- 17:45
- 18:00
- 18:15
- 18:20
- 19:00
- 19:25
- 19:55
- 20:00
- 20:05
- 20:20
- 20:25
- 20:55
- 21:00
- 21:15
- 21:20
- 21:40
- 21:55
- 22:00
- 22:05
- 22:15
- 22:40
- 23:05
- 23:30
- 23:40
All departuresAppennino Shuttle, FlixBus, Autolinee Federico
- 00:05
- 01:05
- 01:30
- 02:05
- 02:15
- 02:40
- 03:05
- 03:50
- 04:00
- 04:55
- 05:15
- 05:20
- 06:10
- 06:35
- 07:00
- 08:10
- 09:35
- 09:50
- 10:10
- 10:20
- 11:55
- 12:10
- 12:15
- 12:30
All departuresBlaBlaCar Bus
- 08:00
- 14:15
- 15:15
- 19:10
- 20:10
All departuresTrenitalia
- 04:32
- 08:32
- 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 Sat, Oct 10
Operators seen on these journeys
On this route you travel with 12Go, Trenitalia; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Florence to Bologna works
Start with a 12Go bus from Florence to Bologna, about 1h 10m. In total it's roughly €5 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.
When is the first bus from Florence to Bologna?
The first bus with FlixBus leaves at 00:05 and the last at 23:40, according to the published timetable.
How many bus departures a day are there from Florence to Bologna?
79 a day with FlixBus, between 00:05 and 23:40.
When is the first train from Florence to Bologna?
The first train with Trenitalia leaves at 04:32 and the last at 22:22, according to the published timetable.
How many train departures a day are there from Florence to Bologna?
3 a day with Trenitalia, between 04:32 and 22:22.
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?
Our latest search put the route we recommend at €5. Other options on this page can cost less, and the exact fare depends on your travel date.
Which operators run Florence to Bologna?
On this route you travel with 12Go, 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.
Where to next
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Sources and method
Routes are calculated by Routavio's multimodal engine from operator timetables and flight data. Durations come from timetables, and prices are the most recent observation, not a guarantee.
Operators: 12Go
Route calculated: 9 Oct 2026
Prices checked: 2 Oct 2026