The cheapest and fastest buses from Bologna Airport to Florence Santa Maria Novella
Cheapest price
€5
Average price
€14
Fastest journey
1 h
Average duration
1 h 20 m
Buses per day
9
Distance
84 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Bologna Airport to Florence Santa Maria Novella is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Bologna Airport to Florence Santa Maria Novella will cost around €14 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €5.
Of the 9 buses that leave Bologna Airport for Florence Santa Maria Novella on Wed, Feb 04, 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Wed, Feb 04 the direct buses cover the 84 km distance in an average of 1 h 20 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 1 h .
On Wed, Feb 04 the slowest buses will take 1 h 50 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.










Travel Information
Compare bus and train for Bologna Airport to Florence Santa Maria Novella
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Bologna Airport to Florence Santa Maria Novella among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €6. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 5m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €6, and a train costs an average of €13.
Distance: 84 km
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€8 Average price Cheapest | €27 Average price |
1h 59m Average total duration 1h 29m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 35m Average total duration Fastest 1h 5m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Bologna Airport to Florence Santa Maria Novella bus times
The table below shows live departures for Bologna Airport to Florence Santa Maria Novella buses for today, Tuesday, February 3. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
MARCONI EXPRESS MX054+ Autobus TTPER B0403 · Tuscany Line 18673 | 8:51 AM Bologna Airport | 3h23 | 12:14 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 2 transfers | |
MARCONI EXPRESS MX068+ Autobus TTPER B0405 · Regionale 34101 | 9:47 AM Bologna Airport | 3h05 | 12:52 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 2 transfers | |
MARCONI EXPRESS MX084+ Autobus FI681 · Regionale 34103 | 10:51 AM Bologna Airport | 2h33 | 1:24 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 2 transfers | |
| Wednesday, February 4 | |||||
MARCONI EXPRESS MX038+ Autobus TTPER B0401 · Regionale 34095 | 7:47 AM Bologna Airport | 2h37 | 10:24 AM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 2 transfers | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Bologna Airport to Florence Santa Maria Novella
Buses from Bologna Airport to Florence Santa Maria Novella run on average 29 times per day, taking around 1h 29m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at €6 if you book in advance.
There are 29 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 01:25, the last at 21:54. The fastest bus covers the 84 km distance in 1h 10m.
Distance 84 km |
Average bus duration 1h 29m |
Cheapest ticket price €6 |
Buses per day 29 |
Direct buses 29 |
Fastest bus 1h 10m |
First bus 01:25 |
Last bus 21:54 |
Bus providers: Appennino Shuttle, Infobus, FlixBus, BlaBlaCar, Itabus, Marino Autolinee, BlaBlaCar Bus, Busitalia from Bologna Airport to Florence Santa Maria NovellaYou can travel by bus between Bologna Airport to Florence Santa Maria Novella with Appennino Shuttle, Infobus, FlixBus, BlaBlaCar, Itabus, Marino Autolinee, BlaBlaCar Bus, Busitalia for as low as €6. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
Appennino Shuttle
Infobus
FlixBus
Itabus
Marino Autolinee
BlaBlaCar Bus
Busitalia
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FAQs: Bus from Bologna Airport to Florence Santa Maria Novella
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Bologna Airport to Florence Santa Maria Novella by bus. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest bus, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Florence Santa Maria Novella, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

- Appennino Shuttle
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Accessible seating.
- Infobus
- Assistance
- Priority seating
- Transport for wheelchairs and mobility aids.
- FlixBus
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Wheelchair-accessible buses.
- Appennino Shuttle
- You can cancel your ticket up to 24 hours before departure for a full refund. No refunds for cancellations within 24 hours.
- Infobus
- You can cancel your ticket up to 24 hours before departure for a partial refund. Cancellations within 24 hours may incur a fee.
- FlixBus
- You can cancel your ticket up to 15 minutes before departure and receive a voucher for future travel. Refund requests for delays over 120 minutes are possible.
- Appennino Shuttle
- One carry-on bag up to 8kg (40x20x25) and one checked bag up to 23kg (55x35x80).
- Infobus
- One carry-on bag up to 5kg (40x20x25) and one checked bag up to 20kg (50x30x80).
- FlixBus
- One carry-on bag up to 7kg (42x30x18 cm) and one checked bag up to 20kg (80x50x30 cm).
- Appennino Shuttle
- 10€ per additional bag up to 23 kg.
- Infobus
- 10€ per additional bag.
- FlixBus
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- Appennino Shuttle
- Small pets allowed in carriers
- guide dogs permitted.
- Infobus
- Small pets allowed in carriers
- larger pets may require a separate ticket.
- FlixBus
- Small pets in carriers allowed
- guide dogs travel for free.
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