The cheapest and fastest buses from Bologna Airport to Florence Santa Maria Novella
Cheapest price
€23
Average price
€23
Fastest journey
2 h 33 m
Average duration
2 h 55 m
Buses per day
4
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 €23 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €23.
It's difficult to get from Bologna Airport to Florence Santa Maria Novella without transferring at least 2 times.
Autobus TTPER B0405 · Regionale 18515+
MARCONI EXPRESS MX06810:47 AM3h05Bologna Airport1:52 PMFlorence Santa Maria Novella€231One-way2 transfers
Autobus FI681 · Regionale 18473+
MARCONI EXPRESS MX08411:51 AM2h33Bologna Airport2:24 PMFlorence Santa Maria Novella€231One-way2 transfers
Autobus TTPER B0403 · Regionale 18673+
MARCONI EXPRESS MX0549:51 AM3h23Bologna Airport1:14 PMFlorence Santa Maria Novella€231One-way2 transfers
Autobus TTPER B0401 · Regionale 18489+
MARCONI EXPRESS MX0388:47 AM2h37Bologna Airport11:24 AMFlorence Santa Maria Novella€231One-way2 transfers
Autobus FI681 · Regionale 18473+
MARCONI EXPRESS MX08411:51 AM2h33Bologna Airport2:24 PMFlorence Santa Maria Novella€231One-way2 transfers
Autobus TTPER B0401 · Regionale 18489+
MARCONI EXPRESS MX0388:47 AM2h37Bologna Airport11:24 AMFlorence Santa Maria Novella€231One-way2 transfers
Autobus TTPER B0405 · Regionale 18515+
MARCONI EXPRESS MX06810:47 AM3h05Bologna Airport1:52 PMFlorence Santa Maria Novella€231One-way2 transfers
Autobus TTPER B0403 · Regionale 18673+
MARCONI EXPRESS MX0549:51 AM3h23Bologna Airport1:14 PMFlorence Santa Maria Novella€231One-way2 transfers
Travel Information
Compare bus and train for Bologna Airport to Florence Santa Maria Novella
Omio recommends booking the train 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 €5. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 12m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €5, and a train costs an average of €20.
Distance: 84 km
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€14 Average price Cheapest | €25 Average price |
1h 54m Average total duration 1h 24m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 42m Average total duration Fastest 1h 12m 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 tomorrow, Friday, June 19. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
MARCONI EXPRESS MX038+ Autobus TTPER B0401 · Regionale 18489 | 8:47 AM Bologna Airport | 2h37 | 11:24 AM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 2 transfers | |
MARCONI EXPRESS MX054+ Autobus TTPER B0403 · Regionale 18673 | 9:51 AM Bologna Airport | 3h23 | 1:14 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 2 transfers | |
MARCONI EXPRESS MX068+ Autobus TTPER B0405 · Regionale 18515 | 10:47 AM Bologna Airport | 3h05 | 1:52 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 2 transfers | |
MARCONI EXPRESS MX084+ Autobus FI681 · Regionale 18473 | 11:51 AM Bologna Airport | 2h33 | 2:24 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 2 transfers | |
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Why should you book Bologna Airport to Florence Santa Maria Novella buses with Omio?
Why book with Omio vs Appennino Shuttle?
- Compare with other providers: On Omio, you can not only buy tickets for Appennino Shuttle, but also compare tickets for the likes of FlixBus, Itabus, Marino Autolinee or Infobus to find the best option for your trip from Bologna Airport to Florence Santa Maria Novella.
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Why book with Omio over Busbud, Checkmybus or Trainline?
- Official reseller: Appennino Shuttle tickets can only be bought on Omio or Appennino Shuttle's website as Omio is the only official third party seller for Appennino Shuttle tickets. Busbud, Checkmybus or Trainline do not sell Appennino Shuttle tickets as they are not official sellers.
- Multiple modes of transport: Omio allows you to compare travel options including bus and train to find the ideal travel option from Bologna Airport to Florence Santa Maria Novella.
Journey information
Overview: Bus from Bologna Airport to Florence Santa Maria Novella
Buses from Bologna Airport to Florence Santa Maria Novella run on average 36 times per day, taking around 1h 24m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at €5 if you book in advance.
There are 34 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 05:00, the last at 22:54. The fastest bus covers the 84 km distance in 1h 11m.
Distance 84 km |
Average bus duration 1h 24m |
Cheapest ticket price €5 |
Buses per day 36 |
Direct buses 34 |
Fastest bus 1h 11m |
First bus 5:00 AM |
Last bus 10:54 PM |
Cheapest Month Sep |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Jul - Sep |
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Least Busy Day Thu |
Bus providers: Appennino Shuttle, FlixBus, Itabus, BlaBlaCar, Marino Autolinee, Infobus, 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, FlixBus, Itabus, BlaBlaCar, Marino Autolinee, Infobus, BlaBlaCar Bus, Busitalia for as low as €5. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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Infobus
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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.
- FlixBus
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Wheelchair-accessible buses.
- Itabus
- Assistance
- Dedicated seating areas
- Accessible restrooms.
- Appennino Shuttle
- You can cancel your ticket up to 24 hours before departure for a full refund. No refunds for cancellations within 24 hours.
- 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.
- Itabus
- You can cancel your ticket up to 24 hours before departure for a partial refund. Changes allowed for a fee.
- Appennino Shuttle
- One carry-on bag up to 8kg (40x20x25) and one checked bag up to 23kg (55x35x80).
- FlixBus
- One carry-on bag up to 7kg (42x30x18 cm) and one checked bag up to 20kg (80x50x30 cm).
- Itabus
- One carry-on bag up to 10kg and one checked bag up to 20kg.
- Appennino Shuttle
- 10€ per additional bag up to 23 kg.
- FlixBus
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- Itabus
- 5€ per additional bag.
- Appennino Shuttle
- Small pets allowed in carriers
- guide dogs permitted.
- FlixBus
- Small pets in carriers allowed
- guide dogs travel for free.
- Itabus
- Small pets allowed in carriers
- larger pets must be leashed and muzzled.
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