The cheapest and fastest buses from Bologna Centrale to Florence Santa Maria Novella
Cheapest price
€5
Average price
€8
Fastest journey
1 h
Average duration
1 h 12 m
Buses per day
9
Distance
81 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Bologna Centrale 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 Centrale to Florence Santa Maria Novella will cost around €8 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €5.
Of the 9 buses that leave Bologna Centrale for Florence Santa Maria Novella on Sun, Dec 21, 9 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sun, Dec 21 the direct buses cover the 81 km distance in an average of 1 h 12 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 1 h .
On Sun, Dec 21 the slowest buses will take 1 h 30 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.









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Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Bologna Centrale to Florence Santa Maria Novella among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €7. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 0m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €7, and a train costs an average of €9.
Distance: 81 km
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Bologna Centrale to Florence Santa Maria Novella bus times
The table below shows live departures for Bologna Centrale to Florence Santa Maria Novella buses for today, Saturday, December 20. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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![]() | 7:15 PM Bologna Centrale | 1h45 | 9:00 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 9:54 PM Bologna Centrale | 1h36 | 11:30 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0 transfersDirect | |
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FlixBus | 12:00 AM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 1h40 | 1:40 AM Firenze, Piazzale Montelungo | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 2:10 AM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 1h30 | 3:40 AM Firenze, Piazzale Montelungo | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Overview: Bus from Bologna Centrale to Florence Santa Maria Novella
Buses from Bologna Centrale to Florence Santa Maria Novella run on average 12 times per day, taking around 1h 30m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at €7 if you book in advance.
There are 8 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:00, the last at 21:54. The fastest bus covers the 81 km distance in 1h 20m.
Distance 81 km |
Average bus duration 1h 30m |
Cheapest ticket price €7 |
Buses per day 12 |
Direct buses 8 |
Fastest bus 1h 20m |
First bus 00:00 |
Last bus 21:54 |
Bus providers: Itabus, Appennino Shuttle, FlixBus, BlaBlaCar, Marino Autolinee, BlaBlaCar Bus, Infobus, Busitalia, Calanda Viaggi from Bologna Centrale to Florence Santa Maria NovellaYou can travel by bus between Bologna Centrale to Florence Santa Maria Novella with Itabus, Appennino Shuttle, FlixBus, BlaBlaCar, Marino Autolinee, BlaBlaCar Bus, Infobus, Busitalia, Calanda Viaggi for as low as €7. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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Marino Autolinee
Infobus
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Busitalia
Calanda Viaggi
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FAQs: Bus from Bologna Centrale to Florence Santa Maria Novella
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Bologna Centrale 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.

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