The cheapest and fastest buses from Bologna Centrale to Florence Santa Maria Novella
Cheapest price
€5
Average price
€9
Fastest journey
40 m
Average duration
58 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 €9 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 Sat, Mar 21, 9 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sat, Mar 21 the direct buses cover the 81 km distance in an average of 58 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 40 m .
On Sat, Mar 21 the slowest buses will take 1 h 10 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 train and bus for Bologna Centrale to Florence Santa Maria Novella
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 3m. 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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| Bus | Most popular Train |
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€11 Average price Cheapest | €17 Average price |
1h 56m Average total duration 1h 26m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 33m Average total duration Fastest 1h 3m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
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, Friday, March 20. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Autobus FI681 · Tuscany Line 18473 | 11:10 AM Bologna Centrale | 2h14 | 1:24 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 8:15 PM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 1h45 | 10:00 PM Firenze, Piazzale Montelungo | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 10:54 PM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 1h36 | 12:30 AM Firenze, Piazzale Montelungo | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Saturday, March 21 | |||||
FlixBus | 12:00 AM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 1h40 | 1:40 AM Firenze, Piazzale Montelungo | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 2:15 AM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 1h30 | 3:45 AM Firenze, Piazzale Montelungo | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Compare prices and tickets Bologna Centrale to Florence Santa Maria Novella by train or bus
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Why book with Omio vs Itabus?
- Compare with other providers: On Omio, you can not only buy tickets for Itabus, but also compare tickets for the likes of FlixBus, Appennino Shuttle, Marino Autolinee or BlaBlaCar Bus to find the best option for your trip from Bologna Centrale to Florence Santa Maria Novella.
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- Compare with other providers: On Omio, you can also compare tickets for the likes of FlixBus, Appennino Shuttle, Marino Autolinee or BlaBlaCar Bus to find the best option for your trip from Bologna Centrale to Florence Santa Maria Novella.
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Bologna Centrale to Florence Santa Maria Novella
Buses from Bologna Centrale to Florence Santa Maria Novella run on average 13 times per day, taking around 1h 26m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at €7 if you book in advance.
There are 6 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:00, the last at 22:54. The fastest bus covers the 81 km distance in 1h 20m.
Distance 81 km |
Average bus duration 1h 26m |
Cheapest ticket price €7 |
Buses per day 13 |
Direct buses 6 |
Fastest bus 1h 20m |
First bus 00:00 |
Last bus 22:54 |
Bus providers: Itabus, FlixBus, Appennino Shuttle, BlaBlaCar, Marino Autolinee, BlaBlaCar Bus, Infobus, Busitalia, Calanda Viaggi, TTI Leonettibus from Bologna Centrale to Florence Santa Maria NovellaYou can travel by bus between Bologna Centrale to Florence Santa Maria Novella with Itabus, FlixBus, Appennino Shuttle, BlaBlaCar, Marino Autolinee, BlaBlaCar Bus, Infobus, Busitalia, Calanda Viaggi, TTI Leonettibus for as low as €7. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FlixBus
Appennino Shuttle
Marino Autolinee
Infobus
BlaBlaCar Bus
Busitalia
TTI Leonettibus
Calanda Viaggi
BlaBlaCar
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.

- 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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