The cheapest and fastest buses from Bologna Centrale to Florence
Cheapest price
€6
Average price
€11
Fastest journey
1 h
Average duration
1 h 11 m
Buses per day
33
Distance
83 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Bologna Centrale to Florence 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 will cost around €11 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €6.
Of the 33 buses that leave Bologna Centrale for Florence on Wed, Feb 04, 30 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 83 km distance in an average of 1 h 11 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 20 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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Travel Information
Compare train and bus for Bologna Centrale to Florence
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Bologna Centrale to Florence 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 57m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €6, and a train costs an average of €9.
Distance: 83 km
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| Bus | Most popular Train |
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€8 Average price Cheapest | €15 Average price |
2h 6m Average total duration 1h 36m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 27m Average total duration Fastest 57m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Bologna Centrale to Florence bus times
The table below shows live departures for Bologna Centrale to Florence 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FlixBus | 7:50 AM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 1h20 | 9:10 AM Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 8:05 AM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 1h35 | 9:40 AM Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) | 0 transfersDirect | |
Autobus TTPER B0401 · Regionale 34095 | 8:10 AM Bologna Centrale | 2h14 | 10:24 AM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 9:00 AM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 1h20 | 10:20 AM Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 9:45 AM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 1h50 | 11:35 AM Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 9:55 AM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 1h20 | 11:15 AM Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) | 0 transfersDirect | |
Autobus TTPER B0405 · Regionale 18837 | 10:10 AM Bologna Centrale | 2h31 | 12:41 PM Florence Rifredi | 1 transfer | |
2723 | 10:20 AM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 1h20 | 11:40 AM Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 10:20 AM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 1h25 | 11:45 AM Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) | 0 transfersDirect | |
Autobus FI681 · Regionale 34103 | 11:10 AM Bologna Centrale | 2h14 | 1:24 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 11:15 AM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 1h35 | 12:50 PM Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 12:35 PM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 1h55 | 2:30 PM Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) | 0 transfersDirect | |
2125 | 1:00 PM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 1h20 | 2:20 PM Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) | 0 transfersDirect | |
2797 | 2:00 PM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 1h20 | 3:20 PM Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) | 0 transfersDirect | |
4787 | 2:00 PM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 1h30 | 3:30 PM Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 2:30 PM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 1h20 | 3:50 PM Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) | 0 transfersDirect | |
2401 | 3:20 PM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 1h20 | 4:40 PM Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 3:25 PM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 1h25 | 4:50 PM Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 3:40 PM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 1h40 | 5:20 PM Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 5:10 PM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 1h20 | 6:30 PM Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 6:35 PM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 1h45 | 8:20 PM Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 7:30 PM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 1h10 | 8:40 PM Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 8:15 PM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 1h20 | 9:35 PM Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 8:15 PM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 1h45 | 10:00 PM Firenze, Piazzale Montelungo | 0 transfersDirect | |
055 | 10:40 PM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 1h35 | 12:15 AM Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) | 0 transfersDirect | |
2413 | 10:50 PM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 1h20 | 12:10 AM Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 10:54 PM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 1h11 | 12:05 AM Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 10:54 PM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 1h36 | 12:30 AM Firenze, Piazzale Montelungo | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Wednesday, February 4 | |||||
FlixBus | 12:00 AM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 1h15 | 1:15 AM Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 12:00 AM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 1h40 | 1:40 AM Firenze, Piazzale Montelungo | 0 transfersDirect | |
2791 | 12:50 AM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 1h20 | 2:10 AM Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) | 0 transfersDirect | |
3897 | 1:15 AM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 1h20 | 2:35 AM Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 4:15 AM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 1h20 | 5:35 AM Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) | 0 transfersDirect | |
130 | 6:15 AM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 1h20 | 7:35 AM Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 7:35 AM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 1h50 | 9:25 AM Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Bologna Centrale to Florence
Buses from Bologna Centrale to Florence run on average 38 times per day, taking around 1h 36m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at €6 if you book in advance.
There are 35 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 01:25, the last at 21:54. The fastest bus covers the 83 km distance in 1h 11m.
Distance 83 km |
Average bus duration 1h 36m |
Cheapest ticket price €6 |
Buses per day 38 |
Direct buses 35 |
Fastest bus 1h 11m |
First bus 01:25 |
Last bus 21:54 |
Bus providers: Itabus, FlixBus, Marino Autolinee, BlaBlaCar Bus, Infobus, BlaBlaCar from Bologna Centrale to FlorenceYou can travel by bus between Bologna Centrale to Florence with Itabus, FlixBus, Marino Autolinee, BlaBlaCar Bus, Infobus, BlaBlaCar for as low as €6. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Bus from Bologna Centrale to Florence
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Bologna Centrale to Florence 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, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

- Marino Autolinee
- Assistance
- Priority seating
- Accessible restrooms.
- FlixBus
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Wheelchair-accessible buses.
- Itabus
- Assistance
- Dedicated seating areas
- Accessible restrooms.
- Marino Autolinee
- You can cancel your ticket up to 24 hours before departure for a full refund. Cancellations within 24 hours incur a 50% 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.
- Itabus
- You can cancel your ticket up to 24 hours before departure for a partial refund. Changes allowed for a fee.
- Marino Autolinee
- One carry-on bag up to 10kg (55x40x20 cm) and one checked bag up to 20kg (80x50x30 cm).
- 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.
- Marino Autolinee
- 10€ per additional bag up to 20 kg.
- FlixBus
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- Itabus
- 5€ per additional bag.
- Marino Autolinee
- Small pets allowed in carriers
- larger pets must be leashed and muzzled.
- FlixBus
- Small pets in carriers allowed
- guide dogs travel for free.
- Itabus
- Small pets allowed in carriers
- larger pets must be leashed and muzzled.
popular bus stations
Popular bus stations from Bologna Centrale to Florence
- 06:00-22:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 37, 72 Tram: T1
- 06:00-21:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Available near the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 12, 13, 17 Train: Firenze Santa Maria Novella
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