The cheapest and fastest buses from Florence to Bologna
Cheapest price
€7
Average price
€13
Fastest journey
1 h
Average duration
1 h 8 m
Buses per day
58
Distance
81 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Florence to Bologna is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Florence to Bologna will cost around €13 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €7.
Of the 58 buses that leave Florence for Bologna on Thu, Feb 26, 55 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Thu, Feb 26 the direct buses cover the 81 km distance in an average of 1 h 8 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 1 h .
On Thu, Feb 26 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.
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Compare train and bus for Florence to Bologna
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Florence to Bologna 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 7m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. 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: 81 km
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| Bus | Most popular Train |
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€8 Average price Cheapest | €12 Average price |
1h 55m Average total duration 1h 25m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 37m Average total duration Fastest 1h 7m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Florence to Bologna bus times
The table below shows live departures for Florence to Bologna buses for today, Wednesday, February 25. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FlixBus | 9:00 PM Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) | 1h20 | 10:20 PM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 10:40 PM Firenze, Piazzale Montelungo | 1h35 | 12:15 AM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 11:05 PM Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) | 1h10 | 12:15 AM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Thursday, February 26 | |||||
3898 | 12:05 AM Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) | 1h20 | 1:25 AM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 0 transfersDirect | |
2494 | 1:05 AM Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) | 1h20 | 2:25 AM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 0 transfersDirect | |
054 | 1:15 AM Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) | 1h35 | 2:50 AM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 1:15 AM Firenze, Piazzale Montelungo | 1h40 | 2:55 AM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 1:40 AM Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) | 1h15 | 2:55 AM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 0 transfersDirect | |
2422 | 2:05 AM Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) | 1h20 | 3:25 AM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 0 transfersDirect | |
2792 | 2:15 AM Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) | 1h20 | 3:35 AM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 3:55 AM Firenze, Piazzale Montelungo | 1h35 | 5:30 AM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 4:10 AM Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) | 1h30 | 5:40 AM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 4:20 AM Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) | 1h10 | 5:30 AM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 6:00 AM Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) | 1h20 | 7:20 AM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 18744 · Autobus FI680 | 8:27 AM Florence Rifredi | 2h23 | 10:50 AM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 8:50 AM Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) | 1h20 | 10:10 AM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 9:20 AM Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) | 1h45 | 11:05 AM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 0 transfersDirect | |
3492 | 9:20 AM Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) | 1h20 | 10:40 AM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 18832 · Autobus TTPER B0400 | 9:40 AM Florence Rifredi | 2h10 | 11:50 AM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 10:25 AM Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) | 1h20 | 11:45 AM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 34090 · Autobus TTPER B0402 | 10:38 AM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 2h12 | 12:50 PM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 10:40 AM Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) | 1h35 | 12:15 PM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 0 transfersDirect | |
2126 | 10:55 AM Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) | 1h20 | 12:15 PM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 10:55 AM Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) | 1h50 | 12:45 PM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 11:15 AM Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) | 1h20 | 12:35 PM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 0 transfersDirect | |
3802 | 11:20 AM Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) | 1h45 | 1:05 PM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 11:30 AM Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) | 1h45 | 1:15 PM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 0 transfersDirect | |
2790 | 12:20 PM Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) | 1h20 | 1:40 PM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 12:35 PM Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) | 1h55 | 2:30 PM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 12:40 PM Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) | 1h20 | 2:00 PM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 0 transfersDirect | |
94742 | 1:15 PM Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) | 1h20 | 2:35 PM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 0 transfersDirect | |
2402 | 1:20 PM Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) | 1h20 | 2:40 PM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 2:25 PM Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) | 1h25 | 3:50 PM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 0 transfersDirect | |
2704 | 2:55 PM Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) | 1h20 | 4:15 PM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 3:10 PM Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) | 1h35 | 4:45 PM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 3:15 PM Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) | 1h20 | 4:35 PM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 0 transfersDirect | |
3804 | 3:20 PM Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) | 1h20 | 4:40 PM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 4:05 PM Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) | 1h20 | 5:25 PM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 0 transfersDirect | |
2726 | 4:55 PM Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) | 1h20 | 6:15 PM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 0 transfersDirect | |
1120 | 5:00 PM Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) | 1h20 | 6:20 PM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 5:30 PM Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) | 1h20 | 6:50 PM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 5:45 PM Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) | 1h25 | 7:10 PM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 0 transfersDirect | |
4788 | 6:10 PM Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) | 1h25 | 7:35 PM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 0 transfersDirect | |
2490 | 6:35 PM Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) | 1h20 | 7:55 PM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 7:00 PM Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) | 1h55 | 8:55 PM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 0 transfersDirect | |
2728 | 7:20 PM Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) | 1h45 | 9:05 PM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 7:30 PM Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) | 1h35 | 9:05 PM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 0 transfersDirect | |
131 | 7:30 PM Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) | 1h30 | 9:00 PM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 8:05 PM Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) | 1h10 | 9:15 PM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Florence to Bologna
Buses from Florence to Bologna run on average 51 times per day, taking around 1h 25m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at €6 if you book in advance.
There are 44 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:05, the last at 23:54. The fastest bus covers the 81 km distance in 1h 15m.
Distance 81 km |
Average bus duration 1h 25m |
Cheapest ticket price €6 |
Buses per day 51 |
Direct buses 44 |
Fastest bus 1h 15m |
First bus 00:05 |
Last bus 23:54 |
Bus providers: Itabus, Appennino Shuttle, FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, Marino Autolinee, Infobus, BlaBlaCar, Busitalia from Florence to BolognaYou can travel by bus between Florence to Bologna with Itabus, Appennino Shuttle, FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, Marino Autolinee, Infobus, BlaBlaCar, Busitalia 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 Florence to Bologna
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Florence to Bologna 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 Bologna, 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.
popular bus stations
Popular bus stations from Florence to Bologna
- 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
- 05:30-23:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Cafeteria Autostazione (in the station)
- Trattoria del Rosso (0.5 km)
- Osteria Broccaindosso (0.7 km).
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 11, 21, 25, 30 Train: Bologna Centrale
- 05:00-23:30
- Free Wi-Fi
- Available outside the arrivals area.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 54, 81, 91
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