The cheapest and fastest buses from Florence to Bologna Centrale
Cheapest price
€4
Average price
€13
Fastest journey
50 m
Average duration
1 h
Buses per day
71
Distance
83 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Florence to Bologna Centrale 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 Centrale will cost around €13 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €4.
Of the 71 buses that leave Florence for Bologna Centrale on Tue, Nov 11, 48 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Tue, Nov 11 the direct buses cover the 83 km distance in an average of 1 h but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 50 m .
On Tue, Nov 11 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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Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Florence to Bologna Centrale 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 1m. 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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Live departures
Florence to Bologna Centrale bus times
The table below shows live departures for Florence to Bologna Centrale buses for today, Monday, November 10. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2422 | 2:00 AM Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) | 1h20 | 3:20 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 | |
2418 | 2:50 AM Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) | 1h20 | 4:10 AM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 17800 · Autobus FI76V | 3:32 AM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 2h08 | 5:40 AM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 3:55 AM Firenze, Piazzale Montelungo | 1h35 | 5:30 AM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 18500 · Autobus FI668 | 4:04 AM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 2h21 | 6:25 AM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 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 | |
Regionale 17858 · Autobus FI36V | 5:13 AM Florence Rifredi | 2h12 | 7:25 AM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 5:35 AM Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) | 1h15 | 6:50 AM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 18460 · Autobus TTPER B0430 | 5:38 AM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 2h12 | 7:50 AM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 6:15 AM Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) | 1h20 | 7:35 AM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 0 transfersDirect | |
Tuscany Line 18462 · Autobus TTPER B0432 | 6:37 AM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 2h13 | 8:50 AM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 6:40 AM Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) | 1h15 | 7:55 AM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 0 transfersDirect | |
Tuscany Line 18504+ BUS L580A | 7:09 AM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 2h17 | 9:26 AM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Intercity 580+ BUS L580A | 7:21 AM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 2h05 | 9:26 AM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 18466 · Autobus TTPER B0434 | 7:37 AM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 2h13 | 9:50 AM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 18744 · Autobus FI680 | 8:27 AM Florence Rifredi | 2h23 | 10:50 AM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 8:35 AM Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) | 1h15 | 9:50 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 B0436 | 9:40 AM Florence Rifredi | 2h10 | 11:50 AM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 9:50 AM Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) | 1h45 | 11:35 AM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 10:15 AM Florence, Guidoni Tram T2 | 1h20 | 11:35 AM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 0 transfersDirect | |
2126 | 10:20 AM Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) | 1h20 | 11:40 AM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 0 transfersDirect | |
TUSCANY LINE 18490 · Autobus FI50V | 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 | |
FlixBus | 11:30 AM Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) | 1h45 | 1:15 PM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 0 transfersDirect | |
TUSCANY LINE 18492 · Autobus TTPER B0440 | 11:37 AM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 2h13 | 1:50 PM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 12:00 PM Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) | 1h20 | 1:20 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 | |
Regionale 18494 · Autobus FI68V | 12:37 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 2h13 | 2:50 PM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
2402 | 1:20 PM Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) | 1h20 | 2:40 PM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 0 transfersDirect | |
Tuscany Line 18472 · Autobus TTPER B0442 | 1:38 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 2h12 | 3:50 PM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Tuscany Line 18476 · Autobus FI58V | 2:37 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 2h13 | 4:50 PM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Intercity 592+ BUS LP592 | 2:59 PM Florence Rifredi | 2h04 | 5:03 PM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
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 | |
Tuscany Line 18478 · Autobus TTPER B0444 | 3:37 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 2h13 | 5:50 PM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 4:05 PM Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) | 1h20 | 5:25 PM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 0 transfersDirect | |
Tuscany Line 18480 · Autobus FI64V | 4:37 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 2h13 | 6:50 PM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
2726 | 4:55 PM Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) | 1h20 | 6:15 PM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 5:15 PM Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) | 1h15 | 6:30 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 | |
TUSCANY LINE 18482 · Autobus TTPER B0446 | 5:37 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 2h13 | 7:50 PM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 5:45 PM Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) | 1h25 | 7:10 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 | |
TUSCANY LINE 18484 · Autobus FI66V | 6:37 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 2h13 | 8:50 PM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Intercity 596+ BUS LP596 | 6:42 PM Florence Rifredi | 2h04 | 8:46 PM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
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 | |
104 | 7:35 PM Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) | 1h25 | 9:00 PM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 0 transfersDirect | |
TUSCANY LINE 18486 · Autobus TTPER B0448 | 7:38 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 2h12 | 9:50 PM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
1122 | 8:20 PM Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) | 1h20 | 9:40 PM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 9:00 PM Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) | 1h20 | 10:20 PM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 0 transfersDirect | |
Tuscany Line 18536 · Autobus FI30V | 9:09 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 2h16 | 11:25 PM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 9:55 PM Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) | 2h05 | 12:00 AM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 10:25 PM Firenze, Piazzale Montelungo | 1h35 | 12:00 AM 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 | |
| Tuesday, November 11 | |||||
3898 | 12:05 AM Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) | 1h20 | 1:25 AM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 12:05 AM Firenze, Piazzale Montelungo | 1h40 | 1:45 AM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 12:30 AM Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) | 1h15 | 1:45 AM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 0 transfersDirect | |
2772 | 12:30 AM Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) | 1h20 | 1:50 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 | |
3826 | 1:20 AM Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) | 1h20 | 2:40 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 | |
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Overview: Bus from Florence to Bologna Centrale
Buses from Florence to Bologna Centrale run on average 39 times per day, taking around 1h 30m. 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 00:30, the last at 21:40. The fastest bus covers the 83 km distance in 1h 10m.
Distance 83 km |
Average bus duration 1h 30m |
Cheapest ticket price €6 |
Buses per day 39 |
Direct buses 35 |
Fastest bus 1h 10m |
First bus 00:30 |
Last bus 21:40 |
Bus providers: Itabus, FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, Marino Autolinee, Infobus, BlaBlaCar from Florence to Bologna CentraleYou can travel by bus between Florence to Bologna Centrale with Itabus, FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, Marino Autolinee, 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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popular bus stations
Popular bus stations from Florence to Bologna Centrale
- 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
- 06:00-22:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 37, 72 Tram: T1
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