The cheapest and fastest trains from Bologna to Florence
Cheapest price
€10
Average price
€30
Fastest journey
37 m
Average duration
37 m
Trains per day
102
Distance
81 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Bologna 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 to Florence will cost around €30 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €10.
Of the 102 trains that leave Bologna for Florence on Sat, Jan 03, 89 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sat, Jan 03 the direct trains cover the 81 km distance in an average of 37 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 37 m .
On Sat, Jan 03 the slowest trains will take 37 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.
Regionale 17837 · Tuscany Line 18525
Regionale TTPER 17847 · TUSCANY LINE 18531
Regionale TTPER 17809 · Tuscany Line 18505
Regionale 17851
Regionale 17813 · TUSCANY LINE 18507
8967
8959
8963
FRECCIAROSSA 9535
FRECCIAROSSA 9401Travel Information
Compare train and bus for Bologna to Florence
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Bologna 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. 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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1h 27m Average total duration Fastest 57m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 2m Average total duration 1h 32m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Bologna to Florence train times
The table below shows live departures for Bologna to Florence trains for today, Friday, January 2. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FRECCIAROSSA 9527 | 10:27 AM Bologna Centrale | 0h37 | 11:04 AM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0 transfersDirect | |
8902 | 10:42 AM Bologna Centrale | 0h38 | 11:20 AM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0 transfersDirect | |
9927 | 10:57 AM Bologna Centrale | 0h38 | 11:35 AM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 1000 9413 | 11:02 AM Bologna Centrale | 0h37 | 11:39 AM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9587 | 11:27 AM Bologna Centrale | 0h37 | 12:04 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 1000 9415 | 12:02 PM Bologna Centrale | 0h37 | 12:39 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale TTPER 17827 · Tuscany Line 18517 | 12:16 PM Bologna San Ruffillo | 1h36 | 1:52 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9535 | 12:27 PM Bologna Centrale | 0h37 | 1:04 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 1000 8419 | 1:02 PM Bologna Centrale | 0h37 | 1:39 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 17831 · Tuscany Line 18519 | 1:16 PM Bologna San Ruffillo | 1h36 | 2:52 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 1000 9539 | 1:27 PM Bologna Centrale | 0h37 | 2:04 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0 transfersDirect | |
8913 | 1:42 PM Bologna Centrale | 0h38 | 2:20 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0 transfersDirect | |
Intercity 584 | 1:55 PM Bologna Centrale | 1h20 | 3:15 PM Florence Rifredi | 0 transfersDirect | |
9939 | 1:57 PM Bologna Centrale | 0h38 | 2:35 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9421 | 2:02 PM Bologna Centrale | 0h37 | 2:39 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 17833 · Tuscany Line 18521 | 2:16 PM Bologna San Ruffillo | 1h36 | 3:52 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 1 transfer | |
8959 | 2:17 PM Bologna Centrale | 0h37 | 2:54 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9543 | 2:27 PM Bologna Centrale | 0h37 | 3:04 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0 transfersDirect | |
8915 | 2:42 PM Bologna Centrale | 0h38 | 3:20 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 17835 · Tuscany Line 18493 | 2:46 PM Bologna San Ruffillo | 1h38 | 4:24 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 1000 8519 | 2:47 PM Bologna Centrale | 0h37 | 3:24 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0 transfersDirect | |
8143 | 2:57 PM Bologna Centrale | 0h38 | 3:35 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9425 | 3:02 PM Bologna Centrale | 0h37 | 3:39 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9321 | 3:12 PM Bologna Centrale | 0h38 | 3:50 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 17837 · Tuscany Line 18525 | 3:16 PM Bologna San Ruffillo | 1h36 | 4:52 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 1 transfer | |
Intercity 597 | 3:21 PM Bologna Centrale | 1h06 | 4:27 PM Florence Rifredi | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 1000 9547 | 3:27 PM Bologna Centrale | 0h37 | 4:04 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0 transfersDirect | |
8919 | 3:42 PM Bologna Centrale | 0h38 | 4:20 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0 transfersDirect | |
9947 | 3:57 PM Bologna Centrale | 0h38 | 4:35 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 1000 9427 | 4:02 PM Bologna Centrale | 0h37 | 4:39 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 1000 9323 | 4:12 PM Bologna Centrale | 0h38 | 4:50 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 17839 · Tuscany Line 18527 | 4:16 PM Bologna San Ruffillo | 1h36 | 5:52 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 1 transfer | |
8963 | 4:17 PM Bologna Centrale | 0h37 | 4:54 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0 transfersDirect | |
Intercity 594 | 4:25 PM Bologna Centrale | 1h00 | 5:25 PM Florence Rifredi | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9551 | 4:27 PM Bologna Centrale | 0h37 | 5:04 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0 transfersDirect | |
8923 | 4:42 PM Bologna Centrale | 0h38 | 5:20 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 8525 | 4:47 PM Bologna Centrale | 0h37 | 5:24 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0 transfersDirect | |
9951 | 4:57 PM Bologna Centrale | 0h38 | 5:35 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 1000 9431 | 5:02 PM Bologna Centrale | 0h37 | 5:39 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9325 | 5:12 PM Bologna Centrale | 0h38 | 5:50 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 17843 · TUSCANY LINE 18529 | 5:16 PM Bologna San Ruffillo | 1h36 | 6:52 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 1000 9555 | 5:27 PM Bologna Centrale | 0h37 | 6:04 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0 transfersDirect | |
8925 | 5:42 PM Bologna Centrale | 0h38 | 6:20 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 17845 · TUSCANY LINE 18483 | 5:46 PM Bologna San Ruffillo | 1h38 | 7:24 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 8527 | 5:47 PM Bologna Centrale | 0h37 | 6:24 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0 transfersDirect | |
9955 | 5:57 PM Bologna Centrale | 0h38 | 6:35 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 1000 9433 | 6:02 PM Bologna Centrale | 0h37 | 6:39 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale TTPER 17847 · TUSCANY LINE 18531 | 6:16 PM Bologna San Ruffillo | 1h36 | 7:52 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 1 transfer | |
8967 | 6:17 PM Bologna Centrale | 0h37 | 6:54 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 1000 9559 | 6:27 PM Bologna Centrale | 0h37 | 7:04 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0 transfersDirect | |
8927 | 6:42 PM Bologna Centrale | 0h38 | 7:20 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 1000 8529 | 6:47 PM Bologna Centrale | 0h37 | 7:24 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0 transfersDirect | |
9959 | 6:57 PM Bologna Centrale | 0h38 | 7:35 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9435 | 7:02 PM Bologna Centrale | 0h37 | 7:39 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0 transfersDirect | |
Intercity 599 | 7:06 PM Bologna Centrale | 1h16 | 8:22 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9329 | 7:12 PM Bologna Centrale | 0h38 | 7:50 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 1000 9563 | 7:27 PM Bologna Centrale | 0h37 | 8:04 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 17851 | 7:35 PM Bologna Centrale | 1h35 | 9:10 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 17851 | 7:46 PM Bologna San Ruffillo | 1h24 | 9:10 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0 transfersDirect | |
9961 | 7:57 PM Bologna Centrale | 0h38 | 8:35 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 1000 9437 | 8:02 PM Bologna Centrale | 0h37 | 8:39 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9567 | 8:27 PM Bologna Centrale | 0h37 | 9:04 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0 transfersDirect | |
9963 | 8:57 PM Bologna Centrale | 0h38 | 9:35 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 17853 · Tuscany Line 18539 | 9:16 PM Bologna San Ruffillo | 1h34 | 10:50 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 1 transfer | |
| Saturday, January 3 | |||||
Regionale 17803 | 5:05 AM Bologna Centrale | 1h54 | 6:59 AM Florence Rifredi | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9505 | 5:27 AM Bologna Centrale | 0h37 | 6:04 AM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 17807 | 5:35 AM Bologna Centrale | 1h51 | 7:26 AM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0 transfersDirect | |
9907 | 5:57 AM Bologna Centrale | 0h38 | 6:35 AM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9401 | 6:02 AM Bologna Centrale | 0h37 | 6:39 AM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9301 | 6:12 AM Bologna Centrale | 0h38 | 6:50 AM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale TTPER 17809 · Tuscany Line 18505 | 6:16 AM Bologna San Ruffillo | 1h36 | 7:52 AM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 1000 9511 | 6:27 AM Bologna Centrale | 0h37 | 7:04 AM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 1000 8505 | 6:47 AM Bologna Centrale | 0h37 | 7:24 AM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0 transfersDirect | |
8111 | 6:57 AM Bologna Centrale | 0h38 | 7:35 AM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9403 | 7:02 AM Bologna Centrale | 0h37 | 7:39 AM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 1000 9303 | 7:12 AM Bologna Centrale | 0h38 | 7:50 AM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 17813 · TUSCANY LINE 18507 | 7:16 AM Bologna San Ruffillo | 1h36 | 8:52 AM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 1 transfer | |
8951 | 7:17 AM Bologna Centrale | 0h37 | 7:54 AM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9515 | 7:27 AM Bologna Centrale | 0h37 | 8:04 AM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0 transfersDirect | |
8903 | 7:42 AM Bologna Centrale | 0h38 | 8:20 AM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 8513 | 7:47 AM Bologna Centrale | 0h37 | 8:24 AM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0 transfersDirect | |
Intercity 583 | 7:54 AM Bologna Centrale | 1h18 | 9:12 AM Florence Rifredi | 0 transfersDirect | |
9917 | 7:57 AM Bologna Centrale | 0h38 | 8:35 AM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9405 | 8:02 AM Bologna Centrale | 0h37 | 8:39 AM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 17817 · TUSCANY LINE 18509 | 8:16 AM Bologna San Ruffillo | 1h36 | 9:52 AM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 1 transfer | |
8953 | 8:17 AM Bologna Centrale | 0h37 | 8:54 AM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9519 | 8:27 AM Bologna Centrale | 0h37 | 9:04 AM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0 transfersDirect | |
Intercity 1589 | 8:37 AM Bologna Centrale | 1h36 | 10:13 AM Florence Rifredi | 0 transfersDirect | |
8905 | 8:42 AM Bologna Centrale | 0h38 | 9:20 AM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 8507 | 8:47 AM Bologna Centrale | 0h37 | 9:24 AM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0 transfersDirect | |
9919 | 8:57 AM Bologna Centrale | 0h38 | 9:35 AM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 1000 9409 | 9:02 AM Bologna Centrale | 0h37 | 9:39 AM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 1000 9391 | 9:12 AM Bologna Centrale | 0h38 | 9:50 AM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 17819 · TUSCANY LINE 18511 | 9:16 AM Bologna San Ruffillo | 1h36 | 10:52 AM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9583 | 9:27 AM Bologna Centrale | 0h37 | 10:04 AM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0 transfersDirect | |
8907 | 9:42 AM Bologna Centrale | 0h38 | 10:20 AM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 1000 8503 | 9:47 AM Bologna Centrale | 0h37 | 10:24 AM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0 transfersDirect | |
9923 | 9:57 AM Bologna Centrale | 0h38 | 10:35 AM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 1000 9411 | 10:02 AM Bologna Centrale | 0h37 | 10:39 AM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9311 | 10:12 AM Bologna Centrale | 0h38 | 10:50 AM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Overview: Train from Bologna to Florence
Trains from Bologna to Florence run on average 91 times per day, taking around 57m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €9 but you can travel from only €6 by bus.
There are 78 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:01, the last at 23:35. The fastest train covers the 81 km distance in 37m.
Distance 81 km |
Average train duration 57m |
Cheapest ticket price €9 |
Trains per day 91 |
Direct trains 78 |
Fastest train 37m |
First train 00:01 |
Last train 23:35 |
Train companies: Italo, Frecciarossa, Regionale, Intercity, Frecciargento, Intercity Notte from Bologna to Florence trainsItalo, Frecciarossa, Regionale, Intercity, Frecciargento, Intercity Notte trains will get you between Bologna and Florence from €6. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Trains from Bologna to Florence
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Bologna to Florence by train. 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 train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Florence, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

When departing from Bologna, you have various train station options to start your trip from including Bologna Centrale, Bologna Mazzini, Bologna S. Vitale and Bologna San Ruffillo. When arriving in Florence, you can end your trip in train stations like Florence Santa Maria Novella, Florence Rifredi and Florence Campo di Marte.
Passengers board the train most frequently from Bologna Centrale, which is located around 1.6 miles (2.5 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the train at Florence Santa Maria Novella, located 2 miles (3.2 km) away from the city centre.
popular train stations
Popular train stations from Bologna to Florence
- Mon - Sun: 06:00 - 21:00
- Free Wi-Fi.
- Luggage facility, open daily from 07:00 to 22:00, is located in front of binario 7 Ovest (Track 7 West).
- Burger King
- A Cafè
- VyTA Boulangerie
- Venchi
- Scambio
- Juice Bar
- KFC
- Dispensa Emilia
- Lavazza
- Mokà
- & more
- Accessible facilities including barrier-free restrooms, elevators and ramps. Sala Blu mobility assistance available from 07:45 to 22:30 with advanced one-hour notice.
- Starhotels Excelsior
- Millenn Hotel Bologna
- UNA Hotels
- Mon - Sun: 06:00 - 21:00
- Customer service center is on the ground floor and open every day from 06:30 to 23:00.
- Bus lines: 21, 25, 30, 36, 61, 62, 77, BLQ
- Monorail lines: Marconi Express
- Train lines: FR, FA, FB, IC, ICN, R, Italo, ÖBB EC, EN
- Free parking available near the station
- Outside the main entrance.
- Ramps, restrooms.
- Free of charge
- San Ruffillo House
- Hotel Il Guercino
- Hotel Porta San Mamolo
- The station has a simple layout with two platforms and a small waiting area.
- Bus: Several local bus lines available
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- Parking is available near the station with several spaces for short-term and long-term parking.
- Ristorante Il Patio
- Trattoria Bonora
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
- €1
- Flyon Hotel
- Hotel Bologna Airport
- Hotel Del Borgo
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, ticket office, and platforms
- Hall 2: waiting area and restrooms
- Bus: Several lines available connecting to Bologna city center
- Taxi services available
- Mon - Sun: 06:00 - 21:00
- Free WiFi (30 minutes limit).
- Provided by KiPoint and located on the ground floor, on the side of Piazza Adua. Open daily from 06:00 to 23:00.
- 12oz Coffee Joint
- Casa Maioli
- Don Nino
- Fratelli Cuore
- McDonald´s
- Panella
- Segafredo Zanetti
- Spizzico
- Venchi
- & many more
- Elevators, escalators, step-free access. Mobility assistance is available with the Sala Blu, located next to Platform 1.
- Hotel Luxor Florence
- Joy Hotel Florence
- Diplomat Hotel Florence
- Mon - Sun: 06:00 - 21:00
- Located inside and outside the station.
- Tram lines: T1, T2
- Bus lines: 6, 11, 12, 13, 17, 23, 36, 37, C4
- Train lines: FR, FA, Italo
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- Parking is available near the station, with access from Via dello Steccuto.
- Trattoria Fratelli Briganti
- Osteria di Poneta
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
- €1
- Hotel Raffaello
- Hotel Corolle
- Hotel Dalmazia
- Located in the main hall
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-3 for regional trains
- Hall 2: platform 4-9 for intercity and high-speed trains
- Bus: Several lines available
- Tram: Line T1
- Mon - Sun: 07:15 - 20:45
- Moka Café
- The station is fully accessible, with step-free access throughout the station.
- Florence Stadium B&B
- Hotel Villa Liana
- Hotel della Robbia
- Mon - Sun: 07:15 - 20:45
- Bus lines: 12, 13, 33
- Train lines: FA, IC, ICN, R
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