The cheapest and fastest trains from Florence to Bologna
Cheapest price
€9
Average price
€31
Fastest journey
33 m
Average duration
36 m
Trains per day
103
Distance
81 km
The best way to find a cheap train 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 €31 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €9.
Of the 103 trains that leave Florence for Bologna on Fri, Jan 02, 90 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Fri, Jan 02 the direct trains cover the 81 km distance in an average of 36 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 33 m .
On Fri, Jan 02 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 17858 · Regionale 17806
Tuscany Line 18522 · Regionale 17836
Tuscany Line 18520 · Regionale 17834
Regionale 17816
Regionale 17852
FRECCIAROSSA 1000 9504
FRECCIAROSSA 9432
FRECCIAROSSA 1000 8526
FRECCIAROSSA 1000 8502
FRECCIAROSSA 8524Travel Information
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 0m. 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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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Florence to Bologna train times
The table below shows live departures for Florence to Bologna trains for today, Thursday, January 1. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FRECCIAROSSA 1000 9508 | 6:55 AM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0h38 | 7:33 AM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 1000 9404 | 7:20 AM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0h38 | 7:58 AM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Intercity 580 | 7:21 AM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 1h17 | 8:38 AM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
9908 | 7:25 AM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0h38 | 8:03 AM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 1000 8502 | 7:36 AM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0h37 | 8:13 AM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
8924 | 7:39 AM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0h39 | 8:18 AM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9512 | 7:55 AM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0h38 | 8:33 AM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
8954 | 8:05 AM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0h38 | 8:43 AM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9304 | 8:10 AM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0h38 | 8:48 AM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 1000 9406 | 8:20 AM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0h38 | 8:58 AM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
9912 | 8:25 AM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0h38 | 9:03 AM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
8904 | 8:39 AM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0h39 | 9:18 AM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9516 | 8:55 AM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0h38 | 9:33 AM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
8956 | 9:05 AM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0h38 | 9:43 AM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
TUSCANY LINE 18510 · Regionale 17820 | 9:09 AM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 1h30 | 10:39 AM Bologna San Ruffillo | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9490 | 9:20 AM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0h38 | 9:58 AM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
9916 | 9:25 AM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0h38 | 10:03 AM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 8506 | 9:36 AM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0h37 | 10:13 AM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
8906 | 9:39 AM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0h39 | 10:18 AM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9520 | 9:55 AM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0h38 | 10:33 AM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 1000 9308 | 10:10 AM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0h38 | 10:48 AM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA1000 9414 | 10:20 AM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0h38 | 10:58 AM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
9920 | 10:25 AM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0h38 | 11:03 AM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 8508 | 10:36 AM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0h37 | 11:13 AM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
8908 | 10:39 AM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0h39 | 11:18 AM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9524 | 10:55 AM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0h38 | 11:33 AM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Tuscany Line 18512 · Regionale 17824 | 11:09 AM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 1h30 | 12:39 PM Bologna San Ruffillo | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9310 | 11:10 AM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0h38 | 11:48 AM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 1000 9416 | 11:20 AM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0h38 | 11:58 AM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
9924 | 11:25 AM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0h38 | 12:03 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 1000 8509 | 11:36 AM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0h37 | 12:13 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
8910 | 11:39 AM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0h39 | 12:18 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 1000 9514 | 11:55 AM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0h38 | 12:33 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 1000 8418 | 12:20 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0h38 | 12:58 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
9928 | 12:25 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0h38 | 1:03 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Intercity 588 | 12:33 PM Florence Rifredi | 1h14 | 1:47 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
8914 | 12:39 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0h39 | 1:18 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9532 | 12:55 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0h38 | 1:33 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
8960 | 1:05 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0h38 | 1:43 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Tuscany Line 18518 · Regionale TTPER 17850 | 1:09 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 1h30 | 2:39 PM Bologna San Ruffillo | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 1000 9420 | 1:20 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0h38 | 1:58 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
9932 | 1:25 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0h38 | 2:03 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
8916 | 1:39 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0h39 | 2:18 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9584 | 1:55 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0h38 | 2:33 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Tuscany Line 18520 · Regionale TTPER 17934 | 2:09 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 1h30 | 3:39 PM Bologna San Ruffillo | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9422 | 2:20 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0h38 | 2:58 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
8134 | 2:25 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0h38 | 3:03 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Intercity 590 | 2:33 PM Florence Rifredi | 1h17 | 3:50 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9540 | 2:55 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0h38 | 3:33 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Tuscany Line 18522 · Regionale 17836 | 3:09 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 1h30 | 4:39 PM Bologna San Ruffillo | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 1000 9423 | 3:20 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0h38 | 3:58 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
9940 | 3:25 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0h38 | 4:03 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 8520 | 3:36 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0h37 | 4:13 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
8918 | 3:39 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0h39 | 4:18 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9544 | 3:55 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0h38 | 4:33 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
TUSCANY LINE 18526 · Regionale 17838 | 4:09 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 1h30 | 5:39 PM Bologna San Ruffillo | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9320 | 4:10 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0h38 | 4:48 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9426 | 4:20 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0h38 | 4:58 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
9946 | 4:25 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0h38 | 5:03 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
8928 | 4:39 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0h39 | 5:18 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9588 | 4:55 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0h38 | 5:33 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9428 | 5:20 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0h38 | 5:58 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
9948 | 5:25 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0h38 | 6:03 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 8524 | 5:36 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0h37 | 6:13 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
TUSCANY LINE 18482 · Regionale TTPER 17936 | 5:37 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 1h32 | 7:09 PM Bologna San Ruffillo | 1 transfer | |
8920 | 5:39 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0h39 | 6:18 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Intercity 592 | 5:45 PM Florence Rifredi | 1h11 | 6:56 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9552 | 5:55 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0h38 | 6:33 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 1000 9430 | 6:20 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0h38 | 6:58 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
9958 | 6:25 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0h38 | 7:03 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 1000 8526 | 6:36 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0h37 | 7:13 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
8922 | 6:39 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0h39 | 7:18 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Intercity 596 | 6:41 PM Florence Rifredi | 1h01 | 7:42 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 1000 9556 | 6:55 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0h38 | 7:33 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
8966 | 7:05 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0h38 | 7:43 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
TUSCANY LINE 18532 · Regionale TTPER 17856 | 7:09 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 2h00 | 9:09 PM Bologna San Ruffillo | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 1000 9326 | 7:10 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0h38 | 7:48 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
9954 | 7:25 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0h38 | 8:03 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 1000 8528 | 7:36 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0h37 | 8:13 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9432 | 7:41 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0h37 | 8:18 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 1000 9560 | 7:55 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0h38 | 8:33 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
8968 | 8:05 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0h38 | 8:43 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9328 | 8:10 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0h38 | 8:48 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 1000 9434 | 8:20 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0h38 | 8:58 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
8158 | 8:25 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0h38 | 9:03 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 1000 9330 | 8:36 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0h37 | 9:13 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9592 | 8:55 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0h40 | 9:35 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 17852 | 9:22 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 1h28 | 10:50 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 17852 | 9:22 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 1h12 | 10:34 PM Bologna San Ruffillo | 0 transfersDirect | |
9962 | 9:25 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0h38 | 10:03 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
InterCityNotte 774 | 1:03 AM Florence Campo di Marte | 2h18 | 3:21 AM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 17800 | 3:32 AM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 1h44 | 5:16 AM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 17800 | 3:32 AM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 1h26 | 4:58 AM Bologna San Ruffillo | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 17858 · Regionale 17806 | 5:13 AM Florence Rifredi | 1h26 | 6:39 AM Bologna San Ruffillo | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 1000 9504 | 5:55 AM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0h33 | 6:28 AM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Tuscany Line 18502 · Regionale 17808 | 6:09 AM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 1h16 | 7:25 AM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9300 | 6:10 AM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0h38 | 6:48 AM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 1000 9400 | 6:20 AM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0h38 | 6:58 AM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
9904 | 6:25 AM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0h38 | 7:03 AM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
8900 | 6:39 AM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0h39 | 7:18 AM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Overview: Train from Florence to Bologna
Trains from Florence to Bologna run on average 90 times per day, taking around 1h 0m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €9 but you can travel from only €6 by bus.
There are 77 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:01, the last at 23:35. The fastest train covers the 81 km distance in 38m.
Distance 81 km |
Average train duration 1h 0m |
Cheapest ticket price €9 |
Trains per day 90 |
Direct trains 77 |
Fastest train 38m |
First train 00:01 |
Last train 23:35 |
Train companies: Italo, Frecciarossa, Regionale, Intercity, Intercity Notte, Frecciargento from Florence to Bologna trainsItalo, Frecciarossa, Regionale, Intercity, Intercity Notte, Frecciargento trains will get you between Florence and Bologna 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 Florence to Bologna
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Florence to Bologna 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 Bologna, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

When departing from Florence, you have various train station options to start your journey from including Florence Santa Maria Novella, Florence Rifredi and Florence Campo di Marte. When arriving in Bologna, you can end your journey in train stations like Bologna Centrale, Bologna Mazzini, Bologna S. Vitale and Bologna San Ruffillo.
Passengers board the train most frequently from Florence Santa Maria Novella, which is located around 2 miles (3.2 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the train at Bologna Centrale, located 1.6 miles (2.5 km) away from the city centre.
popular train stations
Popular train stations from Florence to Bologna
- 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
- 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
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