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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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€12 Average price | €10 Average price Cheapest |
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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Direct Options | Direct Options |
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How to get from Bologna to Florence by train, bus or flight.
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The best way to travel from Bologna to Florence is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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FAQs: Travel from Bologna to Florence
Travel to Florence easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Bologna to Florence.
There are 2 travel options from Bologna to Florence: train or coach.
The cheapest way to go to Florence from Bologna is by taking a train, which costs on average €5.
This is compared to other ways of getting from Bologna to Florence:
A train is €1 less than a coach for this route with tickets for a coach from Bologna to Florence costing on average €5.
The quickest way to travel from Bologna to Florence is by train, which takes on average 37 min compared to other travel options that take longer:
Getting to Florence by coach takes 1 h 20 min on average.
Florence is approximately 81 km away from Bologna.
The average frequency per day from Bologna to Florence is:
- 25 coaches a day.
- Around 50 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your trip from Bologna to Florence as scheduled services by train or coach can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points when travelling from Bologna to Florence:
- Most travellers take a coach from Bologna, Aeroporto di Bologna to Florence, Guidoni Tram T2.
- Most travellers take a train from Bologna Centrale to Florence Santa Maria Novella.
Omio works with many trusted partners that can help you travel the best way from Bologna to Florence:
- You can travel by coach to Florence from Bologna with Itabus, Appennino Shuttle, Marino Autolinee, FlixBus or BlaBlaCar Bus, and you can find Itabus Bologna to Florence tickets for €5 on Omio.
- You can go to Florence from Bologna by train with Frecciarossa, Italo, Regionale, Intercity or Intercity Notte. You'll see cheap train tickets for €5 with Regionale from Bologna to Florence on Omio.
Yes, there are direct routes from Bologna to Florence with the following travel companies:
- You'll find 25 direct coaches a day to Florence with Itabus, Appennino Shuttle, Marino Autolinee, FlixBus or BlaBlaCar Bus.
- You can find 50 direct trains per day to Florence with Frecciarossa, Italo, Regionale or Intercity.
Direct services to Florence tend to save you time and add more convenience as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking tickets for your trip.
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