The average train between Florence and Bologna takes 40 min and the fastest train takes 33 min. The train runs at least 3 times per hour from Florence to Bologna. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run every 20 minutes between Florence and Bologna. The earliest departure is at 4:32 AM at night, and the last departure from Florence is at 10:22 PM which arrives into Bologna at 11:50 PM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 40 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct train departing from Florence station and arriving at Bologna station. Services depart every 20 minutes, and operate 5 times a day. The journey takes approximately 40 min.
Florence to Bologna train services, operated by Trenitalia Frecce, depart from Firenze S.M.N. station.
Florence to Bologna train services, operated by Trenitalia Frecce, arrive at Bologna Centrale station.
Book your Florence to Bologna train tickets online with Trenitalia Frecce, Trenitalia and 3 other operators.
The distance between Florence and Bologna is 79.8 km. The road distance is 91 km.
Trenitalia Frecce operates a train from Firenze S.M.N. to Bologna Centrale every 15 minutes. Tickets cost €13–27 and the journey takes 38 min. Four other operators also service this route.