There are 4 ways to get from Bologna to Florence by train (Trenitalia), bus, rideshare, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Bologna Centrale to Firenze S.M.N.train Fr
37 min€9–27Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Bologna Centrale to Florence Villa Constanza Bus Stationbus N544 / ...
1h 11m€5–21Rideshare
- Take the rideshare from Bologna to Florence106.3 km
1h 42m€5Drive 101.1 km
- Drive from Bologna to Florencecar 101.1 km
1h 12m€16–23
Bologna to Florence by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Bologna to Florence is to rideshare which costs €5 and takes 1h 42m.
The fastest way to get from Bologna to Florence is to train which takes 37 min and costs €9 - €27.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Bologna Centrale and arriving at Florence Villa Constanza Bus Station station. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 11m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Bologna Centrale and arriving at Firenze S.M.N.. Services depart every 15 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 37 min.
The distance between Bologna and Florence is 91 km. The road distance is 101.1 km.
The best way to get from Bologna to Florence without a car is to train which takes 37 min and costs €9 - €27.
The train from Bologna Centrale to Firenze S.M.N. takes 37 min including transfers and departs every 15 minutes.
Bologna to Florence bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Bologna Centrale station.
Bologna to Florence train services, operated by Trenitalia Frecce, depart from Bologna Centrale station.
The best way to get from Bologna to Florence is to train which takes 37 min and costs €9 - €27. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €5 - €21 and takes 1h 11m.
What companies run services between Bologna, Italy and Florence, Italy?
Trenitalia Frecce operates a train from Bologna Centrale to Firenze S.M.N. every 15 minutes. Tickets cost €13–27 and the journey takes 37 min. Three other operators also service this route. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Bologna Centrale to Florence Villa Constanza Bus Station hourly. Tickets cost €8–15 and the journey takes 1h 11m. Two other operators also service this route.
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- Website
- trenitalia.com
Train from Bologna Centrale to Firenze S.M.N.
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- €13–27
- Schedules at
- trenitalia.com
- Phone
- +39 06 8937 1892
- Website
- italotreno.it
Train from Bologna Centrale to Firenze S.M.N.
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €11–23
- Website
- https://www.italotreno.it/en
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- Website
- trenitalia.com
Train from Bologna Centrale to Firenze S.M.N.
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €9–20
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
- Phone
- +39.06.5210550
- Website
- trenitalia.com
Train from Bologna Centrale to Firenze S.M.N.
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €11–19
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.fr
Bus from Bologna Centrale to Florence Villa Constanza Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €8–15
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- +39 0965644747
- [email protected]
- Website
- autolineefederico.it
Bus from Bologna Centrale to Florence Villa Constanza Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €5–8
- Schedules at
- autolineefederico.it
- Phone
- +39 098 3520 315
- [email protected]
- Website
- simetbus.it
Bus from Bologna Centrale to Florence Villa Constanza Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- €18–21
- Schedules at
- simetbus.it
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- blablacar.com
Rideshare from Bologna to Florence
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 42m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €5
- Schedules at
- blablacar.com
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More Questions & Answers
Bologna to Florence bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Florence Villa Constanza Bus Station.
Bologna to Florence train services, operated by Trenitalia Frecce, arrive at Firenze S.M.N. station.
Yes, the driving distance between Bologna to Florence is 101 km. It takes approximately 1h 12m to drive from Bologna to Florence.
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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Bologna and Florence. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.