There are 4 ways to get from Florence to Bologna 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 Firenze S.M.N. to Bologna Centraletrain Fr
38 min€9–70Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Florence Villa Constanza Bus Station to Bologna Centralebus 536 / ...
1h 20m€5–21Rideshare
- Take the rideshare from Florence to Bologna104.5 km
1h 37m€5Drive 100.6 km
- Drive from Florence to Bolognacar 100.6 km
1h 8m€16–23
Florence to Bologna by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Florence to Bologna is to rideshare which costs €5 and takes 1h 37m.
The fastest way to get from Florence to Bologna is to train which takes 38 min and costs €9 - €70.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Florence Villa Constanza Bus Station station and arriving at Bologna Centrale. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 20m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Firenze S.M.N. and arriving at Bologna Centrale. Services depart every 10 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 38 min.
The distance between Florence and Bologna is 91 km. The road distance is 100.6 km.
The best way to get from Florence to Bologna without a car is to train which takes 38 min and costs €9 - €70.
The train from Firenze S.M.N. to Bologna Centrale takes 38 min including transfers and departs every 10 minutes.
Florence to Bologna bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Florence Villa Constanza Bus Station.
Florence to Bologna train services, operated by Trenitalia Frecce, depart from Firenze S.M.N. station.
The best way to get from Florence to Bologna is to train which takes 38 min and costs €9 - €70. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €5 - €21 and takes 1h 20m.
What companies run services between Florence, Italy and Bologna, Italy?
Trenitalia Frecce operates a train from Firenze S.M.N. to Bologna Centrale every 20 minutes. Tickets cost €13–27 and the journey takes 38 min. Four other operators also service this route. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Florence Villa Constanza Bus Station to Bologna Centrale hourly. Tickets cost €8–14 and the journey takes 1h 20m. Two other operators also service this route.
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- Website
- trenitalia.com
Train from Firenze S.M.N. to Bologna Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- €13–27
- Schedules at
- trenitalia.com
- Phone
- +39 06 8937 1892
- Website
- italotreno.it
Train from Firenze S.M.N. to Bologna Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- €11–23
- Website
- https://www.italotreno.it/en
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- Website
- trenitalia.com
Train from Firenze S.M.N. to Bologna Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- 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 Firenze S.M.N. to Bologna Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 44m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €11–19
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- [email protected]
- Website
- trenitalia.com
Train from Firenze S.M.N. to Bologna Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €27–70
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
- 1st Class
- €45–70
- 2nd Class
- €27–40
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.fr
Bus from Florence Villa Constanza Bus Station to Bologna Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €8–14
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- +39 0965644747
- [email protected]
- Website
- autolineefederico.it
Bus from Florence Villa Constanza Bus Station to Bologna Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €5–8
- Schedules at
- autolineefederico.it
- Phone
- +39 098 3520 315
- [email protected]
- Website
- simetbus.it
Bus from Florence Villa Constanza Bus Station to Bologna Centrale
- 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 Florence to Bologna
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 37m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €5
- Schedules at
- blablacar.com
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More Questions & Answers
Florence to Bologna bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Bologna Centrale station.
Florence to Bologna train services, operated by Trenitalia Frecce, arrive at Bologna Centrale station.
Yes, the driving distance between Florence to Bologna is 101 km. It takes approximately 1h 8m to drive from Florence to Bologna.
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Book your Florence to Bologna bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.
There are 3420+ hotels available in Bologna.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Florence and Bologna. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.