How to get from Florence to Bologna
A real 1-leg route: bus. Door to door 1h 10m, from €9.
We compared the ways to travel from Florence to Bologna. The most useful door-to-door route takes 1h 10m by bus with no transfer. The two cities are about 81 km apart in a straight line. The price and operators below come from a real route search.
This is the lowest fare we have recorded for this route in the last 14 days.
This fare comes from a search on September 1, 2026 and has not been refreshed since. Run a live search for today's price.
Florence to Bologna: cheapest or fastest?
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- 1Florence → Bolognabus
FlixBus·1h 10m
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
2 ways from Florence to Bologna: train, bus
How the trip from Florence to Bologna works
Start with a FlixBus bus from Florence to Bologna, about 1h 10m. In total it's roughly €9 over 1h 10m, direct, no transfers.
Along the way to Bologna
DepartureFlorenceWhat Omio sells on this route
Omio's own lowest fares, one per mode. These are starting prices for the route in general, not for a date you picked, and they are refreshed once a day.
Omio last refreshed these on Thu, Sep 3
Who runs Florence to Bologna
On this route you travel with FlixBus; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
Florence to Bologna: common questions
How long does it take to get from Florence to Bologna?+−
The most useful route takes about 1h 10m by bus, with no transfer.
How far is Bologna from Florence?+−
About 81 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
How much does Florence to Bologna cost?+−
The best price in our latest search was €9. The exact fare depends on your travel date.
Which operators run Florence to Bologna?+−
On this route you travel with FlixBus.
What is the cheapest way to get from Florence to Bologna?+−
Usually a flexible date, or leaving from a nearby airport. A live search puts every option for your dates side by side.
Can I book directly?+−
Yes. Routavio sends you straight to the operator or an independent third-party provider. We never add a booking fee. The final fare and availability are confirmed by that provider.
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