Bologna to Florence

Bologna to Florence

Bologna
Florence
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Bologna to Florence Destination Reviews

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Anonymous
Driver was willing to help us, we could take a seat long before the bus has started.
Bologna to Florence, Bus Standard AC, Appennino Shuttle (Appennino Shuttle), Jul 28, 2024
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Anonymous
Everything went smootly Bus stop just a few meters away from the exit of bologna airport Bus left on time Tickets were bought online via getbybus.
Bologna to Florence, Bus Standard AC, Appennino Shuttle (Appennino Shuttle), Apr 29, 2024
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Bologna to Florence Schedule

TypeOperatorClassDeparture TimeArrival TimePriceRating
Taxi
Daytrip private transfer with English speaking driver
Comfort 2pax
Any time
+1h 40m
$854.17
Bus
Appennino Shuttle
Standard AC
00:30
01:55
$21.35
  5.0
Bus
FlixBus
Standard
01:00
02:15
$8.85
Bus
Itabus
Top
01:50
03:10
$13.49
Bus
Itabus
Top
02:15
03:35
$36.97
Bus
Itabus
Comfort
02:50
04:10
$10.87
Bus
FlixBus
Standard
03:10
05:10
$8.31
Bus
Itabus
Comfort
03:30
04:50
$9.24
Bus
FlixBus
Standard
04:25
05:40
$7.75
Bus
FlixBus
Standard
05:15
06:35
$7.75
Flight
Lufthansa
Economy
05:55
12:55
$643.80
Flight
Air France
Economy
06:20
09:00
$457.76
Flight
Lufthansa
Economy
06:40
09:40
$384.42
Train
NTV
Smart
06:57
07:35
$34.69
Bus
FlixBus
Standard
07:15
08:30
$7.75
Bus
FlixBus
Standard
07:40
09:00
$8.85
Train
NTV
Smart
07:57
08:35
$34.69
Flight
Volotea
Economy
08:15
08:50
$387.56
Bus
FlixBus
Standard
08:35
10:25
$7.75
Train
Trenitalia
Standard
08:54
10:36
$15.31

How to get from Bologna to Florence

Travelling between Bologna and Florence is possible by Bus, train and taxi. Train guarantees the fastest travel on this route. Bus is the slowest option.

The most expensive ticket will cost you USD 748.96 if you go by taxi; to keep it budget-friendly, opt for a bus which will set you back mere USD 8.63.

How long does it take to get from Bologna to Florence?

It can take you anywhere between 1 and 2 hours to travel between Bologna and Florence depending on the means of transport you choose.

Train is the fastest way to travel between Bologna and Florence. Train will bring you to your destination in 37m. Bus does a much slower job and take about 2h to reach Florence.

How much does it cost to get from Bologna to Florence?

Travelling between Bologna and Florence can be as cheap as USD 8.63 if you opt for a Blablacar Bus bus and as expensive as USD 748.96 if you buy a Daytrip private transfer with English speaking driver taxi ticket.

Here is the list of how much you can expect to pay travelling by each means of transport available for this route.

How many trips per day are there between Bologna and Florence ?

  • 143 from Bologna to Florence starting from 06:57 Bologna Main until 21:57 Bologna Main
  • 93 from Bologna to Florence starting from 00:15 Bologna Bus Terminal until 23:54 Bologna Bus Station
  • 8 from Bologna to Florence starting from 00:00 Bologna Hotel Transfer until 00:00 Bologna Hotel Transfer

Check above for a bus, train, flight and ferry timetable from Bologna to Florence.

What mode of transportation is the best one for my route?

Bus

Travelling from Bologna to Florence overland will inevitably take longer but in many cases it is the cheapest option if you opt for a bus.

Things to remember: For a more comfortable ride opt for a higher-class bus wherever possible. These buses usually have soft reclining seats and are equipped with air-conditioning and on-board toilets.

They often include water, snacks or a light lunch into your ticket price and make bathroom stops en-route.

Companies operating bus routes between Bologna and Florence

Autolinee Federico, Blablacar Bus, FlixBus, Itabus, Marino

Taxi

Some travellers consider taxi to be the most convenient form of overland transport thanks to flexible departure times, a possibility to choose the size of the car you need, and a hassle-free door-to-door service.

Things to remember: If you are planning to make detours during your trip, discuss it with your driver or service provider in advance as it may affect the price.

Companies offering charters between Bologna and Florence

Daytrip private transfer with English speaking driver

Train

Train is a often a great choice for long-haul travel especially if you opt for a night sleeper train with berths which will allow you to sleep all your journey through. To make the most of your train journey, choose the class of your ticket wisely.

Note that there are air-conditioned and fan-only carriages; private compartments for 2 or 4; hard and soft seats.
Though the upper class you get the smoother is your journey, often second class air-conditioned or fan-only sleepers are a good money saving alternative.

What is the most popular transport to get from Bologna to Florence?

There is a choice of transportation means any time of the day with Train remaining the most popular option due to their reasonable pricing and comfort.

Out of 1000 travellers who bought tickets for this route

  • 91% took a train
  • 9% opted for a bus

Transportation from Bologna to Florence

Facts about the transport from Bologna to Florence

Cheapest Transport$9
Fastest Transport37m
Earliest Departure12:15 오전
Latest Departure11:54 오후
Departures per day244
Distance31 kilometers
Transport CompaniesAutolinee Federico, Blablacar Bus, FlixBus, Itabus, Marino, NTV