How far is Bologna from Florence?

Bologna and Florence are 82 km (51 miles) apart.

What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Bologna to Florence?

Buses departing from Bologna in Bologna will take you to Florence Airport in Florence.

Bus Bologna to Florence from $11 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Bologna to Florence on November 26
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	2:50am	Bologna Autostazione	1h 20m	4:10am	Terminal Bus Villa Constanza	Cheapest
Bus	11:54pm	Bologna Autostazione	1h 11m	1:05am	Florence (Villa Costanza)	Fastest
Bus	12:30am	Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ)	1h 25m	1:55am	Florence - Piazzale Montelungo	No tags
Bus	12:45am	Bologna Autostazione	1h 20m	2:05am	Terminal Bus Villa Constanza	No tags
Bus	7:15am	Bologna Autostazione	1h 20m	8:35am	Terminal Bus Villa Constanza	No tags

Next departures for Bologna to Florence on November 27
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	2:50am	Bologna Autostazione	1h 20m	4:10am	Terminal Bus Villa Constanza	Cheapest
Bus	11:54pm	Bologna Autostazione	1h 11m	1:05am	Florence (Villa Costanza)	Fastest
Bus	12:30am	Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ)	1h 25m	1:55am	Florence - Piazzale Montelungo	No tags
Bus	12:45am	Bologna Autostazione	1h 20m	2:05am	Terminal Bus Villa Constanza	No tags
Bus	7:15am	Bologna Autostazione	1h 20m	8:35am	Terminal Bus Villa Constanza	No tags

Next departures for Bologna to Florence on November 28
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	3:00pm	Bologna	1h 30m	4:30pm	Florence, Villa Costanza A1	Cheapest
Bus	8:30pm	Bologna Autostazione	1h 10m	9:40pm	Scandicci - Villa Costanza	Fastest
Bus	12:30am	Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ)	1h 25m	1:55am	Florence - Piazzale Montelungo	No tags
Bus	12:45am	Bologna Autostazione	1h 20m	2:05am	Terminal Bus Villa Constanza	No tags
Bus	7:15am	Bologna Autostazione	1h 20m	8:35am	Terminal Bus Villa Constanza	No tags

Next departures for Bologna to Florence on November 29
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	3:00pm	Bologna	1h 30m	4:30pm	Florence, Villa Costanza A1	Cheapest
Bus	11:54pm	Bologna Autostazione	1h 11m	1:05am	Florence (Villa Costanza)	Fastest
Bus	12:30am	Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ)	1h 25m	1:55am	Florence - Piazzale Montelungo	No tags
Bus	12:45am	Bologna Autostazione	1h 20m	2:05am	Terminal Bus Villa Constanza	No tags
Bus	7:15am	Bologna Autostazione	1h 20m	8:35am	Terminal Bus Villa Constanza	No tags

Next departures for Bologna to Florence on November 30
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	2:15am	Bologna Autostazione	1h 20m	3:35am	Terminal Bus Villa Constanza	Cheapest
Bus	8:30pm	Bologna Autostazione	1h 10m	9:40pm	Scandicci - Villa Costanza	Fastest
Bus	12:30am	Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ)	1h 25m	1:55am	Florence - Piazzale Montelungo	No tags
Bus	12:45am	Bologna Autostazione	1h 20m	2:05am	Terminal Bus Villa Constanza	No tags
Bus	7:15am	Bologna Autostazione	1h 20m	8:35am	Terminal Bus Villa Constanza	No tags

Next departures for Bologna to Florence on December 1
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	3:00pm	Bologna	1h 30m	4:30pm	Florence, Villa Costanza A1	Cheapest
Bus	11:54pm	Bologna Autostazione	1h 11m	1:05am	Florence (Villa Costanza)	Fastest
Bus	12:30am	Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ)	1h 25m	1:55am	Florence - Piazzale Montelungo	No tags
Bus	12:45am	Bologna Autostazione	1h 20m	2:05am	Terminal Bus Villa Constanza	No tags
Bus	7:15am	Bologna Autostazione	1h 20m	8:35am	Terminal Bus Villa Constanza	No tags

Next departures for Bologna to Florence on December 2
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	3:00pm	Bologna	1h 30m	4:30pm	Florence, Villa Costanza A1	Cheapest
Bus	8:30pm	Bologna Autostazione	1h 10m	9:40pm	Scandicci - Villa Costanza	Fastest
Bus	12:30am	Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ)	1h 25m	1:55am	Florence - Piazzale Montelungo	No tags
Bus	12:45am	Bologna Autostazione	1h 20m	2:05am	Terminal Bus Villa Constanza	No tags
Bus	7:15am	Bologna Autostazione	1h 20m	8:35am	Terminal Bus Villa Constanza	No tags

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Compare 3 ways to go from Bologna to Florence

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as a good way to reach Florence. The journey takes about 1 hour 10 minutes, and with fares starting at just $7, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

22carpool per day

1h 10mAverage Duration

81 kmDistance

3kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$12 - $110	Average Duration1h 20m	CO₂ emissions 2kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$23 - $398	Average Duration38m	CO₂ emissions 2kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$7 - $39	Average Duration1h 10m	CO₂ emissions 3kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Bologna and Florence?

Stops in Bologna

A
Bologna
B
Piazza XX Settembre
Piazza XX Settembre, 6, 40126 Bologna, Italy
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C
Stazione Centrale
Viale Pietro Pietramellara, 63, 40121 Bologna, Italy
D
A14 Autostrada Adriatica
A14 - Autostrada Adriatica, 40069 Zola Predosa BO, Italy
E
Via Francesco Petrarca, 21
Via Francesco Petrarca, 21, 40033 Casalecchio di Reno BO, Italy
F
Area di Servizio Cantagallo
km. 198, Autostrada del Sole, , 40033 Casalecchio di Reno BO,, Italy

Stops in Florence

A
Florence Airport
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B
Terminal Bus Villa Constanza
A1 - Autostrada del Sole, 50018 Scandicci FI, Italy
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C
Florence - Piazzale Montelungo
50129 Centro Storico FI, Italy
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D
Scandicci - Villa Costanza
Via della Costituzione, 185, 50018 Scandicci FI, Italy
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E
Santa Maria Novella
Piazza della Stazione 45, 50123 Firenze, Italy
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F
Via Cassia, 49B
Via Cassia, 49B, 50023 Impruneta FI, Italy
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Compare bus companies

FlixBus

3.5/511,442 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Itabus

4/5946 reviews

Staff4.3

Timeliness3

Cleanliness4.3

Wifi3.1

Appennino Shuttle

4.5/5220 reviews

Staff4.8

Timeliness4.8

Cleanliness4.8

Wifi4.4

Appenni o Shuttle is praised for its convenience in connecting Bologna airport and Florence, with clean buses and professional drivers. Many users appreciate the punctuality of departures and arrivals, as well as the cooperative behavior of staff. However, there was a mention of an issue regarding ticket acceptance by one driver.

Appennino Shuttle Bologna Florence recent customer reviews

Exellent cooperative behavior of driver yesterday night at 10 oclock from Bologna to Florence

Aqeel H.

November 10, 2025

Appenni o Shuttle is very convenient connecting Bolognia airport and Florencia. It's a relaible mode of transportation, clean and drivers are very professional. Recommended 120%

Diana O.

September 16, 2023

Bus was late, driver didn’t accept my pass at first, I had to argue to get on the bus.

Daniel P.

June 1, 2023

MarinoBus

4/5896 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness4.3

Cleanliness4.3

Wifi3.3

Based on 896 reviews, the company was rated 4.1 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the staff and the temperature but often complained with the WiFi. MarinoBus ticket prices on this trip start at $31

MarinoBus Bologna Florence recent customer reviews

The driver came late and the bus left the station late. Missed my train because of the delay. And also missed my appointment. Very sad😢

Chinedu J.

May 29, 2021

BlaBlaCar Bus

3.5/511,160 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness3.6

Cleanliness4.3

Wifi2.6

BusItalia

4/5158 reviews

Staff5

Timeliness2.8

Cleanliness4.5

Wifi3.7

GoOpti

4.5/5140 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness4.8

Cleanliness4.9

Wifi4

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Frequently asked questions about travelling from Bologna to Florence by bus

How far is Bologna from Florence?
Bologna and Florence are 82 km (51 miles) apart.
What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Bologna to Florence?
Buses departing from Bologna in Bologna will take you to Florence Airport in Florence.

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

11-23

$31

11-24

$13

Today

$12

11-26

$12

11-27

$12

11-28

$12

11-29

$11

11-30

$12

The cheapest trip from Bologna to Florence was searched and found on Nov 29, 2025 with a price of $11

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Bologna to Florence, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $11 to $73 for a bus ticket from Bologna to Florence based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $11 which is on 2025-11-29.

Usually Itabus will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.