How much is the bus ticket from Florence to Bologna?

The cheapest bus tickets from Florence to Bologna start at R 137. The average price for this route is around R 201. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.

How long is the bus journey from Florence to Bologna?

The average bus journey time from Florence to Bologna is 1h 20m, covering a distance of 84 km. The fastest bus gets you there in 10m and is operated by FlixBus .

Which bus companies service the Florence to Bologna route?

Several major bus companies operate on this route with 42 buses available per day, including services from FlixBus , Itabus , Appennino Shuttle , BlaBlaCar Bus , MarinoBus , BusItalia , Sellitto .

What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Florence to Bologna?

The earliest bus departs from Florence to Bologna at 00:05. And the latest bus departs at 23:40.

What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Florence to Bologna?

A bus trip from Florence to Bologna produces an estimated 2 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and Busbud’s recommended way to travel.

What is the best bus company from Florence to Bologna?

According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Sellitto , with an average rating of 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 1 reviews.

Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Florence to Bologna?

Based on reviews on Busbud, the bus company Sellitto has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 5.0.

Which bus company offers the most punctual service from Florence to Bologna?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is Appennino Shuttle , with a punctuality rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars.

Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Florence to Bologna?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is Sellitto , with a cleanliness rating of 5.0 out of 5 stars.

Bus Florence to Bologna from R 110 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures from Florence to Bologna on 3 February
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	11:55	Terminal Bus Villa Constanza	1h 20m	13:15	Bologna Autostazione	Cheapest
Bus	00:05	Florence (Villa Costanza)	1h 10m	01:15	Bologna Autostazione	Fastest
Bus	03:50	Florence - Piazzale Montelungo	1h 20m	05:10	Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ)	No tags
Bus	03:15	Terminal Bus Villa Constanza	1h 20m	04:35	Bologna Autostazione	No tags
Bus	02:15	Terminal Bus Villa Constanza	1h 35m	03:50	Bologna Autostazione	No tags

Next departures from Florence to Bologna on 4 February
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	19:10	Florence, Villa Costanza A1	1h 25m	20:35	Bologna	Cheapest
Bus	00:05	Florence (Villa Costanza)	1h 10m	01:15	Bologna Autostazione	Fastest
Bus	03:50	Florence - Piazzale Montelungo	1h 20m	05:10	Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ)	No tags
Bus	01:05	Terminal Bus Villa Constanza	1h 20m	02:25	Bologna Autostazione	No tags
Bus	02:15	Terminal Bus Villa Constanza	1h 35m	03:50	Bologna Autostazione	No tags

Next departures from Florence to Bologna on 5 February
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	19:10	Florence, Villa Costanza A1	1h 25m	20:35	Bologna	Cheapest
Bus	00:05	Florence (Villa Costanza)	1h 10m	01:15	Bologna Autostazione	Fastest
Bus	03:50	Florence - Piazzale Montelungo	1h 20m	05:10	Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ)	No tags
Bus	01:05	Terminal Bus Villa Constanza	1h 20m	02:25	Bologna Autostazione	No tags
Bus	02:15	Terminal Bus Villa Constanza	1h 35m	03:50	Bologna Autostazione	No tags

Next departures from Florence to Bologna on 6 February
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	10:20	Terminal Bus Villa Constanza	1h 20m	11:40	Bologna Autostazione	Cheapest
Bus	00:05	Florence (Villa Costanza)	1h 10m	01:15	Bologna Autostazione	Fastest
Bus	03:50	Florence - Piazzale Montelungo	1h 20m	05:10	Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ)	No tags
Bus	01:05	Terminal Bus Villa Constanza	1h 20m	02:25	Bologna Autostazione	No tags
Bus	02:15	Terminal Bus Villa Constanza	1h 35m	03:50	Bologna Autostazione	No tags

Next departures from Florence to Bologna on 7 February
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	01:05	Terminal Bus Villa Constanza	1h 20m	02:25	Bologna Autostazione	Cheapest
Bus	00:05	Florence (Villa Costanza)	1h 10m	01:15	Bologna Autostazione	Fastest
Bus	19:10	Florence, Villa Costanza A1	1h 25m	20:35	Bologna	No tags
Bus	03:50	Florence - Piazzale Montelungo	1h 20m	05:10	Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ)	No tags
Bus	01:05	Terminal Bus Villa Constanza	1h 20m	02:25	Bologna Autostazione	No tags

Next departures from Florence to Bologna on 8 February
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	19:10	Florence, Villa Costanza A1	1h 25m	20:35	Bologna	Cheapest
Bus	00:05	Florence (Villa Costanza)	1h 10m	01:15	Bologna Autostazione	Fastest
Bus	03:50	Florence - Piazzale Montelungo	1h 20m	05:10	Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ)	No tags
Bus	01:05	Terminal Bus Villa Constanza	1h 20m	02:25	Bologna Autostazione	No tags
Bus	02:15	Terminal Bus Villa Constanza	1h 35m	03:50	Bologna Autostazione	No tags

Next departures from Florence to Bologna on 9 February
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	01:30	Terminal Bus Villa Constanza	1h 20m	02:50	Bologna Autostazione	Cheapest
Bus	00:05	Florence (Villa Costanza)	1h 10m	01:15	Bologna Autostazione	Fastest
Bus	03:50	Florence - Piazzale Montelungo	1h 20m	05:10	Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ)	No tags
Bus	01:30	Terminal Bus Villa Constanza	1h 20m	02:50	Bologna Autostazione	No tags
Bus	02:15	Terminal Bus Villa Constanza	1h 35m	03:50	Bologna Autostazione	No tags

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Compare 3 ways to travel from Florence to Bologna

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the Carpool stands out as a good way to reach Bologna. The journey takes about 1 hour 10 minutes and with fares starting at just R 79, 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 priceR 137 - R 829	Average duration1h 20m	CO₂ emissions 2kg CO₂e
Train	Average priceR 265 - R 4 629	Average duration38m	CO₂ emissions 2kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average priceR 79 - R 391	Average duration1h 10m	CO₂ emissions 3kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Florence and Bologna?

Stops in Florence

A
Terminal Bus Villa Constanza
A1 - Autostrada del Sole, 50018 Scandicci FI, Italy
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B
Florence - Piazzale Montelungo
50129 Centro Storico FI, Italy
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C
Florence Airport
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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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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

Compare bus companies

FlixBus

3.5/512 174 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

WiFi2.7

Itabus

4/5975 reviews

Staff4.3

Timeliness3

Cleanliness4.2

WiFi3.1

Appennino Shuttle

4.5/5232 reviews

Staff4.8

Timeliness4.8

Cleanliness4.8

WiFi4.1

According to user feedback, the bus service is praised for its punctuality and cleanliness. Passengers found the rides comfortable with a pleasant atmosphere, often highlighting helpful drivers and effective air conditioning. However, there was an isolated mention of luggage being damaged during handling by other passengers' suitcases.

Appennino Shuttle Florence Bologna recent customer reviews

Time was exact, air conditioning excellent and very welcome, driver pleasant and very helpful

Louise G.

10 August 2025

Our bus left on time, and yet we arrived 30 minutes later the scheduled arrival time with no traffic on the road.

Maya M.

23 June 2024

The bus between Florence and Bologna was simply fantastic. Departure and arrival times were as stated. Very goed value for money.

Alan S.

6 May 2024

BlaBlaCar Bus

3.5/511 395 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness3.7

Cleanliness4.3

WiFi2.6

MarinoBus

4/5909 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness4.3

Cleanliness4.3

WiFi3.3

BusItalia

4/5161 reviews

Staff5

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness4.6

WiFi3.7

Sellitto

5/51 reviews

Staff5

Cleanliness5

WiFi5

IT bus companies:FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, Greyhound, ALSA, Intercape, Rede Expressos, Trenitalia

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Florence to Bologna by bus

Please note that timetables, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or differ at the time of your trip.

How much is the bus ticket from Florence to Bologna?
The cheapest bus tickets from Florence to Bologna start at R 137. The average price for this route is around R 201. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus journey from Florence to Bologna?
The average bus journey time from Florence to Bologna is 1h 20m, covering a distance of 84 km. The fastest bus gets you there in 10m and is operated by FlixBus.
Which bus companies service the Florence to Bologna route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 42 buses available per day, including services from FlixBus, Itabus, Appennino Shuttle, BlaBlaCar Bus, MarinoBus, BusItalia, Sellitto.
What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Florence to Bologna?
The earliest bus departs from Florence to Bologna at 00:05. And the latest bus departs at 23:40.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Florence to Bologna?
A bus trip from Florence to Bologna produces an estimated 2 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and Busbud’s recommended way to travel.
What is the best bus company from Florence to Bologna?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Sellitto, with an average rating of 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 1 reviews.
Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Florence to Bologna?
Based on reviews on Busbud, the bus company Sellitto has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 5.0.
Which bus company offers the most punctual service from Florence to Bologna?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is Appennino Shuttle, with a punctuality rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars.
Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Florence to Bologna?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is Sellitto, with a cleanliness rating of 5.0 out of 5 stars.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

31/01

R 151

01/02

R 161

Today

R 121

03/02

R 120

04/02

R 121

05/02

R 120

06/02

R 121

07/02

R 140

The cheapest trip from Florence to Bologna was searched and found on 03 Feb 2026 with a price of R 120

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

You can expect to pay from R 120 to R 686 for a bus ticket from Florence to Bologna based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at R 120, which is on 2026-02-03.

Usually MarinoBus, Sellitto 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.