The cheapest and fastest trains from Florence Santa Maria Novella to Bologna
Cheapest price
$12
Average price
$35
Fastest journey
33 m
Average duration
36 m
Trains per day
97
Distance
80 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Florence Santa Maria Novella to Bologna is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Florence Santa Maria Novella to Bologna will cost around $35 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $12.
Of the 97 trains that leave Florence Santa Maria Novella for Bologna on Sun, Apr 05, 83 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sun, Apr 05 the direct trains cover the 80 km distance in an average of 36 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 33 m .
On Sun, Apr 05 the slowest trains will take 37 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
TUSCANY LINE 18482 · Regionale TTPER 179366:37 PM1h32Florence Santa Maria Novella8:09 PMBologna San Ruffillo$121One-way1 transfer
Tuscany Line 18522 · Regionale 178364:09 PM1h30Florence Santa Maria Novella5:39 PMBologna San Ruffillo$121One-way1 transfer
Regionale 1785210:22 PM1h12Florence Santa Maria Novella11:34 PMBologna San Ruffillo$121One-way0 transfers
TUSCANY LINE 18526 · Regionale 178385:09 PM1h30Florence Santa Maria Novella6:39 PMBologna San Ruffillo$121One-way1 transfer
Tuscany Line 18512 · Regionale 1782412:09 PM1h30Florence Santa Maria Novella1:39 PMBologna San Ruffillo$121One-way1 transfer
FRECCIAROSSA 1000 95046:55 AM0h33Florence Santa Maria Novella7:28 AMBologna Centrale$421One-way0 transfers
FRECCIAROSSA 850811:36 AM0h37Florence Santa Maria Novella12:13 PMBologna Centrale$421One-way0 transfers
FRECCIAROSSA 94328:41 PM0h37Florence Santa Maria Novella9:18 PMBologna Centrale$421One-way0 transfers
FRECCIAROSSA 1000 85267:36 PM0h37Florence Santa Maria Novella8:13 PMBologna Centrale$421One-way0 transfers
FRECCIAROSSA 1000 850912:36 PM0h37Florence Santa Maria Novella1:13 PMBologna Centrale$421One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare train and bus for Florence Santa Maria Novella to Bologna
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Florence Santa Maria Novella to Bologna among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $9. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 1m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $9, and a train costs an average of $12.
Distance: 49 miles (80 km)
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Live departures
Florence Santa Maria Novella to Bologna train times
The table below shows live departures for Florence Santa Maria Novella to Bologna trains for today, Saturday, April 4. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FRECCIAROSSA 1000 9330 | 7:36 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0h37 | 8:13 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9592 | 7:55 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0h40 | 8:35 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 17852 | 8:22 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 1h28 | 9:50 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 17852 | 8:22 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 1h12 | 9:34 PM Bologna San Ruffillo | 0 transfersDirect | |
9962 | 8:25 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0h38 | 9:03 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 18805+ InterCityNotte 774 | 9:18 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 5h03 | 2:21 AM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
| Sunday, April 5 | |||||
Regionale 17800 | 2:32 AM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 1h44 | 4:16 AM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 17800 | 2:32 AM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 1h26 | 3:58 AM Bologna San Ruffillo | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 1000 9504 | 4:55 AM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0h33 | 5:28 AM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 1000 9400 | 5:20 AM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0h38 | 5:58 AM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 94453 · Regionale Veloce TTPER 3910 | 5:29 AM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 3h57 | 9:26 AM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
8900 | 5:39 AM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0h39 | 6:18 AM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 1000 9508 | 5:55 AM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0h38 | 6:33 AM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 1000 9404 | 6:20 AM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0h38 | 6:58 AM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Intercity 580 | 6:21 AM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 1h17 | 7:38 AM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
9908 | 6:25 AM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0h38 | 7:03 AM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 1000 8502 | 6:36 AM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0h37 | 7:13 AM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
8924 | 6:39 AM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0h39 | 7:18 AM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9512 | 6:55 AM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0h38 | 7:33 AM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
8954 | 7:05 AM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0h38 | 7:43 AM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9304 | 7:10 AM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0h38 | 7:48 AM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 1000 9406 | 7:20 AM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0h38 | 7:58 AM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
9912 | 7:25 AM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0h38 | 8:03 AM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
8904 | 7:39 AM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0h39 | 8:18 AM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9516 | 7:55 AM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0h38 | 8:33 AM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
8956 | 8:05 AM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0h38 | 8:43 AM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
TUSCANY LINE 18510 · Regionale 17820 | 8:09 AM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 1h30 | 9:39 AM Bologna San Ruffillo | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9490 | 8:20 AM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0h38 | 8:58 AM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
9916 | 8:25 AM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0h38 | 9:03 AM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 8506 | 8:36 AM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0h37 | 9:13 AM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
8906 | 8:39 AM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0h39 | 9:18 AM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9520 | 8:55 AM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0h38 | 9:33 AM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 1000 9308 | 9:10 AM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0h38 | 9:48 AM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 1000 9414 | 9:20 AM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0h38 | 9:58 AM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
9920 | 9:25 AM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0h38 | 10:03 AM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 8508 | 9:36 AM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0h37 | 10:13 AM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
8908 | 9:39 AM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0h39 | 10:18 AM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9524 | 9:55 AM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0h38 | 10:33 AM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Tuscany Line 18512 · Regionale 17824 | 10:09 AM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 1h30 | 11:39 AM Bologna San Ruffillo | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9310 | 10:10 AM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0h38 | 10:48 AM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 1000 9416 | 10:20 AM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0h38 | 10:58 AM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
9924 | 10:25 AM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0h38 | 11:03 AM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 1000 8509 | 10:36 AM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0h37 | 11:13 AM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
8910 | 10:39 AM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0h39 | 11:18 AM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 1000 9514 | 10:55 AM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0h38 | 11:33 AM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
TUSCANY LINE 18516+ Intercity 588 | 11:09 AM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 1h38 | 12:47 PM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 1000 8418 | 11:20 AM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0h38 | 11:58 AM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
9928 | 11:25 AM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0h38 | 12:03 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
8914 | 11:39 AM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0h39 | 12:18 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9532 | 11:55 AM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0h38 | 12:33 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
8960 | 12:05 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0h38 | 12:43 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Tuscany Line 18518 · Regionale TTPER 17850 | 12:09 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 1h30 | 1:39 PM Bologna San Ruffillo | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 1000 9420 | 12:20 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0h38 | 12:58 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
9932 | 12:25 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0h38 | 1:03 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
8916 | 12:39 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0h39 | 1:18 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9584 | 12:55 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0h38 | 1:33 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Tuscany Line 18520 · Regionale TTPER 17934 | 1:09 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 1h30 | 2:39 PM Bologna San Ruffillo | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9422 | 1:20 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0h38 | 1:58 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
8134 | 1:25 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0h38 | 2:03 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9540 | 1:55 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0h38 | 2:33 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Tuscany Line 18522 · Regionale 17836 | 2:09 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 1h30 | 3:39 PM Bologna San Ruffillo | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 1000 9423 | 2:20 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0h38 | 2:58 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
9940 | 2:25 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0h38 | 3:03 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 8520 | 2:36 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0h37 | 3:13 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
8918 | 2:39 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0h39 | 3:18 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9544 | 2:55 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0h38 | 3:33 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
TUSCANY LINE 18526 · Regionale 17838 | 3:09 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 1h30 | 4:39 PM Bologna San Ruffillo | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9320 | 3:10 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0h38 | 3:48 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9426 | 3:20 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0h38 | 3:58 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
9946 | 3:25 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0h38 | 4:03 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
8928 | 3:39 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0h39 | 4:18 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9588 | 3:55 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0h38 | 4:33 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9428 | 4:20 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0h38 | 4:58 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Tuscany Line 4047+ Intercity 592 | 4:23 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 1h33 | 5:56 PM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
9948 | 4:25 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0h38 | 5:03 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 8524 | 4:36 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0h37 | 5:13 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
TUSCANY LINE 18482 · Regionale TTPER 17936 | 4:37 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 1h32 | 6:09 PM Bologna San Ruffillo | 1 transfer | |
8920 | 4:39 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0h39 | 5:18 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9552 | 4:55 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0h38 | 5:33 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 1000 9430 | 5:20 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0h38 | 5:58 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
TUSCANY LINE 4051+ Intercity 596 | 5:21 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 1h21 | 6:42 PM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
9958 | 5:25 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0h38 | 6:03 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 1000 8526 | 5:36 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0h37 | 6:13 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
8922 | 5:39 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0h39 | 6:18 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 1000 9556 | 5:55 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0h38 | 6:33 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
8966 | 6:05 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0h38 | 6:43 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
TUSCANY LINE 18532+ Intercity 1588 | 6:09 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 1h21 | 7:30 PM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
TUSCANY LINE 18532 · Regionale TTPER 17856 | 6:09 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 2h00 | 8:09 PM Bologna San Ruffillo | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 1000 9326 | 6:10 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0h38 | 6:48 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
9954 | 6:25 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0h38 | 7:03 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 1000 8528 | 6:36 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0h37 | 7:13 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9432 | 6:41 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0h37 | 7:18 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 1000 9560 | 6:55 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0h38 | 7:33 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
8968 | 7:05 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0h38 | 7:43 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9328 | 7:10 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0h38 | 7:48 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 1000 9434 | 7:20 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0h38 | 7:58 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
8158 | 7:25 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0h38 | 8:03 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Overview: Train from Florence Santa Maria Novella to Bologna
Trains from Florence Santa Maria Novella to Bologna run on average 90 times per day, taking around 1h 1m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $12 (€9) but you can travel from only $9 (€7) by bus.
There are 71 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 03:32, the last at 21:25. The fastest train covers the 49 miles (80 km) distance in 37m.
Distance 49 miles (80 km) |
Average train duration 1h 1m |
Cheapest ticket price $12 (€9) |
Trains per day 90 |
Direct trains 71 |
Fastest train 37m |
First train 3:32 AM |
Last train 9:25 PM |
Train companies: Italo, Frecciarossa, Regionale, Intercity, Intercity Notte, Frecciargento from Florence Santa Maria Novella to Bologna trainsItalo, Frecciarossa, Regionale, Intercity, Intercity Notte, Frecciargento trains will get you between Florence Santa Maria Novella and Bologna from $9 (€7). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Trains from Florence Santa Maria Novella to Bologna
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popular train stations
Popular train stations from Florence Santa Maria Novella to Bologna
- Mon - Sun: 06:00 - 21:00
- Free WiFi (30 minutes limit).
- Provided by KiPoint and located on the ground floor, on the side of Piazza Adua. Open daily from 06:00 to 23:00.
- 12oz Coffee Joint
- Casa Maioli
- Don Nino
- Fratelli Cuore
- McDonald´s
- Panella
- Segafredo Zanetti
- Spizzico
- Venchi
- & many more
- Elevators, escalators, step-free access. Mobility assistance is available with the Sala Blu, located next to Platform 1.
- Hotel Luxor Florence
- Joy Hotel Florence
- Diplomat Hotel Florence
- Mon - Sun: 06:00 - 21:00
- Located inside and outside the station.
- Tram lines: T1, T2
- Bus lines: 6, 11, 12, 13, 17, 23, 36, 37, C4
- Train lines: FR, FA, Italo
- Mon - Sun: 06:00 - 21:00
- Free Wi-Fi.
- Luggage facility, open daily from 07:00 to 22:00, is located in front of binario 7 Ovest (Track 7 West).
- Burger King
- A Cafè
- VyTA Boulangerie
- Venchi
- Scambio
- Juice Bar
- KFC
- Dispensa Emilia
- Lavazza
- Mokà
- & more
- Accessible facilities including barrier-free restrooms, elevators and ramps. Sala Blu mobility assistance available from 07:45 to 22:30 with advanced one-hour notice.
- Starhotels Excelsior
- Millenn Hotel Bologna
- UNA Hotels
- Mon - Sun: 06:00 - 21:00
- Customer service center is on the ground floor and open every day from 06:30 to 23:00.
- Bus lines: 21, 25, 30, 36, 61, 62, 77, BLQ
- Monorail lines: Marconi Express
- Train lines: FR, FA, FB, IC, ICN, R, Italo, ÖBB EC, EN
- Free parking available near the station
- Outside the main entrance.
- Ramps, restrooms.
- Free of charge
- San Ruffillo House
- Hotel Il Guercino
- Hotel Porta San Mamolo
- The station has a simple layout with two platforms and a small waiting area.
- Bus: Several local bus lines available
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