Standard
- Power plugs
- Wide seats
- Extra legroom
Cheapest price on 11 Sept
£21
Average ticket price on 11 Sept
£21
Fastest journey on 11 Sept
2 h 33 m
Average journey duration on 11 Sept
2 h 55 m
Buses on 11 Sept
4
Distance
84 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Bologna Airport to Florence Santa Maria Novella is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Bologna Airport to Florence Santa Maria Novella will cost around £21 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £21.
To travel from Bologna Airport to Florence Santa Maria Novella you need to make at least 2 changes.
Autobus TTPER B0405 · Regionale 18515+
MARCONI EXPRESS MX068
Autobus FI681 · Regionale 18473+
MARCONI EXPRESS MX084
Autobus TTPER B0403 · Regionale 18673+
MARCONI EXPRESS MX054
Autobus TTPER B0401 · Regionale 18489+
MARCONI EXPRESS MX038
Autobus FI681 · Regionale 18473+
MARCONI EXPRESS MX084
Autobus TTPER B0401 · Regionale 18489+
MARCONI EXPRESS MX038
Autobus TTPER B0405 · Regionale 18515+
MARCONI EXPRESS MX068
Autobus TTPER B0403 · Regionale 18673+
MARCONI EXPRESS MX054Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Bologna Airport to Florence Santa Maria Novella among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £12 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 42m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £12, while a train costs an average of £21.
Distance: 84 km
| Coach | Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
£12 Average Price Cheapest | £21 Average Price | £23 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 55m Average total duration 1h 25m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 42m Average total duration Fastest 1h 12m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 21m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
![]() Most popular bus company | ![]() Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Bologna Airport to Florence Santa Maria Novella:
A coach is £9 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bologna Airport to Florence Santa Maria Novella costing on average £21.
Other travel options to Florence Santa Maria Novella take longer:
Coach takes on average 1h 25m.
Tickets start at around £12 compared to roughly £23 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about £11. The journey takes 1h 25m versus 1h 21m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Direct services are operated by Appennino Shuttle, FlixBus, Itabus, BlaBlaCar, BlaBlaCar Bus, Marino Autolinee, Busitalia, Appennino Shuttle.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
The table below shows live departures for Bologna Airport to Florence Santa Maria Novella coaches for today, Thursday 10 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FlixBus | 21:15 Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 1h45 | 23:00 Firenze, Piazzale Montelungo | 0 changesdirect | |
055 | 23:40 Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 1h35 | 1:15 Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) | 0 changesdirect | |
2413 | 23:50 Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 1h20 | 1:10 Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 23:54 Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 1h36 | 1:30 Firenze, Piazzale Montelungo | 0 changesdirect | |
| Friday 11 September | |||||
Autobus TTPER B0401 · Regionale 18489+ MARCONI EXPRESS MX038 | 8:47 Bologna Airport | 2h37 | 11:24 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 2 changes | |
Autobus TTPER B0403 · Regionale 18673+ MARCONI EXPRESS MX054 | 9:51 Bologna Airport | 3h23 | 13:14 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 2 changes | |
Autobus TTPER B0405 · Regionale 18515+ MARCONI EXPRESS MX068 | 10:47 Bologna Airport | 3h05 | 13:52 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 2 changes | |
Autobus FI681 · Regionale 18473+ MARCONI EXPRESS MX084 | 11:51 Bologna Airport | 2h33 | 14:24 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 2 changes | |
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Buses from Bologna Airport to Florence Santa Maria Novella run on average 35 times per day, taking around 1h 25m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £4 if you book in advance.
There are 33 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 01:15, the last at 23:00. The fastest coach covers the 84 km distance in 1h 15m.
Distance 84 km |
Average bus duration 1h 25m |
Cheapest ticket price £4 |
Buses per day 35 |
Direct buses 33 |
Fastest bus 1h 15m |
First bus 1:15 |
Last bus 23:00 |
Cheapest Month Sept |
Cheapest Day Sat |
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Busiest Day Mon |
Least Busy Day Fri |
Best time to book 2 days |
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Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Bologna Airport to Florence Santa Maria Novella by coach. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest coach, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Florence Santa Maria Novella, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

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