- Must visit
Galleria degli Uffizi
Major art museum displaying Botticelli, Leonardo and Michelangelo, essential for understanding Florentine Renaissance painting.
Cheapest price
£20
Average price
£30
Fastest journey
1 h
Average duration
1 h
Trains per day
62
Distance
85 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Bologna Airport to Florence 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 will cost around £30 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £20.
To travel from Bologna Airport to Florence you need to make at least one change.
Intercity 594+
MARCONI EXPRESS MX160
Intercity 599+
MARCONI EXPRESS MX202
Intercity 597+
MARCONI EXPRESS MX144
Regionale 17843 · Regionale 18529+
MARCONI EXPRESS MX172
Regionale TTPER 17847 · Regionale 18531+
MARCONI EXPRESS MX188
FRECCIAROSSA 9405+
MARCONI EXPRESS MX036
FRECCIAROSSA 9427+
MARCONI EXPRESS MX156
FRECCIAROSSA 9415+
MARCONI EXPRESS MX096
FRECCIAROSSA 9411+
MARCONI EXPRESS MX066
FRECCIAROSSA 9433+
MARCONI EXPRESS MX186Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Bologna Airport to Florence among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £4. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 21m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £4, and a train costs an average of £16.
Distance: 85 km
| Train | Most popular Coach |
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£21 Average Price | £11 Average Price Cheapest |
1h 51m Average total duration Fastest 1h 21m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 52m Average total duration 1h 22m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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The table below shows live departures for Bologna Airport to Florence trains for today, Tuesday 25 August. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Regionale 17803+ MARCONI EXPRESS MX002 | 5:47 Bologna Airport | 2h12 | 7:59 Florence Rifredi | 1 change | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9505+ MARCONI EXPRESS MX004 | 6:02 Bologna Airport | 1h02 | 7:04 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 1 change | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9401+ MARCONI EXPRESS MX008 | 6:32 Bologna Airport | 1h07 | 7:39 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 1 change | |
Regionale TTPER 17809 · Regionale 18505+ MARCONI EXPRESS MX010 | 6:47 Bologna Airport | 2h05 | 8:52 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 2 changes | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9511+ MARCONI EXPRESS MX012 | 7:02 Bologna Airport | 1h02 | 8:04 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 1 change | |
FRECCIAROSSA 8505+ MARCONI EXPRESS MX016 | 7:19 Bologna Airport | 1h05 | 8:24 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 1 change | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9403+ MARCONI EXPRESS MX020 | 7:35 Bologna Airport | 1h04 | 8:39 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 1 change | |
Regionale 17813 · Regionale 18507+ MARCONI EXPRESS MX022 | 7:43 Bologna Airport | 2h09 | 9:52 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 2 changes | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9303+ MARCONI EXPRESS MX022 | 7:43 Bologna Airport | 1h07 | 8:50 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 1 change | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9515+ MARCONI EXPRESS MX026 | 7:59 Bologna Airport | 1h05 | 9:04 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 1 change | |
FRECCIAROSSA 8513+ MARCONI EXPRESS MX032 | 8:23 Bologna Airport | 1h01 | 9:24 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 1 change | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9405+ MARCONI EXPRESS MX036 | 8:39 Bologna Airport | 1h00 | 9:39 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 1 change | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9519+ MARCONI EXPRESS MX042 | 9:03 Bologna Airport | 1h01 | 10:04 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 1 change | |
FRECCIAROSSA 8507+ MARCONI EXPRESS MX046 | 9:19 Bologna Airport | 1h05 | 10:24 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 1 change | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9409+ MARCONI EXPRESS MX050 | 9:35 Bologna Airport | 1h04 | 10:39 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 1 change | |
Regionale 17819 · Regionale 18511+ MARCONI EXPRESS MX052 | 9:43 Bologna Airport | 2h09 | 11:52 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 2 changes | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9583+ MARCONI EXPRESS MX056 | 9:59 Bologna Airport | 1h05 | 11:04 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 1 change | |
FRECCIAROSSA 8503+ MARCONI EXPRESS MX062 | 10:23 Bologna Airport | 1h01 | 11:24 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 1 change | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9411+ MARCONI EXPRESS MX066 | 10:39 Bologna Airport | 1h00 | 11:39 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 1 change | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9311+ MARCONI EXPRESS MX068 | 10:47 Bologna Airport | 1h03 | 11:50 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 1 change | |
Intercity 584+ MARCONI EXPRESS MX070 | 10:55 Bologna Airport | 1h32 | 12:27 Florence Rifredi | 1 change | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9527+ MARCONI EXPRESS MX072 | 11:03 Bologna Airport | 1h01 | 12:04 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 1 change | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9413+ MARCONI EXPRESS MX080 | 11:35 Bologna Airport | 1h04 | 12:39 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 1 change | |
Regionale 17825 · Regionale 18515+ MARCONI EXPRESS MX082 | 11:43 Bologna Airport | 2h09 | 13:52 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 2 changes | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9587+ MARCONI EXPRESS MX086 | 11:59 Bologna Airport | 1h05 | 13:04 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 1 change | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9415+ MARCONI EXPRESS MX096 | 12:39 Bologna Airport | 1h00 | 13:39 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 1 change | |
Regionale TTPER 17827 · Regionale 18517+ MARCONI EXPRESS MX098 | 12:47 Bologna Airport | 2h05 | 14:52 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 2 changes | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9535+ MARCONI EXPRESS MX102 | 13:03 Bologna Airport | 1h01 | 14:04 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 1 change | |
FRECCIAROSSA 8419+ MARCONI EXPRESS MX110 | 13:35 Bologna Airport | 1h04 | 14:39 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 1 change | |
Regionale 17831 · Regionale 18519+ MARCONI EXPRESS MX112 | 13:43 Bologna Airport | 2h09 | 15:52 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 2 changes | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9539+ MARCONI EXPRESS MX116 | 13:59 Bologna Airport | 1h05 | 15:04 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 1 change | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9421+ MARCONI EXPRESS MX126 | 14:39 Bologna Airport | 1h00 | 15:39 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 1 change | |
Regionale 17833 · Regionale 18521+ MARCONI EXPRESS MX128 | 14:47 Bologna Airport | 2h05 | 16:52 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 2 changes | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9543+ MARCONI EXPRESS MX132 | 15:03 Bologna Airport | 1h01 | 16:04 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 1 change | |
Regionale 17835 · Regionale 18493+ MARCONI EXPRESS MX134 | 15:11 Bologna Airport | 2h13 | 17:24 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 2 changes | |
FRECCIAROSSA 8519+ MARCONI EXPRESS MX136 | 15:19 Bologna Airport | 1h05 | 16:24 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 1 change | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9425+ MARCONI EXPRESS MX140 | 15:35 Bologna Airport | 1h04 | 16:39 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 1 change | |
Intercity 597+ MARCONI EXPRESS MX144 | 15:51 Bologna Airport | 1h36 | 17:27 Florence Rifredi | 1 change | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9547+ MARCONI EXPRESS MX146 | 15:59 Bologna Airport | 1h05 | 17:04 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 1 change | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9427+ MARCONI EXPRESS MX156 | 16:39 Bologna Airport | 1h00 | 17:39 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 1 change | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9323+ MARCONI EXPRESS MX158 | 16:47 Bologna Airport | 1h03 | 17:50 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 1 change | |
Intercity 594+ MARCONI EXPRESS MX160 | 16:55 Bologna Airport | 1h30 | 18:25 Florence Rifredi | 1 change | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9551+ MARCONI EXPRESS MX162 | 17:03 Bologna Airport | 1h01 | 18:04 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 1 change | |
FRECCIAROSSA 8525+ MARCONI EXPRESS MX166 | 17:19 Bologna Airport | 1h05 | 18:24 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 1 change | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9431+ MARCONI EXPRESS MX170 | 17:35 Bologna Airport | 1h04 | 18:39 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 1 change | |
Regionale 17843 · Regionale 18529+ MARCONI EXPRESS MX172 | 17:43 Bologna Airport | 2h09 | 19:52 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 2 changes | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9325+ MARCONI EXPRESS MX172 | 17:43 Bologna Airport | 1h07 | 18:50 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 1 change | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9555+ MARCONI EXPRESS MX176 | 17:59 Bologna Airport | 1h05 | 19:04 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 1 change | |
Regionale 17845 · Regionale 18483+ MARCONI EXPRESS MX180 | 18:15 Bologna Airport | 2h09 | 20:24 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 2 changes | |
FRECCIAROSSA 8527+ MARCONI EXPRESS MX182 | 18:23 Bologna Airport | 1h01 | 19:24 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 1 change | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9433+ MARCONI EXPRESS MX186 | 18:39 Bologna Airport | 1h00 | 19:39 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 1 change | |
Regionale TTPER 17847 · Regionale 18531+ MARCONI EXPRESS MX188 | 18:47 Bologna Airport | 2h05 | 20:52 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 2 changes | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9559+ MARCONI EXPRESS MX192 | 19:03 Bologna Airport | 1h01 | 20:04 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 1 change | |
FRECCIAROSSA 8529+ MARCONI EXPRESS MX196 | 19:19 Bologna Airport | 1h05 | 20:24 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 1 change | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9435+ MARCONI EXPRESS MX200 | 19:35 Bologna Airport | 1h04 | 20:39 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 1 change | |
Intercity 599+ MARCONI EXPRESS MX202 | 19:43 Bologna Airport | 1h39 | 21:22 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 1 change | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9329+ MARCONI EXPRESS MX202 | 19:43 Bologna Airport | 1h07 | 20:50 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 1 change | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9563+ MARCONI EXPRESS MX206 | 19:59 Bologna Airport | 1h05 | 21:04 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 1 change | |
Regionale 17851+ MARCONI EXPRESS MX210 | 20:15 Bologna Airport | 1h55 | 22:10 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 1 change | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9437+ MARCONI EXPRESS MX216 | 20:39 Bologna Airport | 1h00 | 21:39 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 1 change | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9567+ MARCONI EXPRESS MX222 | 21:03 Bologna Airport | 1h01 | 22:04 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 1 change | |
Regionale 17853 · Regionale 18539+ MARCONI EXPRESS MX232 | 21:43 Bologna Airport | 2h07 | 23:50 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 2 changes | |
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Trains from Bologna Airport to Florence run on average 39 times per day, taking around 1h 21m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £16 but you can travel from only £4 by coach.
There are 15 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 06:47, the last at 19:57. The fastest train covers the 85 km distance in 38m.
Distance 85 km |
Average train duration 1h 21m |
Cheapest ticket price £16 |
Trains per day 39 |
Direct trains 15 |
Fastest train 38m |
First train 6:47 |
Last train 19:57 |
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Discover the best of Florence — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Florence trip today.
Major art museum displaying Botticelli, Leonardo and Michelangelo, essential for understanding Florentine Renaissance painting.
Museum housing Michelangelo’s David alongside unfinished sculptures and Florentine paintings in a compact, focused setting.
Vast former Medici residence with lavish rooms, court art and a panoramic garden-facing setting across the Arno.
Grand civic square surrounded by historic buildings and open-air sculpture, ideal for architecture, people-watching and evening walks.
Lively square beside the cathedral, central for orienting yourself and admiring the baptistery, facade details and constant street life.
Classic terrace viewpoint with sweeping views over Florence, especially rewarding at sunset and easy to combine with uphill walks.
Thick Tuscan bread soup with tomatoes, olive oil and basil. A frugal Florentine classic that celebrates stale unsalted bread and summer produce.
Hearty soup of black kale, cannellini beans, vegetables and stale Tuscan bread. A traditional peasant dish closely linked with Florence and Tuscany.
Large T-bone steak from Chianina beef, grilled rare over coals. It is Florence’s signature meat dish and prized for its simplicity and quality.
Long-standing sandwich shop near the market, popular for schiacciata filled with Tuscan salumi and cheeses. Informal and very Florentine.
Lively traditional trattoria known for hearty Tuscan dishes such as ribollita and Florentine steak in a classic, bustling setting.
Historic market stall famed for lampredotto sandwiches. Casual, quick and deeply traditional, ideal for trying authentic Florentine street food.
Florence is pricier than many Italian cities, with central stays, museum-area dining and tourist services pushing up daily costs, though local cafés and buses remain fairly manageable.
Tipping is not obligatory. In restaurants, round up or leave 5-10% for good service if no service charge applies. Taxis are usually rounded up. In cafés, small change is enough.
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Firenze Santa Maria Novella -> Piazza del Duomo, Florence
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Bologna Airport to Florence by train. 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 train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Florence, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Bologna Airport to Florence trains use the Bologna Centrale to Firenze Santa Maria Novella station pair, with some services arriving at Firenze Rifredi. Use this guide to compare Bologna Airport and Florence train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Firenze Santa Maria Novella is 1 km from Florence city centre. Public transport options include:
Firenze Santa Maria Novella has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food options include: 12oz Coffee Joint, Casa Maioli, Don Nino, Fratelli Cuore, McDonald´s, Panella, Segafredo Zanetti, Spizzico, Venchi, & many more
Free WiFi (30 minutes limit). ATMs are located in the basement in the shopping center next to the Feltrinelli bookshop and between Celio and Mango shops.
The ticket office is open Mon - Sun: 06:00 - 21:00. Information desks are located inside and outside the station.
Luggage storage is provided by KiPoint and located on the ground floor, on the side of Piazza Adua. Open daily from 06:00 to 23:00.
Available at Firenze Santa Maria Novella: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Firenze Santa Maria Novella: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Firenze Santa Maria Novella: Elevators, escalators, step-free access. Mobility assistance is available with the Sala Blu, located next to Platform 1.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Luxor Florence, Joy Hotel Florence, Diplomat Hotel Florence.
Firenze Rifredi is 3 km from Florence city centre. Public transport options include:
Firenze Rifredi has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Information Desk and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Trattoria Fratelli Briganti, Osteria di Poneta
Free.
Ticket office support is available at Firenze Rifredi. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Firenze Rifredi. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Firenze Rifredi: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Firenze Rifredi: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Firenze Rifredi: Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Raffaello, Hotel Corolle, Hotel Dalmazia.
Firenze Campo di Marte is 2 km from Florence city centre. Public transport options include:
Firenze Campo di Marte has practical services for this route, including Dining, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office, Bike Parking and Bike Rental.
Food options include: Moka Café
The ticket office is open Mon - Sun: 07:15 - 20:45.
Available at Firenze Campo di Marte: Taxis, WC.
Available at Firenze Campo di Marte: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Firenze Campo di Marte: The station is fully accessible, with step-free access throughout the station.
Nearby hotels include Florence Stadium B&B, Hotel Villa Liana, Hotel della Robbia.
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