The cheapest and fastest trains from Florence Santa Maria Novella to Bologna Centrale
Cheapest price
£10
Average price
£29
Fastest journey
33 m
Average duration
36 m
Trains per day
101
Distance
81 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Florence Santa Maria Novella to Bologna Centrale is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Florence Santa Maria Novella to Bologna Centrale will cost around £29 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £10.
Of the 101 trains that leave Florence Santa Maria Novella for Bologna Centrale every day 82 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 81 km distance in an average of 36 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 33 m .
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.
Regionale 34082 · Regionale TTPER 17814
Regionale 34114 · Regionale TTPER 17846
Regionale 18654 · Regionale 17804
Regionale 34106 · Regionale TTPER 17850
Regionale 34122 · Regionale 17842
FRECCIAROSSA 1000 9504
FRECCIAROSSA 8508
FRECCIAROSSA 9432
FRECCIAROSSA 1000 8526
FRECCIAROSSA 1000 8509Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Florence Santa Maria Novella to Bologna Centrale
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Florence Santa Maria Novella to Bologna Centrale among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £6. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 2m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £6, and a train costs an average of £9.
Distance: 81 km
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1h 32m Average total duration Fastest 1h 2m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 3m Average total duration 1h 33m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Florence Santa Maria Novella to Bologna Centrale train times
The table below shows live departures for Florence Santa Maria Novella to Bologna Centrale trains for today, Thursday 26 February. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FRECCIAROSSA 9516 | 08:55 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0h38 | 09:33 Bologna Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
8956 | 09:05 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0h38 | 09:43 Bologna Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9490 | 09:20 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0h38 | 09:58 Bologna Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
9916 | 09:25 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0h38 | 10:03 Bologna Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 8506 | 09:36 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0h37 | 10:13 Bologna Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
8906 | 09:39 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0h39 | 10:18 Bologna Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9520 | 09:55 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0h38 | 10:33 Bologna Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 1000 9308 | 10:10 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0h38 | 10:48 Bologna Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 1000 9414 | 10:20 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0h38 | 10:58 Bologna Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
9920 | 10:25 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0h38 | 11:03 Bologna Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 8508 | 10:36 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0h37 | 11:13 Bologna Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
8908 | 10:39 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0h39 | 11:18 Bologna Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9524 | 10:55 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0h38 | 11:33 Bologna Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9310 | 11:10 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0h38 | 11:48 Bologna Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 1000 9416 | 11:20 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0h38 | 11:58 Bologna Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
9924 | 11:25 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0h38 | 12:03 Bologna Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 1000 8509 | 11:36 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0h37 | 12:13 Bologna Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
8910 | 11:39 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0h39 | 12:18 Bologna Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 1000 9514 | 11:55 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0h38 | 12:33 Bologna Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale 34098 · Regionale 17828 | 12:09 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 1h46 | 13:55 Bologna Centrale | 1 change | |
Regionale 18293+ Intercity 588 | 12:16 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 1h31 | 13:47 Bologna Centrale | 1 change | |
FRECCIAROSSA 1000 8418 | 12:20 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0h38 | 12:58 Bologna Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
9928 | 12:25 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0h38 | 13:03 Bologna Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale 34104 · Regionale 17830 | 12:37 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 1h48 | 14:25 Bologna Centrale | 1 change | |
8914 | 12:39 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0h39 | 13:18 Bologna Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9532 | 12:55 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0h38 | 13:33 Bologna Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
8960 | 13:05 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0h38 | 13:43 Bologna Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale 34106 · Regionale TTPER 17850 | 13:09 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 1h46 | 14:55 Bologna Centrale | 1 change | |
FRECCIAROSSA 1000 9420 | 13:20 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0h38 | 13:58 Bologna Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
9932 | 13:25 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0h38 | 14:03 Bologna Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
8916 | 13:39 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0h39 | 14:18 Bologna Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9584 | 13:55 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0h38 | 14:33 Bologna Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale 34108 · Regionale 17834 | 14:09 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 1h46 | 15:55 Bologna Centrale | 1 change | |
Regionale 18219+ Intercity 590 | 14:10 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 1h40 | 15:50 Bologna Centrale | 1 change | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9422 | 14:20 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0h38 | 14:58 Bologna Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
8134 | 14:25 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0h38 | 15:03 Bologna Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9540 | 14:55 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0h38 | 15:33 Bologna Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale 34112 · Regionale 17836 | 15:09 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 1h46 | 16:55 Bologna Centrale | 1 change | |
FRECCIAROSSA 1000 9423 | 15:20 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0h38 | 15:58 Bologna Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
9940 | 15:25 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0h38 | 16:03 Bologna Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 8520 | 15:36 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0h37 | 16:13 Bologna Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
8918 | 15:39 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0h39 | 16:18 Bologna Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9544 | 15:55 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0h38 | 16:33 Bologna Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale 34116 · Regionale 17838 | 16:09 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 1h46 | 17:55 Bologna Centrale | 1 change | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9320 | 16:10 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0h38 | 16:48 Bologna Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9426 | 16:20 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0h38 | 16:58 Bologna Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
9946 | 16:25 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0h38 | 17:03 Bologna Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
8928 | 16:39 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0h39 | 17:18 Bologna Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9588 | 16:55 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0h38 | 17:33 Bologna Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9428 | 17:20 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0h38 | 17:58 Bologna Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
9948 | 17:25 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0h38 | 18:03 Bologna Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
Tuscany Line 4047+ Intercity 592 | 17:28 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 1h28 | 18:56 Bologna Centrale | 1 change | |
FRECCIAROSSA 8524 | 17:36 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0h37 | 18:13 Bologna Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale 34122 · Regionale 17842 | 17:37 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 1h48 | 19:25 Bologna Centrale | 1 change | |
8920 | 17:39 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0h39 | 18:18 Bologna Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9552 | 17:55 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0h38 | 18:33 Bologna Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale 18227+ Intercity 596 | 18:10 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 1h32 | 19:42 Bologna Centrale | 1 change | |
FRECCIAROSSA 1000 9430 | 18:20 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0h38 | 18:58 Bologna Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
9958 | 18:25 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0h38 | 19:03 Bologna Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 1000 8526 | 18:36 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0h37 | 19:13 Bologna Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale 34126 · Regionale 17844 | 18:37 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 1h43 | 20:20 Bologna Centrale | 1 change | |
8922 | 18:39 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0h39 | 19:18 Bologna Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 1000 9556 | 18:55 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0h38 | 19:33 Bologna Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
8966 | 19:05 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0h38 | 19:43 Bologna Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 1000 9326 | 19:10 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0h38 | 19:48 Bologna Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
9954 | 19:25 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0h38 | 20:03 Bologna Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 1000 8528 | 19:36 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0h37 | 20:13 Bologna Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale 34132 · Regionale TTPER 17856 | 19:38 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 1h47 | 21:25 Bologna Centrale | 1 change | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9432 | 19:41 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0h37 | 20:18 Bologna Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 1000 9560 | 19:55 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0h38 | 20:33 Bologna Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
8968 | 20:05 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0h38 | 20:43 Bologna Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9328 | 20:10 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0h38 | 20:48 Bologna Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 1000 9434 | 20:20 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0h38 | 20:58 Bologna Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
8158 | 20:25 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0h38 | 21:03 Bologna Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 1000 9330 | 20:36 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0h37 | 21:13 Bologna Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9592 | 20:55 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0h40 | 21:35 Bologna Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale 17852 | 21:22 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 1h28 | 22:50 Bologna Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
9962 | 21:25 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0h38 | 22:03 Bologna Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale 18805+ InterCityNotte 774 | 22:13 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 5h08 | 03:21 Bologna Centrale | 1 change | |
| Friday 27 February | |||||
Regionale 17800 | 03:32 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 1h44 | 05:16 Bologna Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale 18654 · Regionale 17804 | 04:41 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 1h48 | 06:29 Bologna Centrale | 1 change | |
Regionale 34146 · Regionale 17806 | 05:03 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 1h52 | 06:55 Bologna Centrale | 1 change | |
FRECCIAROSSA 1000 9504 | 05:55 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0h33 | 06:28 Bologna Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale 34078 · Regionale 17808 | 06:09 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 1h16 | 07:25 Bologna Centrale | 1 change | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9300 | 06:10 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0h38 | 06:48 Bologna Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 1000 9400 | 06:20 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0h38 | 06:58 Bologna Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
9904 | 06:25 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0h38 | 07:03 Bologna Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
8900 | 06:39 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0h39 | 07:18 Bologna Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 1000 9508 | 06:55 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0h38 | 07:33 Bologna Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale 34082 · Regionale TTPER 17814 | 07:09 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 1h46 | 08:55 Bologna Centrale | 1 change | |
FRECCIAROSSA 1000 9404 | 07:20 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0h38 | 07:58 Bologna Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
Intercity 580 | 07:21 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 1h17 | 08:38 Bologna Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
9908 | 07:25 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0h38 | 08:03 Bologna Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 1000 8502 | 07:36 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0h37 | 08:13 Bologna Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale 18466 · Regionale 17816 | 07:37 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 1h48 | 09:25 Bologna Centrale | 1 change | |
8924 | 07:39 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0h39 | 08:18 Bologna Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9512 | 07:55 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0h38 | 08:33 Bologna Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
8954 | 08:05 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0h38 | 08:43 Bologna Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9304 | 08:10 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0h38 | 08:48 Bologna Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 1000 9406 | 08:20 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0h38 | 08:58 Bologna Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
9912 | 08:25 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0h38 | 09:03 Bologna Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
8904 | 08:39 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0h39 | 09:18 Bologna Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
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Overview: Train from Florence Santa Maria Novella to Bologna Centrale
Trains from Florence Santa Maria Novella to Bologna Centrale run on average 67 times per day, taking around 1h 2m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £9 but you can travel from only £6 by coach.
There are 54 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 04:00, the last at 22:13. The fastest train covers the 81 km distance in 37m.
Distance 81 km |
Average train duration 1h 2m |
Cheapest ticket price £9 |
Trains per day 67 |
Direct trains 54 |
Fastest train 37m |
First train 04:00 |
Last train 22:13 |
Train companies: Italo, Frecciarossa, Regionale, Intercity, Frecciargento, Intercity Notte from Florence Santa Maria Novella to Bologna Centrale trainsItalo, Frecciarossa, Regionale, Intercity, Frecciargento, Intercity Notte trains will get you between Florence Santa Maria Novella and Bologna Centrale from £6. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Florence Santa Maria Novella to Bologna Centrale train
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Important Stations and Airports in Florence Santa Maria Novella and Bologna Centrale
- 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
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