Florence Santa Maria Novella to Bologna Centrale train with Italo

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The cheapest and fastest trains from Florence Santa Maria Novella to Bologna Centrale

Showing times and prices for 14 May

Cheapest price

£8

Average price

£25

Fastest journey

33 m

Average duration

36 m

Trains per day

100

Distance

81 km

Cheap tickets

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 £25 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £8.

Fast trains

Of the 100 trains that leave Florence Santa Maria Novella for Bologna Centrale every day 83 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.

RegionaleTuscany Line 18514 · Regionale 17828
13:091h46
Florence Santa Maria Novella
14:55Bologna Centrale
£81One-way
1 change
RegionaleTUSCANY LINE 18482 · Regionale 17842
18:371h48
Florence Santa Maria Novella
20:25Bologna Centrale
£81One-way
1 change
RegionaleTuscany Line 18520 · Regionale 17834
15:091h46
Florence Santa Maria Novella
16:55Bologna Centrale
£81One-way
1 change
RegionaleRegionale 18488 · Regionale 17806
06:031h52
Florence Santa Maria Novella
07:55Bologna Centrale
£81One-way
1 change
RegionaleTuscany Line 18524 · Regionale 17838
17:091h46
Florence Santa Maria Novella
18:55Bologna Centrale
£81One-way
1 change

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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 £5. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 14m.

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Coach

£15

Average Price

£11

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Cheapest

1h 44m

average duration

Fastest

1h 14m

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30m

Additional time*

2h 11m

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1h 41m

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Florence Santa Maria Novella to Bologna Centrale train times

Showing trains for today, Tuesday 13 May
Last updated at 16:50
ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesChanges
Tickets
italo995217:25 Florence Santa Maria Novella
0h38
18:03 Bologna Centrale0 changesdirect
frecciarossaFRECCIAROSSA 1000 852617:36 Florence Santa Maria Novella
0h37
18:13 Bologna Centrale0 changesdirect
trenitaliaregTUSCANY LINE 18484 · Regionale 17844
On time
17:37 Florence Santa Maria Novella
1h43
19:20 Bologna Centrale
1 change
italo892217:39 Florence Santa Maria Novella
0h39
18:18 Bologna Centrale0 changesdirect
italo896618:05 Florence Santa Maria Novella
0h38
18:43 Bologna Centrale0 changesdirect
frecciarossaFRECCIAROSSA 1000 9326
On time
18:10 Florence Santa Maria Novella
0h38
18:48 Bologna Centrale
0 changesdirect
italo995418:25 Florence Santa Maria Novella
0h38
19:03 Bologna Centrale0 changesdirect
frecciarossaFRECCIAROSSA 1000 852818:36 Florence Santa Maria Novella
0h37
19:13 Bologna Centrale0 changesdirect
trenitaliaregTUSCANY LINE 18486 · Regionale TTPER 1785618:38 Florence Santa Maria Novella
1h47
20:25 Bologna Centrale1 change
frecciarossaFRECCIAROSSA 1000 956018:55 Florence Santa Maria Novella
0h38
19:33 Bologna Centrale0 changesdirect
italo896819:05 Florence Santa Maria Novella
0h38
19:43 Bologna Centrale0 changesdirect
frecciarossaFRECCIAROSSA 932819:10 Florence Santa Maria Novella
0h38
19:48 Bologna Centrale0 changesdirect
italo815819:25 Florence Santa Maria Novella
0h38
20:03 Bologna Centrale0 changesdirect
frecciarossaFRECCIAROSSA 1000 933019:36 Florence Santa Maria Novella
0h37
20:13 Bologna Centrale0 changesdirect
trenitaliaregRegionale 1785220:22 Florence Santa Maria Novella
1h28
21:50 Bologna Centrale0 changesdirect
italo996220:25 Florence Santa Maria Novella
0h38
21:03 Bologna Centrale0 changesdirect
Wednesday 14 May
trenitaliaregRegionale 1780002:32 Florence Santa Maria Novella
1h44
04:16 Bologna Centrale0 changesdirect
trenitaliaregRegionale 18654 · Regionale 1780403:41 Florence Santa Maria Novella
1h48
05:29 Bologna Centrale1 change
trenitaliaregRegionale 18488 · Regionale 1780604:03 Florence Santa Maria Novella
1h52
05:55 Bologna Centrale1 change
frecciarossaFRECCIAROSSA 1000 950404:55 Florence Santa Maria Novella
0h33
05:28 Bologna Centrale0 changesdirect
trenitaliaregTuscany Line 18502 · Regionale 1780805:09 Florence Santa Maria Novella
1h16
06:25 Bologna Centrale1 change
frecciarossaFRECCIAROSSA 930005:10 Florence Santa Maria Novella
0h38
05:48 Bologna Centrale0 changesdirect
frecciarossaFRECCIAROSSA 1000 940005:20 Florence Santa Maria Novella
0h38
05:58 Bologna Centrale0 changesdirect
italo990405:25 Florence Santa Maria Novella
0h38
06:03 Bologna Centrale0 changesdirect
italo890005:39 Florence Santa Maria Novella
0h39
06:18 Bologna Centrale0 changesdirect
frecciarossaFRECCIAROSSA 1000 950805:55 Florence Santa Maria Novella
0h38
06:33 Bologna Centrale0 changesdirect
trenitaliaregTuscany Line 18504 · Regionale TTPER 1781406:09 Florence Santa Maria Novella
1h46
07:55 Bologna Centrale1 change
frecciarossaFRECCIAROSSA 1000 940406:20 Florence Santa Maria Novella
0h38
06:58 Bologna Centrale0 changesdirect
trenitaliaintIntercity 58006:21 Florence Santa Maria Novella
1h17
07:38 Bologna Centrale0 changesdirect
italo990806:25 Florence Santa Maria Novella
0h38
07:03 Bologna Centrale0 changesdirect
frecciarossaFRECCIAROSSA 1000 850206:36 Florence Santa Maria Novella
0h37
07:13 Bologna Centrale0 changesdirect
italo892406:39 Florence Santa Maria Novella
0h39
07:18 Bologna Centrale0 changesdirect
frecciarossaFRECCIAROSSA 951206:55 Florence Santa Maria Novella
0h38
07:33 Bologna Centrale0 changesdirect
italo895407:05 Florence Santa Maria Novella
0h38
07:43 Bologna Centrale0 changesdirect
frecciarossaFRECCIAROSSA 930407:10 Florence Santa Maria Novella
0h38
07:48 Bologna Centrale0 changesdirect
frecciarossaFRECCIAROSSA 940607:20 Florence Santa Maria Novella
0h38
07:58 Bologna Centrale0 changesdirect
italo991207:25 Florence Santa Maria Novella
0h38
08:03 Bologna Centrale0 changesdirect
italo890407:39 Florence Santa Maria Novella
0h39
08:18 Bologna Centrale0 changesdirect
frecciarossaFRECCIAROSSA 951607:55 Florence Santa Maria Novella
0h38
08:33 Bologna Centrale0 changesdirect
italo895608:05 Florence Santa Maria Novella
0h38
08:43 Bologna Centrale0 changesdirect
frecciarossaFRECCIAROSSA 949008:20 Florence Santa Maria Novella
0h38
08:58 Bologna Centrale0 changesdirect
italo991608:25 Florence Santa Maria Novella
0h38
09:03 Bologna Centrale0 changesdirect
frecciarossaFRECCIAROSSA 850608:36 Florence Santa Maria Novella
0h37
09:13 Bologna Centrale0 changesdirect
italo890608:39 Florence Santa Maria Novella
0h39
09:18 Bologna Centrale0 changesdirect
frecciarossaFRECCIAROSSA 952008:55 Florence Santa Maria Novella
0h38
09:33 Bologna Centrale0 changesdirect
frecciarossaFRECCIAROSSA 1000 930809:10 Florence Santa Maria Novella
0h38
09:48 Bologna Centrale0 changesdirect
frecciarossaFRECCIAROSSA 941409:20 Florence Santa Maria Novella
0h38
09:58 Bologna Centrale0 changesdirect
italo992009:25 Florence Santa Maria Novella
0h38
10:03 Bologna Centrale0 changesdirect
frecciarossaFRECCIAROSSA 1000 850809:36 Florence Santa Maria Novella
0h37
10:13 Bologna Centrale0 changesdirect
italo890809:39 Florence Santa Maria Novella
0h39
10:18 Bologna Centrale0 changesdirect
frecciarossaFRECCIAROSSA 952409:55 Florence Santa Maria Novella
0h38
10:33 Bologna Centrale0 changesdirect
frecciarossaFRECCIAROSSA 931010:10 Florence Santa Maria Novella
0h38
10:48 Bologna Centrale0 changesdirect
frecciarossaFRECCIAROSSA 1000 941610:20 Florence Santa Maria Novella
0h38
10:58 Bologna Centrale0 changesdirect
italo992410:25 Florence Santa Maria Novella
0h38
11:03 Bologna Centrale0 changesdirect
frecciarossaFRECCIAROSSA 1000 8509
On time
10:36 Florence Santa Maria Novella
0h37
11:13 Bologna Centrale
0 changesdirect
italo891010:39 Florence Santa Maria Novella
0h39
11:18 Bologna Centrale0 changesdirect
frecciarossaFRECCIAROSSA 1000 951410:55 Florence Santa Maria Novella
0h38
11:33 Bologna Centrale0 changesdirect
trenitaliaregTuscany Line 18514 · Regionale 17828
On time
11:09 Florence Santa Maria Novella
1h46
12:55 Bologna Centrale
1 change
trenitaliaregRegionale 18293+trenitaliaintIntercity 58811:16 Florence Santa Maria Novella
1h31
12:47 Bologna Centrale1 change
frecciarossaFRECCIAROSSA 841811:20 Florence Santa Maria Novella
0h38
11:58 Bologna Centrale0 changesdirect
italo992811:25 Florence Santa Maria Novella
0h38
12:03 Bologna Centrale0 changesdirect
trenitaliaregRegionale 18494 · Regionale 1783011:37 Florence Santa Maria Novella
1h48
13:25 Bologna Centrale1 change
italo891411:39 Florence Santa Maria Novella
0h39
12:18 Bologna Centrale0 changesdirect
frecciarossaFRECCIAROSSA 953211:55 Florence Santa Maria Novella
0h38
12:33 Bologna Centrale0 changesdirect
italo896012:05 Florence Santa Maria Novella
0h38
12:43 Bologna Centrale0 changesdirect
trenitaliaregTuscany Line 18518 · Regionale TTPER 1785012:09 Florence Santa Maria Novella
1h46
13:55 Bologna Centrale1 change
frecciarossaFRECCIAROSSA 1000 942012:20 Florence Santa Maria Novella
0h38
12:58 Bologna Centrale0 changesdirect
italo993212:25 Florence Santa Maria Novella
0h38
13:03 Bologna Centrale0 changesdirect
italo891612:39 Florence Santa Maria Novella
0h39
13:18 Bologna Centrale0 changesdirect
frecciarossaFRECCIAROSSA 958412:55 Florence Santa Maria Novella
0h38
13:33 Bologna Centrale0 changesdirect
trenitaliaregTuscany Line 18520 · Regionale 1783413:09 Florence Santa Maria Novella
1h46
14:55 Bologna Centrale1 change
trenitaliaregRegionale 18219+trenitaliaintIntercity 59013:10 Florence Santa Maria Novella
1h40
14:50 Bologna Centrale1 change
frecciarossaFRECCIAROSSA 9422
On time
13:20 Florence Santa Maria Novella
0h38
13:58 Bologna Centrale
0 changesdirect
italo813413:25 Florence Santa Maria Novella
0h38
14:03 Bologna Centrale0 changesdirect
frecciarossaFRECCIAROSSA 954013:55 Florence Santa Maria Novella
0h38
14:33 Bologna Centrale0 changesdirect
trenitaliaregTuscany Line 18522 · Regionale 1783614:09 Florence Santa Maria Novella
1h46
15:55 Bologna Centrale1 change
frecciarossaFRECCIAROSSA 1000 942314:20 Florence Santa Maria Novella
0h38
14:58 Bologna Centrale0 changesdirect
italo994014:25 Florence Santa Maria Novella
0h38
15:03 Bologna Centrale0 changesdirect
frecciarossaFRECCIAROSSA 1000 852014:36 Florence Santa Maria Novella
0h37
15:13 Bologna Centrale0 changesdirect
italo891814:39 Florence Santa Maria Novella
0h39
15:18 Bologna Centrale0 changesdirect
frecciarossaFRECCIAROSSA 954414:55 Florence Santa Maria Novella
0h38
15:33 Bologna Centrale0 changesdirect
trenitaliaregTuscany Line 18524 · Regionale 1783815:09 Florence Santa Maria Novella
1h46
16:55 Bologna Centrale1 change
frecciarossaFRECCIAROSSA 932015:10 Florence Santa Maria Novella
0h38
15:48 Bologna Centrale0 changesdirect
frecciarossaFRECCIAROSSA 942615:20 Florence Santa Maria Novella
0h38
15:58 Bologna Centrale0 changesdirect
italo994615:25 Florence Santa Maria Novella
0h38
16:03 Bologna Centrale0 changesdirect
italo892815:39 Florence Santa Maria Novella
0h39
16:18 Bologna Centrale0 changesdirect
frecciarossaFRECCIAROSSA 958815:55 Florence Santa Maria Novella
0h38
16:33 Bologna Centrale0 changesdirect
frecciarossaFRECCIAROSSA 942816:20 Florence Santa Maria Novella
0h38
16:58 Bologna Centrale0 changesdirect
italo994816:25 Florence Santa Maria Novella
0h38
17:03 Bologna Centrale0 changesdirect
trenitaliaregTuscany Line 4047+trenitaliaintIntercity 59216:28 Florence Santa Maria Novella
1h28
17:56 Bologna Centrale1 change
frecciarossaFRECCIAROSSA 1000 852416:36 Florence Santa Maria Novella
0h37
17:13 Bologna Centrale0 changesdirect
trenitaliaregTUSCANY LINE 18482 · Regionale 1784216:37 Florence Santa Maria Novella
1h48
18:25 Bologna Centrale1 change
italo892016:39 Florence Santa Maria Novella
0h39
17:18 Bologna Centrale0 changesdirect

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Overview: Train from Florence Santa Maria Novella to Bologna Centrale

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Trains from Florence Santa Maria Novella to Bologna Centrale run on average 69 times per day, taking around 1h 14m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £8 but you can travel from only £5 by coach.
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Coach from £5
Distance
81 km
Average train duration
1h 14m
Cheapest ticket price
£8
Trains per day
69
Direct trains
55
Train providers
6
Fastest train
38m
First train
05:09
Last train
21:25
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Coach from £5

Train companies: Italo, Frecciarossa and Regionale trains Florence Santa Maria Novella to Bologna Centrale

You can travel by train between Florence Santa Maria Novella and Bologna Centrale with Italo, Frecciarossa and Regionale for as low as £8. When you search for timetables and tickets, Omio will show you the best route.

Italo is an Italian high-speed train service operated by NTV (Nuovo Trasporto Viaggiatori). It operates on the Italian high-speed rail network, connecting major cities such as Rome, Milan, Turin, Florence, Bologna, Naples, and Salerno. Italo trains are modern and comfortable. Italo offers a range of ticket types, including Standard, Comfort, and Prima, with each offering different levels of onboard facilities. Standard tickets offer basic seating, while Comfort tickets offer more comfortable seating and access to the onboard bar. Prima tickets offer the most luxurious experience, with access to the onboard lounge and complimentary snacks and drinks. The most popular routes for Italo are Rome to Milan, Rome to Florence, and Milan to Turin.

Florence Santa Maria Novella to Bologna Centrale train information with Italo:

  • Average Duration: 38 min
  • Cheapest Price: £26
  • Italo frequency: 10 a day

FAQs: Florence Santa Maria Novella to Bologna Centrale train

FAQs: Travel by train from Florence Santa Maria Novella to Bologna Centrale easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Florence Santa Maria Novella to Bologna Centrale.
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Important Stations and Airports in Florence Santa Maria Novella and Bologna Centrale

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Bologna
The major train station for departures in Florence is Firenze Santa Maria Novella. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Firenze Santa Maria Novella for your trip from Florence to Bologna.
Amenities at train station
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AccessibilityAccessibility
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HotelHotel
Ticket OfficeTicket Office
Bike ParkingBike Parking
Bike RentalBike Rental
Car RentalCar Rental
Information DeskInformation Desk
information
phone
Phone Number
ticketOfficeHours
Ticket Office Hours
  • Mon - Sun: 06:00 - 21:00
ticketOfficeHours
Distance to city center
1 km
Wifi
Wifi
  • Free WiFi (30 minutes limit).
Lockers
Lockers
  • Provided by KiPoint and located on the ground floor, on the side of Piazza Adua. Open daily from 06:00 to 23:00.
Dining
Dining
  • 12oz Coffee Joint
  • Casa Maioli
  • Don Nino
  • Fratelli Cuore
  • McDonald´s
  • Panella
  • Segafredo Zanetti
  • Spizzico
  • Venchi
  • & many more
Accessibility
Accessibility
  • Elevators, escalators, step-free access. Mobility assistance is available with the Sala Blu, located next to Platform 1.
Hotel
Hotel
  • Hotel Luxor Florence
  • Joy Hotel Florence
  • Diplomat Hotel Florence
Ticket Office
Ticket Office
  • Mon - Sun: 06:00 - 21:00
Information Desk
Information Desk
  • Located inside and outside the station.
Public transport options for Firenze Santa Maria Novella
  • Tram lines: T1, T2
  • Bus lines: 6, 11, 12, 13, 17, 23, 36, 37, C4
  • Train lines: FR, FA, Italo
The major train station for arrivals in Bologna is Bologna Centrale. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Bologna Centrale for your journey to Bologna from Florence.
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Bike RentalBike Rental
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Information DeskInformation Desk
information
phone
Phone Number
ticketOfficeHours
Ticket Office Hours
  • Mon - Sun: 06:00 - 21:00
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Distance to city center
1 km
Wifi
Wifi
  • Free Wi-Fi.
Lockers
Lockers
  • Luggage facility, open daily from 07:00 to 22:00, is located in front of binario 7 Ovest (Track 7 West).
Dining
Dining
  • Burger King
  • A Cafè
  • VyTA Boulangerie
  • Venchi
  • Scambio
  • Juice Bar
  • KFC
  • Dispensa Emilia
  • Lavazza
  • Mokà
  • & more
Accessibility
Accessibility
  • 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.
Hotel
Hotel
  • Starhotels Excelsior
  • Millenn Hotel Bologna
  • UNA Hotels
Ticket Office
Ticket Office
  • Mon - Sun: 06:00 - 21:00
Information Desk
Information Desk
  • Customer service center is on the ground floor and open every day from 06:30 to 23:00.
Public transport options for Bologna Centrale
  • 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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