Route Comparison
Bologna to Florence: Travel Options & Verdict
Distance: 105 km • Center-to-center journey comparison.
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Optimal balance of time, price & comfort
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For strict backpacker budgets
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A record-breaking high-speed rail engineering feat: Frecciarossa trains race through 73 kilometers of tunnels beneath the Apennine mountains in just 37 minutes flat for €12.90 to €22.00.
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| Transport Mode | Operator | Duration | Typical Price | Stations / Airports | Key Booking Tip |
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| train Direct | Trenitalia (Frecciarossa) / Italo | 37m | €12.90 - €38.00 |
Dep: Bologna Centrale (AV Underground)
Arr: Firenze Santa Maria Novella
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High-speed trains depart from Bologna’s underground AV platforms 16 to 19. Fare source |
Prices reflect advance bookings and typical peak variances.
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