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Via Prato regional vs High Speed

Bologna -> Florence

Travelling from Bologna to Florence using regional trains and local buses takes 1h 47m with 1 transfers (PRATO CENTRALE) and costs EUR 10.00, saving EUR 19.00 compared with high-speed alternatives (EUR 29.00, 37m).

Bologna Centrale -> Firenze S. M. Novella · 5 routes found in 26msJev + PICO live (7955ms)
Fast Direct Reference (AV / Intercity): 37m · EUR 29.00 (FR 9505) Save EUR 19.00
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08:05 -> 09:52
1h 47m · 1 changes
REG
REG
BOLOGNA C.LE -> PRATO CENTRALE -> FIRENZE S.MARIA NOVELLA
Comfortable transferStrikes: 0 active
EUR 10.00-EUR 19.00
Ticket Buy Packs (Tariffa 39/AS split)1 ticket
#1 · TRENITALIABologna Centrale -> Firenze S. M. Novella(RE 17813, RE 18507)EUR 10.00
Single cumulative ticket (2 trains, Tariffa 39/AS discount with protected FS transfers)
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Fare and Duration Comparison: Bologna to Florence

OptionDurationChangesVerified FareTicket Structure
Regional Rail + Local Bus1h 47m1EUR 10.00TRENITALIA (Bologna Centrale -> Firenze S. M. Novella)
High-Speed / Intercity Reference37m0EUR 29.00FR 9505

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Bologna to Florence cost with regional trains only?
The verified point-to-point regional and TPL fare starts at EUR 10.00 (1h 47m, 1 changes), split into 1 optimal ticket pack(s) under Trenitalia Tariffa 39/AS.
Why do standard portals hide regional options on Bologna to Florence?
Trenitalia's single-ticket engine caps regional combinations at 4 trains, enforces commercial corridor routing, and leaves non-rail towns unroutable when local TPL bus feeds are separate. Regionali searches all 25 rail and regional bus networks together and splits tickets only where required.
Does Promo Italia in Tour (EUR 39) apply to Bologna to Florence?
Italia in Tour 3 days costs EUR 39.00 on Trenitalia and Trenitalia Tper regional trains (excluding Trenord/Lombardy, Bolzano province, Cinque Terre, and FSE; local TPL buses require a separate ticket).
Do Sunday and holiday schedules differ on Bologna to Florence?
Yes. Several extraurban TPL bus lines run Monday to Saturday only (feriale), while Sunday/festiva services use dedicated lines and rail interchanges. Select your exact travel date above to filter active trips.

Verified Regional Rail and Local Bus Corridors Across Italy

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