Day trip from Florence to Bologna
Bologna lies 80 km (50 mi) north of Florence, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
At 80 km (50 mi) apart, Bologna is a realistic day trip from Florence: about 1 h 18 min each way by road.
| Florence | Bologna | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Italy | Italy |
| Population | 367,150 | 394,843 |
| Elevation | 51 m (167 ft) | 71 m (233 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+2 (Europe/Rome) | UTC+2 (Europe/Rome) |
Where to book tours and tickets in Bologna
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Staying in Bologna
Our booking partner lists 3,013+ places to stay in Bologna (statistics below are from the first 1,000). Of the 839 with a star rating, the largest group is 4-star (635), and 2 are five-star. Across 571 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 8.9 out of 10. Guests have left 556,729 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Bologna from Florence?
80 km (50 mi) in a straight line, north of Florence; by road roughly 97 km (60 mi).
How long does it take to get from Florence to Bologna by road?
About 1 h 18 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Florence and Bologna?
No, both are on Europe/Rome at the moment.
Where can I stay in Bologna?
Our booking partner lists 3,013+ places to stay in Bologna, bookable on this site.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.