Cost to drive from Florence to Bologna
Driving from Florence to Bologna covers 104 km (65 miles) and takes about 1h 24min without stops. At Italy's current fuel prices (week of 2026-08-31), the fuel for the trip costs about €14.68 in a typical petrol car — here's the full breakdown for petrol, diesel and electric.
Petrol, diesel or electric — priced for your car
Pick the kind of car you drive and whether you are coming back. Everything updates against Italy's live prices.
Driving Florence → Bologna in a family car, electric costs €8.51 less than petrol — 58% of the bill.
Florence vs Bologna: which end is cheaper?
Both ends of this route draw on the same regional averages — the comparison below shows what that means at the pump.
What if fuel prices move?
Booking this drive for later in the year? Pump prices swing with crude, season and tax changes — here is the same 104 km in a typical petrol car at four price levels.
Cheapest fuel before you leave Florence
The cheapest forecourts within 15 km of Florence, out of 181 that report a price. Local median €2.059 — filling 50 litres at the cheapest rather than the middle of the market saves about €14.70.
- 13 km€1.765Agip EniViale U. Ojetti 50137
- 23 km€1.987ICMVia Senese 184 50124
- 33 km€1.989Q8Via Senese 207/A 50125
- 44 km€1.989TamoilSenese - Loc.I Rossi Snc 50124
- 53 km€1.999EssoVia Senese 2 Strade 199 50124
Cheapest fuel when you arrive in Bologna
The cheapest forecourts within 15 km of Bologna, out of 180 that report a price. Local median €2.059 — filling 50 litres at the cheapest rather than the middle of the market saves about €3.60.
- 16 km€1.987Api-IpVIA ENRICO MATTEI 45/a 40138
- 24 km€1.999BCVia Enrico Mattei 9 40138
- 34 km€1.999EssoEmilia Levante 137 40139
- 46 km€1.999Q8Loc. Villanova S/N 40055
- 515 km€1.999Filling stationVia Fiaccacollo 1 40037
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How this cost is calculated
We take the real driving distance between Florence and Bologna (104 km) from OpenStreetMap routing, then multiply by a typical car's fuel use and Italy's current average pump price. The petrol figure assumes 7 L/100km · 34 MPG; diesel and EV use 6 L/100km · 39 MPG and 18 kWh/100km. Your real cost depends on your car, traffic, driving style and the stations you pick — use the planner for your exact numbers, and check live prices on the Italy fuel prices page.
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Frequently asked questions
Where is the cheapest fuel in Florence?
The cheapest forecourt within 15 km of Florence is charging €1.765 for petrol 95, against a local median of €2.059 across 181 stations that report a price — about €14.70 on a 50-litre fill.
Where is the cheapest fuel in Bologna?
The cheapest forecourt within 15 km of Bologna is charging €1.987 for petrol 95, against a local median of €2.059 across 180 stations that report a price — about €3.60 on a 50-litre fill.
How much does it cost to drive from Florence to Bologna?
The drive is 104 km (65 miles) and takes about 1h 24min without stops. Fuel costs roughly €14.68 in an average petrol car, €13.25 in a diesel, and €6.18 in an electric car, using Italy's current fuel prices.
How far is it from Florence to Bologna in miles and km?
About 65 miles or 104 kilometres by road — roughly 1h 24min of driving.
Is it cheaper to fill up in Florence or Bologna?
Both ends use the same regional prices on this route.
How many times will I need to fill up between Florence and Bologna?
None on the way. The drive needs about 7.3 L of petrol and a typical 55 L tank covers roughly 786 km, so one full tank at the start does the whole trip.
Is it cheaper to drive or fly from Florence to Bologna?
On fuel alone the drive costs about €15 one way, and that cost splits across everyone in the car — with €4 each for four people, which is where driving usually wins. Against that, the drive takes 1h 24min without stops, and a fair comparison also counts tolls, parking, wear and any overnight stay.
What will this trip cost if fuel prices change?
At today's Italy average the fuel is about €15. A 10% rise takes it to €16, a 25% rise to €18, and a 10% fall to €13. Prices here update every week from official data, so this page always reflects the current figure.
How do I get the exact cost for my car?
Set the vehicle type on this page for an instant estimate, or open the FuelWide route planner, enter your car's own fuel economy, and it prices the trip on live data — including fuel and charging stops along the way.
Driving distance via OSRM / OpenStreetMap. Fuel prices are Italy's current official averages; efficiency and electricity rate are typical estimates. Your figure will vary — use the planner for an exact result.