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 the latest average price in each country along the way, the fuel for the trip costs about €15 in a typical petrol car — here's the full breakdown for petrol, diesel and electric.
Where the petrol money goes
The 7 L a typical petrol car burns on this drive, priced where it is burned.
Tolls and vignettes: not included — we hold no verified toll tariffs for Italy, and we don't guess them.
Petrol, diesel or electric — priced for your car
Pick the kind of car you drive and whether you are coming back. Prices are the average across every country on the route.
Driving Florence → Bologna in a family car, electric costs €8.45 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 182 that report a price. Local median €1.996 — filling 50 litres at the cheapest rather than the middle of the market saves about €11.55.
- 13 km€1.765Agip EniViale U. Ojetti 50137
- 23 km€1.964Q8Via Senese 150 50124
- 33 km€1.979AlaVia della Rondinella snc 50135
- 43 km€1.987ICMVia Senese 184 50124
- 52 km€1.989Q8Via Pisana 83/A 50143
Cheapest fuel when you arrive in Bologna
The cheapest forecourts within 15 km of Bologna, out of 183 that report a price. Local median €1.995.
- 14 km€1.987BCVia Enrico Mattei 9 40138
- 26 km€1.988BCVia Marco Emilio Lepido 37 40132
- 31 km€1.989Q8V.Le Pietramellara 4 40131
- 42 km€1.989Q8Via Saffi 61 40131
- 53 km€1.989Q8Via Massarenti 197 40121
Your car's mpg, tank and fuel level — plus tolls, route options and the cheapest stops.
How this cost is calculated
We take the real driving route between Florence and Bologna (104 km) from OpenStreetMap routing, work out how far it runs in each country, and price the fuel a typical car burns in each one at that place's latest published average. 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 trip planner for your exact numbers, or check 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 €1.996 across 182 stations that report a price — about €11.55 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 €1.995 across 183 stations that report a price.
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, €14.00 in a diesel, and €6.18 in an electric car, using the latest average price in each country along the way.
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 prices the petrol is about €15. A 10% rise takes it to €16, a 25% rise to €18, and a 10% fall to €13. Prices here refresh as each source publishes, so this page always reflects the latest figures.
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 trip planner with your car's fuel economy, tank size and how full it is — it prices the drive state by state and suggests where refuelling is cheaper (state averages in the US, individual forecourt prices where a country publishes them).
Driving distance via OSRM / OpenStreetMap. Fuel prices are the latest published averages for each country on the route (sources named on each price page); efficiency and electricity rates are typical estimates, and tolls are not included unless listed above. Your figure will vary — use the planner for an exact result.