There are 4 ways to get from Florence to Poggio Renatico by train, bus or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2rio's travel planner.
Recommended
Train, line 361 bus
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Take the train from Firenze S.M.N. to Ferrara
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Take the line 361 bus from Ferrara - Autostazione Via Del Lavoro to Poggio Renatico Macello
Cheapest
Train, line 97 bus
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Take the train from Firenze S.M.N. to Bologna Centrale
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Take the line 97 bus from Autostazione to Poggio Renatico Xx Settembre
Bus
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Take the bus from Florence Piazzale Montelungo to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport
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Take the bus from Bologna Airport to Ferrara Centro Commerciale
Drive
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Drive from Florence to Poggio Renatico
Florence to Poggio Renatico by train and bus
The journey time between Florence and Poggio Renatico is around 2h 32m and covers a distance of around 155 km. This includes an average layover time of around 1h. Operated by Trenitalia Frecce and TPER spa, the Florence to Poggio Renatico service departs from Firenze S.M.N. and arrives in Poggio Renatico Macello. Typically five services run weekly, although weekend and holiday schedules can vary so check in advance.
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Florence to Poggio Renatico is to train and line 97 bus which costs €9 - €55 and takes 2h 50m.
The quickest way to get from Florence to Poggio Renatico is to drive which costs €20 - €30 and takes 1h 34m.
No, there is no direct bus from Florence to Poggio Renatico. However, there are services departing from Florence Piazzale Montelungo and arriving at Poggiorenatico - Scuole Medie via Bologna Airport and Bologna Ex Dazio. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 24m.
The distance between Florence and Poggio Renatico is 111 km. The road distance is 146.9 km.
The best way to get from Florence to Poggio Renatico without a car is to train and line 361 bus which takes 2h 32m and costs €14 - €60.
It takes approximately 2h 32m to get from Florence to Poggio Renatico, including transfers.
Florence to Poggio Renatico bus services, operated by Appennino Shuttle, depart from Florence Piazzale Montelungo station.
Florence to Poggio Renatico bus services, operated by Ferrara Bus & Fly, arrive at Ferrara Centro Commerciale station.
Yes, the driving distance between Florence to Poggio Renatico is 147 km. It takes approximately 1h 34m to drive from Florence to Poggio Renatico.
There are 103+ hotels available in Poggio Renatico. Prices start at €87 per night.

- Distance: 111.4 km
- Duration: 2h 32m
What companies run services between Florence, Italy and Poggio Renatico, Italy?
You can take a bus from Florence to Poggio Renatico via Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport, Bologna Airport, Ferrara Centro Commerciale, and Bologna Ex Dazio in around 4h 24m.

Trenitalia’s high-speed Frecce trains run on specialised tracks and have a greater level of service and comfort than InterCity and regional trains. There are three types of Frecce trains: Frecciarossa, (the fastest; connects major Italian cities); Frecciargento (mostly connect Rome to other Italian cities); and Frecciabianca (the slowest Frecce trains). Frecciarossa trains offer four classes of service, all with free Wi-Fi: Standard, Premium, Business and Executive. All Frecce tickets include a seat reservation and must be purchased before boarding the train.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- Website
- trenitalia.com
Train from Firenze S.M.N. to Ferrara
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €13 - €55
- Website
- Trenitalia Frecce
- Super Economy
- €13 - €19
- Base Standard
- €29 - €40
- Base Premium
- €35 - €55
Train from Firenze S.M.N. to Bologna Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €11 - €45
- Website
- Trenitalia Frecce
- Super Economy
- €11 - €15
- Base Standard
- €25 - €35
- Base Premium
- €30 - €45

The primary train operator in Italy, Trenitalia was created in the year 2000. Trenitalia offers national rail connections in Italy as well as international connections to Austria, France, Germany and Switzerland. The company operates regional and long-distance trains, as well as high-speed trains called Frecce that travel on specialised tracks on speeds of up to 360km/h. Trenitalia tickets are available online, in stations across the country or from many travel agents that offer bookings.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- Website
- trenitalia.com
Train from Firenze S.M.N. to Bologna Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €6 - €14
- Website
- Trenitalia
- 1st Class
- €12 - €14
Frequently asked questions

Trenitalia’s Intercity (IC) trains are slower than the high-speed Frecce trains but are still a good way to travel between major cities and towns, with routes including Rome to Naples, Venice to Bologna and Milan to Genoa. Tickets usually open for booking 90 days ahead of travel, and you’ll need make a seat reservation before boarding. All IC trains have 1st and 2nd class carriages as well as a bar buffet car, air conditioning and power sockets. InterCity trains that run at night are called InterCity Notte (ICN).
Contact Details
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- Website
- trenitalia.com
Train from Firenze S.M.N. to Bologna Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €7 - €10
- Website
- Trenitalia Intercity
- 2nd Class
- €7 - €10

Private train company Italotreno operates high-speed trains in Italy on the same tracks as Trenitalia. The routes service 21 stations across the country, including popular routes Milan-Florence, Rome-Venice and Bologna-Naples. Choose from four classes of service, all with free Wi-Fi: Smart, Comfort, Prima and Club Executive. Italo also operates Italobus – an integrated train-bus service that takes passengers from the main train stations to other Italian cities.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +39 060708
- Website
- italotreno.it
Train from Firenze Santa Maria Novella to Bologna Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €12 - €40
- Website
- Italo Treno
- Smart Economy
- €14 - €21
- Smart Low Cost
- €12 - €17
- Smart Flex
- €26 - €40

- Phone
- 051.350111
- Website
- tper.it
Bus from Ferrara - Autostazione Via Del Lavoro to Poggio Renatico Macello
- Ave. Duration
- 25 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- €1 - €4
- Schedules at
- TPER spa
- 2nd Class
- €1 - €3
- 1st Class
- €2 - €4
Bus from Autostazione to Poggio Renatico Xx Settembre
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €3 - €6
- Schedules at
- TPER spa
- 2nd Class
- €3 - €5
- 1st Class
- €4 - €6

- Phone
- +39 055 5001302
- info@appenninoshuttle.it
- Website
- appenninoshuttle.it
Bus from Florence Piazzale Montelungo to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €20
- Website
- Appennino Shuttle

- Phone
- +39 (0) 532 19 44444
- Website
- ferrarabusandfly.it
Bus from Bologna Airport to Ferrara Centro Commerciale
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Schedules at
- ferrarabusandfly.it
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