The cheapest and fastest buses from Milan to Florence
Cheapest price
€14
Average price
€30
Fastest journey
3 h 15 m
Average duration
3 h 25 m
Buses per day
48
Distance
249 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Milan to Florence is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Milan to Florence will cost around €30 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €14.
Of the 48 buses that leave Milan for Florence on Sat, Feb 14, 44 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sat, Feb 14 the direct buses cover the 249 km distance in an average of 3 h 25 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 3 h 15 m .
On Sat, Feb 14 the slowest buses will take 3 h 35 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
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Compare train, bus, and flight for Milan to Florence
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Milan to Florence among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €8. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 42m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €8, and a flight costs an average of €142.
Distance: 249 km
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| Bus | Most popular Train | Flight |
|---|---|---|
€15 Average price Cheapest | €34 Average price | €147 Average price |
4h 34m Average total duration 4h 4m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 12m Average total duration Fastest 3h 42m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 11h 31m Average total duration 8h 31m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.2 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Milan to Florence bus times
The table below shows live departures for Milan to Florence buses for today, Friday, February 13. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:10 AM Milano, Milan Linate Airport | 7h55 | 5:05 PM Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 9:30 AM Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano | 5h00 | 2:30 PM Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) | 0 transfersDirect | |
2125 | 9:40 AM Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano | 4h40 | 2:20 PM Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 10:40 AM Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano | 4h25 | 3:05 PM Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 10:55 AM Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano | 4h55 | 3:50 PM Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 11:30 AM Milano, San Donato - Settore B (Viale Giuseppe Impastato) | 3h35 | 3:05 PM Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 11:40 AM Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano | 5h10 | 4:50 PM Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 11:45 AM Milano, San Donato - Settore B (Viale Giuseppe Impastato) | 4h05 | 3:50 PM Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) | 0 transfersDirect | |
3803 | 12:00 PM Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano | 4h44 | 4:44 PM Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) | 0 transfersDirect | |
2401 | 12:25 PM Milano, San Donato - Settore B (Viale Giuseppe Impastato) | 4h15 | 4:40 PM Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 1:45 PM Milano, San Donato - Settore B (Viale Giuseppe Impastato) | 4h05 | 5:50 PM Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 1:45 PM Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano | 4h45 | 6:30 PM Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 2:15 PM Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano | 4h55 | 7:10 PM Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 2:30 PM Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano | 4h40 | 7:10 PM Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 3:20 PM Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano | 5h00 | 8:20 PM Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 3:40 PM Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano | 4h20 | 8:00 PM Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 4:05 PM Milano, San Donato - Settore B (Viale Giuseppe Impastato) | 4h15 | 8:20 PM Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 4:25 PM Milano, San Donato - Settore B (Viale Giuseppe Impastato) | 3h35 | 8:00 PM Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 5:25 PM Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano | 4h35 | 10:00 PM Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 6:10 PM Milano, San Donato - Settore B (Viale Giuseppe Impastato) | 3h50 | 10:00 PM Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) | 0 transfersDirect | |
2213 · 2413A | 6:20 PM Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano | 5h50 | 12:10 AM Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) | 1 transfer | |
2213 · 2413A | 7:05 PM Milano, San Donato - Settore B (Viale Giuseppe Impastato) | 5h05 | 12:10 AM Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) | 1 transfer | |
055 | 7:25 PM Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano | 4h50 | 12:15 AM Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 8:00 PM Milano, Milan Linate Airport | 7h25 | 3:25 AM Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 8:00 PM Milano, Milan Linate Airport | 7h00 | 3:00 AM Firenze, Piazzale Montelungo | 1 transfer | |
2413 | 8:00 PM Milano, San Donato - Settore B (Viale Giuseppe Impastato) | 4h10 | 12:10 AM Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) | 0 transfersDirect | |
055 | 8:05 PM Milano, San Donato - Settore B (Viale Giuseppe Impastato) | 4h10 | 12:15 AM Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 11:35 PM Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano | 4h00 | 3:35 AM Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Saturday, February 14 | |||||
FlixBus | 12:10 AM Milano, San Donato - Settore B (Viale Giuseppe Impastato) | 3h25 | 3:35 AM Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 1:25 AM Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano | 4h10 | 5:35 AM Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 4:15 AM Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano | 5h10 | 9:25 AM Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 4:35 AM Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano | 4h35 | 9:10 AM Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) | 0 transfersDirect | |
2499 | 5:50 AM Milano, San Donato - Settore B (Viale Giuseppe Impastato) | 4h15 | 10:05 AM Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 6:15 AM Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano | 4h00 | 10:15 AM Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 6:55 AM Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano | 5h00 | 11:55 AM Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 7:00 AM Milano, San Donato - Settore B (Viale Giuseppe Impastato) | 3h15 | 10:15 AM Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 7:20 AM Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano | 5h30 | 12:50 PM Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 7:50 AM Milano, San Donato - Settore B (Viale Giuseppe Impastato) | 4h05 | 11:55 AM Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) | 0 transfersDirect | |
3801 | 8:25 AM Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano | 4h45 | 1:10 PM Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 8:40 AM Milano, San Donato - Settore B (Viale Giuseppe Impastato) | 3h55 | 12:35 PM Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Milan to Florence
Buses from Milan to Florence run on average 40 times per day, taking around 4h 4m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at €8 if you book in advance.
There are 32 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:05, the last at 23:55. The fastest bus covers the 249 km distance in 3h 15m.
Distance 249 km |
Average bus duration 4h 4m |
Cheapest ticket price €8 |
Buses per day 40 |
Direct buses 32 |
Fastest bus 3h 15m |
First bus 00:05 |
Last bus 23:55 |
Bus providers: Itabus, FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, BlaBlaCar, Marino Autolinee, Infobus, Calanda Viaggi, Autoservizi Salemi Srl from Milan to FlorenceYou can travel by bus between Milan to Florence with Itabus, FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, BlaBlaCar, Marino Autolinee, Infobus, Calanda Viaggi, Autoservizi Salemi Srl for as low as €8. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Bus from Milan to Florence
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Milan to Florence by bus. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest bus, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Florence, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

- BlaBlaCar Bus
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Accessible seating options.
- FlixBus
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Wheelchair-accessible buses.
- Itabus
- Assistance
- Dedicated seating areas
- Accessible restrooms.
- BlaBlaCar Bus
- You can cancel your ticket up to 30 minutes before departure for a refund in the form of a voucher.
- FlixBus
- You can cancel your ticket up to 15 minutes before departure and receive a voucher for future travel. Refund requests for delays over 120 minutes are possible.
- Itabus
- You can cancel your ticket up to 24 hours before departure for a partial refund. Changes allowed for a fee.
- BlaBlaCar Bus
- One carry-on bag up to 7kg and one checked bag up to 20kg.
- FlixBus
- One carry-on bag up to 7kg (42x30x18 cm) and one checked bag up to 20kg (80x50x30 cm).
- Itabus
- One carry-on bag up to 10kg and one checked bag up to 20kg.
- BlaBlaCar Bus
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- FlixBus
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- Itabus
- 5€ per additional bag.
- Marino Autolinee
- Small pets allowed in carriers
- larger pets must be leashed and muzzled.
- FlixBus
- Small pets in carriers allowed
- guide dogs travel for free.
- Itabus
- Small pets allowed in carriers
- larger pets must be leashed and muzzled.
popular bus stations
Popular bus stations from Milan to Florence
- 06:00-23:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Cafeteria Lampugnano (in the station)
- Trattoria Milano (0.5 km)
- Pizza Express (0.7 km).
- Available outside the station.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Metro: M1 Bus: 68, 78, 80
- 06:00-22:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Cafeteria Italiana (in the station)
- Fast Food Express (in the station)
- Trattoria Milano (0.5 km).
- Available outside the station.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 121, 132 Metro: M3
- 06:00-22:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 37, 72 Tram: T1
- 06:00-21:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Available near the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 12, 13, 17 Train: Firenze Santa Maria Novella
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