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Compare train and bus for Genoa to Florence
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Genoa to Florence among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €6. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 25m. 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 €6, and a train costs an average of €21.
Distance: 198 km
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€24 Average price | €12 Average price Cheapest |
3h 55m Average total duration Fastest 3h 25m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 14m Average total duration 3h 44m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Travel optionsfrom Genoa to Florence
How to get from Genoa to Florence by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Genoa to Florence is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus2:30 AM3h25Genova, Via Fanti D'Italia5:55 AMScandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence)€81One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
FlixBus2:30 AM3h25Genova, Via Fanti D'Italia5:55 AMScandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence)€81One-way0 transfers
Fastest
FRECCIARGENTO 85835:48 AM2h36Genoa Piazza Principe8:24 AMFlorence Campo di Marte€491One-way0 transfers
Other options
Regionale Veloce 2127 · Regionale Veloce 3273 · Regionale 184012:32 PM4h36Genoa Piazza Principe7:08 PMFlorence Santa Maria Novella€231One-way2 transfers
Regionale Veloce 2119 · Regionale Veloce 3265 · Regionale 1841310:32 AM4h36Genoa Piazza Principe3:08 PMFlorence Santa Maria Novella€231One-way2 transfers
Regionale 22857 · Regionale Veloce 3277 · Regionale 184234:24 PM4h44Genoa Piazza Principe9:08 PMFlorence Santa Maria Novella€231One-way2 transfers
FlixBus11:20 PM5h20Genova, Via Fanti D'Italia4:40 AMFirenze, Piazzale Montelungo€81One-way0 transfers
FlixBus11:20 PM5h50Genova, Via Fanti D'Italia5:10 AMScandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence)€81One-way0 transfers
FlixBus4:35 AM4h55Genova, Via Fanti D'Italia9:30 AMScandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence)€91One-way0 transfers
AZ1380 · AZ16756:50 AM3h50Genoa Airport10:40 AMFlorence Peretola Airport€2051One-way1 transfer
AZ1392 · AZ16817:20 PM3h20Genoa Airport10:40 PMFlorence Peretola Airport€2301One-way1 transfer
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OS5391:15 PM9h00Genoa Airport10:15 PMFlorence Peretola Airport€4591One-way2 transfers
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FAQs: Travel from Genoa to Florence
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This is compared to other travel options from Genoa to Florence:
A bus is €11 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Genoa to Florence costing on average €24.
Other travel options to Florence take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 44m.
- Around 31 trains per day.
- Around 18 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Genoa and Florence as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Genoa Piazza Principe and arrive in Florence Santa Maria Novella.
- Buses mostly depart from Genova, Via Fanti D'Italia and arrive in Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence).
- Travel with Frecciargento, Frecciabianca, Intercity, Regionale, Frecciarossa, Intercity Notte, Italo to go to Florence by train.
- Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar, BlaBlaCar Bus, Marino Autolinee, Itabus, Gruppo Di Maio to go to Florence by bus.
- 2 direct trains per day with Frecciargento, Intercity, Frecciarossa.
- 15 direct buses per day with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar, BlaBlaCar Bus, Itabus, Gruppo Di Maio.
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