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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 train costs an average of €17.
Distance: 249 km
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€37 Average price | €16 Average price Cheapest |
4h 12m Average total duration Fastest 3h 42m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 34m Average total duration 4h 4m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Travel optionsfrom Milan to Florence
How to get from Milan to Florence by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Milan to Florence is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
212510:40AM4h40Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano03:20PMScandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence)€121One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- 212510:40AM4h40Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano03:20PMScandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence)€121One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- 993111:50AM1h45Milan Rogoredo01:35PMFlorence Santa Maria Novella€571One-way0 transfers
Other options
Regionale Veloce TTPER 2459 · Regionale TTPER 17827 · Tuscany Line 1851709:33AM5h19Milan Rogoredo02:52PMFlorence Santa Maria Novella€261One-way2 transfers- Regionale Veloce TTPER 2463+
Intercity 58411:20AM4h55Milan Centrale04:15PMFlorence Rifredi€311One-way1 transfer - Regionale Veloce TTPER 2463 · Regionale 17833 · Tuscany Line 1852111:33AM5h19Milan Rogoredo04:52PMFlorence Santa Maria Novella€261One-way2 transfers
- FlixBus10:30AM5h00Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano03:30PMScandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence)€151One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus08:20AM5h30Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano01:50PMScandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence)€171One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus08:50AM4h05Milano, San Donato - Settore B (Viale Giuseppe Impastato)12:55PMScandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence)€241One-way0 transfers
AZ2133+Regionale 20693+Intercity 59802:00PM8h00Milan Linate Airport10:00PMFlorence Santa Maria Novella€2441One-way2 transfers- AZ2133+
Leonardo express 4645+
FRECCIAROSSA 1000 852602:00PM5h27Milan Linate Airport07:27PMFlorence Santa Maria Novella€2961One-way2 transfers - AZ2133+Leonardo express 4649+FRECCIAROSSA 1000 955602:00PM5h46Milan Linate Airport07:46PMFlorence Santa Maria Novella€2961One-way2 transfers
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General Information about the journey from Milan to Florence
It’s easily possible to travel to Florence from Milan via bus, train or plane, any day of the week. It is generally faster to travel by direct train. Flights between Florence and Milan are indirect and usually entail at least one layover – often in Rome. For those on a tight budget, bus companies may be an attractive option.
Buses from Milan to Florence
Bus companies that operate services to Florence from Milan include Eurolines, and LIROSI. The main departure point is Autostazione Lazzi bus stop, and the arrival point is Vlabij de Metro stop. Bus services to Florence from Milan are generally available from early morning until late at night, every day of the week. Several services operate during the day at infrequent intervals. A direct journey takes approximately 5 hours and 20 minutes.
Trains from Milan to Florence
Train services operate every day of the week to Florence from Milan. Services start running at approximately 5:30 a.m, and are available throughout the day until about 8:15 p.m. There can be up to 4 train departures during the course of an hour. Companies that operate services to Florence from Milan include Trenitalia and Italo. Direct travel by train can take from 1 hour and 30 minutes. The departure point is usually Milano Centrale station, and the arrival point is Firenze S.M.Novella station.
Flights from Milan to Florence
Flights to Florence from Milan are operated by a number of airlines, including Alitalia, Lufthansa, Austrian, KLM and British Airways. Connecting flights take around 3 hours to reach Florence. Flights services commence at about 6:40 a.m, and operate until approximately 10 p.m each day. There are usually at least 3 flights during each hour. The main departure point is Milana Malpensa Airport, and the arrival point is Florence Airport.
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This is compared to other travel options from Milan to Florence:
A bus is €10 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Milan to Florence costing on average €17.
A bus is €134 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Milan to Florence costing on average €142.
Other travel options to Florence take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 15m.
Flight takes on average 5h 35m.
- Around 75 trains per day.
- Around 41 buses per day.
- Around 17 flights per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Milan and Florence as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Milan Malpensa Airport and arrive in Florence Peretola Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Milan Centrale and arrive in Florence Santa Maria Novella.
- Buses mostly depart from Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano and arrive in Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence).
- Travel with Italo, Frecciarossa, Intercity, Regionale, Intercity Notte to go to Florence by train.
- Travel with Itabus, FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, BlaBlaCar, Marino Autolinee, Infobus, Calanda Viaggi, Autoservizi Salemi Srl to go to Florence by bus.
- 51 direct trains per day with Italo, Frecciarossa, Intercity, Intercity Notte.
- 32 direct buses per day with Itabus, FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, BlaBlaCar, Marino Autolinee, Infobus, Calanda Viaggi.
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