What is the cheapest way to get from Milan to Florence?

The cheapest way to get from Milan to Florence is to rideshare which costs €17 and takes 3h 52m.

What is the fastest way to get from Milan to Florence?

The fastest way to get from Milan to Florence is to drive which takes 2h 49m and costs €45 - €70.

Is there a direct bus between Milan and Florence?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Milano, San Donato M3 and arriving at Florence Villa Constanza Bus Station station. Services depart five times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 25m.

Is there a direct train between Milan and Florence?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Milano Centrale and arriving at Firenze S.M.N.. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 54m.

How far is it from Milan to Florence?

The distance between Milan and Florence is 304 km. The road distance is 297.3 km.

How do I travel from Milan to Florence without a car?

The best way to get from Milan to Florence without a car is to train which takes 2h 54m and costs €25 - €85.

How long does it take to get from Milan to Florence?

The train from Milan Centrale to Firenze S.M.N. takes 2h 54m including transfers and departs hourly.

Where do I catch the Milan to Florence bus from?

Milan to Florence bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Milano, San Donato M3 station.

Where do I catch the Milan to Florence train from?

Milan to Florence train services, operated by Trenitalia Frecce, depart from Milano Centrale station.

Train, bus or fly from Milan to Florence?

The best way to get from Milan to Florence is to train which takes 2h 54m and costs €25 - €85. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €12 - €35 and takes 3h 25m, you could also fly, which costs €95 - €340 and takes 4h 37m.

Where does the Milan to Florence bus arrive?

Milan to Florence bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Florence Villa Constanza Bus Station.

Where does the Milan to Florence train arrive?

Milan to Florence train services, operated by Trenitalia Frecce, arrive at Firenze S.M.N. station.

Can I drive from Milan to Florence?

Yes, the driving distance between Milan to Florence is 297 km. It takes approximately 2h 49m to drive from Milan to Florence.

How do I get a train ticket from Milan to Florence?

Book your Milan to Florence train tickets online with Omio.

How do I get a bus ticket from Milan to Florence?

Book your Milan to Florence bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Florence?

There are 8035+ hotels available in Florence.

Can I share a ride from Milan to Florence?

Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Milan and Florence. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.

Milan to Florence - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, night train, and car

There are 9 ways to get from Milan to Florence by train (Trenitalia), bus, night train, car, rideshare, plane, or train

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Firenze S.M.N.Fr
2h 54m
€25–85
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Milano, San Donato M3 to Florence Villa Constanza Bus StationN528 / ...
3h 25m
€12–35
Night train
1. Take the night train from Milano Centrale to Firenze Campo MarteIni
3h 59m
€35–55
Drive 297.3 km
1. Drive from Milan to Florence297.3 km
2h 49m
€47–68
Bus via Duomo M3
1. Take the bus from Milan to Florence Villa Constanza Bus StationItabus
5h 29m
€13–62
Rideshare
1. Take the rideshare from Milan to Florence301 km
3h 52m
€17
Fly Milan Linate Airport to Florence Peretola Airport
1. Fly from Milan Linate Airport (LIN) to Florence Peretola Airport (FLR)LIN - FLR
4h 37m
€99–334
Fly Milano Malpensa Airport to Florence Peretola Airport
1. Fly from Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP) to Florence Peretola Airport (FLR)MXP - FLR
5h 2m
€87–267
Fly Milan Linate Airport to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport, train
1. Fly from Milan Linate Airport (LIN) to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ)LIN - BLQ
2. Take the train from Bologna Centrale to Florence Santa Maria Novella
5h 25m
€103–326

Milan to Florence by train

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Distance: 304.3 km
Duration: 2h 54m

What companies run services between Milan, Italy and Florence, Italy?

Trenitalia Frecce operates a train from Milano Centrale to Firenze S.M.N. hourly. Tickets cost €35–85 and the journey takes 2h 54m. Two other operators also service this route. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Milano, San Donato M3 to Florence Villa Constanza Bus Station 5 times a day. Tickets cost €12–35 and the journey takes 3h 25m.

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