There are 7 ways to get from Milan to Florence by train, bus, night train, rideshare, car or plane
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Recommended option
Train • 1h 54m
Cheapest option
Rideshare • 3h 52m
5 alternative options
Bus • 4h 59m
Night train • 4h 8m
Drive • 2h 51m
Fly from Milan Linate • 4h 22m
Fly from Milan Malpensa • 5h 17m
Milan to Florence by train
The train journey time between Milan and Florence is around 1h 54m and covers a distance of around 304 km. Operated by Trenitalia Frecce, ItaloTreno and Trenitalia Intercity, the Milan to Florence train service departs from Milano Centrale and arrives in Firenze S.M.N.. Typically 111 trains run weekly, although weekend and holiday schedules can vary so check in advance.
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Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Milan to Florence is to rideshare which costs €17 and takes 3h 52m.
The fastest way to get from Milan to Florence is to train. Taking this option will cost €19 - €80 and takes 1h 54m.
No, there is no direct bus from Milan to Florence. However, there are services departing from duomo m1 m3 and arriving at Florence via Milan. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 59m.
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 1h 54m.
The distance between Milan and Florence is 248 km. The road distance is 301.7 km.
The best way to get from Milan to Florence without a car is to train which takes 1h 54m and costs €19 - €80.
The train from Milano Centrale to Firenze S.M.N. takes 1h 54m including transfers and departs hourly.
Milan to Florence bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Milan station.
Milan to Florence train services, operated by Trenitalia Frecce, depart from Milano Centrale station.
The best way to get from Milan to Florence is to train which takes 1h 54m and costs €19 - €80. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €25 - €40 and takes 4h 59m, you could also fly, which costs €85 - €290 and takes 4h 22m.
- Distance: 248.2 km
- Duration: 1h 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 €24 - €80 and the journey takes 1h 54m. Two other operators also service this route. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Milan to Florence once daily. Tickets cost €23 - €35 and the journey takes 3h 35m.
- Website
- lufthansa.com
Flights from Milan Linate to Florence via Frankfurt
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- When
- Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €310 - €1200
Flights from Milan Linate to Florence via Munich
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 47m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €310 - €1200
Flights from Milan Malpensa to Florence via Munich
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €330 - €900
Flights from Milan Malpensa to Florence via Frankfurt
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 2m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €330 - €900
- Website
- airdolomiti.it
Flights from Milan Linate to Florence via Frankfurt
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- When
- Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €310 - €1200
Flights from Milan Linate to Florence via Munich
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 47m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €310 - €1200
Flights from Milan Malpensa to Florence via Munich
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday
- Estimated price
- €330 - €900
- Website
- airfrance.com
Flights from Milan Linate to Florence via Paris Charles de Gaulle
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 28m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €300 - €1000
Flights from Milan Malpensa to Florence via Paris Charles de Gaulle
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €270 - €850
- Website
- alitalia.com
Flights from Milan Linate to Florence via Rome
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €120 - €300
Flights from Milan Linate to Florence via Bari, Rome
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 15m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday
- Estimated price
- €120 - €300
- Website
- iberia.com
Flights from Milan Linate to Florence via Madrid
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €260 - €1000
Flights from Milan Malpensa to Florence via Barcelona
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 35m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €95 - €550
- Website
- vueling.com
Flights from Milan Linate to Florence via Madrid
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €260 - €1000
Flights from Milan Malpensa to Florence via Barcelona
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 35m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €95 - €550
- Website
- swiss.com
Flights from Milan Malpensa to Florence via Zurich
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €130 - €600
- Website
- klm.com
Flights from Milan Linate to Florence via Amsterdam Schiphol
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €240 - €1800
- Website
- austrian.com
Flights from Milan Malpensa to Florence via Vienna
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- When
- Wednesday, Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €230 - €700
- Website
- en.aegeanair.com
Flights from Milan Malpensa to Florence via Athens
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 35m
- When
- Tuesday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- €270 - €700
- Website
- flytap.com
Flights from Milan Malpensa to Florence via Lisbon
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 55m
- When
- Monday, Thursday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €150 - €650
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 Milano Centrale to Firenze S.M.N.
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 54m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €24 - €80
- Website
- Trenitalia Frecce
- Super Economy
- €24 - €35
- Base Standard
- €45 - €65
- Base Premium
- €55 - €80
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 Milano Centrale Station to Firenze Santa Maria Novella
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €21 - €65
- Website
- Italo Treno
- Smart Economy
- €23 - €35
- Smart Low Cost
- €21 - €27
- Smart Flex
- €40 - €65
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 Milano Centrale to Firenze S.M.N.
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 42m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €19 - €27
- Website
- Trenitalia Intercity
- 2nd Class
- €19 - €27
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
- 800 90 60 60
- Website
- trenitalia.com
Night train from Milano Centrale to Firenze Campo Marte
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 8m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €30 - €50
- Website
- Trenitalia ICN
- Schedules at
- Trenitalia
- Schedules at
- Bahn DB
One of Europe’s leading bus companies, Flixbus serves 2000+ destinations in 29 countries, including Germany, France, Italy, Austria, the Netherlands and Croatia and into Scandinavia and eastern Europe, as well as some US cities. Coaches have toilets, free WiFi and power outlets, plus snacks and drinks for purchase on board. Flixbus is a good choice for the budget-conscious traveller; purchase tickets in advance for the cheapest fares (note: there is no option to reserve a seat in advance).
Rome2rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.de
Bus from Milan to Florence
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €23 - €35
- Website
- flixbus.co.uk
Frequently asked questions
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- blablacar.com
Rideshare from Milan to Florence
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 52m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €17
- Book at
- blablacar.co.uk
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There is no direct flight from Milan Linate Airport to Florence Airport. The quickest flight takes 2h 55m and has one stopover.
Milan to Florence bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Florence station.
Milan to Florence train services, operated by Trenitalia Frecce, arrive at Firenze S.M.N. station.
Yes, the driving distance between Milan to Florence is 302 km. It takes approximately 2h 51m to drive from Milan to Florence.
Lufthansa, Iberia, Vueling Airlines and four other airlines offer flights from Milan Linate Airport to Florence Airport.
Book your Milan to Florence train tickets online with Omio.
There are 2478+ hotels available in Florence. Prices start at €87 per night.
The best way to get from Milan to Milan Linate Airport is to line 4 subway which takes 7 min and costs €1 - €2.