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

The cheapest way to get from Athens to Florence is to fly which costs €75 - €220 and takes 5h 17m.

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

The fastest way to get from Athens to Florence is to fly which takes 5h 17m and costs €75 - €220.

Is there a direct bus between Athens and Florence?

No, there is no direct bus from Athens to Florence. However, there are services departing from Athens and arriving at Firenze via Durrës. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 23h 32m.

How far is it from Athens to Florence?

The distance between Athens and Florence is 1290 km. The road distance is 2051.6 km.

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

The best way to get from Athens to Florence without a car is to bus and bus and ferry and train which takes 21h 59m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 5h 17m to get from Athens to Florence, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Athens to Florence bus from?

Athens to Florence bus services, operated by Art Tour, depart from Athens station.

Where does the Athens to Florence bus arrive?

Athens to Florence bus services, operated by Art Tour, arrive at Durrës station.

What is the time difference between Athens and Florence?

Florence is 1h behind Athens. It is currently 11:55 PM in Athens and 10:55 PM in Florence.

Can I drive from Athens to Florence?

Yes, the driving distance between Athens to Florence is 2052 km. It takes approximately 20h 17m to drive from Athens to Florence.

Where can I stay near Florence?

There are 7924+ hotels available in Florence.

Athens to Florence - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and bus and ferry

There are 8 ways to get from Athens to Florence by plane, bus, busferry, train, car ferry, or car

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

Fly to Florence Peretola Airport
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1. Fly from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Florence Peretola Airport (FLR)plane ATH - FLR
5h 17m
€76–211
Bus, bus and ferry, train
1. Take the bus from Athens to Rrogozhinëbus
2. Take the busferry from Rrogozhinë to Bari Portobusferry
3. Take the train from Bari Centrale to Firenze Santa Maria Novellatrain
21h 59m
Train, bus, car ferry
1. Take the train from Athens to Kiatotrain Re
2. Take the bus from Kiato to Patrabus C4e / ...
3. Take the car ferry from Port of Patras to Port of Anconacarferry
4. Take the train from Ancona to Firenze S.M.N.train Re
32h 32m
€133–280
Drive 2,051.6 km
1. Drive from Athens to Florencecar 2,051.6 km
20h 17m
€364–526
Fly to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport, train
1. Fly from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ)plane ATH - BLQ
2. Take the train from Bologna Centrale to Florence Santa Maria Novellatrain
6h 11m
€87–249
Train, bus, bus and ferry
1. Take the train from Athens to Larissatrain Ic
2. Take the bus from Larisa to Elbasanbus
3. Take the busferry from Elbasan to Bari Portobusferry
4. Take the bus from Bari-Porto to Napoli P.zza Garibaldibus
5. Take the train from Napoli Centrale to Firenze S.M.N.train Fr
23h 2m
Bus, bus and ferry via Durrës
1. Take the bus from Athens to Durrësbus
2. Take the busferry from Durrës to Firenzebusferry
23h 32m
Bus, bus and ferry
1. Take the bus from Athens to Vlorëbus
2. Take the busferry from Vlorë to Firenzebusferry
29h 46m

Athens International Airport (ATH) to Florence Peretola Airport (FLR) flights

12Weekly Planes

4h 17mAverage Duration

€63Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,290 km
Duration: 5h 17m

What companies run services between Athens, Greece and Florence, Italy?

Aegean Airlines, ITA Airways, and two other airlines fly from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Florence Peretola Airport (FLR) twice daily.

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