There are 8 ways to get from Brussels to Florence by plane, train, bus, car or shuttle
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Recommended option
Fly Brussels to Florence • 4h 17m
75€ - 1714€
Cheapest option
Bus • 22h 3m
64€ - 87€
6 alternative options
Train to Amsterdam Schiphol, fly to Florence • 5h 43m
128€ - 1723€
Fly Brussels to Bologna, train • 5h 42m
76€ - 260€
Train • 12h 7m
220€ - 408€
Train via Strasbourg • 14h 22m
220€ - 380€
Drive • 11h 45m
140€ - 210€
Train, shuttle • 19h 50m
191€ - 236€
Brussels to Florence by train
The train journey time between Brussels and Florence is around 22h 16m and covers a distance of around 1483 km. The fastest train normally takes 18h 48m. Operated by Thalys, Transilien, TGV inOui and others, the Brussels to Florence train service departs from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi and arrives in Firenze S.M.N.. Typically 10 trains run weekly, although weekend and holiday schedules can vary so check in advance.
The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
Brussels to Florence train schedules
Trains departing Tuesday, May 18, 2021
Trains departing Wednesday, May 19, 2021
Trains departing Thursday, May 20, 2021
Trains departing Friday, May 21, 2021
Trains departing Saturday, May 22, 2021
Trains departing Sunday, May 23, 2021
Thalys
Thalys
Thalys
Transilien
Transilien
Transilien
TGV inOui
TGV inOui
TGV inOui
Trenitalia Frecce
Trenitalia Frecce
Trenitalia Frecce
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- 10-day mandatory quarantine and a negative COVID-19 test issued at most 2 days before arrival
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Questions & Answers
The most affordable way to get from Brussels to Florence is to bus, which costs 60€ - 90€ and takes 22h 3m.
The quickest way to get from Brussels to Florence is to fly which costs 70€ - 1800€ and takes 4h 17m.
No, there is no direct train from Brussels to Florence. However, there are services departing from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi and arriving at Firenze S.M.N. via Paris Nord, Paris Gare De Lyon and Torino Porta Susa. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 7m.
The distance between Brussels and Florence is 942 km. The road distance is 1178.7 km.
The best way to get from Brussels to Florence without a car is to train which takes 12h 7m and costs 220€ - 410€.
It takes approximately 4h 17m to get from Brussels to Florence, including transfers.
Brussels to Florence train services, operated by Thalys, depart from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi station.
The best way to get from Brussels to Florence is to fly which takes 4h 17m and costs 70€ - 1800€. Alternatively, you can train, which costs 220€ - 410€ and takes 12h 7m, you could also bus, which costs 60€ - 90€ and takes 22h 3m.
The quickest flight from Brussels Airport to Florence Airport is the direct flight which takes 1h 50m.
Brussels to Florence train services, operated by Trenitalia Frecce, arrive at Firenze S.M.N. station.
- Distance: 941.7 km
- Duration: 4h 17m
What companies run services between Brussels, Belgium and Florence, Italy?
Brussels Airlines, Swiss and four other airlines fly from Brussels to Florence 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a train from Brussels to Florence via Paris Nord, Paris Gare De Lyon, and Torino Porta Susa in around 12h 7m.
- Website
- klm.com
Flights from Brussels to Florence via Amsterdam Schiphol
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 22m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- 95€ - 290€
Flights from Amsterdam Schiphol to Florence
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- 140€ - 750€
Flights from Brussels to Bologna via Amsterdam Schiphol
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- 110€ - 370€
- Website
- lufthansa.com
Flights from Brussels to Florence via Frankfurt
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- 30€ - 290€
Flights from Amsterdam Schiphol to Florence via Munich
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- 150€ - 430€
Flights from Amsterdam Schiphol to Florence via Frankfurt
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 27m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- 30€ - 300€
Flights from Brussels to Bologna via Frankfurt
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- 110€ - 310€
- Website
- brusselsairlines.com
Flights from Brussels to Florence
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- 50€ - 320€
Flights from Brussels to Bologna
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- 45€ - 290€
- Website
- swiss.com
Flights from Brussels to Florence via Zurich
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- 80€ - 330€
Flights from Amsterdam Schiphol to Florence via Zurich
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Saturday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- 170€ - 380€
- Website
- austrian.com
Flights from Brussels to Florence via Vienna
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday
- Estimated price
- 100€ - 450€
Flights from Amsterdam Schiphol to Florence via Vienna
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday
- Estimated price
- 160€ - 600€
- Website
- vueling.com
Flights from Amsterdam Schiphol to Florence
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- 85€ - 210€
- Website
- alitalia.com
Flights from Brussels to Bologna via Rome
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- 55€ - 210€
- Phone
- +32 70 66 77 88
- Website
- thalys.com
Train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Schiphol Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- 60€ - 120€
- Website
- Thalys
- Standard
- 60€ - 85€
- Comfort
- 70€ - 95€
- Premium
- 85€ - 120€
Train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Paris Nord
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- 75€ - 160€
- Website
- Thalys
- Standard
- 75€ - 110€
- Comfort
- 90€ - 120€
- Premium
- 110€ - 160€
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 Bologna Centrale to Firenze S.M.N.
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- 11€ - 45€
- Website
- Trenitalia Frecce
- Super Economy
- 11€ - 15€
- Base Standard
- 25€ - 35€
- Base Premium
- 30€ - 45€
Train from Torino Porta Susa to Firenze S.M.N.
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 54m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- 30€ - 100€
- Website
- Trenitalia Frecce
- Super Economy
- 30€ - 45€
- Base Standard
- 60€ - 80€
- Base Premium
- 70€ - 100€
Train from Milano Centrale to Firenze S.M.N.
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 54m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- 24€ - 80€
- Website
- Trenitalia Frecce
- Super Economy
- 24€ - 35€
- Base Standard
- 45€ - 65€
- Base Premium
- 55€ - 80€
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
- +39 06 68475475
- Website
- trenitalia.com
Train from Bologna Centrale to Firenze S.M.N.
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 51m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- 6€ - 14€
- Website
- Trenitalia
- 1st Class
- 12€ - 14€
France’s high-speed TGV train network runs at speeds of up to 320km/h connecting major cities across France and into neighbouring countries. All TGV tickets include a seat reservation; seating is 1+2 in 1st class, 2+2 in 2nd class. Popular routes include Paris to Marseille and Paris to Strasbourg. Most TGVs have a cafe area, power points at each seat and WiFi.
Contact Details
- Phone
- 0033 892 353535
- Website
- en.oui.sncf
Train from Paris Gare De Lyon to Torino Porta Susa
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 39m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- 110€ - 150€
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
- 2nd Class
- 110€ - 130€
- 1st Class
- 120€ - 150€
Train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Strasbourg
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 8m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- 110€ - 150€
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
- 2nd Class
- 110€ - 130€
- 1st Class
- 120€ - 150€
France’s state-owned railway company is a fast and efficient way of travelling around the country, with over 14,000 trains operating daily. SNCF runs the country’s extensive rail network, including the high-speed TGV network, regional TER trains and local Intercités. It also operates international routes including Eurostar and Thalys, as well as the low-cost, long-distance Ouigo services that run on limited routes across France. Book up to 3 months in advance for the cheapest fares. The railway network consists of about 32,000km in total, of which 1800km are high-speed lines and 14,500km are electrified.
Rome2rio's guide to SNCF
Contact Details
- Phone
- +33 9 70 60 99 70
- Website
- sncf.com
Train from Strasbourg to Basel Sbb
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- 18€ - 40€
- Website
- en.oui.sncf
- 2nd Class
- 18€ - 26€
- Rail 1st Class
- 27€ - 40€
The national railway company of Switzerland, Swiss Railways operates trains throughout the country and adjacent European nations including Germany, France, Italy and Austria. Tickets are sold in two classes - First and Second - with most long-distance trains offering a bistro car serving beverages and snacks. Individual tickets can be bought easily at stands, while a variety of travel passes are on offer to suit different travel needs.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +41 51 220 11 11
- Website
- sbb.ch
Train from Strasbourg to Basel SBB
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- 40€ - 80€
- Website
- Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS)
Train from Basel SBB to Lugano
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- 70€ - 130€
- Website
- Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS)
Train from Lugano to Milano Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- 19€ - 35€
- Website
- Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS)
Deutsche Bahn’s EuroCity (EC) trains connect German cities to major cities in neighbouring European countries, and are operated in conjunction with their national train company. All EC trains offer First and Standard class; cars are air-conditioned and food and drinks are available onboard. Tickets can be booked up to 180 days in advance of travel. Seat reservations are not compulsory but are recommended for popular routes.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 2970
- Website
- bahn.com
Train from Basel Sbb to Lugano
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- 27€ - 40€
- Website
- reiseauskunft.bahn.de
- Phone
- +32 2 528 28 28
- Website
- belgiantrain.be
Train from Brux.-/ Brus-Centr. to Hasselt
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- 9€ - 14€
- Website
- Belgian Railways
- Book at
- Belgium Rail Pass
- 2nd Class
- 9€ - 14€
- 1st Class
- 15€ - 22€
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 Desenzano del Garda to Firenze Santa Maria Novella
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 11m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- 18€ - 55€
- Website
- Italo Treno
- Smart Economy
- 20€ - 29€
- Smart Low Cost
- 18€ - 26€
- Smart Flex
- 35€ - 55€
As the bus subsidiary of French railway SNCF, Ouibus offers eco-friendly coaches serving 35 French cities and 10 European cities at affordable fares. Ouibus journeys are safe and comfortable, with the four-star coaches offering power outlets, restrooms and WiFi. All Ouibus stations are located close to town centres for easy access to public transport. Getting on one of the 130 daily journeys is easy - electronic travel documents include your ticket and a personalised mini-guide with handy information.
Contact Details
- Phone
- 0890715298
- Website
- ouibus.com
Bus from Brussels City Center - Midi Train station to Paris City Centre - Bercy Seine
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- 12€ - 15€
- Website
- Blablabus
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 1807 123 99 123
- info@flixbus.de
- Website
- flixbus.de
Bus from Brussels South to Paris
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- 16€ - 20€
- Website
- flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Paris to Florence
- Ave. Duration
- 16h 50m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- 50€ - 65€
- Website
- flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- +31 (0) 172-881316
- info@starliner.nl
- Website
- starliner.nl
Shuttle from Maastricht to Desenzano del Garda
- Ave. Duration
- 12h
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- 160€
- Book at
- Starliner
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Read the travel guideMore Questions & Answers
Yes, the driving distance between Brussels to Florence is 1179 km. It takes approximately 11h 45m to drive from Brussels to Florence.
Brussels Airlines, Lufthansa, Air Dolomiti and three other airlines offer flights from Brussels Airport to Florence Airport.
There are 1894+ hotels available in Florence. Prices start at 75€ per night.
The best way to get from Brussels to Brussels Airport is to train which takes 12 min and costs 8€ - 10€.