There are 8 ways to get from Florence to Normandy landings by train, bus, car, car train or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2rio's travel planner.
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Train
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Take the train from Firenze S.M.N. to Milano Centrale
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Take the train from Milano Centrale to Paris Gare De Lyon
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Take the train from Paris St Lazare to Bayeux
Cheapest
Bus
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Take the bus from Florence to Paris City Centre - Bercy Seine
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Take the bus from Paris City Centre - Bercy Seine to Caen
Train via Chambéry
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Take the train from Firenze S.M.N. to Torino Porta Susa
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Take the train from Torino Porta Susa to Chambery Challes Les Eaux
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Take the train from Chambéry-Challes-les-Eaux to Bayeux
Bus via Antony
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Take the bus from Florence to Paris - Massy-Palaiseau
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Take the bus from Paris City Centre - Bercy Seine to Caen
Drive
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Drive from Florence to Normandy landings
Drive, car train
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Drive from Florence to Verona
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Take the car train from Verona to Duesseldorf Hbf
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Drive from Duesseldorf Hbf to Normandy landings
Train to Bologna, fly to Caen
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Take the train from Firenze S.M.N. to Bologna Centrale
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Fly from Bologna (BLQ) to Caen (CFR)
Fly Florence to Paris CDG, train
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Fly from Florence (FLR) to Paris CDG (CDG)
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Take the train from Paris St Lazare to Bayeux
Florence to Normandy landings by train, bus and walk
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Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Florence to Normandy landings is to bus which costs €40 - €90 and takes 25h 29m.
The quickest way to get from Florence to Normandy landings is to train and fly which costs €120 - €320 and takes 8h 10m.
The distance between Florence and Normandy landings is 1092 km. The road distance is 1402.8 km.
The best way to get from Florence to Normandy landings without a car is to train which takes 13h 33m and costs €130 - €310.
It takes approximately 13h 33m to get from Florence to Normandy landings, including transfers.
The best way to get from Florence to Normandy landings is to train which takes 13h 33m and costs €130 - €310. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €40 - €90 and takes 25h 29m.
There is no direct flight from Bologna Airport to Caen Airport. The quickest flight takes 4h 55m and has one stopover.
Yes, the driving distance between Florence to Normandy landings is 1403 km. It takes approximately 13h 31m to drive from Florence to Normandy landings.
Air France offers flights from Bologna Airport to Caen Airport.
There are 233+ hotels available in Normandy landings. Prices start at €87 per night.
- Distance: 1092.2 km
- Duration: 13h 33m
What companies run services between Florence, Italy and Normandy landings, France?
You can take a train from Florence to Normandy landings via Milano Centrale, Paris Gare De Lyon, Gare de Lyon, Saint-Lazare, Paris St Lazare, and Bayeux in around 13h 33m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Florence to Normandy landings via Villa Costanza, Florence, Paris City Centre - Bercy Seine, Caen, Caen: Gare Routière, and Asnelles: Théodore Labbey in around 25h 29m.
- Website
- airfrance.com
Flights from Bologna to Caen via Lyon
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 2m
- When
- Monday to Friday
- Estimated price
- €90 - €180
Flights from Bologna to Caen via Paris CDG, Lyon
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 40m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €90 - €180
Flights from Florence to Paris CDG
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 48m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €80 - €370
- Website
- swiss.com
Flights from Florence to Paris CDG via Zurich
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €120 - €600
- Website
- alitalia.com
Flights from Florence to Paris CDG via Rome
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- When
- Wednesday and Friday
- Estimated price
- €85 - €350
- Website
- lufthansa.com
Flights from Florence to Paris CDG via Munich
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €120 - €550
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 Firenze S.M.N. to Milano Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €24 - €80
- Website
- Trenitalia Frecce
- Super Economy
- €24 - €35
- Base Standard
- €45 - €65
- Base Premium
- €55 - €80
Train from Firenze S.M.N. to Torino Porta Susa
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 49m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €30 - €100
- Website
- Trenitalia Frecce
- Super Economy
- €30 - €45
- Base Standard
- €60 - €80
- Base Premium
- €70 - €100
Train from Firenze S.M.N. to Bologna Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €11 - €45
- Website
- Trenitalia Frecce
- Super Economy
- €11 - €15
- Base Standard
- €25 - €35
- Base Premium
- €30 - €45
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 Firenze Santa Maria Novella to Milano Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €20 - €60
- Website
- Italo Treno
- Smart Economy
- €23 - €35
- Smart Low Cost
- €20 - €29
- Smart Flex
- €40 - €60
Train from Firenze Santa Maria Novella to Bologna Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €12 - €40
- Website
- Italo Treno
- Smart Economy
- €14 - €21
- Smart Low Cost
- €12 - €17
- Smart Flex
- €26 - €40
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 Firenze S.M.N. to Milano Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 54m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €19 - €27
- Website
- Trenitalia Intercity
- 2nd Class
- €19 - €27
Train from Firenze S.M.N. to Bologna Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €7 - €10
- Website
- Trenitalia Intercity
- 2nd Class
- €7 - €10
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 Milano Centrale to Paris Gare De Lyon
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 43m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €55 - €120
- Website
- Trenitalia
- 1st Class
- €100 - €115
Train from Torino Porta Susa to Chambery Challes Les Eaux
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 12m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €13 - €27
- Website
- Trenitalia
- 1st Class
- €24 - €27
Train from Firenze S.M.N. to Bologna Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €6 - €14
- Website
- Trenitalia
- 1st Class
- €12 - €14
Frequently asked questions
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 Paris St Lazare to Bayeux
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €30 - €65
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
- 2nd Class
- €30 - €50
- Rail 1st Class
- €40 - €65
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
- sncf-connect.com
Train from Torino Porta Susa to Chambery Challes Les Eaux
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 37m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €40 - €50
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
- 2nd Class
- €40 - €50
- 1st Class
- €40 - €50
Train from Chambéry-Challes-les-Eaux to Bayeux
- Ave. Duration
- 7h
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €110 - €160
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
- 2nd Class
- €110 - €140
- 1st Class
- €130 - €160
- Phone
- +49 (0) 221 800 20 820
- info@urlaubs-express.de
- Website
- urlaubs-express.de
Car train from Verona to Duesseldorf Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 43m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €100 - €120
- Book at
- Urlaubs-Express
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
- +33 1 71 53 01 80
- Website
- blablacar.fr
Bus from Florence to Paris City Centre - Bercy Seine
- Ave. Duration
- 16h 55m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €30 - €40
- Website
- Blablabus
Bus from Paris City Centre - Bercy Seine to Caen
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €11 - €14
- 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 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.de
Bus from Florence to Paris
- Ave. Duration
- 16h 45m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- €55 - €70
- Website
- flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Paris to Caen
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €14 - €17
- Website
- flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Florence to Paris - Massy-Palaiseau
- Ave. Duration
- 16h 10m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- €50 - €65
- Website
- flixbus.co.uk
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