There are 9 ways to get from Florence to Paris by plane, train, bus 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.
Recommended option
Cheapest option
Bus • 17h 55m
7 alternative options
Fly Florence to Paris Orly • 4h 35m
Train to Pisa, fly to Paris Orly • 5h 41m
Train • 9h 46m
Train via Milan • 10h 5m
Drive • 11h 2m
Florence to Paris by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Florence to Paris is to bus which costs €30 - €75 and takes 17h 55m.
The fastest way to get from Florence to Paris is to fly which takes 4h 35m and costs €70 - €240.
No, there is no direct train from Florence to Paris. However, there are services departing from Firenze S.M.N. and arriving at Paris Gare De Lyon via Milano Centrale. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 46m.
The distance between Florence and Paris is 885 km. The road distance is 1148.7 km.
The best way to get from Florence to Paris without a car is to train which takes 9h 46m and costs €70 - €200.
It takes approximately 4h 42m to get from Florence to Paris, including transfers.
Florence to Paris train services, operated by Trenitalia Frecce, depart from Firenze S.M.N. station.
The best way to get from Florence to Paris is to fly which takes 4h 42m and costs €90 - €280. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €70 - €200 and takes 9h 46m, you could also bus, which costs €30 - €75 and takes 17h 55m.
The quickest flight from Florence Airport to Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport is the direct flight which takes 1h 45m.
Florence to Paris train services, operated by Trenitalia, arrive at Paris Gare De Lyon station.
- Distance: 885.2 km
- Duration: 4h 42m
What companies run services between Florence, Italy and Paris, France?
Air France, Swiss and four other airlines fly from Florence to Magenta hourly. Alternatively, you can take a train from Florence to Paris Bercy via Milano Centrale in around 9h 46m.
- Website
- airfrance.com
Flights from Florence to Paris Charles de Gaulle
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 48m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €90 - €460
Flights from Bologna to Paris Charles de Gaulle
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 47m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €85 - €350
- Website
- lufthansa.com
Flights from Florence to Paris Charles de Gaulle via Munich
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €130 - €550
Flights from Bologna to Paris Charles de Gaulle via Frankfurt
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 56m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €110 - €550
Flights from Bologna to Paris Charles de Gaulle via Munich
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €110 - €550
- Website
- easyjet.com
Flights from Pisa to Paris Orly
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 41m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €50 - €360
Flights from Bologna to Paris Orly via Olbia
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- When
- Monday and Friday
- Estimated price
- €130 - €210
- Website
- swiss.com
Flights from Florence to Paris Charles de Gaulle via Zurich
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €140 - €600
Flights from Bologna to Paris Charles de Gaulle via Zurich
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €110 - €550
- Website
- vueling.com
Flights from Florence to Paris Orly
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €60 - €280
Flights from Bologna to Paris Orly
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday and Friday
- Estimated price
- €40 - €600
- Website
- alitalia.com
Flights from Florence to Paris Charles de Gaulle via Rome
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €95 - €380
Flights from Bologna to Paris Charles de Gaulle via Rome
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €80 - €450
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 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
Train from Firenze S.M.N. to Milano Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- 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 Firenze Santa Maria Novella to Bologna Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €12 - €40
- Website
- Italo Treno
- Smart Economy
- €14 - €21
- Smart Low Cost
- €12 - €17
- Smart Flex
- €26 - €40
Train from Firenze Santa Maria Novella to Milano Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- 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 Milano Centrale Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €20 - €60
- Website
- Italo Treno
- Smart Economy
- €23 - €35
- Smart Low Cost
- €20 - €29
- Smart Flex
- €40 - €60
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 Bologna Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €7 - €10
- Website
- Trenitalia Intercity
- 2nd Class
- €7 - €10
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
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 Firenze S.M.N. to Bologna Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €6 - €14
- Website
- Trenitalia
- 1st Class
- €12 - €14
Train from Firenze S.M.N. to Pisa Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €5 - €12
- Website
- Trenitalia
- 1st Class
- €10 - €12
Train from Milano Centrale to Paris Gare De Lyon
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 46m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €55 - €120
- Website
- Trenitalia
- 1st Class
- €100 - €115
Frequently asked questions
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 Milano P.Garibaldi to Paris Gare De Lyon
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 6m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €120 - €170
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
- 2nd Class
- €120 - €150
- 1st Class
- €140 - €170
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 46m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €55 - €70
- Website
- flixbus.co.uk
Frequently asked questions
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
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €30 - €40
- Website
- Blablabus
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Yes, the driving distance between Florence to Paris is 1149 km. It takes approximately 11h 2m to drive from Florence to Paris.
Air Dolomiti, Lufthansa, Alitalia and two other airlines offer flights from Florence Airport to Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport.
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There are 2532+ hotels available in Paris. Prices start at €87 per night.
The best way to get from Florence to Florence Airport is to tram which takes 19 min and costs €2.