There are 8 ways to get from Florence to Paris by plane, train, bus or car
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Recommended option
Fly Florence to Paris CDG • 4h 45m
€66 - €416
Cheapest option
Bus • 17h 55m
€52 - €66
6 alternative options
Fly Florence to Paris Orly • 4h 37m
€57 - €199
Train to Bologna, fly to Paris CDG • 5h 43m
€82 - €249
Bus to Pisa, fly to Paris Orly • 5h 20m
Train • 9h 41m
€127 - €225
Train via Milan • 10h 27m
€142 - €250
Drive • 11h 2m
€140 - €210
Florence to Paris by train and walk
The journey time between Florence and Paris is around 13h 32m and covers a distance of around 1161 km. The fastest journey normally takes 9h 34m. Operated by ItaloTreno and TGV inOui, the Florence to Paris service departs from Firenze Santa Maria Novella and arrives in Paris Gare De Lyon. Typically 13 services run weekly, although weekend and holiday schedules can vary so check in advance.
Route overview
First and last service
The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
Florence to Paris train and walk schedules
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Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Florence to Paris is to bus which costs €50 - €70 and takes 17h 55m.
The fastest way to get from Florence to Paris is to fly which takes 4h 37m and costs €55 - €200.
No, there is no direct train from Florence to Paris. However, there are services departing from Firenze Santa Maria Novella and arriving at Paris Gare De Lyon via Torino Porta Susa. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 41m.
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 41m and costs €120 - €230.
It takes approximately 4h 45m to get from Florence to Paris, including transfers.
Florence to Paris train services, operated by ItaloTreno, depart from Firenze Santa Maria Novella station.
The best way to get from Florence to Paris is to fly which takes 4h 45m and costs €65 - €420. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €120 - €230 and takes 9h 41m, you could also bus, which costs €50 - €70 and takes 17h 55m.
The quickest flight from Florence Airport to Paris CDG Airport is the direct flight which takes 1h 50m.
Florence to Paris train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Paris Gare De Lyon station.
- Distance: 885.2 km
- Duration: 4h 45m
What companies run services between Florence, Italy and Paris, France?
Air France, Swiss and four other airlines fly from Florence to Paris every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from Florence to Paris Bercy via Torino Porta Susa and Torino Porta Susa in around 9h 41m.
- Website
- airfrance.com
Flights from Florence to Paris CDG
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €75 - €440
Flights from Bologna to Paris CDG
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 47m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €100 - €700
- Website
- klm.com
Flights from Florence to Paris CDG
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €75 - €440
Flights from Bologna to Paris CDG via Amsterdam Schiphol
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- €110 - €350
- Website
- lufthansa.com
Flights from Florence to Paris CDG via Munich
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- €150 - €360
Flights from Bologna to Paris CDG via Frankfurt
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €140 - €490
Flights from Bologna to Paris CDG via Munich
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €140 - €490
- Website
- alitalia.com
Flights from Florence to Paris CDG via Rome
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €65 - €250
Flights from Bologna to Paris CDG via Rome
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €80 - €460
- Website
- easyjet.com
Flights from Bologna to Paris CDG via London Gatwick
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- €55 - €200
Flights from Pisa to Paris Orly
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 42m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €45 - €130
- Website
- swiss.com
Flights from Florence to Paris CDG via Zurich
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- When
- Thursday, Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €140 - €430
- Website
- vueling.com
Flights from Florence to Paris Orly
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €60 - €230
- Website
- austrian.com
Flights from Bologna to Paris CDG via Vienna
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- When
- Monday to Saturday
- Estimated price
- €150 - €310
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
- Hourly
- 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
- 1h 55m
- 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
- 38 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 Torino Porta Susa
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 59m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €26 - €75
- Website
- Italo Treno
- Smart Economy
- €28 - €40
- Smart Low Cost
- €26 - €40
- Smart Flex
- €55 - €75
Train from Firenze Santa Maria Novella to Milano Centrale Station
- 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
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 45m
- 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 Torino Porta Susa to Paris Gare De Lyon
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 38m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €100 - €150
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
- 2nd Class
- €100 - €130
- 1st Class
- €120 - €150
Train from Milano P.Garibaldi to Paris Gare De Lyon
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 14m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €120 - €170
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
- 2nd Class
- €120 - €150
- 1st Class
- €140 - €170
- Website
- pisa-airport.com
Bus from Piazza Stazione to Pisa Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Schedules at
- pisa-airport.com
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 Florence to Paris
- Ave. Duration
- 16h 45m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- €50 - €65
- Website
- flixbus.co.uk
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Read the travel guideMore Questions & Answers
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, Air France and two other airlines offer flights from Florence Airport to Paris CDG Airport.
There are 2403+ hotels available in Paris. Prices start at €75 per night.
The best way to get from Florence to Florence Airport is to bus which takes 12 min and costs €1 - €7.