There are 9 ways to get from Florence to Paris by plane, bus, train, night train 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
Fly Florence to Paris CDG • 4h 52m
72€ - 362€
Cheapest option
Fly Florence to Paris Orly • 4h 37m
42€ - 444€
7 alternative options
Bus to Pisa, fly to Paris Orly • 5h 14m
Train to Bologna, fly to Paris CDG • 5h 46m
87€ - 430€
Train • 9h 13m
127€ - 225€
Bus • 18h
59€ - 75€
Train, bus • 19h
57€ - 114€
Train, night train • 13h 22m
59€ - 138€
Drive • 11h 14m
150€ - 230€
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The cheapest way to get from Florence to Paris is to bus which costs 55€ - 75€ and takes 18h.
The quickest way to get from Florence to Paris is to fly which costs 40€ - 450€ and takes 4h 37m.
No, there is no direct bus from Florence to Paris. However, there are services departing from Florence, Florence and arriving at Paris City Centre - Bercy Seine via Florence, Florence. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h.
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 13m.
The distance between Florence and Paris is 885 km. The road distance is 1157.9 km.
The best way to get from Florence to Paris without a car is to train which takes 9h 13m and costs 120€ - 230€.
It takes approximately 4h 52m to get from Florence to Paris, including transfers.
Florence to Paris bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Florence, Florence station.
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 52m and costs 70€ - 370€. Alternatively, you can train, which costs 120€ - 230€ and takes 9h 13m, you could also bus, which costs 55€ - 75€ and takes 18h.
- Distance: 885.2 km
- Duration: 4h 52m
What companies run services between Florence, Italy and Paris, France?
Air France, Lufthansa and four other airlines fly from Florence to Paris hourly. Alternatively, you can take a train from Florence to Paris Bercy via Torino Porta Susa and Torino Porta Susa in around 9h 13m.
- Website
- airfrance.com
Flights from Florence to Paris CDG
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- 75€ - 900€
Flights from Bologna to Paris CDG
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 46m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- 130€ - 500€
Flights from Bologna to Paris CDG via Lyon
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- When
- Monday to Friday
- Estimated price
- 130€ - 500€
- Website
- lufthansa.com
Flights from Florence to Paris CDG via Frankfurt
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 8m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- 170€ - 550€
Flights from Bologna to Paris CDG via Frankfurt
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 53m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- 140€ - 700€
Flights from Bologna to Paris CDG via Munich
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 53m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- 140€ - 700€
- Website
- swiss.com
Flights from Florence to Paris CDG via Zurich
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 2m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- 180€ - 950€
- Website
- alitalia.com
Flights from Florence to Paris CDG via Rome
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- 80€ - 470€
Flights from Bologna to Paris CDG via Rome
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- 150€ - 600€
- Website
- vueling.com
Flights from Florence to Paris Orly
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- 45€ - 200€
- Website
- easyjet.com
Flights from Pisa to Paris Orly
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- 35€ - 170€
- Website
- austrian.com
Flights from Bologna to Paris CDG via Vienna
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- 150€ - 650€
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
- 40 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
- Every 2 hours
- 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 Station
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- 12€ - 40€
- Website
- Italo Treno
- Smart Economy
- 14€ - 20€
- Smart Low Cost
- 12€ - 17€
- Smart Flex
- 26€ - 40€
Train from Firenze Santa Maria Novella to Torino Porta Susa
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 27m
- Frequency
- Every 4 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
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- 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 27m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- 6€ - 14€
- Website
- Trenitalia
- 1st Class
- 12€ - 14€
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 21m
- 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€
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 42m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- 100€ - 150€
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
- 2nd Class
- 100€ - 130€
- 1st Class
- 120€ - 150€
- Phone
- +33 1 83 82 00 00
- Website
- thello.com
Night train from Milano Centrale to Paris Gare De Lyon
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 27m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- 40€ - 60€
- Website
- Thello
- 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).
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Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 1807 123 99 123
- info@flixbus.de
- Website
- flixbus.de
Bus from Florence, Florence to Paris City Centre - Bercy Seine
- Ave. Duration
- 16h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- 55€ - 70€
- Website
- flixbus.co.uk
Eurolines is a network of coach companies that operate throughout Europe plus Morocco. It’s an affordable way to travel around the continent, with tickets starting at €5. All coaches have Wi-Fi, plug sockets and USBs, reclining chairs and toilets, and a standard ticket includes up to two medium suitcases plus carry-on luggage. Within France, Eurolines serves 69 destinations; including Paris, Lyon, Versailles, Nice and Bordeaux.
Contact Details
- Phone
- + 33 1 41 86 24 21
- Website
- eurolines.fr
Bus from Bologna to Paris, Gallieni
- Ave. Duration
- 17h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- 50€ - 70€
- Website
- Eurolines FR
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The quickest flight from Florence Airport to Paris CDG Airport is the direct flight which takes 1h 50m.
Florence to Paris bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Paris City Centre - Bercy Seine station.
Florence to Paris train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Paris Gare De Lyon station.
Yes, the driving distance between Florence to Paris is 1158 km. It takes approximately 11h 14m to drive from Florence to Paris.
Alitalia, Swiss, Air France and Lufthansa offer flights from Florence Airport to Paris CDG Airport.
There are 6572+ 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 18 min and costs 2€.