There are 9 ways to get from Florence to Rottenburg by train, bus, car or plane
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Train via Singen • 9h 25m
110€ - 299€
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Bus, train • 17h 47m
44€ - 108€
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Train • 9h 49m
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Bus • 16h 10m
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Drive • 7h 39m
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Fly to Frankfurt, train • 6h 49m
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Fly to Zurich, train • 7h 20m
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Fly to Munich, train • 8h 26m
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The most affordable way to get from Florence to Rottenburg is to bus and train, which costs 40€ - 110€ and takes 17h 47m.
The quickest way to get from Florence to Rottenburg is to fly and train which costs 100€ - 320€ and takes 6h 49m.
No, there is no direct bus from Florence to Rottenburg. However, there are services departing from Florence, Florence and arriving at Rottenburg E.-Bolz-Platz via Bologna, Bologna, Munich, Munich central bus station, Echterdingen Flughafen/Messe and Tübingen Hauptbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 10m.
No, there is no direct train from Florence to Rottenburg. However, there are services departing from Firenze S.M.N. and arriving at Rottenburg(Neckar) via Milano Centrale, Chiasso, Zuerich Hb, Singen(Hohentwiel) and Horb. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 25m.
The distance between Florence and Rottenburg is 552 km. The road distance is 759.9 km.
The best way to get from Florence to Rottenburg without a car is to train via Singen which takes 9h 25m and costs 110€ - 300€.
It takes approximately 9h 25m to get from Florence to Rottenburg, including transfers.
Florence to Rottenburg bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Florence, Florence station.
Florence to Rottenburg train services, operated by Trenitalia Frecce, depart from Firenze S.M.N. station.
The best way to get from Florence to Rottenburg is to train via Singen which takes 9h 25m and costs 110€ - 300€. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs 70€ - 120€ and takes 16h 10m.

- Distance: 551.7 km
- Duration: 9h 25m
What companies run services between Florence, Italy and Rottenburg, Germany?
You can take a train from Florence to Rottenburg via Milano Centrale, Chiasso, Zuerich Hb, Singen(Hohentwiel), and Horb in around 9h 25m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Florence to Rottenburg via Bologna, Bologna, Munich, Munich central bus station, Echterdingen Flughafen/Messe, and Tübingen Hauptbahnhof in around 16h 10m.

- Website
- lufthansa.com
Flights from Florence to Stuttgart via Frankfurt
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- When
- Wednesday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- 270€ - 600€
Flights from Florence to Frankfurt
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 38m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- 150€ - 600€
Flights from Florence to Zurich via Frankfurt
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- 80€ - 1100€
Flights from Florence to Munich
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- 130€ - 460€

- Website
- austrian.com
Flights from Florence to Stuttgart via Vienna
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- 220€ - 600€
Flights from Florence to Frankfurt via Vienna
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- 210€ - 750€
Flights from Florence to Munich via Vienna
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- 250€ - 480€

- Website
- airdolomiti.it
Flights from Florence to Frankfurt
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- 140€ - 650€
Flights from Florence to Munich
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- 130€ - 460€

- Website
- klm.com
Flights from Florence to Stuttgart via Amsterdam Schiphol
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 52m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- 95€ - 310€

- Website
- airfrance.com
Flights from Florence to Stuttgart via Paris CDG
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 55m
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- 90€ - 170€

- Website
- iberia.com
Flights from Florence to Stuttgart via Madrid
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 5m
- When
- Thursday
- Estimated price
- 100€ - 350€

- Website
- brusselsairlines.com
Flights from Florence to Stuttgart via Brussels
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 50m
- When
- Wednesday
- Estimated price
- 75€ - 260€

- Website
- swiss.com
Flights from Florence to Zurich
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- 90€ - 410€

- Website
- vueling.com
Flights from Florence to Munich
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- 120€ - 320€

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
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- 24€ - 80€
- Website
- Trenitalia Frecce
- Super Economy
- 24€ - 35€
- Base Standard
- 45€ - 65€
- Base Premium
- 55€ - 80€

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 Milano Centrale to Chiasso
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- 20€ - 40€
- Website
- Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS)
Train from Chiasso to Zuerich Hb
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 22m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- 50€ - 95€
- Website
- Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS)
Train from Zuerich Hb to Singen(Hohentwiel)
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- 16€ - 30€
- Website
- Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS)
Train from Singen(Hohentwiel) to Horb
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- 30€ - 60€
- Website
- Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS)
Train from Milano Centrale to Lugano
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- 26€ - 50€
- Website
- Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS)
Train from Lugano to Zuerich Hb
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 57m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- 45€ - 85€
- Website
- Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS)
Train from Zuerich Hb to Horb
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 7m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- 40€ - 80€
- Website
- Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS)

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 Chiasso to Zuerich Hb
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 22m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- 35€ - 85€
- Website
- Trenitalia Eurocity
- 2nd Class
- 35€ - 55€
- 1st Class
- 60€ - 85€
Train from Lugano to Zuerich Hb
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 57m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- 30€ - 75€
- Website
- Trenitalia Eurocity
- 2nd Class
- 30€ - 45€
- 1st Class
- 50€ - 75€

Deutsche Bahn’s high-speed InterCity (IC) trains connect cities within Germany. They’re a popular way to travel as they’re faster than Deutsche Bahn’s regional trains and offer a frequent, fast service. All IC trains have first and second class carriages, power sockets and toilets, and most have a bistro cafe or restaurant. Tickets can be booked up to 180 days in advance of travel.
Contact Details
- Website
- bahn.com
Train from Singen(Hohentwiel) to Horb
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- 40€ - 60€
- Website
- reiseauskunft.bahn.de
Train from Rottweil to Bondorf(B Herrenberg)
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- 35€ - 55€
- Website
- reiseauskunft.bahn.de
Train from Stuttgart Hbf to Tuebingen Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- 35€ - 55€
- Website
- reiseauskunft.bahn.de
Train from Muenchen Hbf to Plochingen
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- 55€ - 80€
- Website
- reiseauskunft.bahn.de
Train from Plochingen to Tuebingen Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- 35€ - 50€
- Website
- reiseauskunft.bahn.de

- Phone
- 0180 6 99 66 33
- Website
- bahn.de
Train from Singen to Horb
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Website
- DB Regio AG Baden-Württemberg
- Schedules at
- Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS)
Train from Rottweil to Bondorf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Website
- DB Regio AG Baden-Württemberg
- Schedules at
- Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS)

Deutsche Bahn’s regional network is made up of IRE (Interregio-Express), RE (Regional-Express), RB (Regionalbahn) and S-Bahn trains. Ticket prices are fixed and there’s no seat reservations – just turn up, buy a ticket and jump on the next train. All regional trains depart regularly and connect to local and long-distance services.
Contact Details
- Website
- bahn.com
Train from Singen(Hohentwiel) to Horb
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- 17€ - 24€
- Website
- reiseauskunft.bahn.de
Train from Rottweil to Bondorf(B Herrenberg)
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- 10€ - 15€
- Website
- reiseauskunft.bahn.de
Train from Stuttgart Hbf to Tuebingen Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- 12€ - 17€
- Website
- reiseauskunft.bahn.de

- Phone
- 0711 19449
- Website
- vvs.de
Train from Singen to Horb
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- 11€ - 16€
- Website
- Verkehrs- und Tarifverbund Stuttgart (VVS)
Train from Rottweil to Bondorf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- 7€ - 10€
- Website
- Verkehrs- und Tarifverbund Stuttgart (VVS)
Train from Stuttgart Hauptbahnhof to Tübingen Hauptbahnhof
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- 8€ - 12€
- Website
- Verkehrs- und Tarifverbund Stuttgart (VVS)
Train from Plochingen to Tübingen Hauptbahnhof
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- 6€ - 9€
- Website
- Verkehrs- und Tarifverbund Stuttgart (VVS)

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
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- 20€ - 60€
- Website
- Italo Treno
- Smart Economy
- 23€ - 35€
- Smart Low Cost
- 20€ - 29€
- Smart Flex
- 40€ - 60€

- Website
- zugbus-rab.de
Train from Stuttgart Hbf to Tübingen Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- DB ZugBus RAB
- Schedules at
- SBB

- Phone
- 0800 223 5546
- Website
- abellio.de
Train from Stuttgart Hbf to Tuebingen Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Website
- Abellio
Train from Plochingen to Tuebingen Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- Abellio

German rail company Deutsche Bahn is known for its efficient and comfortable service. It offers many different types of rail transportation, including ICE or Intercity-Express for high-speed services between major cities and regions, IC (InterCity) for long-distance trains, RE (Regional Express) trains that connect regions and cities, and the S-Bahn rapid transit service. There are two main tickets on offer: the Flexpreis that has full flexibility, and the Sparpreis which is the cheaper, advanced fare (bookings usually open 6 months in advance for domestic tickets).
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 0180 6 99 66 33
- Website
- bahn.com
Train from Frankfurt(M) Flughafen Fernbf to Stuttgart Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- 40€ - 60€
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn
Train from Muenchen Hbf to Plochingen
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 57m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- 40€ - 60€
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn

Railjet trains operate domestically within Austria and also connect to major cities in Germany, Czech Republic, Italy, Switzerland and Hungary. This premium service runs at speeds of up to 230km/h and offers three travel classes (economy, first and business), all with free Wi-Fi and power sockets. Other amenities include a bistro-restaurant car and family zones. Seat reservations can be made up to 90 days prior to the train's departure (compulsory for all cross-border trains but not for domestic routes).
Contact Details
Train from Frankfurt(M) Flughafen Fernbf to Stuttgart Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- 29€ - 45€
- Website
- Railjet

Austria's national railway system is not only punctual, reliable and efficient, but offers free wifi to boot. Choose from high-speed intercity Railjet trains, overnight Nightjet trains and regional services such as Cityjet. ÖBB also operates international routes that connect cities in Austria with adjacent European countries including Germany, Hungary, Liechtenstein, Czech Republic, Switzerland and Slovenia. If you're planning to be in Austria for a while, consider the ÖBB Vorteilscard, an annual railcard that offers discounts on routes within Austria and in neighbouring countries.
Contact Details
Train from Muenchen Hbf to Plochingen
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 2m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- 35€ - 55€
- Website
- Austrian Railways
- Book at
- Austria Rail Pass

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 Bologna, Bologna
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- 8€ - 10€
- Website
- flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Bologna, Bologna to Munich, Munich central bus station
- Ave. Duration
- 8h
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- 27€ - 35€
- Website
- flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Munich, Munich central bus station to Stuttgart, Stuttgart Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- 13€ - 16€
- Website
- flixbus.co.uk

- Phone
- 0984 401468
- info@consorzioautolinee.it
- Website
- consorzioautolinee.it
Bus from Florence, Piazzale Montelungo to Bologna Autostazione Piazza XX Settembre
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- 16€ - 25€
- Schedules at
- consorzioautolinee.it

- Phone
- +385 91 30 30 356
- info@crnja-tours.hr
- Website
- crnja-tours.hr
Bus from Munich Central Bus Station to Stuttgart Airport Bus Terminal SAB
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- 11€ - 15€
- Website
- Crnja Tours

- Phone
- +386 1 431 77 00
- info@nomago.si
- Website
- nomago.si
Bus from Munich Central Bus Station to Stuttgart Airport Bus Terminal SAB
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- 12€ - 24€
- Book at
- Nomago
- Economy
- 12€ - 17€
- Premium
- 14€ - 21€
- Family&friends
- 17€ - 24€

- Phone
- +359 2 8120810
- operations@eurolines.bg
- Website
- karat-s.com
Bus from Munich Central Bus Station to Stuttgart Airport Bus Terminal SAB
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- 35€ - 50€
- Website
- Karat-S

- Phone
- +39 0861 1991900
- info@baltour.it
- Website
- global.flixbus.com
Bus from FIRENZE - Autostazione SITA via S.Caterina da Siena17 to Milano - Bus Station Lampugnano
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 15m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- 13€ - 19€
- Website
- Baltour

- Phone
- +39 0827 34 117
- info@gruppodimaio.it
- Website
- gruppodimaio.it
Bus from Como Grandate to Rottweil Station
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- 17€ - 24€
- Schedules at
- gruppodimaio.it
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There is no direct flight from Florence Airport to Stuttgart Airport. The quickest flight takes 3h 35m and has one stopover.
Florence to Rottenburg bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Stuttgart, Stuttgart Airport station.
Florence to Rottenburg train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity, arrive at Horb station.
Yes, the driving distance between Florence to Rottenburg is 760 km. It takes approximately 7h 39m to drive from Florence to Rottenburg.
Brussels Airlines, Eurowings, Lufthansa and four other airlines offer flights from Florence Airport to Stuttgart Airport.
There are 87+ hotels available in Rottenburg. 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€ - 2€.