What is the cheapest way to get from Florence to Scalea?

The cheapest way to get from Florence to Scalea is to bus which costs €65 - €95 and takes 8h 5m.

What is the fastest way to get from Florence to Scalea?

The fastest way to get from Florence to Scalea is to train which takes 4h 42m and costs €75 - €150.

Is there a direct bus between Florence and Scalea?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Florence Villa Constanza Bus Station station and arriving at Scalea Via Gen. C.A. dalla Chiesa. Services depart four times a week, and operate Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Sunday. The journey takes approximately 8h 5m.

Is there a direct train between Florence and Scalea?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Firenze S.M.N. and arriving at Scalea-S.Domen.Talao. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4h 42m.

How far is it from Florence to Scalea?

The distance between Florence and Scalea is 675 km. The road distance is 680.7 km.

How do I travel from Florence to Scalea without a car?

The best way to get from Florence to Scalea without a car is to train which takes 4h 42m and costs €75 - €150.

How long does it take to get from Florence to Scalea?

The train from Firenze S.M.N. to Scalea-S.Domen.Talao takes 4h 42m including transfers and departs twice daily.

Where do I catch the Florence to Scalea bus from?

Florence to Scalea bus services, operated by Consorzio Autolinee S.r.l., depart from Florence Villa Constanza Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Florence to Scalea train from?

Florence to Scalea train services, operated by Trenitalia Frecce, depart from Firenze S.M.N. station.

Train or bus from Florence to Scalea?

The best way to get from Florence to Scalea is to train which takes 4h 42m and costs €75 - €150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €65 - €95 and takes 8h 5m.

Where does the Florence to Scalea bus arrive?

Florence to Scalea bus services, operated by Consorzio Autolinee S.r.l., arrive at Scalea Via Gen. C.A. dalla Chiesa station.

Where does the Florence to Scalea train arrive?

Florence to Scalea train services, operated by Trenitalia Frecce, arrive at Scalea-S.Domen.Talao station.

Can I drive from Florence to Scalea?

Yes, the driving distance between Florence to Scalea is 681 km. It takes approximately 6h 20m to drive from Florence to Scalea.

How do I get a train ticket from Florence to Scalea?

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How do I get a bus ticket from Florence to Scalea?

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Where can I stay near Scalea?

There are 558+ hotels available in Scalea.

Florence to Scalea - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 6 ways to get from Florence to Scalea by train (Trenitalia), bus, car, plane, or train

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Firenze S.M.N. to Scalea-S.Domen.Talaotrain Fr
4h 42m
€75–150
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Florence Villa Constanza Bus Station to Scalea Via Gen. C.A. dalla Chiesabus Consorzio Autolinee 300R
8h 5m
€65–95
Drive 680.7 km
1. Drive from Florence to Scaleacar 680.7 km
6h 20m
€105–152
Fly from Florence Peretola Airport, train
1. Fly from Florence Peretola Airport (FLR) to Lamezia Terme International Airport (SUF)plane FLR - SUF
2. Take the train from Lamezia Terme C. to Scalea-S.Domen.Talaotrain
7h 1m
€79–215
Train to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport, fly, train
1. Take the train from Florence Santa Maria Novella to Bologna Centraletrain
2. Fly from Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ) to Lamezia Terme International Airport (SUF)plane BLQ - SUF
3. Take the train from Lamezia Terme C. to Scalea-S.Domen.Talaotrain
5h 33m
€73–277
Train to Pisa International Airport, fly, train
1. Take the train from Firenze S.M.N. to Pisa Centraletrain
2. Fly from Pisa International Airport (PSA) to Lamezia Terme International Airport (SUF)plane PSA - SUF
3. Take the train from Lamezia Terme C. to Scalea-S.Domen.Talaotrain
6h 14m
€94–341

Florence to Scalea by train

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Distance: 675 km
Duration: 4h 42m

What companies run services between Florence, Italy and Scalea, Italy?

Trenitalia Frecce operates a train from Firenze S.M.N. to Scalea-S.Domen.Talao twice daily. Tickets cost €75–150 and the journey takes 4h 42m. ItaloTreno also services this route twice a week. Alternatively, Consorzio Autolinee S.r.l. operates a bus from Florence Villa Constanza Bus Station to Scalea Via Gen. C.A. dalla Chiesa 4 times a week. Tickets cost €65–95 and the journey takes 8h 5m.

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How to get fromFlorence to Scaleaby train (Trenitalia), bus, car, plane or train

There are 6 ways to get from Florence to Scalea by train (Trenitalia), bus, car, plane, or train

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Bus

Drive 680.7 km

Fly from Florence Peretola Airport, train

Train to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport, fly, train

Train to Pisa International Airport, fly, train