There are 7 ways to get from Genoa to Florence by bus, train (Trenitalia), night train, car, rideshare, or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Genoa to Florence Villa Constanza Bus Station501 / ...
2h 40m€7–55Train (Trenitalia)
- Take the train from Genova Brignole to Firenze Campo MarteFa
3h 4m€24–75Night train
- Take the night train from Genova Brignole to Firenze Campo MarteIni
3h 45m€30–45Drive 225.2 km
- Drive from Genoa to Florence225.2 km
2h 19m€35–50Train via Pisa
- Take the train from Genova Brignole to Pisa CentraleFb / ...
- Take the train from Pisa Centrale to Firenze S.M.N.Re / ...
3h 16m€26–59Rideshare
- Take the rideshare from Gênes to Florence231.2 km
3h 6m€13Fly
- Fly from Genoa Cristoforo Colombo Airport (GOA) to Florence Peretola Airport (FLR)GOA - FLR
4h 56m€90–406
Genoa to Florence by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Genoa to Florence is to rideshare which costs €13 and takes 3h 6m.
The fastest way to get from Genoa to Florence is to drive which takes 2h 19m and costs €30 - €50.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Genoa and arriving at Florence Villa Constanza Bus Station station. Services depart every four hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 40m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Genova Brignole and arriving at Firenze Campo Marte. Services depart three times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 4m.
The distance between Genoa and Florence is 227 km. The road distance is 225.2 km.
The best way to get from Genoa to Florence without a car is to bus which takes 2h 40m and costs €7 - €55.
The bus from Genoa to Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) takes 2h 40m including transfers and departs every four hours.
Genoa to Florence bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Genoa station.
Genoa to Florence train services, operated by Trenitalia Frecce, depart from Genova Brignole station.
The best way to get from Genoa to Florence is to bus which takes 2h 40m and costs €7 - €55. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €24 - €75 and takes 3h 4m, you could also fly, which costs €85 - €410 and takes 4h 56m.
What companies run services between Genoa, Italy and Florence, Italy?
FlixBus operates a bus from Genoa to Florence Villa Constanza Bus Station every 2 hours. Tickets cost €8–30 and the journey takes 2h 40m. Three other operators also service this route. Alternatively, Trenitalia Frecce operates a train from Genova Brignole to Firenze Campo Marte 3 times a day. Tickets cost €29–75 and the journey takes 3h 4m. Trenitalia Intercity also services this route once daily.
- Website
- ita-airways.com
Flights from Genoa Cristoforo Colombo Airport to Florence Peretola Airport via Rome
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 18m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €90–270
Flights from Genoa Cristoforo Colombo Airport to Florence Peretola Airport via Munich
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €150–500
- Website
- airdolomiti.it
Flights from Genoa Cristoforo Colombo Airport to Florence Peretola Airport via Munich
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €150–500
- Website
- vueling.com
Flights from Genoa Cristoforo Colombo Airport to Florence Peretola Airport via Barcelona
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- €90–900
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- Website
- trenitalia.com
Train from Genova Brignole to Firenze Campo Marte
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 4m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €29–75
- Schedules at
- trenitalia.com
Train from Genova Brignole to Pisa Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 41m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €17–35
- Schedules at
- trenitalia.com
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- Website
- trenitalia.com
Train from Genova Brignole to Firenze Campo Marte
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 12m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €24–35
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
Train from Genova Brignole to Pisa Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 34m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €13–21
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
- Phone
- 06 3000
- Website
- trenitalia.com
Night train from Genova Brignole to Firenze Campo Marte
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €30–45
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
- Phone
- +39.06.5210550
- Website
- trenitalia.com
Train from Genova Brignole to Pisa Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 23m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €11–35
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
Train from Pisa Centrale to Firenze S.M.N.
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €14–24
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.fr
Bus from Genoa to Florence Villa Constanza Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €8–30
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- +3-389-268-0068
- Website
- blablacar.co.uk
Bus from Genoa to Florence Villa Constanza Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €30–55
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/bus
- Phone
- +39 06 88 93 82 32
- Website
- itabus.it
Bus from Genoa to Florence Villa Constanza Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- €7–45
- Website
- https://www.itabus.it/en/home
- Phone
- +39 0827 34 117
- info@gruppodimaio.it
- Website
- gruppodimaio.it
Bus from Genoa to Florence Villa Constanza Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €18–26
- Schedules at
- gruppodimaio.it
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- blablacar.com
Rideshare from Gênes to Florence
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 6m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €13
- Schedules at
- blablacar.com
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More Questions & Answers
Genoa to Florence bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Florence Villa Constanza Bus Station.
Genoa to Florence train services, operated by Trenitalia Frecce, arrive at Firenze Campo Marte station.
Yes, the driving distance between Genoa to Florence is 225 km. It takes approximately 2h 19m to drive from Genoa to Florence.
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Book your Genoa to Florence bus tickets online with Omio, FlixBus and Distribusion.
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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Genoa and Florence. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.