There are 7 ways to get from Naples to Florence by train, bus, rideshare, car or plane
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Recommended option
Train • 3h 2m
Cheapest option
5 alternative options
Bus • 7h 20m
Rideshare • 5h 37m
Drive • 4h 19m
Fly from Naples • 5h 24m
Train to Rome, fly • 4h 15m
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Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Naples to Florence is to rideshare which costs €24 - €26 and takes 5h 37m.
The quickest way to get from Naples to Florence is to train which costs €27 - €110 and takes 3h 2m.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Naples and arriving at Florence. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 7h 20m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Napoli Centrale and arriving at Firenze S.M.N.. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 2m.
The distance between Naples and Florence is 409 km. The road distance is 474.8 km.
The best way to get from Naples to Florence without a car is to train which takes 3h 2m and costs €27 - €110.
The train from Napoli Centrale to Firenze S.M.N. takes 3h 2m including transfers and departs hourly.
Naples to Florence bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Naples station.
Naples to Florence train services, operated by Trenitalia Frecce, depart from Napoli Centrale station.
The best way to get from Naples to Florence is to train which takes 3h 2m and costs €27 - €110. Alternatively, you can bus via Florence Villa Constanza Bus Station, which costs €6 - €40 and takes 6h 58m, you could also fly, which costs €60 - €280 and takes 5h 24m.
- Distance: 409.4 km
- Duration: 3h 2m
What companies run services between Naples, Italy and Florence, Italy?
Trenitalia Frecce operates a train from Napoli Centrale to Firenze S.M.N. hourly. Tickets cost €35 - €110 and the journey takes 3h 2m. Two other operators also service this route. Alternatively, Itabus operates a bus from Naples Metropark Central Parking to Florence Villa Constanza Bus Station hourly. Tickets cost €4 - €40 and the journey takes 6h 30m.
- Website
- klm.com
Flights from Naples to Florence via Paris Charles de Gaulle
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 8m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €260 - €1000
Flights from Naples to Florence via Amsterdam Schiphol
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 46m
- When
- Wednesday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €130 - €700
- Website
- alitalia.com
Flights from Naples to Florence via Rome
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €120 - €400
Flights from Rome to Florence
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €85 - €700
- Website
- lufthansa.com
Flights from Naples to Florence via Frankfurt
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €410 - €1200
Flights from Naples to Florence via Munich
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €410 - €1200
- Website
- airfrance.com
Flights from Naples to Florence via Paris Charles de Gaulle
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 8m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €260 - €1000
- Website
- iberia.com
Flights from Naples to Florence via Madrid
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 10m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- €180 - €750
- Website
- vueling.com
Flights from Naples to Florence via Madrid
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 10m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- €180 - €750
- Website
- swiss.com
Flights from Naples to Florence via Zurich
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €250 - €850
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 Napoli Centrale to Firenze S.M.N.
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 2m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €35 - €110
- Website
- Trenitalia Frecce
- Super Economy
- €35 - €50
- Base Standard
- €60 - €85
- Base Premium
- €75 - €110
Train from Napoli Centrale to Roma Termini
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €18 - €65
- Website
- Trenitalia Frecce
- Super Economy
- €18 - €25
- Base Standard
- €35 - €50
- Base Premium
- €45 - €65
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 Napoli Centrale to Firenze Santa Maria Novella
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 1m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €27 - €80
- Website
- Italo Treno
- Smart Economy
- €30 - €45
- Smart Low Cost
- €27 - €40
- Smart Flex
- €55 - €80
Train from Napoli Centrale Station to Roma Termini
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €17 - €50
- Website
- Italo Treno
- Smart Economy
- €19 - €27
- Smart Low Cost
- €17 - €24
- Smart Flex
- €35 - €50
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 Napoli Centrale to Firenze S.M.N.
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 52m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €29 - €40
- Website
- Trenitalia Intercity
- 2nd Class
- €29 - €40
Train from Napoli Centrale to Roma Termini
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 3m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €14 - €20
- Website
- Trenitalia Intercity
- 2nd Class
- €14 - €20
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 Napoli Centrale to Roma Termini
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €14 - €29
- Website
- Trenitalia
- 1st Class
- €26 - €29
Frequently asked questions
- Phone
- +39 06 88 93 82 32
- Website
- itabus.it
Bus from Naples Metropark Central Parking to Florence Villa Constanza Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €4 - €40
- Website
- Itabus
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 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.de
Bus from Naples to Florence
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €26 - €35
- Website
- flixbus.co.uk
Frequently asked questions
- Phone
- +39 0975 391321
- polla@curcioviaggi.it
- Website
- autolineecurcio.it
Bus from NapoIi - Bus Metropark to Florence
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €33
- Schedules at
- autolineecurcio.it
Blablacar is a popular ridesharing platform with 70 million users over 22 (mostly European) countries. The basic idea is that you carpool with locals who are already planning to drive your route and have space in their car. With some flexibility, you’ll get to your destination often faster and cheaper than other means. On the website or app, enter your departure and arrival points and your date of travel, sift through the profiles of drivers who’ve posted pre-planned drives and find one whose timing and preferences match yours. Request to join the ride, wait to be accepted, and pay your share of the set price.
Rome2rio's guide to BlaBlaCar
Contact Details
- Website
- blablacar.com
Rideshare from Naples to Florence
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 37m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €24 - €26
- Book at
- blablacar.co.uk
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There is no direct flight from Naples Airport to Florence Airport. The quickest flight takes 4h 50m and has one stopover.
Naples to Florence bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Florence station.
Naples to Florence train services, operated by Trenitalia Frecce, arrive at Firenze S.M.N. station.
Yes, the driving distance between Naples to Florence is 475 km. It takes approximately 4h 19m to drive from Naples to Florence.
Vueling Airlines, Swiss, Transavia Holland and six other airlines offer flights from Naples Airport to Florence Airport.
Book your Naples to Florence train tickets online with Omio.
Book your Naples to Florence bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.
There are 2212+ hotels available in Florence. Prices start at €87 per night.
The best way to get from Naples to Naples Airport is to bus which takes 8 min and costs €1 - €5.