There are 9 ways to get from Naples to Florence by train, bus, night train, rideshare, car 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.
Recommended option
Train • 3h 2m
27€ - 110€
Cheapest option
Bus • 7h 20m
22€ - 35€
7 alternative options
Bus via Santa Maria Capua Vetere - Piazza Francesco • 8h 55m
38€ - 53€
Night train • 6h 9m
45€ - 65€
Rideshare • 5h 37m
24€ - 26€
Drive • 4h 19m
60€ - 95€
Fly Naples to Florence • 4h 38m
82€ - 287€
Train to Rome, fly to Florence • 4h 7m
73€ - 291€
Fly Naples to Pisa, bus • 6h 4m
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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, Naples and arriving at Florence, Florence. Services depart four times a day, 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 every two hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 2m.
The distance between Naples and Florence is 409 km. The road distance is 475.3 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 every two hours.
Naples to Florence bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Naples, 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, which costs 22€ - 35€ and takes 7h 20m, you could also fly, which costs 80€ - 290€ and takes 4h 38m.
- 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. every 4 hours. Tickets cost 35€ - 110€ and the journey takes 3h 2m. ItaloTreno also services this route every 4 hours. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Naples, Naples to Florence, Florence every 3 hours. Tickets cost 26€ - 35€ and the journey takes 7h 20m. Baltour also services this route twice daily.
- Website
- alitalia.com
Flights from Naples to Florence via Rome
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 31m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- 110€ - 340€
Flights from Naples to Florence via Milan Linate, Rome
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 25m
- When
- Monday to Friday
- Estimated price
- 110€ - 340€
Flights from Rome to Florence
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- 65€ - 240€
Flights from Naples to Pisa via Rome
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 21m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- 110€ - 410€
Flights from Naples to Pisa via Milan Linate, Rome
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 10m
- When
- Monday to Friday
- Estimated price
- 110€ - 410€
- Website
- klm.com
Flights from Naples to Florence via Paris CDG
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- 170€ - 700€
Flights from Naples to Florence via Amsterdam Schiphol
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 55m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- 190€ - 650€
Flights from Naples to Pisa via Rome
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- 110€ - 410€
- Website
- lufthansa.com
Flights from Naples to Florence via Frankfurt
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 22m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- 270€ - 900€
Flights from Naples to Florence via Munich
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- 270€ - 900€
- Website
- airfrance.com
Flights from Naples to Florence via Paris CDG
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 23m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- 170€ - 700€
- Website
- ryanair.com
Flights from Naples to Pisa via Palermo
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 57m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- 75€ - 190€
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
- Every 4 hours
- 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 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- 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 26m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- 27€ - 80€
- Website
- Italo Treno
- Smart Economy
- 30€ - 45€
- Smart Low Cost
- 27€ - 40€
- Smart Flex
- 55€ - 80€
Train from Napoli Centrale 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€
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
- 800 90 60 60
- Website
- trenitalia.com
Night train from Napoli Piazza Garibaldi to Firenze Campo Marte
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 9m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- 45€ - 65€
- Website
- Trenitalia ICN
- Schedules at
- Trenitalia
- Schedules at
- Bahn DB
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 Roma Termini
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 3m
- Frequency
- Every 4 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 43m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- 14€ - 29€
- Website
- Trenitalia
- 1st Class
- 26€ - 29€
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 1807 123 99 123
- info@flixbus.de
- Website
- flixbus.de
Bus from Naples, Naples to Florence, Florence
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- 26€ - 35€
- Website
- flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- +39 0861 1991900
- info@baltour.it
- Website
- global.flixbus.com
Bus from Napoli - Corso A. Lucci Parcheggio Metropark to FIRENZE - Autostazione SITA via S.Caterina da Siena17
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- 22€ - 29€
- Website
- Baltour
- Phone
- +39 0824 46304
- info@sellitto.com
- Website
- sellitto.com
Bus from Santa Maria Capua Vetere to Florence
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 56m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- 35€ - 50€
- Schedules at
- sellitto.com
- Website
- pisa-airport.com
Bus from Pisa Airport to Piazza Stazione
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Schedules at
- pisa-airport.com
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 3h 5m and has one stopover.
Naples to Florence bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Florence, 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.
Air Dolomiti, KLM, Lufthansa and two 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, FlixBus and Busbud.
There are 4321+ 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 14 min and costs 1€ - 5€.