There are 8 ways to get from Paris to Florence by plane, train, bus or car
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
Fly Paris CDG to Florence • 4h 38m
77€ - 913€
Cheapest option
Bus • 17h 3m
56€ - 67€
6 alternative options
Fly Paris Orly to Florence • 4h 29m
63€ - 277€
Fly Paris CDG to Bologna, train • 6h 4m
83€ - 319€
Train • 9h 33m
140€ - 245€
Train via Milan • 10h 7m
152€ - 252€
Bus via Genoa • 22h 7m
62€ - 104€
Drive • 11h 1m
140€ - 210€
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- 10-day mandatory quarantine and a negative COVID-19 test issued at most 2 days before arrival
- Negative COVID-19 test issued at most 2 days before arrival and 5 day mandatory self quarantine
- A negative result for COVID-19 is a condition to end the quarantine obligation earlier. It is tested in quarantine on day 5
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Questions & Answers
The cost-effective way to get from Paris to Florence is to bus, which costs 55€ - 70€ and takes 17h 3m.
The quickest way to get from Paris to Florence is to fly which costs 60€ - 280€ and takes 4h 29m.
No, there is no direct bus from Paris to Florence. However, there are services departing from Paris City Centre - Bercy Seine and arriving at Piazzale Montelungo via Marittima/Principe Fs and Genova - Piazza della Vittoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 22h 7m.
No, there is no direct train from Paris to Florence. However, there are services departing from Paris Gare De Lyon and arriving at Firenze S.M.N. via Torino Porta Susa. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 33m.
The distance between Paris and Florence is 885 km. The road distance is 1165.4 km.
The best way to get from Paris to Florence without a car is to train which takes 9h 33m and costs 140€ - 250€.
It takes approximately 4h 38m to get from Paris to Florence, including transfers.
Paris to Florence bus services, operated by Blablabus, depart from Paris City Centre - Bercy Seine station.
Paris to Florence train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Paris Gare De Lyon station.
The best way to get from Paris to Florence is to fly which takes 4h 38m and costs 75€ - 950€. Alternatively, you can train, which costs 140€ - 250€ and takes 9h 33m, you could also bus, which costs 55€ - 70€ and takes 17h 3m.
- Distance: 885.2 km
- Duration: 4h 38m
What companies run services between Paris, France and Florence, Italy?
Air France, Swiss and four other airlines fly from Paris to Florence 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a train from Paris Bercy to Florence via Torino Porta Susa in around 9h 33m.
- Website
- airfrance.com
Flights from Paris CDG to Florence
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- 75€ - 380€
Flights from Paris CDG to Bologna
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- 95€ - 240€
- Website
- klm.com
Flights from Paris CDG to Florence
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- 75€ - 380€
Flights from Paris CDG to Florence via Amsterdam Schiphol
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- 90€ - 370€
Flights from Paris CDG to Bologna via Amsterdam Schiphol
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- 90€ - 300€
- Website
- vueling.com
Flights from Paris Orly to Florence
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- 55€ - 290€
Flights from Paris Orly to Florence via Barcelona
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- 55€ - 290€
- Website
- lufthansa.com
Flights from Paris CDG to Florence via Frankfurt
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- When
- Wednesday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- 30€ - 270€
Flights from Paris CDG to Bologna via Frankfurt
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- When
- Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- 140€ - 350€
- Website
- swiss.com
Flights from Paris CDG to Florence via Zurich
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- 170€ - 700€
- Website
- austrian.com
Flights from Paris CDG to Florence via Vienna
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday
- Estimated price
- 170€ - 750€
- Website
- alitalia.com
Flights from Paris CDG to Bologna via Rome
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- 80€ - 300€
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 Bologna Centrale to Firenze S.M.N.
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- 11€ - 45€
- Website
- Trenitalia Frecce
- Super Economy
- 11€ - 15€
- Base Standard
- 25€ - 35€
- Base Premium
- 30€ - 45€
Train from Torino Porta Susa to Firenze S.M.N.
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 54m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- 30€ - 100€
- Website
- Trenitalia Frecce
- Super Economy
- 30€ - 45€
- Base Standard
- 60€ - 80€
- Base Premium
- 70€ - 100€
Train from Milano Centrale to Firenze S.M.N.
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 54m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- 24€ - 80€
- Website
- Trenitalia Frecce
- Super Economy
- 24€ - 35€
- Base Standard
- 45€ - 65€
- Base Premium
- 55€ - 80€
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 Bologna Centrale to Firenze S.M.N.
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 51m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- 6€ - 14€
- Website
- Trenitalia
- 1st Class
- 12€ - 14€
France’s high-speed TGV train network runs at speeds of up to 320km/h connecting major cities across France and into neighbouring countries. All TGV tickets include a seat reservation; seating is 1+2 in 1st class, 2+2 in 2nd class. Popular routes include Paris to Marseille and Paris to Strasbourg. Most TGVs have a cafe area, power points at each seat and WiFi.
Contact Details
- Phone
- 0033 892 353535
- Website
- en.oui.sncf
Train from Paris Gare De Lyon to Torino Porta Susa
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 39m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- 110€ - 150€
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
- 2nd Class
- 110€ - 130€
- 1st Class
- 120€ - 150€
Train from Paris Gare De Lyon to Milano P.Garibaldi
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 6m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- 120€ - 170€
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
- 2nd Class
- 120€ - 150€
- 1st Class
- 140€ - 170€
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 Paris to Florence
- Ave. Duration
- 16h 50m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- 50€ - 65€
- Website
- flixbus.co.uk
As the bus subsidiary of French railway SNCF, Ouibus offers eco-friendly coaches serving 35 French cities and 10 European cities at affordable fares. Ouibus journeys are safe and comfortable, with the four-star coaches offering power outlets, restrooms and WiFi. All Ouibus stations are located close to town centres for easy access to public transport. Getting on one of the 130 daily journeys is easy - electronic travel documents include your ticket and a personalised mini-guide with handy information.
Contact Details
- Phone
- 0890715298
- Website
- ouibus.com
Bus from Paris City Centre - Bercy Seine to Genoa - Via Fanti d'Italia
- Ave. Duration
- 15h 45m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- 30€ - 40€
- Website
- Blablabus
- Phone
- +39 0142 452854
- autoticinostac@statcasale.com
- Website
- gruppostat.com
Bus from Genova - Piazza della Vittoria to Piazzale Montelungo
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- 30€ - 65€
- Website
- Grouppo Stat
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Read the travel guideMore Questions & Answers
The quickest flight from Paris CDG Airport to Florence Airport is the direct flight which takes 1h 45m.
Paris to Florence bus services, operated by Grouppo Stat, arrive at Piazzale Montelungo station.
Paris to Florence train services, operated by Trenitalia Frecce, arrive at Firenze S.M.N. station.
Yes, the driving distance between Paris to Florence is 1165 km. It takes approximately 11h 1m to drive from Paris to Florence.
Lufthansa, Air Dolomiti, KLM and three other airlines offer flights from Paris CDG Airport to Florence Airport.
There are 3849+ hotels available in Florence. Prices start at 75€ per night.
The best way to get from Paris to Paris CDG Airport is to train which takes 38 min and costs 5€ - 9€.