There are 9 ways to get from Paris to Florence by plane, train, bus or car
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Recommended option
Fly Paris CDG to Florence • 4h 29m
Cheapest option
Bus • 17h 17m
7 alternative options
Fly Paris Orly to Florence • 4h 29m
Fly Paris CDG to Bologna, train • 5h 18m
Fly Paris Orly to Pisa, bus • 6h 3m
Train • 9h 21m
Train via Milan • 9h 34m
Bus via Paris - Massy-Palaiseau • 17h 59m
Drive • 11h 1m
Paris to Florence by train
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Questions & Answers
The cost-effective way to get from Paris to Florence is to bus, which costs €30 - €70 and takes 17h 17m.
The quickest way to get from Paris to Florence is to fly which costs €75 - €230 and takes 4h 29m.
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 Milano Centrale. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 21m.
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 21m and costs €75 - €200.
It takes approximately 4h 29m to get from Paris to Florence, including transfers.
Paris to Florence train services, operated by Trenitalia, depart from Paris Gare De Lyon station.
The best way to get from Paris to Florence is to fly which takes 4h 29m and costs €80 - €260. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €75 - €200 and takes 9h 21m, you could also bus, which costs €30 - €70 and takes 17h 17m.
The quickest flight from Paris CDG Airport to Florence Airport is the direct flight which takes 1h 40m.
Paris to Florence train services, operated by Trenitalia Frecce, arrive at Firenze S.M.N. station.
- Distance: 885.2 km
- Duration: 4h 29m
What companies run services between Paris, France and Florence, Italy?
Air France, Alitalia and four other airlines fly from Magenta to Florence every 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from Paris Bercy to Florence via Milano Centrale in around 9h 21m.
- Website
- airfrance.com
Flights from Paris CDG to Florence
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 43m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €80 - €380
Flights from Paris CDG to Bologna
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €85 - €260
Flights from Paris CDG to Bologna via Lyon
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €85 - €260
- Website
- klm.com
Flights from Paris CDG to Florence
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 43m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €80 - €380
Flights from Paris CDG to Bologna via Amsterdam Schiphol
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €100 - €410
- Website
- lufthansa.com
Flights from Paris CDG to Bologna via Frankfurt
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 48m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €110 - €420
Flights from Paris CDG to Bologna via Munich
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €110 - €420
- Website
- vueling.com
Flights from Paris Orly to Florence
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €60 - €270
- Website
- easyjet.com
Flights from Paris Orly to Pisa
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 37m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €45 - €360
- Website
- alitalia.com
Flights from Paris CDG to Florence via Rome
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- When
- Wednesday, Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €85 - €350
- Website
- swiss.com
Flights from Paris CDG to Florence via Zurich
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €120 - €600
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
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €11 - €45
- Website
- Trenitalia Frecce
- Super Economy
- €11 - €15
- Base Standard
- €25 - €35
- Base Premium
- €30 - €45
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
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 Bologna Centrale Station to Firenze Santa Maria Novella
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €12 - €40
- Website
- Italo Treno
- Smart Economy
- €14 - €21
- Smart Low Cost
- €12 - €17
- Smart Flex
- €26 - €40
Train from Milano Centrale Station to Firenze Santa Maria Novella
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €20 - €60
- Website
- Italo Treno
- Smart Economy
- €23 - €35
- Smart Low Cost
- €20 - €29
- Smart Flex
- €40 - €60
Train from Milano Centrale Station to Firenze Santa Maria Novella
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €21 - €60
- Website
- Italo Treno
- Smart Economy
- €23 - €35
- Smart Low Cost
- €21 - €29
- Smart Flex
- €40 - €60
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 32m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €6 - €14
- Website
- Trenitalia
- 1st Class
- €12 - €14
Train from Paris Gare De Lyon to Milano Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 49m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €55 - €120
- Website
- Trenitalia
- 1st Class
- €100 - €115
Frequently asked questions
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 Bologna Centrale to Firenze S.M.N.
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €7 - €10
- Website
- Trenitalia Intercity
- 2nd Class
- €7 - €10
Train from Milano Centrale to Firenze S.M.N.
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 42m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €19 - €27
- Website
- Trenitalia Intercity
- 2nd Class
- €19 - €27
- Website
- pisa-airport.com
Bus from Pisa Airport to Piazza Stazione
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Schedules at
- pisa-airport.com
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
- +33 1 71 53 01 80
- Website
- blablacar.fr
Bus from Paris City Centre - Bercy Seine to Florence
- Ave. Duration
- 17h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €30 - €40
- Website
- Blablabus
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).
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Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.de
Bus from Paris to Florence
- Ave. Duration
- 16h 50m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- €55 - €70
- Website
- flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Paris - Massy-Palaiseau to Florence
- Ave. Duration
- 16h 10m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- €50 - €65
- Website
- flixbus.co.uk
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Yes, the driving distance between Paris to Florence is 1165 km. It takes approximately 11h 1m to drive from Paris to Florence.
Alitalia, Swiss and Air France offer flights from Paris CDG Airport to Florence Airport.
Book your Paris to Florence train tickets online with Omio.
There are 2208+ hotels available in Florence. Prices start at €87 per night.
The best way to get from Paris to Paris CDG Airport is to train which takes 34 min and costs €5 - €8.