How to get from Cologne to Florence
- 860 km as the crow flies
- Fastest: bus, 16h 50m
- 4 bus departures a day with FlixBus
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We compared the ways to travel from Cologne to Florence. The most useful door-to-door route takes 16h 50m by bus with no transfer. The two cities are about 860 km apart in a straight line. The price and operators below come from a real route search.
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860 km
Which way suits you?
| Transport | Observed fare | Duration and scope | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flight | €72Checked Oct 1 | 19h 45m1 transfer | See Flight details |
| Bus | €60Omio catalogue, Oct 5 | 16h 50mdirect | See Bus details |
- Flight€72Checked Oct 119h 45m · 1 transferSee Flight details
- Bus€60Omio catalogue, Oct 516h 50m · directSee Bus details
These figures were observed on different days. This table is not a live price ranking for your date.
Cologne to Florence: cheapest or fastest?
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- 1Cologne → Florencebus
FlixBus·16h 50m
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
The observed fares belong to earlier dates.
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Flight prices by day, Cologne to Florence
The lowest fare we saw for each day over the next three months. Tap a day to search it live.
October 2026
€68November 2026
€68Departures from Cologne to Florence
FlixBus runs 4 scheduled departures a day, the first at 17:55 and the last at 18:55.
| Operator | Departures a day | First | Last |
|---|---|---|---|
| FlixBusbus | 4 | 17:55 | 18:55 |
All departures
- 17:55
- 18:55
Departure times come from operator timetables and are local time at the origin. Where a row shows no times, the frequency is the operator's own and the timetable is not published to us. Times can change on holidays and at short notice; confirm with the operator before you travel.
Departure and arrival
Ticket prices on this route
What each way of travelling costs, as the operator publishes it. These describe the route rather than a date you pick, and they refresh once a day. Booking opens at our partner Omio.
- Bus· 18h 40m€60Book
Omio last refreshed these on Mon, Oct 5
Operators seen on these journeys
FlixBusCologne-Florence, Nice-FlorenceBook →
Deutsche BahnCologne-Düsseldorf AirportBook →
EurowingsDüsseldorf Airport-Nice Côte d'AzurSee live options and dates →On this route you travel with FlixBus, Deutsche Bahn, Eurowings; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Cologne to Florence works
Start with a FlixBus bus from Cologne to Florence, about 16h 50m. In total it's roughly €65 over 16h 50m, direct, no transfers.
Cologne to Florence: common questions
How long does it take to get from Cologne to Florence?
The most useful route takes about 16h 50m by bus, with no transfer.
When is the first bus from Cologne to Florence?
The first bus with FlixBus leaves at 17:55 and the last at 18:55, according to the published timetable.
How many bus departures a day are there from Cologne to Florence?
4 a day with FlixBus, between 17:55 and 18:55.
How far is Florence from Cologne?
About 860 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
How much does Cologne to Florence cost?
Our latest search put the route we recommend at €65. Other options on this page can cost less, and the exact fare depends on your travel date.
Which operators run Cologne to Florence?
On this route you travel with FlixBus, Deutsche Bahn, Eurowings.
What is the cheapest way to get from Cologne to Florence?
Usually a flexible date, or leaving from a nearby airport. A live search puts every option for your dates side by side.
Can I book directly?
Yes. Routavio sends you straight to the operator or an independent third-party provider. We never add a booking fee. The final fare and availability are confirmed by that provider.
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Sources and method
Routes are calculated by Routavio's multimodal engine from operator timetables and flight data. Durations come from timetables, and prices are the most recent observation, not a guarantee.
Operators: FlixBus
Route calculated: 25 Sep 2026