How to get from Milan to Florence
- 249 km as the crow flies
- Fastest: flight, 3h 15m
- 88 bus departures a day with FlixBus
Compare the train, bus and flight options. Then check them for your own date.
At a glance
Fastest
3h 25m
direct
Bus
€15
Cheapest
3h 55m
direct
Bus
€9
Calculated by Routavio, refreshed 3 Oct 2026
Start with the whole journey.
We compared the ways to travel from Milan to Florence. The most useful door-to-door route takes 3h 55m by bus with no transfer. The two cities are about 249 km apart in a straight line. The price and operators below come from a real route search.
This fare comes from a search on October 2, 2026 and has not been refreshed since. Run a live search for today's price.
249 km
Which way suits you?
| Transport | Observed fare | Duration and scope | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flight | €40Checked Oct 3 | 3h 15mFlight only | See Flight details |
| Train | €26Omio catalogue, Oct 3 | 12h 17m2 transfers | See Train details |
| Bus | €8Omio catalogue, Oct 3 | 3h 55mdirect | See Bus details |
- Flight€40Checked Oct 33h 15m · Flight onlySee Flight details
- Train€26Omio catalogue, Oct 312h 17m · 2 transfersSee Train details
- Bus€8Omio catalogue, Oct 33h 55m · directSee Bus details
These figures were observed on different days. This table is not a live price ranking for your date.
Milan to Florence: cheapest or fastest?
Pick a tab: the legs, the timing and the difference from the others all change with it.
- 1Milan → Florencebus12Go·3h 55m
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
The observed fares belong to earlier dates.
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All transport observations
Flight calendar
Flight prices by day, Milan to Florence
The lowest fare we saw for each day over the next three months. Tap a day to search it live.
October 2026
€37November 2026
€39Departures from Milan to Florence
FlixBus runs 88 scheduled departures a day, the first at 00:10 and the last at 23:35.
| Operator | Departures a day | First | Last |
|---|---|---|---|
| FlixBusbus | 88 | 00:10 | 23:35 |
| FlixBus, Autolinee Federico, Marinobus | 24 | 00:30 | 17:25 |
| BlaBlaCar Busbus | 4 | 06:25 | 17:10 |
All departuresFlixBus
- 00:10
- 00:25
- 00:35
- 01:25
- 01:34
- 01:45
- 02:25
- 02:34
- 02:45
- 03:15
- 03:35
- 04:15
- 04:35
- 05:15
- 05:35
- 05:55
- 06:00
- 06:15
- 06:20
- 06:50
- 06:55
- 07:00
- 07:05
- 07:20
- 07:40
- 07:50
- 07:55
- 08:00
- 08:05
- 08:20
- 08:30
- 08:40
- 09:00
- 09:30
- 09:40
- 09:45
- 09:55
- 10:30
- 10:40
- 10:45
- 10:55
- 11:05
- 11:30
- 11:40
- 11:45
- 12:00
- 12:05
- 12:20
- 12:25
- 12:45
- 13:00
- 13:05
- 13:15
- 13:20
- 13:25
- 13:30
- 13:45
- 13:50
- 14:05
- 14:15
- 14:20
- 14:30
- 14:40
- 14:50
- 15:05
- 15:20
- 15:25
- 15:30
- 15:40
- 16:05
- 16:20
- 16:25
- 16:30
- 16:40
- 17:10
- 17:25
- 18:10
- 18:35
- 19:10
- 19:35
- 20:00
- 20:10
- 20:35
- 21:00
- 22:00
- 22:35
- 23:10
- 23:35
All departuresFlixBus, Autolinee Federico, Marino
- 00:30
- 00:35
- 01:10
- 05:15
- 05:35
- 07:55
- 08:20
- 08:50
- 09:05
- 09:10
- 10:00
- 10:30
- 10:40
- 14:00
- 14:30
- 15:05
- 15:15
- 15:30
- 16:05
- 16:20
- 16:30
- 16:40
- 17:05
- 17:25
All departuresBlaBlaCar Bus
- 06:25
- 07:25
- 16:25
- 17:10
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.
Omio last refreshed these on Sat, Oct 3
Operators seen on these journeys
FlixBusMilan-FlorenceBook →
ITA AirwaysMilan-Rome, Rome-FlorenceSee live options and dates →
TrenitaliaMilan-Aulla Lunigiana, Aulla Lunigiana-Livorno C.Le, Livorno C.Le-FlorenceBook →On this route you travel with 12Go, FlixBus, ITA Airways, Trenitalia; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Milan to Florence works
Start with a 12Go bus from Milan to Florence, about 3h 55m. In total it's roughly €9 over 3h 55m, direct, no transfers.
Milan to Florence: common questions
How long does it take to get from Milan to Florence?
The most useful route takes about 3h 55m by bus, with no transfer.
When is the first bus from Milan to Florence?
The first bus with FlixBus leaves at 00:10 and the last at 23:35, according to the published timetable.
How many bus departures a day are there from Milan to Florence?
88 a day with FlixBus, between 00:10 and 23:35.
How far is Florence from Milan?
About 249 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
How much does Milan to Florence cost?
On the upcoming dates we checked, the cheapest fare ranged from €9 to €15. Run a live search for your own date to see today's price.
Which operators run Milan to Florence?
On this route you travel with 12Go, FlixBus, ITA Airways, Trenitalia.
Can you get from Milan to Florence without flying?
Yes. A ground route by train takes about 1h 45m.
What is the cheapest way to get from Milan 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: 12Go
Route calculated: 3 Oct 2026
Prices checked: 2 Oct 2026