- Must visit
Museo Archeologico Nazionale di Crotone
The city’s main archaeological museum, known for finds from ancient Kroton and the nearby Hera Lacinia sanctuary at Capo Colonna. Best place to understand Crotone’s Magna Graecia heritage.
Cheapest price
$52
Average price
$79
Fastest journey
10 h 42 m
Average duration
12 h 9 m
Buses per day
13
Distance
714 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Florence to Crotone is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Florence to Crotone will cost around $79 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $52.
Of the 13 buses that leave Florence for Crotone on Fri, Jun 19, 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Fri, Jun 19 the direct buses cover the 714 km distance in an average of 12 h 9 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 10 h 42 m .
On Fri, Jun 19 the slowest buses will take 12 h 55 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
2401 · 1403
3803 · 1403
Regionale Veloce 4111+
Busitalia B021
2795 · 1403
2495 · 1401
FRECCIAROSSA 9437+
Busitalia B021
FlixBus
110
207 · 303
FlixBus · FlixBusOmio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Florence to Crotone among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $19. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 40m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.2 - 0.6kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $19, and a train costs an average of $60.
Distance: 443 miles (714 km)
Most popular Bus | Train | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$45 Average price Cheapest | $125 Average price | $113 Average price | $216 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
12h 4m Average total duration 11h 34m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 59m Average total duration 8h 29m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 40m Average total duration Fastest 1h 40m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 8h 50m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.7 - 1.8kg CO2 emissions | 0.2 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Florence to Crotone:
A bus is $68 (€56) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Florence to Crotone costing on average $113 (€92).
A bus is $80 (€66) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Florence to Crotone costing on average $125 (€102).
Other travel options to Crotone take longer:
Train takes on average 8h 29m.
Bus takes on average 11h 34m.
Tickets start at around $45 (€36) compared to roughly $216 (€177) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $172 (€141). The journey takes 11h 34m versus 8h 50m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Direct services are operated by FlixBus, Marino Autolinee, BlaBlaCar.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:35AM | Arrival Time 06:25PM | Duration 17h50 | Departure days Mon, Tue | Cheapest price $26 |
Operator Itabus | Departure Time 01:45AM | Arrival Time 04:25PM | Duration 14h40 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $62 |
Operator Itabus | Departure Time 02:15AM | Arrival Time 04:25PM | Duration 14h10 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed | Cheapest price $23 |
Operator Itabus | Departure Time 03:45AM | Arrival Time 06:25PM | Duration 14h40 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $50 |
Operator Itabus | Departure Time 04:15AM | Arrival Time 06:25PM | Duration 14h10 | Departure days Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $43 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:15AM | Arrival Time 10:10PM | Duration 12h55 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $39 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:30AM | Arrival Time 12:00AM | Duration 14h30 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $47 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:40AM | Arrival Time 07:10PM | Duration 9h30 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $64 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:45AM | Arrival Time 12:00AM | Duration 14h15 | Departure days Tue, Wed | Cheapest price $38 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:50AM | Arrival Time 11:10PM | Duration 13h20 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $24 |
Operator Marino Autolinee | Departure Time 10:05AM | Arrival Time 10:45PM | Duration 12h40 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $95 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:45AM | Arrival Time 01:00AM | Duration 14h15 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:15AM | Arrival Time 12:10AM | Duration 12h55 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $91 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:30AM | Arrival Time 02:00AM | Duration 14h30 | Departure days Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $94 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:50AM | Arrival Time 01:00AM | Duration 13h10 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:50PM | Arrival Time 02:00AM | Duration 13h10 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $93 |
Operator Itabus | Departure Time 02:55PM | Arrival Time 06:35AM | Duration 15h40 | Departure days Mon, Tue | Cheapest price $26 |
Operator Itabus | Departure Time 04:30PM | Arrival Time 06:35AM | Duration 14h05 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $27 |
Operator Itabus | Departure Time 04:55PM | Arrival Time 08:35AM | Duration 15h40 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $35 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:30PM | Arrival Time 06:55AM | Duration 13h25 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator Itabus | Departure Time 05:55PM | Arrival Time 08:35AM | Duration 14h40 | Departure days Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $34 |
Operator Marino Autolinee | Departure Time 06:10PM | Arrival Time 06:30AM | Duration 12h20 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $44 |
Operator Itabus | Departure Time 06:30PM | Arrival Time 08:35AM | Duration 14h05 | Departure days Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $34 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:30PM | Arrival Time 07:55AM | Duration 13h25 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $91 |
Operator Busitalia | Departure Time 07:14PM | Arrival Time 08:30AM | Duration 13h16 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $52 |
Operator Frecciarossa | Departure Time 07:20PM | Arrival Time 08:50AM | Duration 13h30 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $132 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:25PM | Arrival Time 07:35AM | Duration 12h10 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $116 |
Operator Marino Autolinee | Departure Time 08:10PM | Arrival Time 08:30AM | Duration 12h20 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $90 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:25PM | Arrival Time 09:35AM | Duration 12h10 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $61 |
Operator Frecciarossa | Departure Time 09:48PM | Arrival Time 08:30AM | Duration 10h42 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $71 |
The table below shows live departures for Florence to Crotone buses for today, Thursday, June 18. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FlixBus | 9:25 PM Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) | 12h10 | 9:35 AM Crotone, Terminal Autolinee Romano | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9437+ Busitalia B021 | 9:48 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 10h42 | 8:30 AM Crotone | 1 transfer | |
| Friday, June 19 | |||||
3897 · 1401 | 3:45 AM Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) | 14h40 | 6:25 PM Crotone, Piazzale Nettuno | 1 transfer | |
2495 · 1401 | 4:15 AM Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) | 14h10 | 6:25 PM Crotone, Piazzale Nettuno | 1 transfer | |
207 · 303 | 10:05 AM Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) | 12h40 | 10:45 PM Crotone, Terminal Autolinee Romano | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:15 AM Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) | 12h55 | 12:10 AM Crotone, Terminal Autolinee Romano | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:30 AM Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) | 14h30 | 2:00 AM Crotone, Terminal Autolinee Romano | 1 transfer | |
2401 · 1403 | 4:55 PM Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) | 15h40 | 8:35 AM Crotone, Piazzale Nettuno | 1 transfer | |
3803 · 1403 | 5:55 PM Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) | 14h40 | 8:35 AM Crotone, Piazzale Nettuno | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 6:30 PM Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) | 13h25 | 7:55 AM Crotone, Terminal Autolinee Romano | 1 transfer | |
2795 · 1403 | 6:30 PM Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) | 14h05 | 8:35 AM Crotone, Piazzale Nettuno | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce 4111+ Busitalia B021 | 7:14 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 13h16 | 8:30 AM Crotone | 1 transfer | |
110 | 8:10 PM Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) | 12h20 | 8:30 AM Crotone, Terminal Autolinee Romano | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Buses from Florence to Crotone run on average 14 times per day, taking around 11h 34m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $19 (€15) if you book in advance.
There are 2 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:05, the last at 23:40. The fastest bus covers the 443 miles (714 km) distance in 11h 20m.
Distance 443 miles (714 km) |
Average bus duration 11h 34m |
Cheapest ticket price $19 (€15) |
Buses per day 14 |
Direct buses 2 |
Fastest bus 11h 20m |
First bus 12:05 AM |
Last bus 11:40 PM |
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Discover the best of Crotone — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Crotone trip today.
The city’s main archaeological museum, known for finds from ancient Kroton and the nearby Hera Lacinia sanctuary at Capo Colonna. Best place to understand Crotone’s Magna Graecia heritage.
An important seaside archaeological museum and park focused on the Heraion Lakinion sanctuary. Combines indoor exhibits with the evocative ruins and coastal setting.
An open-air cultural space inspired by Pythagoras, with educational installations and public art. Popular for families and for a relaxed visit tied to the city’s philosophical legacy.
The atmospheric old town is the best area for wandering between churches, small squares, noble buildings, and the castle. It offers the strongest sense of the city’s historic character.
Crotone’s seafront promenade is ideal for walking, sea views, and sunset photos. It is one of the city’s most popular everyday public spaces for both locals and visitors.
Beyond the landmark column itself, the wider headland is a striking coastal walking area with ruins, sea views, and open landscapes. One of the most scenic places near Crotone.
A spicy, slow-cooked meat stew linked to Crotone and wider Calabrian tradition, usually served very hot and richly seasoned.
A famous Calabrian spread made with baby fish, chili pepper and seasonings, often called the caviar of the poor and eaten on bread.
Hand-rolled Calabrian pasta commonly served with tomato sauce and local pecorino or meat ragù, valued for its rustic texture.
Recognized dining spot in Crotone offering contemporary seafood-focused cuisine in a modern setting.
Well-known Crotone seafood restaurant appreciated for fresh local fish dishes and a polished but relaxed atmosphere.
Established traditional restaurant known for Calabrian cooking, generous portions and a classic local dining style.
Generally cheaper than major Italian tourist cities. Hotels and dining are moderate, with good value in local cafes and trattorias.
Service is often included or minimal. Tipping is not required, but rounding up or leaving 5-10% for good restaurant service is appreciated. Round up taxis slightly.
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Crotone, Piazzale Nettuno -> Crotone Railway Station
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Florence to Crotone by bus. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest bus, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Crotone, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

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