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Kunsthistorisches Museum Wien
Vienna’s premier fine-arts museum, famed for the Habsburg collections, Old Masters, Egyptian antiquities, and its grand Ringstrasse setting.
Cheapest price
$145
Average price
$174
Fastest journey
12 h 40 m
Average duration
13 h 43 m
Buses per day
14
Distance
633 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Florence to Vienna is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Florence to Vienna will cost around $174 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $145.
Of the 14 buses that leave Florence for Vienna on Fri, May 29, 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Fri, May 29 the direct buses cover the 633 km distance in an average of 13 h 43 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 12 h 40 m .
On Fri, May 29 the slowest buses will take 14 h 30 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.
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FlixBus · FlixBusOmio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Florence to Vienna among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $65. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 4h 2m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the bus is your best bet as it emits only 0.6 - 1.6kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $65, and a flight costs an average of $21.
Distance: 393 miles (633 km)
| Bus | Most popular Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$96 Average price Cheapest | $175 Average price | $244 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
11h 55m Average total duration 11h 25m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 2m Average total duration Fastest 4h 2m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 8h 43m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.6 - 1.6kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.9 - 3.8kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Florence to Vienna:
A bus is $79 (€64) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Florence to Vienna costing on average $175 (€141).
Other travel options to Vienna take longer:
Train takes on average 9h 15m.
Bus takes on average 11h 25m.
Tickets start at around $96 (€77) compared to roughly $244 (€196) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $148 (€119). The journey takes 11h 25m versus 8h 43m 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, 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 |
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Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:05AM | Arrival Time 06:20PM | Duration 17h15 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $88 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:30AM | Arrival Time 03:35PM | Duration 14h05 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $88 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:55AM | Arrival Time 10:05PM | Duration 17h10 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $97 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:20AM | Arrival Time 08:30PM | Duration 15h10 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $178 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:00AM | Arrival Time 08:30PM | Duration 13h30 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $95 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:35AM | Arrival Time 01:35AM | Duration 16h00 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $94 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:50AM | Arrival Time 03:40AM | Duration 17h50 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Sun | Cheapest price $88 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:50PM | Arrival Time 05:30AM | Duration 16h40 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Sun | Cheapest price $100 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:50PM | Arrival Time 06:10AM | Duration 14h20 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Fri | Cheapest price $103 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:10PM | Arrival Time 08:30AM | Duration 16h20 | Departure days Tue, Wed | Cheapest price $103 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:15PM | Arrival Time 08:30AM | Duration 16h15 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $107 |
Operator RegioJet a.s. | Departure Time 04:45PM | Arrival Time 04:40AM | Duration 11h55 | Departure days Wed, Sun | Cheapest price $78 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:05PM | Arrival Time 08:30AM | Duration 15h25 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $127 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:25PM | Arrival Time 09:05AM | Duration 12h40 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $93 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:00PM | Arrival Time 02:45PM | Duration 16h45 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $132 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:20PM | Arrival Time 03:35PM | Duration 17h15 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $97 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:40PM | Arrival Time 03:35PM | Duration 15h55 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $89 |
The table below shows live departures for Florence to Vienna buses for today, Thursday, May 28. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
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FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:40 PM Firenze, Piazzale Montelungo | 15h55 | 3:35 PM Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:40 PM Firenze, Piazzale Montelungo | 18h40 | 6:20 PM Vienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz | 2 transfers | |
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FlixBus · FlixBus | 1:05 AM Firenze, Piazzale Montelungo | 17h15 | 6:20 PM Vienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 1:05 AM Firenze, Piazzale Montelungo | 14h30 | 3:35 PM Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 1:30 AM Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) | 14h05 | 3:35 PM Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 1:30 AM Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) | 16h50 | 6:20 PM Vienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 4:55 AM Firenze, Piazzale Montelungo | 17h10 | 10:05 PM Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 4:55 AM Firenze, Piazzale Montelungo | 15h35 | 8:30 PM Vienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 5:20 AM Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) | 15h10 | 8:30 PM Vienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 3:50 PM Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) | 14h20 | 6:10 AM Vienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 3:50 PM Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) | 14h35 | 6:25 AM Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 4:15 PM Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) | 16h15 | 8:30 AM Vienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 8:25 PM Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) | 12h40 | 9:05 AM Vienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 8:25 PM Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) | 13h00 | 9:25 AM Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 10:20 PM Florence, Guidoni Tram T2 | 17h15 | 3:35 PM Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) | 2 transfers | |
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Buses from Florence to Vienna run on average 14 times per day, taking around 11h 25m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $65 (€52) but you can travel from only $21 (€17) by flight.
There are 2 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:10, the last at 23:55. The fastest bus covers the 393 miles (633 km) distance in 11h 55m.
Distance 393 miles (633 km) |
Average bus duration 11h 25m |
Cheapest ticket price $65 (€52) |
Buses per day 14 |
Direct buses 2 |
Fastest bus 11h 55m |
First bus 12:10 AM |
Last bus 11:55 PM |
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Vienna’s premier fine-arts museum, famed for the Habsburg collections, Old Masters, Egyptian antiquities, and its grand Ringstrasse setting.
Major art museum known for its graphic arts collection, Monet to Picasso highlights, and strong temporary exhibitions in the city center.
Baroque palace museum complex best known for Gustav Klimt’s The Kiss, with Austrian art from the Middle Ages to modernism.
The walkable old town core, packed with grand streets, churches, courtyards, and elegant architecture around Stephansplatz.
Vienna’s busiest central square and natural orientation point, surrounded by major shopping streets and historic buildings.
The grand boulevard encircling the inner city, ideal for walking past Vienna’s most monumental public buildings.
Vienna’s signature dish: a thin veal cutlet breaded and fried until crisp, traditionally served with potato salad or parsley potatoes.
Boiled beef in broth, famously associated with Viennese cuisine, usually served with apple-horseradish, chive sauce, and potatoes.
A classic Austrian-style fried chicken dish long popular in Vienna, known for its crunchy coating and tender meat.
One of Vienna’s most acclaimed fine-dining restaurants, known for modern Austrian cuisine, tasting menus, and polished service.
Beloved central tavern serving hearty Austrian specialties, seasonal dishes, and a warm old-Vienna ambiance.
Historic Viennese restaurant famous for oversized schnitzel and classic Austrian dishes in a lively traditional setting.
Prices are high by Central European standards, especially for hotels and dining, but public transport is good value.
Service is often included, but rounding up is customary. In restaurants, add about 5-10% for good service. Round up taxi fares. Small tips are appreciated in cafés and for hotel staff.
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