The cheapest and fastest buses from Frankfurt am Main to Florence
Cheapest price
$72
Average price
$78
Fastest journey
14 h 15 m
Average duration
15 h 40 m
Buses per day
22
Distance
732 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Frankfurt am Main to Florence is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Frankfurt am Main to Florence will cost around $78 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $72.
Of the 22 buses that leave Frankfurt am Main for Florence on Fri, Jan 16, 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Fri, Jan 16 the direct buses cover the 732 km distance in an average of 15 h 40 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 14 h 15 m .
On Fri, Jan 16 the slowest buses will take 16 h 20 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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Compare train, bus, and flight for Frankfurt am Main to Florence
Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Frankfurt am Main to Florence among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €45. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 35m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the bus is your best bet as it emits only 0.7 - 1.8kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €45, and a train costs an average of €177.
Distance: 454 miles (732 km)
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| Bus | Most popular Flight | Train |
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€88 Average price Cheapest | €259 Average price | €273 Average price |
21h 28m Average total duration 20h 58m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 35m Average total duration Fastest 2h 35m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 13h 22m Average total duration 12h 52m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.7 - 1.8kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 2.2 - 4.4kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Frankfurt am Main to Florence Bus Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:05AM | Arrival Time 05:10PM | Duration 17h05 | Departure days Mon, Thu | Cheapest price $74 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:30AM | Arrival Time 05:10PM | Duration 16h40 | Departure days Mon, Thu | Cheapest price $69 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:45AM | Arrival Time 05:50PM | Duration 17h05 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $69 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:05AM | Arrival Time 09:00PM | Duration 19h55 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $74 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:45AM | Arrival Time 11:00PM | Duration 20h15 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $73 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:20AM | Arrival Time 01:00AM | Duration 18h40 | Departure days Mon, Sat | Cheapest price $76 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:15AM | Arrival Time 01:00AM | Duration 17h45 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $70 |
Operator Marino Autolinee | Departure Time 07:30AM | Arrival Time 01:15AM | Duration 17h45 | Departure days Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $104 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:45AM | Arrival Time 02:40AM | Duration 18h55 | Departure days Mon, Sat | Cheapest price $69 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:00AM | Arrival Time 03:45AM | Duration 18h45 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $69 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:30AM | Arrival Time 02:15AM | Duration 16h45 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $81 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:50AM | Arrival Time 06:35AM | Duration 19h45 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $75 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:00AM | Arrival Time 04:35AM | Duration 17h35 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $72 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:20AM | Arrival Time 06:00AM | Duration 18h40 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $71 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:03PM | Arrival Time 06:00AM | Duration 17h57 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $73 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:00PM | Arrival Time 09:05AM | Duration 20h05 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $71 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:40PM | Arrival Time 06:00AM | Duration 16h20 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $74 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:45PM | Arrival Time 06:00AM | Duration 16h15 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $67 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:03PM | Arrival Time 09:05AM | Duration 19h02 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $69 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:15PM | Arrival Time 09:05AM | Duration 18h50 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $73 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:30PM | Arrival Time 09:05AM | Duration 18h35 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $67 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:55PM | Arrival Time 10:25AM | Duration 18h30 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $73 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:45PM | Arrival Time 10:25AM | Duration 16h40 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $64 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:03PM | Arrival Time 11:15AM | Duration 17h12 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $99 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:30PM | Arrival Time 12:45PM | Duration 16h15 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $72 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:35PM | Arrival Time 02:10PM | Duration 17h35 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $74 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:15PM | Arrival Time 05:10PM | Duration 19h55 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $72 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:30PM | Arrival Time 12:45PM | Duration 14h15 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $67 |
Live departures
Frankfurt am Main to Florence bus times
The table below shows live departures for Frankfurt am Main to Florence buses for today, Thursday, January 15. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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FlixBus · FlixBus | 10:00 AM Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof) | 17h35 | 3:35 AM Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 10:20 AM Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof) | 18h40 | 5:00 AM Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 12:00 PM Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof) | 20h05 | 8:05 AM Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 12:40 PM Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36) | 16h20 | 5:00 AM Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 1:15 PM Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36) | 18h50 | 8:05 AM Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 2:55 PM Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36) | 18h30 | 9:25 AM Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 4:45 PM Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof) | 16h40 | 9:25 AM Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 7:30 PM Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36) | 16h15 | 11:45 AM Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 9:30 PM Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof) | 14h15 | 11:45 AM Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:45 PM Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof) | 17h05 | 4:50 PM Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:45 PM Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof) | 20h15 | 8:00 PM Florence, Guidoni Tram T2 | 2 transfers | |
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FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 12:05 AM Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36) | 19h55 | 8:00 PM Florence, Guidoni Tram T2 | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 12:05 AM Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36) | 21h55 | 10:00 PM Firenze, Piazzale Montelungo | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 12:05 AM Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36) | 16h45 | 4:50 PM Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 1:45 AM Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof) | 20h15 | 10:00 PM Firenze, Piazzale Montelungo | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 6:15 AM Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof) | 17h45 | 12:00 AM Firenze, Piazzale Montelungo | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 6:15 AM Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof) | 15h45 | 10:00 PM Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) | 1 transfer | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Frankfurt am Main to Florence
Buses from Frankfurt am Main to Florence run on average 14 times per day, taking around 20h 58m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $56 (€45) if you book in advance.
There are 1 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:05, the last at 23:40. The fastest bus covers the 454 miles (732 km) distance in 14h 15m.
Distance 454 miles (732 km) |
Average bus duration 20h 58m |
Cheapest ticket price $56 (€45) |
Buses per day 14 |
Direct buses 1 |
Fastest bus 14h 15m |
First bus 00:05 |
Last bus 23:40 |
Key Takeaways
Train Ticket Prices
- Budget Options: Train tickets from Frankfurt am Main to Florence start from as low as $56 (€45) if booked well in advance.
- Standard Fares: Typically, trains cost $109 (€88) depending on the train type and class.
Journey Duration & Frequency
- On average there are 14 daily trains from Frankfurt am Main to Florence with 1 direct service.
- The fastest trains can take as little as 14h 15m but the average duration is 20h 58m
Train Operators
- Travel from Frankfurt am Main to Florence with FlixBus and BlaBlaCar Bus
- The most booked train company for this route on Omio is FlixBus.
Stations & Schedule
- Most trains depart from Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36) and arrive in Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence)
- First train typically departs at 12:05 AM and the last at 11:40 PM
Bus providers: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus from Frankfurt am Main to FlorenceYou can travel by bus between Frankfurt am Main to Florence with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus for as low as $56 (€45). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Bus from Frankfurt am Main to Florence
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Frankfurt am Main to Florence 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 Florence, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

- FlixBus
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Wheelchair-accessible buses.
- BlaBlaCar Bus
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Accessible seating options.
- Florence Cathedral, an iconic Gothic structure known for its stunning dome designed by Brunelleschi
- Uffizi Gallery, a renowned art museum housing masterpieces by artists like Botticelli and Michelangelo
- Ponte Vecchio, a historic bridge famous for its shops and picturesque views over the Arno River
- Palazzo Vecchio, a medieval fortress-palace that serves as Florence's town hall and a museum
- Boboli Gardens, a vast and elegant park behind Pitti Palace featuring sculptures and fountains.
- Climb to Piazzale Michelangelo, a popular spot offering panoramic views of Florence's skyline
- Visit the Accademia Gallery to see Michelangelo's David
- Take a cooking class to learn how to make traditional Tuscan dishes
- Enjoy a wine tasting tour in the Chianti region
- Explore the vibrant San Lorenzo Market for local goods and delicacies.
- FlixBus
- You can cancel your ticket up to 15 minutes before departure and receive a voucher for future travel. Refund requests for delays over 120 minutes are possible.
- BlaBlaCar Bus
- You can cancel your ticket up to 30 minutes before departure for a refund in the form of a voucher.
To find the cheapest bus tickets for your trip from Frankfurt am Main to Florence, follow these tips:
Start your search now and compare ticket prices to find the best deal!
- FlixBus
- One carry-on bag up to 7kg (42x30x18 cm) and one checked bag up to 20kg (80x50x30 cm).
- BlaBlaCar Bus
- One carry-on bag up to 7kg and one checked bag up to 20kg.
- FlixBus
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- BlaBlaCar Bus
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- FlixBus
- Small pets in carriers allowed
- Guide dogs travel for free.
popular bus stations
Popular bus stations from Frankfurt am Main to Florence
- 00:00-23:59
- Free Wi-Fi
- McDonald's (in the station)
- Hausmann's (in the station).
- Available outside the terminal at designated taxi stands.
- Elevators, ramps, assistance
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 61, 62, 77 Train: S8, S9
- 06:00-22:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 37, 72 Tram: T1
- 06:00-21:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Available near the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 12, 13, 17 Train: Firenze Santa Maria Novella
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