- Must visit
Uffizi Gallery
World-famous gallery with Botticelli, Leonardo, and Michelangelo. Essential for understanding Renaissance painting and one of Florence’s top visits.
Cheapest price on Oct 16
€47
Average ticket price on Oct 16
€117
Fastest journey on Oct 16
14 h 15 m
Average journey duration on Oct 16
15 h 41 m
Buses on Oct 16
28
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 €117 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €47.
On Fri, Oct 16, we found 28 buses from Frankfurt am Main to Florence, including 2 direct services.
On Fri, Oct 16 the direct buses cover the 732 km distance in an average of 15 h 41 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 14 h 15 m .
On Fri, Oct 16 the slowest buses will take 16 h 15 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 · FlixBusBuses from Frankfurt am Main to Florence run on average 24 times per day, taking around 16h 7m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at €40 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 454 miles (732 km) distance in 13h 15m.
Distance 454 miles (732 km) |
Average bus duration 16h 7m |
Cheapest ticket price €40 |
Buses per day 24 |
Direct buses 2 |
Fastest bus 13h 15m |
First bus 12:05 AM |
Last bus 11:40 PM |
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Best time to book 28 days |
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:45AM | Arrival Time 05:50PM | Duration 17h05 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price €82 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:05AM | Arrival Time 05:50PM | Duration 16h45 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price €79 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:15AM | Arrival Time 11:00PM | Duration 21h45 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price €58 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:40AM | Arrival Time 09:00PM | Duration 19h20 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price €60 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:45AM | Arrival Time 11:00PM | Duration 20h15 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price €73 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:55AM | Arrival Time 01:00AM | Duration 20h05 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price €104 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:15AM | Arrival Time 11:00PM | Duration 15h45 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price €72 |
Operator Marino Autolinee | Departure Time 07:30AM | Arrival Time 01:15AM | Duration 17h45 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price €123 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:45AM | Arrival Time 02:40AM | Duration 18h55 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price €97 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:50AM | Arrival Time 02:40AM | Duration 18h50 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price €57 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:30AM | Arrival Time 02:15AM | Duration 17h45 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price €59 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 08:55AM | Arrival Time 10:45AM | Duration 25h50 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price €135 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:00AM | Arrival Time 03:45AM | Duration 18h45 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price €78 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:55AM | Arrival Time 06:35AM | Duration 19h40 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed | Cheapest price €62 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:00AM | Arrival Time 04:35AM | Duration 17h35 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price €79 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:20AM | Arrival Time 06:00AM | Duration 18h40 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price €95 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:03PM | Arrival Time 06:00AM | Duration 17h57 | Departure days Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price €77 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:40PM | Arrival Time 06:00AM | Duration 16h20 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price €77 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:45PM | Arrival Time 06:00AM | Duration 16h15 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price €61 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:03PM | Arrival Time 09:05AM | Duration 19h02 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat | Cheapest price €61 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:15PM | Arrival Time 09:05AM | Duration 18h50 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price €58 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:30PM | Arrival Time 09:05AM | Duration 18h35 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price €60 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:00PM | Arrival Time 10:25AM | Duration 18h25 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price €59 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:03PM | Arrival Time 09:05AM | Duration 17h02 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price €85 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:45PM | Arrival Time 10:25AM | Duration 16h40 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price €32 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:03PM | Arrival Time 01:50PM | Duration 17h47 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price €79 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:30PM | Arrival Time 12:35PM | Duration 16h05 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price €58 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:35PM | Arrival Time 02:10PM | Duration 17h35 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price €60 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:15PM | Arrival Time 05:10PM | Duration 19h55 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Sat | Cheapest price €61 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:30PM | Arrival Time 12:45PM | Duration 14h15 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price €55 |
Operator RegioJet a.s. | Departure Time 10:30PM | Arrival Time 11:00AM | Duration 36h30 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price €110 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:45PM | Arrival Time 09:00PM | Duration 22h15 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price €114 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:05PM | Arrival Time 07:50PM | Duration 20h45 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price €67 |
The table below shows live departures for Frankfurt am Main to Florence buses for today, Thursday, October 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 | 11:00 AM Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof) | 17h35 | 4:35 AM Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:20 AM Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof) | 18h40 | 6:00 AM Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 1:40 PM Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36) | 16h20 | 6:00 AM Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) | 1 transfer | |
FlixTrain+ FlixBus · FlixBus | 2:03 PM Frankfurt South station | 18h27 | 8:30 AM Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 2:15 PM Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36) | 18h50 | 9:05 AM Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 2:30 PM Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof) | 18h35 | 9:05 AM Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 4:00 PM Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36) | 18h25 | 10:25 AM Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 5:45 PM Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof) | 16h40 | 10:25 AM Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixTrain+ FlixBus · FlixBus | 8:03 PM Frankfurt South station | 17h47 | 1:50 PM Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 8:30 PM Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36) | 16h05 | 12:35 PM Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 10:30 PM Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof) | 14h15 | 12:45 PM Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) | 0 transfersDirect | |
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FlixBus · FlixBus | 12:45 AM Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof) | 17h05 | 5:50 PM Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 1:05 AM Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36) | 16h45 | 5:50 PM Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 1:15 AM Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36) | 21h45 | 11:00 PM Firenze, Piazzale Montelungo | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 1:15 AM Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36) | 19h45 | 9:00 PM Florence, Guidoni Tram T2 | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 1:15 AM Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36) | 18h20 | 7:35 PM Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 1:40 AM Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof) | 19h20 | 9:00 PM Florence, Guidoni Tram T2 | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 1:40 AM Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof) | 17h55 | 7:35 PM Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 2:45 AM Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof) | 20h15 | 11:00 PM Firenze, Piazzale Montelungo | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 7:15 AM Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof) | 15h45 | 11:00 PM Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 7:50 AM Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36) | 16h45 | 12:35 AM Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 7:50 AM Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36) | 17h10 | 1:00 AM Firenze, Piazzale Montelungo | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 8:30 AM Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof) | 16h05 | 12:35 AM Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 8:30 AM Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof) | 16h30 | 1:00 AM Firenze, Piazzale Montelungo | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:00 AM Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof) | 18h45 | 3:45 AM Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) | 1 transfer | |
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Discover the best of Florence — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Florence trip today.
World-famous gallery with Botticelli, Leonardo, and Michelangelo. Essential for understanding Renaissance painting and one of Florence’s top visits.
Houses Michelangelo’s David alongside major Renaissance sculptures. A must for first-time visitors interested in Florence’s artistic legacy.
Monastic museum with Fra Angelico frescoes and tranquil cells. Ideal for experiencing spiritual art in one of Florence’s most atmospheric spaces.
Florence’s monumental main square, framed by civic buildings and sculpture. A must for first impressions, history, and lively urban atmosphere.
The cathedral square is Florence’s ceremonial heart, surrounded by the Duomo, Baptistery, and bell tower. Essential for architecture lovers.
Riverside viewpoint with one of Florence’s classic panoramas. Best at sunset for sweeping views over the Arno, domes, and historic center.
Thick Florentine T-bone steak from Chianina beef, grilled rare over coals. It is the city's signature celebratory dish and a classic of Tuscan cuisine.
A rustic Tuscan bread soup with black cabbage, cannellini beans, vegetables, and olive oil. A beloved frugal dish rooted in Florentine home cooking.
A thick soup of bread, tomatoes, basil, garlic, and olive oil, served warm or at room temperature. It celebrates simple Tuscan ingredients and stale bread.
Three-Michelin-star fine dining by Enoteca Pinchiorri, known for refined Italian cuisine and an exceptional wine cellar. Elegant and formal.
Legendary casual stop for Lampredotto sandwiches and other tripe specialties. Simple, authentic street food experience in central Florence.
Historic steakhouse famed for Bistecca Alla Fiorentina and classic Tuscan dishes. Traditional, bustling atmosphere near Santa Croce.
Moderate for Italy: hotels in the center are pricier, but dining and transit are reasonable versus Rome or Venice.
Service is often included. Round up or leave €1-2 at cafés, 5-10% for great restaurant service, and round up taxi fares.
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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.

Most Frankfurt am Main to Florence buses use the Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof) to Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Firenze) station pair, with some services arriving at Firenze, Piazzale Montelungo. Use this guide to compare Frankfurt am Main and Florence bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36) is 10 km from Frankfurt am Main city centre. Public transport options include:
Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36) has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: McDonald's (in the station), Hausmann's (in the station).
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located throughout the terminal, offering various banking services.
Ticket office support is available at Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36).
Available at Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36): Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36): Elevators, ramps, assistance.
Frankfurt am Main, Hauptbahnhof is 1 km from Frankfurt am Main city centre. Public transport options include:
Frankfurt am Main, Hauptbahnhof has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Several fast food outlets and cafes are inside the station.
Free Wi-Fi is available throughout the station. ATMs are aTMs are located near the main entrance.
Ticket office support is available at Frankfurt am Main, Hauptbahnhof.
Available at Frankfurt am Main, Hauptbahnhof: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Frankfurt am Main, Hauptbahnhof: The station is fully accessible to wheelchair users.
Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Firenze) is 1 km from Florence city centre. Public transport options include:
Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Firenze) has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, ATM, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the entrance.
Ticket office support is available at Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Firenze).
Available at Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Firenze): Parking, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Firenze): Elevators, ramps.
Firenze, Piazzale Montelungo is 1 km from Florence city centre. Public transport options include:
Firenze, Piazzale Montelungo has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the entrance.
Ticket office support is available at Firenze, Piazzale Montelungo.
Available at Firenze, Piazzale Montelungo: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Firenze, Piazzale Montelungo: Elevators, ramps.
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