- 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
$15
Average price
$28
Fastest journey
2 h 40 m
Average duration
2 h 43 m
Buses per day
12
Distance
198 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Genoa to Florence is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Genoa to Florence will cost around $28 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $15.
Of the 12 buses that leave Genoa for Florence on Wed, Jul 15, 11 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Wed, Jul 15 the direct buses cover the 198 km distance in an average of 2 h 43 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 2 h 40 m .
On Wed, Jul 15 the slowest buses will take 2 h 50 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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FlixBusOmio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Genoa to Florence among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $7. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 25m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $7, and a train costs an average of $26.
Distance: 123 miles (198 km)
| Bus | Most popular Train |
|---|---|
$15 Average price Cheapest | $29 Average price |
4h 14m Average total duration 3h 44m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 55m Average total duration Fastest 3h 25m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest |
![]() Most popular bus company | ![]() Most popular train company |
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 Genoa to Florence:
A bus is $14 (€11) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Genoa to Florence costing on average $29 (€24).
Other travel options to Florence take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 44m.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:05AM | Arrival Time 03:55AM | Duration 2h50 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $18 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:30AM | Arrival Time 05:55AM | Duration 3h25 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:40AM | Arrival Time 08:30AM | Duration 4h50 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $17 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:00AM | Arrival Time 09:00AM | Duration 3h00 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $31 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:10AM | Arrival Time 08:50AM | Duration 2h40 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $29 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:50AM | Arrival Time 09:20AM | Duration 2h30 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $27 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:00AM | Arrival Time 09:50AM | Duration 2h50 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $27 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:30AM | Arrival Time 11:10AM | Duration 2h40 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:40AM | Arrival Time 11:25AM | Duration 2h45 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:15AM | Arrival Time 01:05PM | Duration 3h50 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:20AM | Arrival Time 12:00PM | Duration 2h40 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $29 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:20AM | Arrival Time 01:30PM | Duration 3h10 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $27 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:30AM | Arrival Time 12:50PM | Duration 2h20 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:15AM | Arrival Time 02:35PM | Duration 3h20 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $25 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:20AM | Arrival Time 02:10PM | Duration 2h50 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 12:00PM | Arrival Time 03:00PM | Duration 3h00 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $26 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 12:30PM | Arrival Time 02:50PM | Duration 2h20 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:45PM | Arrival Time 04:40PM | Duration 3h55 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $17 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 12:50PM | Arrival Time 04:20PM | Duration 3h30 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 01:00PM | Arrival Time 03:40PM | Duration 2h40 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $29 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 01:50PM | Arrival Time 04:50PM | Duration 3h00 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 02:00PM | Arrival Time 05:20PM | Duration 3h20 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $34 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:25PM | Arrival Time 06:05PM | Duration 2h40 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:30PM | Arrival Time 06:10PM | Duration 2h40 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:50PM | Arrival Time 06:40PM | Duration 2h50 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:40PM | Arrival Time 07:20PM | Duration 2h40 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:55PM | Arrival Time 07:40PM | Duration 2h45 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:50PM | Arrival Time 08:20PM | Duration 2h30 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $27 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:20PM | Arrival Time 09:00PM | Duration 2h40 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:30PM | Arrival Time 09:30PM | Duration 3h00 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $24 |
Operator Marino Autolinee | Departure Time 07:05PM | Arrival Time 01:15AM | Duration 6h10 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $59 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:10PM | Arrival Time 10:30PM | Duration 3h20 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:10PM | Arrival Time 11:00PM | Duration 3h50 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $18 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:40PM | Arrival Time 12:10AM | Duration 3h30 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $31 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:00PM | Arrival Time 01:10AM | Duration 2h10 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:05PM | Arrival Time 04:45AM | Duration 5h40 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $13 |
Operator Itabus | Departure Time 11:55PM | Arrival Time 02:40AM | Duration 2h45 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $18 |
The table below shows live departures for Genoa to Florence buses for today, Tuesday, July 14. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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FlixBus | 8:30 AM Genova, Via Fanti D'Italia | 2h40 | 11:10 AM Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 8:40 AM Genova, Via Fanti D'Italia | 2h45 | 11:25 AM Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 11:15 AM Genova, Via Fanti D'Italia | 3h20 | 2:35 PM Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 12:45 PM Genova, Via Fanti D'Italia | 3h55 | 4:40 PM Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 3:25 PM Genova, Via Fanti D'Italia | 2h40 | 6:05 PM Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 4:55 PM Genova, Via Fanti D'Italia | 2h45 | 7:40 PM Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 6:20 PM Genova, Via Fanti D'Italia | 2h40 | 9:00 PM Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) | 0 transfersDirect | |
061 · 055 | 7:05 PM Genoa, Piazza della Vittoria | 6h10 | 1:15 AM Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 11:05 PM Genova, Via Fanti D'Italia | 6h10 | 5:15 AM Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 11:05 PM Genova, Via Fanti D'Italia | 5h40 | 4:45 AM Firenze, Piazzale Montelungo | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 1:05 AM Genova, Via Fanti D'Italia | 2h50 | 3:55 AM Firenze, Piazzale Montelungo | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 1:05 AM Genova, Via Fanti D'Italia | 3h10 | 4:15 AM Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 2:30 AM Genova, Via Fanti D'Italia | 3h25 | 5:55 AM Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 3:40 AM Genova, Via Fanti D'Italia | 4h50 | 8:30 AM Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Buses from Genoa to Florence run on average 18 times per day, taking around 3h 44m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $7 (€6) if you book in advance.
There are 15 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:30, the last at 23:55. The fastest bus covers the 123 miles (198 km) distance in 2h 40m.
Distance 123 miles (198 km) |
Average bus duration 3h 44m |
Cheapest ticket price $7 (€6) |
Buses per day 18 |
Direct buses 15 |
Fastest bus 2h 40m |
First bus 12:30 AM |
Last bus 11:55 PM |
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Best time to book 14 days |
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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