- Must visit
Uffizi Galleries
Florence’s premier art museum, famed for Renaissance masterpieces by Botticelli, Leonardo, Michelangelo, and Raphael. One of Italy’s essential museum visits.
Cheapest price
$25
Average price
$38
Fastest journey
4 h 35 m
Average duration
5 h 12 m
Buses per day
9
Distance
288 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Milan Malpensa Airport to Florence is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Milan Malpensa Airport to Florence will cost around $38 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $25.
Of the 9 buses that leave Milan Malpensa Airport for Florence on Wed, Jun 17, 6 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Wed, Jun 17 the direct buses cover the 288 km distance in an average of 5 h 12 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 4 h 35 m .
On Wed, Jun 17 the slowest buses will take 5 h 35 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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083 · 055 · 055Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Milan Malpensa Airport to Florence among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $15. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 4h 34m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $15, and a flight costs an average of $175.
Distance: 178 miles (288 km)
| Bus | Most popular Train | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$35 Average price Cheapest | $54 Average price | $406 Average price | $105 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 4m Average total duration Fastest 4h 34m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 7m Average total duration 4h 37m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 13h 38m Average total duration 10h 38m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 3h 31m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Milan Malpensa Airport to Florence:
A bus is $19 (€16) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Milan Malpensa Airport to Florence costing on average $54 (€44).
A bus is $371 (€300) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Milan Malpensa Airport to Florence costing on average $406 (€329).
Other travel options to Florence take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 37m.
Flight takes on average 10h 38m.
Tickets start at around $35 (€28) compared to roughly $105 (€85) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $70 (€57). The journey takes 4h 34m versus 3h 31m 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, Itabus, 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 BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:00AM | Arrival Time 06:10AM | Duration 3h10 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $23 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:34AM | Arrival Time 08:20AM | Duration 4h46 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $35 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:45AM | Arrival Time 08:20AM | Duration 4h35 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $35 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:00AM | Arrival Time 09:40AM | Duration 3h40 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $29 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:30AM | Arrival Time 10:10AM | Duration 3h40 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $43 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:00AM | Arrival Time 02:10PM | Duration 7h10 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $53 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:00AM | Arrival Time 10:30AM | Duration 3h30 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $38 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 11:40AM | Duration 3h40 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Sat | Cheapest price $28 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:30AM | Arrival Time 12:20PM | Duration 3h50 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $29 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:00AM | Arrival Time 12:10PM | Duration 3h10 | Departure days Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $36 |
Operator Itabus | Departure Time 09:30AM | Arrival Time 03:20PM | Duration 5h50 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $28 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:30AM | Arrival Time 12:40PM | Duration 3h10 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $28 |
Operator Itabus | Departure Time 09:45AM | Arrival Time 03:20PM | Duration 5h35 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $28 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:00AM | Arrival Time 01:40PM | Duration 3h40 | Departure days Tue, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $31 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:45AM | Arrival Time 05:50PM | Duration 6h05 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $25 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:55AM | Arrival Time 05:50PM | Duration 5h55 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $25 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 12:00PM | Arrival Time 03:20PM | Duration 3h20 | Departure days Thu, Sun | Cheapest price $28 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 02:00PM | Arrival Time 06:10PM | Duration 4h10 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $28 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 02:30PM | Arrival Time 06:00PM | Duration 3h30 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $34 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:00PM | Arrival Time 07:10PM | Duration 3h10 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $20 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:20PM | Arrival Time 11:00PM | Duration 5h40 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $28 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:30PM | Arrival Time 11:00PM | Duration 5h30 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $28 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:30PM | Arrival Time 08:40PM | Duration 3h10 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $26 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:00PM | Arrival Time 09:00PM | Duration 3h00 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $33 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:50PM | Arrival Time 09:50PM | Duration 3h00 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $31 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:00PM | Arrival Time 11:20PM | Duration 4h20 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $28 |
Operator Marino Autolinee | Departure Time 07:40PM | Arrival Time 01:15AM | Duration 5h35 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $37 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:20PM | Arrival Time 04:35AM | Duration 6h15 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $53 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:25PM | Arrival Time 04:35AM | Duration 6h10 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $54 |
The table below shows live departures for Milan Malpensa Airport to Florence buses for today, Tuesday, June 16. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2125 | 9:30 AM Ferno, Aeroporto di Milano-Malpensa T1 | 5h50 | 3:20 PM Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) | 0 transfersDirect | |
2125 | 9:45 AM Ferno, Aeroporto di Milano-Malpensa (Arrivi - Terminal 2) | 5h35 | 3:20 PM Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 11:45 AM Ferno, Aeroporto di Milano-Malpensa T1 | 6h05 | 5:50 PM Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 11:55 AM Ferno, Aeroporto di Milano-Malpensa T2 | 5h55 | 5:50 PM Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) | 0 transfersDirect | |
083 · 055 · 055 | 7:40 PM Ferno, Aeroporto di Milano-Malpensa T1 | 5h35 | 1:15 AM Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) | 2 transfers | |
083 · 055 | 7:40 PM Ferno, Aeroporto di Milano-Malpensa T1 | 5h35 | 1:15 AM Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) | 1 transfer | |
083 · 055+ 2413 | 7:40 PM Ferno, Aeroporto di Milano-Malpensa T1 | 5h30 | 1:10 AM Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 10:20 PM Ferno, Aeroporto di Milano-Malpensa T1 | 6h15 | 4:35 AM Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 10:25 PM Ferno, Aeroporto di Milano-Malpensa T2 | 6h10 | 4:35 AM Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) | 1 transfer | |
| Wednesday, June 17 | |||||
FlixBus | 3:34 AM Ferno, Aeroporto di Milano-Malpensa T1 | 4h46 | 8:20 AM Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 3:45 AM Ferno, Aeroporto di Milano-Malpensa T2 | 4h35 | 8:20 AM Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Buses from Milan Malpensa Airport to Florence run on average 12 times per day, taking around 4h 34m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $15 (€12) if you book in advance.
There are 8 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 01:45, the last at 22:50. The fastest bus covers the 178 miles (288 km) distance in 4h 35m.
Distance 178 miles (288 km) |
Average bus duration 4h 34m |
Cheapest ticket price $15 (€12) |
Buses per day 12 |
Direct buses 8 |
Fastest bus 4h 35m |
First bus 1:45 AM |
Last bus 10:50 PM |
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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.
Florence’s premier art museum, famed for Renaissance masterpieces by Botticelli, Leonardo, Michelangelo, and Raphael. One of Italy’s essential museum visits.
Best known for Michelangelo’s David, this museum also holds important Florentine paintings and sculpture. Advance booking is strongly advisable.
Vast palace museum complex with royal apartments, Palatine Gallery, and decorative arts. A major stop for art, Medici history, and grand interiors.
Florence’s monumental heart, where the cathedral, baptistery, and bell tower stand together. Essential for first-time visitors and photographers.
Historic civic square filled with sculpture and dominated by Palazzo Vecchio. One of the city’s most important and lively public spaces.
Florence’s most famous viewpoint, especially popular at sunset and widely shared on social media for its sweeping skyline panorama.
A Thick-Cut T-Bone Steak From Chianina Beef, Grilled Rare Over Coals. It Is Florence’s Signature Dish And A Classic Of Tuscan Cuisine.
A Traditional Florentine Street Food Made From The Fourth Stomach Of The Cow, Slow-Cooked In Broth And Served In A Roll, Often With Green Sauce.
A Rustic Tomato, Bread, Garlic, And Olive Oil Soup. It Is A Beloved Tuscan Dish That Turns Stale Bread Into Rich Comfort Food.
A Michelin-Starred Restaurant Offering Refined Tuscan Cuisine With Creative Technique, Elegant Service, And A Contemporary Fine-Dining Atmosphere.
A Small, Long-Running Florentine Favorite Known For Traditional Cooking, Especially Butter Chicken And Simple Tuscan Classics In An Old-School Setting.
A Historic, Casual Trattoria Near Mercato Centrale, Famous For Bistecca Alla Fiorentina, Tuscan Soups, And A Lively Local Atmosphere.
Generally moderate for Italy: museums and central hotels cost more, while casual food and coffee remain fairly affordable.
Service is often included or covered by a coperto. Tipping is not required, but leaving EUR 1-2 at cafes or 5-10% for excellent restaurant service is appreciated.
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Scandicci Villa Costanza, Florence -> Firenze Santa Maria Novella, Florence
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