The cheapest and fastest buses from Milan Malpensa Airport to Florence
Cheapest price
$30
Average price
$50
Fastest journey
3 h 10 m
Average duration
4 h 43 m
Buses per day
12
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 $50 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $30.
Of the 12 buses that leave Milan Malpensa Airport for Florence on Sat, May 02, 9 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sat, May 02 the direct buses cover the 288 km distance in an average of 4 h 43 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 3 h 10 m .
On Sat, May 02 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.
FlixBus11:55 AM5h55Ferno, Aeroporto di Milano-Malpensa T25:50 PMScandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence)$301One-way0 transfers
FlixBus11:45 AM6h05Ferno, Aeroporto di Milano-Malpensa T15:50 PMScandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence)$301One-way0 transfers
8:30 AM3h10Milan Malpensa Airport11:40 AMFlorence$361One-way0 transfers
21259:30 AM5h50Ferno, Aeroporto di Milano-Malpensa T13:20 PMScandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence)$381One-way0 transfers
21259:45 AM5h35Ferno, Aeroporto di Milano-Malpensa (Arrivi - Terminal 2)3:20 PMScandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence)$381One-way0 transfers
8:30 AM3h10Milan Malpensa Airport11:40 AMFlorence$361One-way0 transfers
FlixBus3:45 AM4h35Ferno, Aeroporto di Milano-Malpensa T28:20 AMScandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence)$491One-way0 transfers
FlixBus3:34 AM4h46Ferno, Aeroporto di Milano-Malpensa T18:20 AMScandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence)$541One-way0 transfers
FlixBus5:30 PM5h30Ferno, Aeroporto di Milano-Malpensa T211:00 PMScandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence)$531One-way0 transfers
21259:45 AM5h35Ferno, Aeroporto di Milano-Malpensa (Arrivi - Terminal 2)3:20 PMScandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence)$381One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare bus, train, and flight for Milan Malpensa Airport to Florence
Omio 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 $8. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 4h 36m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $8, and a flight costs an average of $111.
Distance: 178 miles (288 km)
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| Bus | Most popular Train | Flight |
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$32 Average price Cheapest | $52 Average price | $196 Average price |
5h 33m Average total duration 5h 3m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 6m Average total duration Fastest 4h 36m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 10h 6m Average total duration 7h 6m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
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Milan Malpensa Airport to Florence Bus Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:34AM | Arrival Time 08:20AM | Duration 4h46 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $37 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:45AM | Arrival Time 08:20AM | Duration 4h35 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $37 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 12:40PM | Duration 4h40 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $34 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:30AM | Arrival Time 11:40AM | Duration 3h10 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $27 |
Operator Itabus | Departure Time 09:30AM | Arrival Time 03:20PM | Duration 5h50 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $29 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:30AM | Arrival Time 02:10PM | Duration 4h40 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $30 |
Operator Itabus | Departure Time 09:45AM | Arrival Time 03:20PM | Duration 5h35 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $29 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:10AM | Arrival Time 02:40PM | Duration 3h30 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $25 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:40AM | Arrival Time 04:40PM | Duration 5h00 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $34 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:45AM | Arrival Time 05:50PM | Duration 6h05 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:55AM | Arrival Time 05:50PM | Duration 5h55 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 12:10PM | Arrival Time 03:50PM | Duration 3h40 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $34 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 02:00PM | Arrival Time 06:00PM | Duration 4h00 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $29 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 02:20PM | Arrival Time 06:20PM | Duration 4h00 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $30 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:00PM | Arrival Time 06:30PM | Duration 3h30 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $30 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:40PM | Arrival Time 07:00PM | Duration 3h20 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $28 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:00PM | Arrival Time 08:50PM | Duration 3h50 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $44 |
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 07:00PM | Arrival Time 10:40PM | Duration 3h40 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $47 |
Operator Marino Autolinee | Departure Time 07:40PM | Arrival Time 01:15AM | Duration 5h35 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $54 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:30PM | Arrival Time 12:00AM | Duration 3h30 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $27 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:20PM | Arrival Time 04:35AM | Duration 6h15 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $69 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:25PM | Arrival Time 04:35AM | Duration 6h10 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $69 |
Live departures
Milan Malpensa Airport to Florence bus times
The table below shows live departures for Milan Malpensa Airport to Florence buses for today, Friday, May 1. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
083 · 055 | 7:40 PM Ferno, Aeroporto di Milano-Malpensa T1 | 5h35 | 1:15 AM Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) | 1 transfer | |
| Saturday, May 2 | |||||
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 | |
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 | |
FlixBus | 5:20 PM Ferno, Aeroporto di Milano-Malpensa T1 | 5h40 | 11:00 PM Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 5:30 PM Ferno, Aeroporto di Milano-Malpensa T2 | 5h30 | 11:00 PM Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Milan Malpensa Airport to Florence
Buses from Milan Malpensa Airport to Florence run on average 12 times per day, taking around 5h 3m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $8 (€6) if you book in advance.
There are 7 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 02:45, 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 5h 3m |
Cheapest ticket price $8 (€6) |
Buses per day 12 |
Direct buses 7 |
Fastest bus 4h 35m |
First bus 2:45 AM |
Last bus 10:50 PM |
Cheapest Month Dec |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Jul - Sep |
Busiest Day Mon |
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Bus providers: FlixBus, Itabus, Marino Autolinee, BlaBlaCar from Milan Malpensa Airport to FlorenceYou can travel by bus between Milan Malpensa Airport to Florence with FlixBus, Itabus, Marino Autolinee, BlaBlaCar for as low as $8 (€6). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Bus from Milan Malpensa Airport to Florence
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Milan Malpensa Airport 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.

- Marino Autolinee
- Assistance
- Priority seating
- Accessible restrooms.
- FlixBus
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Wheelchair-accessible buses.
- Itabus
- Assistance
- Dedicated seating areas
- Accessible restrooms.
- 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.
- Marino Autolinee
- You can cancel your ticket up to 24 hours before departure for a full refund. Cancellations within 24 hours incur a 50% fee.
- 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.
- Itabus
- You can cancel your ticket up to 24 hours before departure for a partial refund. Changes allowed for a fee.
- Marino Autolinee
- One carry-on bag up to 10kg (55x40x20 cm) and one checked bag up to 20kg (80x50x30 cm).
- FlixBus
- One carry-on bag up to 7kg (42x30x18 cm) and one checked bag up to 20kg (80x50x30 cm).
- Itabus
- One carry-on bag up to 10kg and one checked bag up to 20kg.
- Marino Autolinee
- 10€ per additional bag up to 20 kg.
- FlixBus
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- Itabus
- 5€ per additional bag.
- Marino Autolinee
- Small pets allowed in carriers
- larger pets must be leashed and muzzled.
- FlixBus
- Small pets in carriers allowed
- guide dogs travel for free.
- Itabus
- Small pets allowed in carriers
- larger pets must be leashed and muzzled.
popular bus stations
Popular bus stations from Milan Malpensa Airport to Florence
- 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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