- Must visit
Galleria degli Uffizi
World-famous Renaissance gallery with masterpieces by Botticelli, Leonardo, Michelangelo, and Caravaggio. One of Florence’s essential museum visits.
Cheapest price
$23
Average price
$42
Fastest journey
5 h 30 m
Average duration
5 h 38 m
Buses per day
10
Distance
287 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Milan Malpensa Airport to Florence Santa Maria Novella 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 Santa Maria Novella will cost around $42 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $23.
Of the 10 buses that leave Milan Malpensa Airport for Florence Santa Maria Novella on Thu, Jun 04, 6 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Thu, Jun 04 the direct buses cover the 287 km distance in an average of 5 h 38 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 5 h 30 m .
On Thu, Jun 04 the slowest buses will take 5 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.
FlixBus
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2125
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083 · 055
FlixBus
2125Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Milan Malpensa Airport to Florence Santa Maria Novella among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $19. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 4h 35m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $19, and a flight costs an average of $89.
Distance: 178 miles (287 km)
| Bus | Most popular Train | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$37 Average price Cheapest | $54 Average price | $367 Average price | $105 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 5m Average total duration Fastest 4h 35m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 26m Average total duration 4h 56m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 12h 3m Average total duration 9h 3m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 3h 36m 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 Santa Maria Novella:
A bus is $17 (€14) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Milan Malpensa Airport to Florence Santa Maria Novella costing on average $54 (€43).
A bus is $330 (€267) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Milan Malpensa Airport to Florence Santa Maria Novella costing on average $367 (€296).
Other travel options to Florence Santa Maria Novella take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 56m.
Flight takes on average 9h 3m.
Tickets start at around $37 (€30) compared to roughly $105 (€85) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $68 (€55). The journey takes 4h 35m versus 3h 36m 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 FlixBus | Departure Time 03:34AM | Arrival Time 08:20AM | Duration 4h46 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $33 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:45AM | Arrival Time 08:20AM | Duration 4h35 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $33 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:50AM | Arrival Time 07:40AM | Duration 3h50 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $37 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:20AM | Arrival Time 09:10AM | Duration 3h50 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $31 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:00AM | Arrival Time 09:40AM | Duration 3h40 | Departure days Wed, Sat | Cheapest price $26 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:30AM | Arrival Time 10:30AM | Duration 4h00 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $25 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:00AM | Arrival Time 02:10PM | Duration 7h10 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $60 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:20AM | Arrival Time 11:20AM | Duration 4h00 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $44 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:10AM | Arrival Time 12:20PM | Duration 4h10 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $25 |
Operator Itabus | Departure Time 09:30AM | Arrival Time 03:20PM | Duration 5h50 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $27 |
Operator Itabus | Departure Time 09:45AM | Arrival Time 03:20PM | Duration 5h35 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $27 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:50AM | Arrival Time 01:40PM | Duration 3h50 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $38 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:00AM | Arrival Time 02:00PM | Duration 4h00 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $34 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:00AM | Arrival Time 02:20PM | Duration 3h20 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $28 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:30AM | Arrival Time 03:10PM | Duration 3h40 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $36 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:45AM | Arrival Time 05:50PM | Duration 6h05 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $20 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:55AM | Arrival Time 05:50PM | Duration 5h55 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $20 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 12:30PM | Arrival Time 04:30PM | Duration 4h00 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $41 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 01:30PM | Arrival Time 05:10PM | Duration 3h40 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $25 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 02:00PM | Arrival Time 06:00PM | Duration 4h00 | Departure days Wed, Fri | Cheapest price $20 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 02:20PM | Arrival Time 06:10PM | Duration 3h50 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $31 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:00PM | Arrival Time 08:00PM | Duration 5h00 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $29 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:30PM | Arrival Time 06:50PM | Duration 3h20 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $38 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:50PM | Arrival Time 07:40PM | Duration 3h50 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $34 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:00PM | Arrival Time 09:10PM | Duration 4h10 | Departure days Mon, Fri | Cheapest price $36 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:20PM | Arrival Time 11:00PM | Duration 5h40 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $23 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:30PM | Arrival Time 11:00PM | Duration 5h30 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $23 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:40PM | Arrival Time 10:30PM | Duration 3h50 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $35 |
Operator Marino Autolinee | Departure Time 07:40PM | Arrival Time 01:15AM | Duration 5h35 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $53 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:00PM | Arrival Time 12:10AM | Duration 3h10 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $23 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:20PM | Arrival Time 04:35AM | Duration 6h15 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $64 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:25PM | Arrival Time 04:35AM | Duration 6h10 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $63 |
The table below shows live departures for Milan Malpensa Airport to Florence Santa Maria Novella buses for today, Wednesday, June 3. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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 | |
| Thursday, June 4 | |||||
FlixBus · FlixBus | 7:00 AM Ferno, Aeroporto di Milano-Malpensa T2 | 7h10 | 2:10 PM Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) | 1 transfer | |
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 | |
083 · 055 | 7:40 PM Ferno, Aeroporto di Milano-Malpensa T1 | 5h35 | 1:15 AM Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) | 1 transfer | |
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Buses from Milan Malpensa Airport to Florence Santa Maria Novella run on average 9 times per day, taking around 4h 35m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $19 (€15) if you book in advance.
There are 6 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 01:45, the last at 22:50. The fastest bus covers the 178 miles (287 km) distance in 4h 35m.
Distance 178 miles (287 km) |
Average bus duration 4h 35m |
Cheapest ticket price $19 (€15) |
Buses per day 9 |
Direct buses 6 |
Fastest bus 4h 35m |
First bus 1:45 AM |
Last bus 10:50 PM |
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Discover the best of Firenze Santa Maria Novella — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Firenze Santa Maria Novella trip today.
World-famous Renaissance gallery with masterpieces by Botticelli, Leonardo, Michelangelo, and Caravaggio. One of Florence’s essential museum visits.
Best known for Michelangelo’s David, this museum also holds important Florentine paintings and sculptures. Timed-entry tickets are commonly used.
Outstanding museum preserving original works from the Florence Cathedral complex, including sculptures by Michelangelo, Donatello, and Ghiberti.
The ceremonial heart of Florence, surrounded by the cathedral, baptistery, and bell tower. Essential for first-time visitors and iconic photos.
Historic civic square filled with sculpture and framed by Palazzo Vecchio and the Loggia dei Lanzi. One of Florence’s most atmospheric public spaces.
The city’s classic panoramic viewpoint, especially popular at sunset and on social media for sweeping views over Florence’s rooftops and dome.
Thick-cut Chianina beef steak grilled rare over coals, one of Florence's most iconic and celebratory dishes.
Hearty Tuscan soup of bread, cannellini beans, and vegetables, traditionally reheated the next day for deeper flavor.
Rustic tomato and bread soup with garlic, olive oil, and basil, a classic example of Tuscan cucina povera.
Renowned fine dining institution with Michelin-starred cuisine and one of Italy's most celebrated wine cellars.
Popular steakhouse known for Bistecca Alla Fiorentina, with a polished yet approachable atmosphere near Santa Maria Novella.
Historic, lively trattoria near the central market, famous for Florentine steak and classic Tuscan dishes.
Moderate by Italian standards. Cafes and casual meals are reasonable, but hotels and central dining near the station cost more.
Service is often included or covered by a coperto. Tipping is not required, but rounding up or leaving EUR 1-3 for good service is appreciated. Taxis are usually rounded up.
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Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Milan Malpensa Airport to Florence Santa Maria Novella 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 Santa Maria Novella, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

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