- Must visit
Uffizi Galleries
Florence’s premier art museum, famed for Botticelli, Leonardo, Michelangelo, and Raphael. One of Italy’s essential museum visits and often requires advance booking in busy seasons.
Cheapest price
$108
Average price
$120
Fastest journey
13 h 5 m
Average duration
13 h 25 m
Buses per day
15
Distance
633 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Vienna to Florence is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Vienna to Florence will cost around $120 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $108.
Of the 15 buses that leave Vienna for Florence on Tue, Jun 02, 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Tue, Jun 02 the direct buses cover the 633 km distance in an average of 13 h 25 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 13 h 5 m .
On Tue, Jun 02 the slowest buses will take 13 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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FlixBus · FlixBusOmio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Vienna to Florence among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $69. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 27m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.2 - 0.6kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $69, and a train costs an average of $335.
Distance: 393 miles (633 km)
| Bus | Most popular Flight | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$104 Average price Cheapest | $223 Average price | $335 Average price | $230 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
12h 21m Average total duration 11h 51m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 27m Average total duration Fastest 2h 27m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 11h 17m Average total duration 10h 47m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 54m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.6 - 1.6kg CO2 emissions | 1.9 - 3.8kg CO2 emissions | 0.2 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Vienna to Florence:
A bus is $120 (€97) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Vienna to Florence costing on average $223 (€180).
A bus is $231 (€187) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Vienna to Florence costing on average $335 (€270).
Other travel options to Florence take longer:
Train takes on average 10h 47m.
Bus takes on average 11h 51m.
Tickets start at around $104 (€83) compared to roughly $230 (€185) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $126 (€102). The journey takes 11h 51m versus 8h 54m 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, 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 12:10AM | Arrival Time 02:00PM | Duration 13h50 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $90 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:10AM | Arrival Time 07:35PM | Duration 18h25 | Departure days Tue, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $83 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:20AM | Arrival Time 07:35PM | Duration 17h15 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $100 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:55AM | Arrival Time 09:00PM | Duration 17h05 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $100 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:00AM | Arrival Time 09:25PM | Duration 17h25 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $82 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:50AM | Arrival Time 01:40PM | Duration 8h50 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $54 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:05AM | Arrival Time 11:00PM | Duration 16h55 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $107 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:35AM | Arrival Time 11:00PM | Duration 16h25 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Sun | Cheapest price $100 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:30AM | Arrival Time 01:05AM | Duration 17h35 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $82 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 05:00PM | Duration 9h00 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $71 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:15AM | Arrival Time 11:00PM | Duration 14h45 | Departure days Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $89 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:00AM | Arrival Time 05:50PM | Duration 8h50 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $69 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:25AM | Arrival Time 11:00PM | Duration 13h35 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $89 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:00AM | Arrival Time 03:45AM | Duration 17h45 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $87 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:20AM | Arrival Time 01:30AM | Duration 15h10 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $87 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:45PM | Arrival Time 05:40AM | Duration 15h55 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $107 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:55PM | Arrival Time 06:00AM | Duration 16h05 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $102 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:45PM | Arrival Time 05:40AM | Duration 14h55 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $90 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:55PM | Arrival Time 09:05AM | Duration 16h10 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $89 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:35PM | Arrival Time 10:00AM | Duration 16h25 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $91 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:20PM | Arrival Time 04:30AM | Duration 9h10 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $66 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:30PM | Arrival Time 05:30AM | Duration 9h00 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $52 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:55PM | Arrival Time 11:20AM | Duration 13h25 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $89 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:15PM | Arrival Time 11:20AM | Duration 13h05 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $89 |
Operator RegioJet a.s. | Departure Time 11:20PM | Arrival Time 11:00AM | Duration 11h40 | Departure days Mon, Fri | Cheapest price $78 |
The table below shows live departures for Vienna to Florence buses for today, Monday, June 1. 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 | 5:35 PM Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) | 16h25 | 10:00 AM Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 9:55 PM Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) | 13h25 | 11:20 AM Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 10:15 PM Vienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz | 13h05 | 11:20 AM Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) | 0 transfersDirect | |
(Prague -> Rome) | 11:20 PM Vienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz | 11h40 | 11:00 AM Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) | 0 transfersDirect | |
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FlixBus · FlixBus | 12:10 AM Vienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz | 13h50 | 2:00 PM Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 1:10 AM Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) | 18h25 | 7:35 PM Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 2:20 AM Vienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz | 17h15 | 7:35 PM Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 3:55 AM Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) | 17h30 | 9:25 PM Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 3:55 AM Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) | 17h05 | 9:00 PM Florence, Guidoni Tram T2 | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 6:35 AM Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) | 16h25 | 11:00 PM Firenze, Piazzale Montelungo | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 7:30 AM Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) | 17h35 | 1:05 AM Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 7:30 AM Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) | 18h00 | 1:30 AM Firenze, Piazzale Montelungo | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:25 AM Vienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz | 13h35 | 11:00 PM Firenze, Piazzale Montelungo | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:25 AM Vienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz | 13h10 | 10:35 PM Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 2:45 PM Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) | 14h55 | 5:40 AM Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 4:55 PM Vienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz | 16h10 | 9:05 AM Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) | 1 transfer | |
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Buses from Vienna to Florence run on average 12 times per day, taking around 11h 51m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $69 (€56) but you can travel from only $21 (€17) by flight.
There are 2 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:10, the last at 23:55. The fastest bus covers the 393 miles (633 km) distance in 11h 40m.
Distance 393 miles (633 km) |
Average bus duration 11h 51m |
Cheapest ticket price $69 (€56) |
Buses per day 12 |
Direct buses 2 |
Fastest bus 11h 40m |
First bus 12:10 AM |
Last bus 11:55 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 Botticelli, Leonardo, Michelangelo, and Raphael. One of Italy’s essential museum visits and often requires advance booking in busy seasons.
Best known for Michelangelo’s David, this compact but world-famous museum also holds important Florentine paintings and sculpture. Timed entry is commonly advisable.
Outstanding museum for original sculptures and treasures from Florence Cathedral, including works by Donatello, Ghiberti, and Michelangelo. A superb companion to the Duomo complex.
The monumental heart of Florence, surrounded by the cathedral, baptistery, and bell tower. Essential for first-time visitors and iconic city views.
Historic civic square lined with statues and anchored by Palazzo Vecchio. A lively open-air showcase of Florence’s political and artistic heritage.
The city’s most famous viewpoint, especially popular at sunset for sweeping panoramas over Florence. A social-media favorite and classic photo stop.
A Thick-Cut T-Bone Steak From Chianina Beef, Charcoal-Grilled Rare. It Is Florence’s Signature Dish And A Classic Of Tuscan Cooking.
A Hearty Tuscan Soup Of Bread, Cannellini Beans, Kale, And Vegetables, Traditionally Reboiled The Next Day For Deeper Flavor.
A Rustic Tomato And Bread Soup With Garlic, Olive Oil, And Basil. It Is A Beloved Florentine Comfort Dish.
A Refined Michelin-Starred Restaurant Offering Creative Tuscan Cuisine In An Elegant Contemporary Setting.
An Old-Style Florentine Institution Known For Its Butter Chicken, Artichoke Omelette, And Traditional Tuscan Atmosphere.
Historic, Bustling Trattoria Near Mercato Centrale, Famous For Florentine Classics Such As Bistecca Alla Fiorentina And Ribollita.
Moderate for Italy: museums and central hotels cost more, while casual dining and local transport stay reasonable.
Service is often included or covered by a coperto. Tipping is not mandatory; round up or leave 5-10% for very good service. Small change is fine in cafes; round up taxi fares.
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Scandicci Villa Costanza, Florence -> Firenze Santa Maria Novella, Florence
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