- 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.
Flights from Cologne to Florence depart on average 11 times per day, taking around 2h 18m. Cheap flight tickets for this journey start at $22 (€18) if you book in advance.
The earliest flight runs at 00:40, the last at 23:40. The fastest flight covers the 534 miles (860 km) distance in 1h 35m. November is the cheapest month to fly.
Distance 534 miles (860 km) |
Average flight duration 2h 18m |
Cheapest ticket price $22 (€18) |
Flights per day 11 |
Fastest flight 1h 35m |
First flight 12:40 AM |
Last flight 11:40 PM |
Cheapest Month Nov |
Cheapest Day Mon |
High Season Oct - Dec |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Fri |
Least Busy Day Sat |
Best time to book 35 days |
Cheapest price
$349
Average price
$800
Fastest journey
3 h 40 m
Average duration
3 h 53 m
Flights per day
17
Distance
860 km
The best way to find a cheap flight ticket from Cologne to Florence is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Cologne to Florence will cost around $800 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $349.
It's difficult to get from Cologne to Florence without transferring at least once.
AZ4725+
AZ7445
AZ4725+
AZ437+
Regionale 20687 · Regionale Veloce 4106
AZ4725+
AZ437+
Regionale 20693+
Intercity 598
AZ4725+
AZ437+
Regionale 20665+
FRECCIAROSSA 8520
LH1983 · LH1872+
Autobus RMA98 · Regionale 20391
LX4425+
LX1678
OS8914+
OS533
OS8918+
OS539
LX4429+
LX1682
LH1973+
LH9438Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Cologne to Florence among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $61. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 18m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the bus is your best bet as it emits only 0.9 - 2.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $61, and a flight costs an average of $22.
Distance: 534 miles (860 km)
Most popular Flight | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$342 Average price | $92 Average price Cheapest | $99 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 18m Average total duration Fastest 2h 18m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 17h 54m Average total duration 17h 24m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 11h 43m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
2.6 - 5.2kg CO2 emissions | 0.9 - 2.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | 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 Cologne to Florence:
A bus is $251 (€203) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Cologne to Florence costing on average $342 (€277).
Other travel options to Florence take longer:
Bus takes on average 17h 24m.
The table below shows live departures for Cologne to Florence flights for today, Monday, June 15. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated flight journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FR 1602 | 4:05 PM Cologne Bonn Airport | 1h35 | 5:40 PM Bologna Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
OS8918+ OS539 | 6:00 PM Cologne Bonn Airport | 4h15 | 10:15 PM Florence Peretola Airport | 1 transfer | |
LX4429+ LX1682 | 6:40 PM Cologne Bonn Airport | 3h55 | 10:35 PM Florence Peretola Airport | 1 transfer | |
| Tuesday, June 16 | |||||
LX4425+ LX1678 | 6:20 AM Cologne Bonn Airport | 3h40 | 10:00 AM Florence Peretola Airport | 1 transfer | |
OS8914+ OS533 | 6:30 AM Cologne Bonn Airport | 3h45 | 10:15 AM Florence Peretola Airport | 1 transfer | |
LH5348+ LH5184+ Regionale 20687 · Regionale Veloce 4106 | 7:00 AM Cologne Bonn Airport | 13h55 | 8:55 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 3 transfers | |
LH4170+ Regionale 20665+ FRECCIAROSSA 8520+ LH5348 | 7:00 AM Cologne Bonn Airport | 9h27 | 4:27 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 3 transfers | |
LH4170+ Regionale 20687 · Regionale Veloce 4106+ LH5348 | 7:00 AM Cologne Bonn Airport | 13h55 | 8:55 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 3 transfers | |
LH1973+ LH9438 | 8:30 AM Cologne Bonn Airport | 4h10 | 12:40 PM Florence Peretola Airport | 1 transfer | |
AZ4725+ AZ7445 | 8:30 AM Cologne Bonn Airport | 4h10 | 12:40 PM Florence Peretola Airport | 1 transfer | |
AZ4725+ AZ437+ Regionale 20687 · Regionale Veloce 4106 | 8:30 AM Cologne Bonn Airport | 12h25 | 8:55 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 3 transfers | |
AZ4725+ AZ437+ Regionale 20665+ FRECCIAROSSA 8520 | 8:30 AM Cologne Bonn Airport | 7h57 | 4:27 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 3 transfers | |
AZ4725+ AZ437+ Regionale 20693+ Intercity 598 | 8:30 AM Cologne Bonn Airport | 13h30 | 10:00 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 3 transfers | |
OS246+ OS535 | 9:35 AM Cologne Bonn Airport | 4h30 | 2:05 PM Florence Peretola Airport | 1 transfer | |
LX4427+ Regionale 20747+ InterCityNotte 796+ Regionale 18252 | 2:15 PM Cologne Bonn Airport | 16h24 | 6:39 AM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 4 transfers | |
Autobus RMA98 · Regionale 20391+ FRECCIAROSSA 9508+ LX1732 | 2:15 PM Cologne Bonn Airport | 17h31 | 7:46 AM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 4 transfers | |
LX4427+ Leonardo express 4675+ FRECCIAROSSA 9674+ LX1732 | 2:15 PM Cologne Bonn Airport | 9h05 | 11:20 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 3 transfers | |
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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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Florence Peretola Airport, Florence -> Firenze Santa Maria Novella, Florence
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