- Must visit
Musée du Louvre
World-famous museum housing major works including the Mona Lisa and vast collections from antiquity to the 19th century. Timed entry is strongly advised.
Cheapest price
$145
Average price
$145
Fastest journey
9 h 41 m
Average duration
9 h 41 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
886 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Florence to Paris is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Florence to Paris will cost around $145 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $145.
It's difficult to get from Florence to Paris without transferring at least once.


Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Florence to Paris among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $33. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 3h 51m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the bus is your best bet as it emits only 0.9 - 2.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $33, and a flight costs an average of $40.
Distance: 550 miles (886 km)
| Train | Most popular Flight | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$148 Average price | $177 Average price | $87 Average price Cheapest | $439 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
8h 21m Average total duration 7h 51m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 51m Average total duration Fastest 3h 51m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 16h 45m Average total duration 16h 15m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 11h 31m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
- CO2 emissions | 2.7 - 5.3kg CO2 emissions | 0.9 - 2.2kg 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 Florence to Paris:
A bus is $61 (€50) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Florence to Paris costing on average $148 (€122).
A bus is $90 (€74) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Florence to Paris costing on average $177 (€145).
Other travel options to Paris take longer:
Train takes on average 7h 51m.
Bus takes on average 16h 15m.
The journey is about 3h 40m faster (7h 51m by train vs 11h 31m by car) and roughly $291 (€239) cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($148 (€122) vs $439 (€361)). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
The table below shows live departures for Florence to Paris trains for today, Sunday, July 12. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
9908+ FRECCIAROSSA 1000 9296 | On time 8:25 AM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 14h49 | 11:14 PM Paris Gare de Lyon | 1 transfer | |
9912+ FRECCIAROSSA 1000 9296 | On time 9:25 AM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 13h49 | 11:14 PM Paris Gare de Lyon | 1 transfer | |
9916+ FRECCIAROSSA 1000 9296 | On time 10:25 AM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 12h49 | 11:14 PM Paris Gare de Lyon | 1 transfer | |
9920+ FRECCIAROSSA 1000 9296 | On time 11:25 AM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 11h49 | 11:14 PM Paris Gare de Lyon | 1 transfer | |
9924+ FRECCIAROSSA 1000 9296 | On time 12:25 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 10h49 | 11:14 PM Paris Gare de Lyon | 1 transfer | |
9928+ FRECCIAROSSA 1000 9296 | On time 1:25 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 9h49 | 11:14 PM Paris Gare de Lyon | 1 transfer | |
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Trains from Florence to Paris run on average 1 times per day, taking around 7h 51m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $101 (€83) but you can travel from only $33 (€28) by bus.
The earliest train runs at 00:40, the last at 20:25. The fastest train covers the 550 miles (886 km) distance in 9h 16m.
Distance 550 miles (886 km) |
Average train duration 7h 51m |
Cheapest ticket price $101 (€83) |
Trains per day 1 |
Fastest train 9h 16m |
First train 12:40 AM |
Last train 8:25 PM |
Cheapest Month Sep |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Oct - Dec |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Mon |
Least Busy Day Sun |
Best time to book 6 days |
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