- Must visit
Uffizi Galleries
Florence’s premier art museum, famed for Botticelli, Leonardo, Michelangelo, and Raphael. Timed-entry booking is strongly recommended due to very high demand.
Cheapest price
$236
Average price
$238
Fastest journey
10 h 5 m
Average duration
11 h 5 m
Trains per day
3
Distance
883 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Paris Charles de Gaulle 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 Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport to Florence will cost around $238 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $236.
It's difficult to get from Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport to Florence without transferring at least once.
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9951Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport to Florence among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $86. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 45m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $86, and a train costs an average of $276.
Distance: 548 miles (883 km)
| Train | Most popular Flight | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$276 Average price | $221 Average price | $147 Average price Cheapest | $451 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
10h 9m Average total duration 9h 39m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 45m Average total duration Fastest 2h 45m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 16h 24m Average total duration 15h 54m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 11h 49m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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This is compared to other travel options from Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport to Florence:
A bus is $74 (€60) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport to Florence costing on average $221 (€179).
A bus is $129 (€104) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport to Florence costing on average $276 (€223).
Other travel options to Florence take longer:
Train takes on average 9h 39m.
Bus takes on average 15h 54m.
The journey is about 2h 10m faster (9h 39m by train vs 11h 49m by car) and roughly $175 (€141) cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($276 (€223) vs $451 (€364)). 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 Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport to Florence trains for tomorrow, Tuesday, May 19. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FRECCIAROSSA 1000 9281+ 9947 | 6:30 AM Paris Gare de Lyon | 11h05 | 5:35 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 1000 9281+ 9951 | 6:30 AM Paris Gare de Lyon | 12h05 | 6:35 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 1000 9281+ 8143 | 6:30 AM Paris Gare de Lyon | 10h05 | 4:35 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 1 transfer | |
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Trains from Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport to Florence run on average 1 times per day, taking around 9h 39m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $276 (€223) but you can travel from only $86 (€69) by bus.
The earliest train runs at 05:30, the last at 05:30. The fastest train covers the 548 miles (883 km) distance in 10h 5m.
Distance 548 miles (883 km) |
Average train duration 9h 39m |
Cheapest ticket price $276 (€223) |
Trains per day 1 |
Fastest train 10h 5m |
First train 5:30 AM |
Last train 5:30 AM |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Fri |
Least Busy Day Sat |
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. Timed-entry booking is strongly recommended due to very high demand.
Best known for Michelangelo’s David, plus important Florentine paintings and sculpture. Advance booking is strongly recommended.
A vast former Medici palace housing major museums and royal apartments. Worth visiting for both art collections and palace interiors.
The ceremonial heart of Florence, framed by the cathedral, baptistery, and bell tower. Essential for first-time visitors.
Florence’s great civic square, packed with sculpture, historic atmosphere, and immediate access to key landmarks.
The city’s most famous viewpoint, especially popular at sunset for panoramic photos over Florence’s skyline.
Florence’s iconic thick-cut T-bone steak from Chianina beef, grilled rare and simply seasoned. It is one of the city’s most famous traditional dishes.
A hearty Tuscan soup of bread, cannellini beans, and winter vegetables, especially black cabbage. It is a classic peasant dish strongly associated with Florence and Tuscany.
A comforting tomato and bread soup made with stale bread, garlic, olive oil, and basil. It is a beloved Florentine-Tuscan staple.
Florence’s landmark fine-dining destination, renowned for haute cuisine, exceptional wine service, and one of Italy’s most prestigious cellars.
Long-established traditional restaurant known for its butter chicken, artichoke omelette, and intimate old-Florence atmosphere.
Historic, no-frills Florentine trattoria near Mercato Centrale, famous for bistecca alla Fiorentina, ribollita, and other classic Tuscan dishes.
Compared with many Italian cities, Florence is moderately priced overall, but accommodation and dining in the historic center are noticeably higher.
Service is often included or reflected in menu prices, and tipping is not obligatory. In restaurants, locals may round up the bill or leave EUR 1-5 for good service; around 5-10% is appreciated only.}
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Florence Santa Maria Novella -> Piazza del Duomo, Florence
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