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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Salzburg to Florence
Cheapest price
$325
Average price
$325
Fastest journey
8 h 46 m
Average duration
8 h 46 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
804 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Salzburg to Florence is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Salzburg to Florence will cost around $325 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $325.
Of the 1 trains that leave Salzburg for Florence on Fri, May 08, 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Fri, May 08 the direct trains cover the 804 km distance in an average of 8 h 46 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 8 h 46 m .
On Fri, May 08 the slowest trains will take 8 h 46 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.
10:02 PM8h46Salzburg Hbf6:48 AMFlorence$3251One-way0 transfers
- 10:02 PM8h46Salzburg Hbf6:48 AMFlorence$3251One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare train, bus, and flight for Salzburg to Florence
Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Salzburg to Florence among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $82. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 9h 24m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $82, and a flight costs an average of $25.
Distance: 499 miles (804 km)
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| Train | Most popular Flight | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$153 Average price | $195 Average price | $95 Average price Cheapest | $137 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
9h 54m Average total duration Fastest 9h 24m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 14h 4m Average total duration 11h 4m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 18h 58m Average total duration 18h 28m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 11h 46m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Salzburg to Florence:
A bus is $58 (€46) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Salzburg to Florence costing on average $153 (€122).
A bus is $100 (€80) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Salzburg to Florence costing on average $195 (€156).
Other travel options to Florence take longer:
Flight takes on average 11h 4m.
Bus takes on average 18h 28m.
You'll arrive about 2h 22m sooner (9h 24m by train vs 11h 46m by car). Tickets start at around $153 (€122) compared to roughly $137 (€109) in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
Live departures
Salzburg to Florence train times
The table below shows live departures for Salzburg to Florence trains for today, Thursday, May 7. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10:02 PM Salzburg Hbf | 8h46 | 6:48 AM Florence | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Salzburg to Florence
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Trains from Salzburg to Florence run on average 5 times per day, taking around 9h 24m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $135 (€108) but you can travel from only $25 (€20) by flight.
The earliest train runs at 08:56, the last at 21:56. The fastest train covers the 499 miles (804 km) distance in 7h 28m.
Distance 499 miles (804 km) |
Average train duration 9h 24m |
Cheapest ticket price $135 (€108) |
Trains per day 5 |
Fastest train 7h 28m |
First train 8:56 AM |
Last train 9:56 PM |
High Season Jan - Mar |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Train companies: ÖBB | Railjet from Salzburg to Florence trainsÖBB | Railjet trains will get you between Salzburg and Florence from $25 (€20). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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