How to travel from Alicante to Florence

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Compare bus and flight for Alicante to Florence

Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Alicante to Florence among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of zł733 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 5h 50m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the bus is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 1.2 - 2.9kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of zł733, while a flight costs an average of zł1852.

Distance: 715 miles (1152 km)

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zł1852

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zł733

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zł1713

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5h 50m

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3h 50m

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26h 27m

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25h 57m

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16h 21m

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3.5 - 6.9kg

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1.2 - 2.9kg

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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

The cheapest way to travel from Alicante to Florence is a bus with an average price of zł733.

This is compared to other travel options from Alicante to Florence:

A bus is zł1120 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Alicante to Florence costing on average zł1852.

The fastest way to travel from Alicante to Florence is by flight with an average journey time of 5h 50m.

Other travel options to Florence take longer:

Bus takes on average 26h 27m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Alicante and Florence including taking a bus and flight.
We recommend using the flight as it is the most popular way to get from Alicante to Florence among Omio's users.
Take the flight. It's the quicker way to make this trip, and the time saved usually justifies the slightly higher cost.

You'll arrive about 12h 31m sooner (3h 50m by flight vs 16h 21m by car). Tickets start at around zł1852 compared to roughly zł1713 in fuel and tolls — a bit more, but you get time back and avoid a long drive.

Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group, want flexibility on timing, or plan to stop en route.

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from Alicante to Florence

How to get from Alicante to Florence by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

bus

The best way to travel from Alicante to Florence is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus
    3:15 PM28h25
    Alicante, Estación de Autobuses
    7:40 PMScandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence)
    zł8021One-way
    2 transfers

Cheapest

  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus
    3:15 PM28h25
    Alicante, Estación de Autobuses
    7:40 PMScandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence)
    zł8021One-way
    2 transfers

Fastest

  • VuelingVY1301 · VY6003
    6:35 AM6h00
    Alicante Elche Airport
    12:35 PMFlorence Peretola Airport
    zł15421One-way
    1 transfer

Other options

  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus
    6:50 PM33h05
    Alicante, Estación de Autobuses
    3:55 AMFirenze, Piazzale Montelungo
    zł8391One-way
    2 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus
    6:50 PM33h25
    Alicante, Estación de Autobuses
    4:15 AMScandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence)
    zł8391One-way
    2 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus
    3:15 PM31h45
    Alicante, Estación de Autobuses
    11:00 PMFirenze, Piazzale Montelungo
    zł9321One-way
    2 transfers
  • BA EuroflyerBA2657+BA CityflyerBA7017
    10:05 PM12h50
    Alicante Elche Airport
    10:55 AMFlorence Peretola Airport
    zł8071One-way
    1 transfer
  • VuelingVY1305 · VY6005
    1:20 PM9h35
    Alicante Elche Airport
    10:55 PMFlorence Peretola Airport
    zł8401One-way
    1 transfer
  • VuelingVY1309 · VY6005
    9:00 AM13h55
    Alicante Elche Airport
    10:55 PMFlorence Peretola Airport
    zł8401One-way
    1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from Alicante to Florence

Travel to Florence easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Alicante to Florence.

FAQs
There are 2 options to travel between Alicante and Florence including taking a bus and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Alicante to Florence is a bus with an average price of zł733.

This is compared to other travel options from Alicante to Florence:

A bus is zł1120 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Alicante to Florence costing on average zł1852.

The fastest way to travel from Alicante to Florence is by flight with an average journey time of 5h 50m.

Other travel options to Florence take longer:

Bus takes on average 26h 27m.

The distance from Alicante to Florence is approximately 715 miles (1152 km).
The average frequency per day from Alicante to Florence is:
  • Around 26 flights per day.
  • Around 4 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Alicante and Florence as scheduled services by bus and flight can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Alicante to Florence:
  • Flights mostly depart from Alicante Elche Airport and arrive in Florence Peretola Airport.
  • Buses mostly depart from Alicante, Estación de Autobuses and arrive in Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence).
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Alicante to Florence, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Vueling, Ryanair, Malta Air, Swiss, Iberia, Lufthansa Cityline, Brussels Airlines, Austrian Airlines, Lufthansa, Air Baltic, Helvetic Airways, ITA, Edelweiss Air to go to Florence by flight.
  • Travel with FlixBus to go to Florence by bus.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Alicante to Florence:
  • 0 direct flights per day with Ryanair, Malta Air.
Omio customers who travel from Alicante to Florence often also extend their vacation to go to Rome, Pisa, Venice, Milan, Bologna. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Florence and these popular destinations at a great price.
Most travelers need at least three days in Florence to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.
In Florence, you can climb to Piazzale Michelangelo for panoramic views of the city's skyline, visit the Accademia Gallery to see Michelangelo's David, and take a cooking class to master traditional Tuscan dishes. Enjoy a wine tasting tour in the Chianti region and explore the vibrant San Lorenzo Market. Don't miss the iconic Florence Cathedral with its stunning dome, the Uffizi Gallery for masterpieces by Botticelli and Michelangelo, and Ponte Vecchio for its historic charm. Visit Palazzo Vecchio, a medieval fortress-palace, and the elegant Boboli Gardens behind Pitti Palace.
To fully experience Florence, plan for at least 3 to 4 days to explore its rich history, art, and architecture, including must-sees like the Uffizi Gallery, Florence Cathedral, and Ponte Vecchio.

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