How to travel from Barcelona to Florence

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Compare train, bus, and flight for Barcelona to Florence

Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Barcelona to Florence among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €50. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 3h 15m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the bus is your best bet as it emits only 0.8 - 2.0kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €50, and a train costs an average of €289.

Distance: 490 miles (789 km)

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€116

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€105

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€289

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6h 15m

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3h 15m

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17h 28m

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16h 58m

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32h 52m

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32h 22m

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2.4 - 4.7kg

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0.8 - 2.0kg

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from Barcelona to Florence

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

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

Vueling AirlinesVY6006
07:30AM1h45
Barcelona El Prat Airport
09:15AMFlorence Peretola Airport
$1061One-way
0 transfers

Cheapest

Itabus4591 · 3803
09:10PM20h34
Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord
05:44PMScandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence)
$811One-way
1 transfer

Fastest

Vueling AirlinesVY6004
08:25PM1h40
Barcelona El Prat Airport
10:05PMFlorence Peretola Airport
$1831One-way
0 transfers

Other options

FlixBusFlixBus
09:15PM14h45
Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord
12:00PMScandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence)
$981One-way
0 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
07:30PM16h30
Barcelona, Estación de Autobuses de Sants
12:00PMScandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence)
$971One-way
1 transfer
FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
04:15PM18h55
Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord
11:10AMScandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence)
$1091One-way
1 transfer
Vueling AirlinesIB5182
07:30AM1h45
Barcelona El Prat Airport
09:15AMFlorence Peretola Airport
$1641One-way
0 transfers
RyanairFR 575
10:20AM1h50
Barcelona El Prat Airport
12:10PMBologna Airport
$1551One-way
0 transfers
Vueling AirlinesVY6102+Leonardo ExpressLeonardo express 4615+FrecciarossaFRECCIAROSSA 9584
09:10AM5h36
Barcelona El Prat Airport
02:46PMFlorence Santa Maria Novella
$1961One-way
2 transfers

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How to get from Barcelona to Florence

The Best Way According to our Users

When it comes to choosing a method of transportation from Barcelona to Florence, 100,00% of our customers do not hesitate to choose the flight as their preferred way to travel. Nowadays, passengers who want to fly around Europe have more options than ever before. With dozens of budget airlines covering several routes which connect to virtually all European countries, taking a flight to reach your desired destination is easy and inexpensive. The low fares and the short flight time are, among others, some of the reasons why our users choose the airplane as the best way to get from Barcelona to Florence, even if they have to face baggage limitations and long lines at check-in and security control. You can book your flights with Omio to make sure you are always taking the fastest route or getting the best deal. You can also add extra luggage and book securely with several methods of payment such as Apple Pay, PayPal and more.

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FAQs: Travel from Barcelona 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 Barcelona to Florence.

FAQs
There are 3 options to travel between Barcelona and Florence including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Barcelona to Florence is a flight with an average price of $32 (€25).

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

A flight is $32 (€25) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Barcelona to Florence costing on average $63 (€50).

A flight is $333 (€264) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Barcelona to Florence costing on average $365 (€289).

The fastest way to travel from Barcelona to Florence is by flight with an average journey time of 1h 40m.

Other travel options to Florence take longer:

Bus takes on average 14h 45m.

Train takes on average 32h 22m.

The distance from Barcelona to Florence is approximately 490 miles (789 km).
The average frequency per day from Barcelona to Florence is:
  • Around 57 flights per day.
  • Around 5 buses per day.
  • Around 1 trains per day.

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

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Barcelona to Florence:
  • Flights mostly depart from Barcelona El Prat Airport and arrive in Florence Peretola Airport.
  • Buses mostly depart from Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord and arrive in Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence).
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Barcelona to Florence, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with TGV INOUI to go to Florence by train.
  • Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus to go to Florence by bus.
  • Travel with Vueling Airlines, ITA, Air France, Lufthansa, SWISS, Iberia, KLM, Lufthansa Cityline, Ryanair, Transavia France, Austrian Airlines, Air Baltic to go to Florence by flight.
Yes, there are direct services available from Barcelona to Florence with the following travel companies:
  • 1 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
  • 6 direct flights per day with Vueling Airlines, Ryanair.
Omio customers who travel from Barcelona 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.
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