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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 an average ticket price of $76 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 5h 5m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the bus is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.8 - 2.0kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $76, while a flight costs an average of $93.
Distance: 490 miles (789 km)
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Most popular Flight | Bus | Driving |
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$93 Average price | $76 Average price Cheapest | $223 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 5m Average total duration Fastest 3h 5m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 17h 47m Average total duration 17h 17m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 11h 30m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
2.4 - 4.7kg CO2 emissions | 0.8 - 2.0kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular airline |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Barcelona to Florence:
A bus is $17 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Barcelona to Florence costing on average $93.
A bus is $98 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Barcelona to Florence costing on average $174.
Other travel options to Florence take longer:
Bus takes on average 17h 47m.
Train takes on average 24h 51m.
You'll arrive about 8h 25m sooner (3h 5m by flight vs 11h 30m by car) and save roughly $131 compared to fuel and tolls ($93 vs $223). You also avoid a long drive, giving you more time to relax or get on with your plans.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way, are travelling with bulky luggage, or need a car at your destination.
Travel optionsfrom Barcelona to Florence
How to get from Barcelona to Florence by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Barcelona to Florence is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- FlixBus8:55 PM14h30Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord11:25 AMScandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence)$841One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- FlixBus8:55 PM14h30Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord11:25 AMScandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence)$841One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- VY60016:40 AM1h45Barcelona El Prat Airport8:25 AMFlorence Peretola Airport$1101One-way0 transfers
Other options
- FlixBus · FlixBus2:50 AM18h10Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord9:00 PMScandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence)$1181One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus · FlixBus5:45 PM17h40Barcelona, Estación de Autobuses de Sants11:25 AMScandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence)$1211One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus · FlixBus9:30 AM18h25Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord3:55 AMFirenze, Piazzale Montelungo$1231One-way1 transfer
Regionale 20665 · Regionale 4106+
W4601810:00 AM10h55Barcelona El Prat Airport8:55 PMFlorence Santa Maria Novella$1021One-way2 transfers- Regionale 20725 · Regionale Veloce 4110+W460223:20 PM8h30Barcelona El Prat Airport11:50 PMFlorence Santa Maria Novella$1041One-way2 transfers
- Regionale 20687 · Regionale 4106+W4601810:00 AM10h55Barcelona El Prat Airport8:55 PMFlorence Santa Maria Novella$1041One-way2 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Barcelona to Florence:
A bus is $17 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Barcelona to Florence costing on average $93.
A bus is $98 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Barcelona to Florence costing on average $174.
Other travel options to Florence take longer:
Bus takes on average 17h 47m.
Train takes on average 24h 51m.
- Around 59 flights per day.
- Around 8 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.
- 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).
- Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, Itabus to go to Florence by bus.
- Travel with Vueling, Malta Air, Ryanair, ITA, Swiss, Air France, Lufthansa, KLM, Iberia, Brussels Airlines, Lufthansa Cityline, Austrian Airlines, Air Baltic to go to Florence by flight.
- Travel with Renfe Viajeros to go to Florence by train.
- 1 direct buses per day with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus.
- 8 direct flights per day with Vueling, Malta Air, Ryanair.
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