How to travel from Basel to Florence

There are 3 options to travel between Basel and Florence including taking a bus, train, and flight.

The cheapest way to travel from Basel to Florence is a bus with an average price of $78 (€63).

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

A bus is $125 (€101) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Basel to Florence costing on average $203 (€164).

A bus is $154 (€125) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Basel to Florence costing on average $232 (€187).

The fastest way to travel from Basel to Florence is by flight with an average journey time of 5h 30m.

Other travel options to Florence take longer:

Train takes on average 7h 6m.

Bus takes on average 9h 3m.

The distance from Basel to Florence is approximately 316 miles (509 km).

The average frequency per day from Basel to Florence is:

• Around 9 buses per day.
• Around 6 trains per day.
• Around 2 flights per day.

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

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Basel to Florence:

• Flights mostly depart from EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg and arrive in Florence Peretola Airport.
• Trains mostly depart from Basel SBB and arrive in Florence Santa Maria Novella.
• Buses mostly depart from Basel, Bahnhof and arrive in Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence).

If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Basel to Florence, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:

• Travel with Vueling to go to Florence by flight.
• Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar to go to Florence by bus.
• Travel with Trenitalia, SBB, Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) to go to Florence by train.

Yes, there is a direct route available from Basel to Florence:

• 2 direct buses per day with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar.

Omio customers who travel from Basel 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.