How to travel from Bellinzona to Florence

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

The cheapest way to travel from Bellinzona to Florence is a train with an average price of €61.

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

A train is €3 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Bellinzona to Florence costing on average €64.

A train is €161 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Bellinzona to Florence costing on average €222.

The fastest way to travel from Bellinzona to Florence is by train with an average journey time of 4h 19m.

Other travel options to Florence take longer:

Bus takes on average 5h 58m.

Flight takes on average 6h 44m.

The distance from Bellinzona to Florence is approximately 200 miles (322 km).

The average frequency per day from Bellinzona to Florence is:

• Around 14 trains per day.
• Around 13 flights per day.
• Around 4 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Bellinzona 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 Bellinzona to Florence:

• Flights mostly depart from Milan Linate Airport and arrive in Florence Peretola Airport.
• Trains mostly depart from Bellinzona station and arrive in Florence Santa Maria Novella.
• Buses mostly depart from Arbedo-Castione, Via Stazione (FS) and arrive in Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence).

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

• Travel with Frecciarossa, Trenitalia, Italo, Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) to go to Florence by train.
• Travel with BlaBlaCar, Calanda Viaggi, Autolinee Ventre to go to Florence by bus.

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

• 1 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar, Calanda Viaggi.

Omio customers who travel from Bellinzona 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.