How to travel from Bellinzona to Florence

Mon, Nov 02
+ Add return
Travel by train, bus, flight with
Frecciarossa
ITA
FlixBus
Trenitalia
Italo
1,000+ more
Frecciarossa
ITA
FlixBus
Trenitalia
Italo
1,000+ more
QR-Code
Scan to get our free app
Use our app to get live travel updates and book mobile tickets for trains, buses, flights, and ferries.
App Store
rate4.9
42K ratings
Google Play
rate4.6
136K reviews

Travel Information

Compare train, bus, and flight for Bellinzona to Florence

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Bellinzona to Florence among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of DKK 414 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 4h 40m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.3kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of DKK 414, while a flight costs an average of DKK 2,727.

Distance: 200 miles (322 km)

Compare train with

Most popular
Train
Flight
Bus
Driving

DKK 723

Average price

DKK 2,727

Average price

DKK 414

Average price

Cheapest

DKK 1,183

Average price

(fuel + tolls)

4h 40m

Average total duration

Fastest

4h 10m

Onboard

+

30m

Additional time*

5h 5m

Average total duration

3h 5m

Onboard

+

2h 0m

Additional time*

6h 52m

Average total duration

6h 22m

Onboard

+

30m

Additional time*

4h 23m

Average total duration

(door-to-door)

0.1 - 0.3kg

CO2 emissions

Lowest

1.0 - 1.9kg

CO2 emissions

0.3 - 0.8kg

CO2 emissions

-

CO2 emissions

Frecciarossa

Most popular train company

ITA

Most popular airline

FlixBus

Most popular bus company

Your own car or car rental

Direct Options

Direct Options

Direct Options

Direct Options

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

Compare ways to travel from Bellinzona to Florence

Compare the available ways to get from Bellinzona to Florence, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.

The cheapest way to travel from Bellinzona to Florence is a bus with an average price of DKK 414.

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

A bus is DKK 310 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bellinzona to Florence costing on average DKK 723.

A bus is DKK 2,314 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Bellinzona to Florence costing on average DKK 2,727.

The fastest way to travel from Bellinzona to Florence is by train with an average journey time of 4h 40m.

Other travel options to Florence take longer:

Flight takes on average 5h 5m.

Bus takes on average 6h 52m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Bellinzona and Florence including taking a train, bus, and flight.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Bellinzona to Florence among Omio's users.
Take the train. On this route, it beats driving on both time and money.

The journey is about 13m faster (4h 10m by train vs 4h 23m by car) and roughly DKK 461 cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls (DKK 723 vs DKK 1,183). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.

Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.

Travel options
from Bellinzona to Florence

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

Our recommendation

bus

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

  • Itabus
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • Itabus
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • Itabus
    0 transfers

Other options

  • Itabus
    0 transfers

Find all the dates and times for this journey by train, bus, flight, and ferry .

Compare prices and tickets Prices for trains, buses and flights

Compare train, bus, and flight prices over the next three weeks. See the best deals at a glance, find the lowest fares, and choose the option that fits your budget.

Train
Bus

More than 1,000 travel companies trust us to sell their tickets all in one place.

Trenitalia
Easyjet
Deutsche Bahn
SNCF

FAQs: Travel from Bellinzona 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 Bellinzona to Florence.

FAQs
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 bus with an average price of DKK 414.

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

A bus is DKK 310 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bellinzona to Florence costing on average DKK 723.

A bus is DKK 2,314 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Bellinzona to Florence costing on average DKK 2,727.

The fastest way to travel from Bellinzona to Florence is by train with an average journey time of 4h 40m.

Other travel options to Florence take longer:

Flight takes on average 5h 5m.

Bus takes on average 6h 52m.

The distance from Bellinzona to Florence is approximately 200 miles (322 km).
The average frequency per day from Bellinzona to Florence is:
  • Around 17 trains per day.
  • Around 11 flights per day.
  • Around 3 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 FlixBus, Itabus, Marino Autolinee to go to Florence by bus.
  • Travel with Frecciarossa, Trenitalia, Intercity, Italo, Intercity Notte to go to Florence by train.
  • Travel with ITA, British Airways to go to Florence by flight.
Yes, there are direct services available from Bellinzona to Florence with the following travel companies:
  • 0 direct buses per day with Itabus.
  • 1 direct trains per day with Trenitalia.
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.

Travelling from Bellinzona to Florence: related information

Here are some other resources that might have the information you need

HomeTravel EuropeTravel to ItalyTravel to FlorenceHow to travel from Bellinzona to Florence

The Omio App Makes Travel Planning Easy

We’ll get you where you want to go. From live train updates to mobile tickets, our innovative app is the ideal way to plan and keep track of your travel.

ios-badge
android-badge
Hand With Phone