How to travel from Brussels to Florence

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Compare train, bus, and flight for Brussels to Florence

Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Brussels to Florence among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €105 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 58m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the bus is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.9 - 2.4kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €105, while a flight costs an average of €293.

Distance: 585 miles (943 km)

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€293

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€283

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4h 58m

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21h 45m

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21h 15m

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14h 16m

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The cheapest way to travel from Brussels to Florence is a bus with an average price of €105.

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

A bus is €188 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Brussels to Florence costing on average €293.

The fastest way to travel from Brussels to Florence is by flight with an average journey time of 4h 58m.

Other travel options to Florence take longer:

Bus takes on average 21h 45m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Brussels and Florence including taking a train, bus, and flight.
We recommend using the flight as it is the most popular way to get from Brussels to Florence among Omio's users.
Take the flight. It's the quicker way to make this trip, and the time saved usually justifies the slightly higher cost.

You'll arrive about 11h 18m sooner (2h 58m by flight vs 14h 16m by car). Tickets start at around €293 compared to roughly €283 in fuel and tolls — a bit more, but you get time back and avoid a long drive.

Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group, want flexibility on timing, or plan to stop en route.

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from Brussels to Florence

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

Our recommendation

flight

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

  • Malta AirFR 3939
    7:30 PM1h40
    Brussels South Charleroi Airport
    9:10 PMBologna Airport
    €301One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • Malta AirFR 3939
    7:30 PM1h40
    Brussels South Charleroi Airport
    9:10 PMBologna Airport
    €301One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • Malta AirFR 3939
    7:30 PM1h40
    Brussels South Charleroi Airport
    9:10 PMBologna Airport
    €301One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus
    10:05 AM26h30
    Brussels, Gare Du Midi
    12:35 PMScandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence)
    €711One-way
    2 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus
    11:05 AM25h30
    Brussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi)
    12:35 PMScandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence)
    €751One-way
    2 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus
    10:30 PM26h30
    Brussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi)
    1:00 AMFirenze, Piazzale Montelungo
    €841One-way
    2 transfers
  • Malta AirFR 5235
    9:30 PM1h45
    Brussels Airport
    11:15 PMPisa International Airport
    €301One-way
    0 transfers
  • RyanairFR 3748
    7:00 PM1h45
    Brussels South Charleroi Airport
    8:45 PMPisa International Airport
    €301One-way
    0 transfers
  • RyanairFR 4682
    6:40 AM1h40
    Brussels South Charleroi Airport
    8:20 AMBologna Airport
    €321One-way
    0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Brussels 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 Brussels to Florence.

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There are 3 options to travel between Brussels and Florence including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Brussels to Florence is a bus with an average price of €105.

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

A bus is €188 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Brussels to Florence costing on average €293.

The fastest way to travel from Brussels to Florence is by flight with an average journey time of 4h 58m.

Other travel options to Florence take longer:

Bus takes on average 21h 45m.

The distance from Brussels to Florence is approximately 585 miles (943 km).
The average frequency per day from Brussels to Florence is:
  • Around 44 flights per day.
  • Around 9 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Brussels 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 Brussels to Florence:
  • Flights mostly depart from Brussels Airport and arrive in Florence Peretola Airport.
  • Buses mostly depart from Brussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi) and arrive in Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence).
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Brussels to Florence, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus to go to Florence by bus.
  • Travel with Lufthansa Cityline, Icelandair, KLM Cityhopper, Swiss, BA Cityflyer, Brussels Airlines, KLM, Air Dolomiti, Austrian Airlines, Lufthansa, Vueling, Bulgaria Air, Air Baltic, Helvetic Airways, Malta Air, ITA, British Airways, Ryanair, Edelweiss Air to go to Florence by flight.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Brussels to Florence:
  • 4 direct flights per day with Brussels Airlines, Malta Air, Ryanair.
Omio customers who travel from Brussels 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.
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