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Compare bus, train, and flight for Chur to Florence
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Chur to Florence among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of $72 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 37m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the bus is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.4 - 0.9kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $72, while a flight costs an average of $730.
Distance: 228 miles (368 km)
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$95 Average price | $72 Average price Cheapest | $730 Average price | $202 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
8h 28m Average total duration 7h 58m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 37m Average total duration 4h 7m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 37m Average total duration Fastest 2h 37m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 5h 58m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.4 - 0.9kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions | 1.1 - 2.2kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Compare the available ways to get from Chur to Florence, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Chur to Florence:
A train is $24 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Chur to Florence costing on average $95.
A train is $658 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Chur to Florence costing on average $730.
Other travel options to Florence take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 37m.
Bus takes on average 8h 28m.
Tickets start at around $95 compared to roughly $202 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $108. The journey takes 7h 58m versus 5h 58m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
Travel optionsfrom Chur to Florence
How to get from Chur to Florence by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Chur to Florence is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

4:20 AM 10h10 Chur 2:30 PM Florence $47 1 One-way 0 transfers
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4:20 AM 10h10 Chur 2:30 PM Florence $47 1 One-way 0 transfers
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4:20 AM 10h10 Chur 2:30 PM Florence $47 1 One-way 0 transfers
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3:20 AM 10h10 Chur 1:30 PM Florence $63 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Chur to Florence:
A train is $24 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Chur to Florence costing on average $95.
A train is $658 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Chur to Florence costing on average $730.
Other travel options to Florence take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 37m.
Bus takes on average 8h 28m.
- Around 33 flights per day.
- Around 12 trains per day.
- Around 6 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Chur and Florence as scheduled services by bus, train, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Zurich Airport and arrive in Florence Peretola Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Chiavenna station and arrive in Florence Santa Maria Novella.
- Buses mostly depart from Chur, Bahnhofplatz and arrive in Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence).
- Travel with Frecciarossa, Intercity to go to Florence by train.
- Travel with Air Dolomiti, Air France, ITA, Helvetic Airways, Vueling, Austrian Airlines, British Airways, Swiss, BA Cityflyer, CitizenPlane, Brussels Airlines, Air Baltic, Edelweiss Air to go to Florence by flight.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Florence by bus.
- 5 direct flights per day with ITA, Helvetic Airways, Swiss, CitizenPlane.
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