How to travel from Cologne to Florence

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Compare train, bus, and flight for Cologne to Florence

Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Cologne to Florence among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $55. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 38m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the bus is your best bet as it emits only 0.9 - 2.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $55, and a train costs an average of $228.

Distance: 534 miles (860 km)

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$321

Average price

$91

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$340

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5h 38m

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2h 38m

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18h 9m

Average total duration

17h 39m

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30m

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118h 24m

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117h 54m

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30m

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2.6 - 5.2kg

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0.9 - 2.1kg

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from Cologne to Florence

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

Our recommendation

bus

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

FlixBusFlixBus
07:55PM16h50
Köln, Kennedystraße (Köln Bonn Flughafen)
12:45PMScandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence)
$1161One-way
0 transfers

Cheapest

FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
11:05PM20h25
Köln, Kennedystraße (Köln Bonn Flughafen)
07:30PMScandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence)
$1051One-way
1 transfer

Fastest

RyanairFR 1602
08:25PM1h40
Cologne Bonn Airport
10:05PMBologna Airport
$2611One-way
0 transfers

Other options

FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus
11:05PM21h55
Köln, Kennedystraße (Köln Bonn Flughafen)
09:00PMFlorence, Guidoni Tram T2
$1061One-way
2 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
11:30PM20h05
Köln, Kennedystraße (Köln Bonn Flughafen)
07:35PMScandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence)
$1281One-way
1 transfer
FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus
11:05PM23h55
Köln, Kennedystraße (Köln Bonn Flughafen)
11:00PMFirenze, Piazzale Montelungo
$1131One-way
2 transfers
EurowingsEW886+RegionaleRegionale 20749+Intercity NotteInterCityNotte 796+RegionaleTuscany Line 18260
06:00PM13h34
Cologne Bonn Airport
07:34AMFlorence Santa Maria Novella
$4291One-way
3 transfers
Lufthansa CitylineLH1979+Air DolomitiLH9440
01:35PM2h55
Cologne Bonn Airport
04:30PMFlorence Peretola Airport
$7011One-way
1 transfer
EurowingsLX4425+Helvetic AirwaysLX1678
06:45AM26h05
Cologne Bonn Airport
08:50AMFlorence Peretola Airport
$7381One-way
1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from Cologne 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 Cologne to Florence.

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There are 3 options to travel between Cologne and Florence including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Cologne to Florence is a flight with an average price of $25 (€20).

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

A flight is $31 (€25) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Cologne to Florence costing on average $55 (€45).

A flight is $203 (€165) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Cologne to Florence costing on average $228 (€185).

The fastest way to travel from Cologne to Florence is by flight with an average journey time of 1h 40m.

Other travel options to Florence take longer:

Bus takes on average 16h 50m.

Train takes on average 10h 35m.

The distance from Cologne to Florence is approximately 534 miles (860 km).
The average frequency per day from Cologne to Florence is:
  • Around 11 flights per day.
  • Around 9 buses per day.
  • Around 2 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Cologne 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 Cologne to Florence:
  • Flights mostly depart from Cologne Bonn Airport and arrive in Florence Peretola Airport.
  • Buses mostly depart from Köln, Kennedystraße (Köln Bonn Flughafen) and arrive in Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence).
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Cologne to Florence, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with FlixBus to go to Florence by bus.
  • Travel with Deutsche Bahn to go to Florence by train.
  • Travel with Air Dolomiti, Eurowings to go to Florence by flight.
Omio customers who travel from Cologne 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.
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