How to travel from Düsseldorf to Florence

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Compare bus and flight for Düsseldorf to Florence

Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Düsseldorf to Florence among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $101 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 24m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the bus is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.9 - 2.2kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $101, while a flight costs an average of $184.

Distance: 555 miles (894 km)

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$184

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$101

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$191

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4h 24m

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22h 49m

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22h 19m

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12h 26m

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The cheapest way to travel from Düsseldorf to Florence is a bus with an average price of $101.

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

A bus is $82 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Düsseldorf to Florence costing on average $184.

The fastest way to travel from Düsseldorf to Florence is by flight with an average journey time of 4h 24m.

Other travel options to Florence take longer:

Train takes on average 13h 11m.

Bus takes on average 22h 49m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Düsseldorf and Florence including taking a bus and flight.
We recommend using the flight as it is the most popular way to get from Düsseldorf to Florence among Omio's users.
Take the flight. On this route, it's both cheaper and quicker than driving.

You'll arrive about 10h 2m sooner (2h 24m by flight vs 12h 26m by car) and save roughly $7 compared to fuel and tolls ($184 vs $191). You also avoid a long drive, giving you more time to relax or get on with your plans.

Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way, are travelling with bulky luggage, or need a car at your destination.

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from Düsseldorf to Florence

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

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

  • FlixTrainFlixTrain+FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    9:27 AM23h38
    Düsseldorf Hbf
    9:05 AMScandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence)
    $991One-way
    2 transfers

Cheapest

  • FlixTrainFlixTrain+FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    9:27 AM23h38
    Düsseldorf Hbf
    9:05 AMScandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence)
    $991One-way
    2 transfers

Fastest

  • EurowingsEW9830
    7:15 AM1h40
    Dusseldorf Airport
    8:55 AMFlorence Peretola Airport
    $1521One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus
    1:00 AM22h00
    Düsseldorf, ZOB am Hbf
    11:00 PMFirenze, Piazzale Montelungo
    $1011One-way
    2 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    12:25 PM20h40
    Düsseldorf, ZOB am Hbf
    9:05 AMScandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence)
    $1011One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    3:45 AM19h15
    Düsseldorf, ZOB am Hbf
    11:00 PMScandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence)
    $1021One-way
    1 transfer
  • VuelingVY1897 · VY6005
    9:45 AM9h10
    Dusseldorf Airport
    6:55 PMFlorence Peretola Airport
    $1551One-way
    1 transfer
  • VuelingVY1897 · VY6029
    9:45 AM11h35
    Dusseldorf Airport
    9:20 PMFlorence Peretola Airport
    $1731One-way
    1 transfer
  • RegionaleRegionale 20735+FrecciarossaFRECCIAROSSA 9674+Avion Express MaltaEW9886
    5:10 PM6h10
    Dusseldorf Airport
    11:20 PMFlorence Santa Maria Novella
    $1931One-way
    2 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Düsseldorf 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 Düsseldorf to Florence.

FAQs
There are 2 options to travel between Düsseldorf and Florence including taking a bus and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Düsseldorf to Florence is a bus with an average price of $101.

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

A bus is $82 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Düsseldorf to Florence costing on average $184.

The fastest way to travel from Düsseldorf to Florence is by flight with an average journey time of 4h 24m.

Other travel options to Florence take longer:

Train takes on average 13h 11m.

Bus takes on average 22h 49m.

The distance from Düsseldorf to Florence is approximately 555 miles (894 km).
The average frequency per day from Düsseldorf to Florence is:
  • Around 50 flights per day.
  • Around 10 buses per day.
  • Around 2 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Düsseldorf and Florence as scheduled services by bus and flight can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Düsseldorf to Florence:
  • Flights mostly depart from Dusseldorf Airport and arrive in Florence Peretola Airport.
  • Buses mostly depart from Düsseldorf, ZOB am Hbf and arrive in Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence).
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Düsseldorf to Florence, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Eurowings, Air Dolomiti, Swiss, Air France, Vueling, KLM Cityhopper, Air Baltic, Helvetic Airways, Edelweiss Air to go to Florence by flight.
  • Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus to go to Florence by bus.
  • Travel with Deutsche Bahn to go to Florence by train.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Düsseldorf to Florence:
  • 1 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
Omio customers who travel from Düsseldorf 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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