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Compare bus and flight for Florence to Brussels
Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Florence to Brussels among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the flight with prices starting from $21. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 23m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the bus is your best bet as it emits only 0.9 - 2.4kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a flight costs an average of $21, and a train costs an average of $354.
Distance: 585 miles (943 km)
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Most popular Flight | Bus | Train |
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$85 Average price Cheapest | $111 Average price | $354 Average price |
5h 23m Average total duration Fastest 2h 23m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 20h 22m Average total duration 19h 52m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 19h 52m Average total duration 19h 22m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
2.8 - 5.7kg CO2 emissions | 0.9 - 2.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Florence to Brussels:
A flight is $26 (€21) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Florence to Brussels costing on average $111 (€89).
A flight is $269 (€214) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Florence to Brussels costing on average $354 (€282).
Other travel options to Brussels take longer:
Train takes on average 19h 22m.
Bus takes on average 19h 52m.
Travel optionsfrom Florence to Brussels
How to get from Florence to Brussels by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Florence to Brussels is by taking a flight because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FR 39387:15 AM1h45Bologna Airport9:00 AMBrussels South Charleroi Airport$731One-way0 transfers
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FR 39387:15 AM1h45Bologna Airport9:00 AMBrussels South Charleroi Airport$731One-way0 transfers
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FR 39387:15 AM1h45Bologna Airport9:00 AMBrussels South Charleroi Airport$731One-way0 transfers
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FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus12:00 PM24h20Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence)12:20 PMBrussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi)$1421One-way2 transfers
FlixBus · FlixBus12:30 PM25h10Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence)1:40 PMBrussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi)$1601One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus4:45 PM25h10Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence)5:55 PMBrussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi)$1531One-way2 transfers
FR 46837:05 PM1h45Bologna Airport8:50 PMBrussels South Charleroi Airport$2731One-way0 transfers
FR 37477:45 PM1h45Pisa International Airport9:30 PMBrussels South Charleroi Airport$2741One-way0 transfers
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93987:05 AM16h01Florence Peretola Airport11:06 PMBrussels-Midi$2881One-way2 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Florence to Brussels:
A flight is $26 (€21) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Florence to Brussels costing on average $111 (€89).
A flight is $269 (€214) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Florence to Brussels costing on average $354 (€282).
Other travel options to Brussels take longer:
Train takes on average 19h 22m.
Bus takes on average 19h 52m.
- Around 40 flights per day.
- Around 11 buses per day.
- Around 1 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Florence and Brussels as scheduled services by bus and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Florence Peretola Airport and arrive in Brussels Airport.
- Buses mostly depart from Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) and arrive in Brussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi).
- Travel with Ryanair, Vueling, Brussels Airlines, Malta Air, ITA, KLM Cityhopper, Helvetic Airways, Lufthansa, Air Dolomiti to go to Brussels by flight.
- Travel with Italo to go to Brussels by train.
- Travel with BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus, Itabus to go to Brussels by bus.
- 2 direct flights per day with Ryanair, Brussels Airlines, Malta Air.
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