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Compare train and bus for Florence to Empoli
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Florence to Empoli among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $6. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 30m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.0kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $6, and a bus costs an average of $6.
Distance: 15 miles (25 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$6 Average price Cheapest | $9 Average price | $7 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 0m Average total duration Fastest 30m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 20m Average total duration 50m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 37m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.0kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions | - 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 Empoli:
A train is $2 (€2) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Florence to Empoli costing on average $9 (€7).
Other travel options to Empoli take longer:
Bus takes on average 50m.
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How to get from Florence to Empoli by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Florence to Empoli is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
6:45 PM0h35Florence7:20 PMEmpoli$61One-way0 transfers
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6:45 PM0h35Florence7:20 PMEmpoli$61One-way0 transfers
Fastest
6:45 PM0h35Florence7:20 PMEmpoli$61One-way0 transfers
Other options
1:40 PM3h12Florence4:52 PMEmpoli$91One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Florence to Empoli:
A train is $2 (€2) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Florence to Empoli costing on average $9 (€7).
Other travel options to Empoli take longer:
Bus takes on average 50m.
- Around 52 trains per day.
- Around 6 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Florence and Empoli as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Florence Santa Maria Novella and arrive in Empoli station.
- Buses mostly depart from Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) and arrive in Empoli, Viale Palestro (Piazza Don Minzoni).
- Travel with BlaBlaCar, Autolinee Toscane - Urbano Area Metropolitana Fiorentina to go to Empoli by bus.
- Travel with Regionale to go to Empoli by train.
- 5 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar.
- 51 direct trains per day with Regionale.
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