How to travel from Florence to Frankfurt am Main

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Compare train, bus, and flight for Florence to Frankfurt am Main

Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Florence to Frankfurt am Main among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $115 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 53m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the bus is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.7 - 1.8kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $115, while a flight costs an average of $518.

Distance: 454 miles (732 km)

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4h 53m

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16h 47m

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2.2 - 4.4kg

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0.7 - 1.8kg

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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

The cheapest way to travel from Florence to Frankfurt am Main is a bus with an average price of $115 (€97).

This is compared to other travel options from Florence to Frankfurt am Main:

A bus is $403 (€339) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Florence to Frankfurt am Main costing on average $518 (€435).

The fastest way to travel from Florence to Frankfurt am Main is by flight with an average journey time of 4h 53m.

Other travel options to Frankfurt am Main take longer:

Bus takes on average 16h 47m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Florence and Frankfurt am Main including taking a train, bus, and flight.
We recommend using the flight as it is the most popular way to get from Florence to Frankfurt am Main among Omio's users.

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from Florence to Frankfurt am Main

How to get from Florence to Frankfurt am Main by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

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

  • FlixBusFlixBus
    8:00 PM17h30
    Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence)
    1:30 PMFrankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof)
    $591One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • FlixBusFlixBus
    8:00 PM17h30
    Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence)
    1:30 PMFrankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof)
    $591One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • Air DolomitiEN8855
    1:40 PM1h40
    Florence Peretola Airport
    3:20 PMFrankfurt am Main Airport
    $5601One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus
    4:15 AM20h00
    Firenze, Piazzale Montelungo
    12:15 AMFrankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36)
    $1111One-way
    2 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus
    12:30 AM18h25
    Firenze, Piazzale Montelungo
    6:55 PMFrankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof)
    $1151One-way
    2 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    4:15 AM18h30
    Firenze, Piazzale Montelungo
    10:45 PMFrankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof)
    $1151One-way
    1 transfer
  • IntercityIntercity 581+RegionaleRegionale 12508 · Regionale 20433+easyJetU22992
    5:45 AM9h15
    Florence Santa Maria Novella
    3:00 PMFrankfurt am Main Airport
    $2581One-way
    3 transfers
  • RegionaleRegionale Veloce 4101 · Regionale Veloce 4153 · Regionale 20475+easyJetU22994
    9:04 AM11h21
    Florence Santa Maria Novella
    8:25 PMFrankfurt am Main Airport
    $2581One-way
    3 transfers
  • IntercityIntercity 581+RegionaleRegionale 12508 · Regionale 20433+easyJetU22994
    5:45 AM14h40
    Florence Santa Maria Novella
    8:25 PMFrankfurt am Main Airport
    $2751One-way
    3 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Florence to Frankfurt am Main

Travel to Frankfurt am Main 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 Florence to Frankfurt am Main.

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There are 3 options to travel between Florence and Frankfurt am Main including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Florence to Frankfurt am Main is a bus with an average price of $115 (€97).

This is compared to other travel options from Florence to Frankfurt am Main:

A bus is $403 (€339) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Florence to Frankfurt am Main costing on average $518 (€435).

The fastest way to travel from Florence to Frankfurt am Main is by flight with an average journey time of 4h 53m.

Other travel options to Frankfurt am Main take longer:

Bus takes on average 16h 47m.

The distance from Florence to Frankfurt am Main is approximately 454 miles (732 km).
The average frequency per day from Florence to Frankfurt am Main is:
  • Around 47 flights per day.
  • Around 28 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Florence and Frankfurt am Main 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 Florence to Frankfurt am Main:
  • Flights mostly depart from Florence Peretola Airport and arrive in Frankfurt am Main Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from Florence Santa Maria Novella and arrive in Frankfurt South station.
  • Buses mostly depart from Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) and arrive in Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof).
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Florence to Frankfurt am Main, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Air Dolomiti, ITA, KLM Cityhopper, Air France, Austrian Airlines, Helvetic Airways, Lufthansa, Icelandair, Swiss, Brussels Airlines, BA Cityflyer, KLM, Air Baltic, Lot Polish Airlines, TAP Portugal, British Airways to go to Frankfurt am Main by flight.
  • Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, Marino Autolinee, Infobus to go to Frankfurt am Main by bus.
Yes, there are direct services available from Florence to Frankfurt am Main with the following travel companies:
  • 9 direct flights per day with Air Dolomiti.
  • 2 direct buses per day with FlixBus, Infobus.
Omio customers who travel from Florence to Frankfurt am Main often also extend their vacation to go to Paris, London, Berlin, Barcelona, Amsterdam. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Frankfurt am Main and these popular destinations at a great price.
Most travelers need at least three days in Frankfurt am Main to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.
In Frankfurt am Main, visitors can enjoy panoramic views from the Main Tower and explore the vibrant Kleinmarkthalle for a variety of foods. The Senckenberg Natural History Museum offers fascinating dinosaur fossils, while a walk along the River Main provides scenic vistas. Shop at the lively Zeil or visit the Römer, a historic city hall. Art enthusiasts can explore the Städel Museum, while nature lovers will appreciate the Palmengarten. Delve into literary history at the Goethe House and admire the Gothic architecture of Frankfurt Cathedral.
Typically, spending 2 to 3 days in Frankfurt am Main is sufficient to explore its main attractions, such as the Römer, Städel Museum, and Palmengarten, while also enjoying the city's vibrant dining and shopping scenes.
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