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Compare train and bus for Florence to Sestri Levante
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Florence to Sestri Levante among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of $25 For those with little time, consider booking a bus, which has an average total journey time of 3h 5m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.1kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $25, while a bus costs an average of $27.
Distance: 98 miles (159 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$25 Average price Cheapest | $27 Average price | $63 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 15m Average total duration 2h 45m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 5m Average total duration Fastest 2h 35m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 7m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.4kg 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 Sestri Levante:
A train is $2 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Florence to Sestri Levante costing on average $27.
Other travel options to Sestri Levante take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 15m.
Travel optionsfrom Florence to Sestri Levante
How to get from Florence to Sestri Levante by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Florence to Sestri Levante is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
Regionale Veloce 4041 · Regionale 19362 · TRENO DEL MARE TRENORD 30063:28 PM3h22Florence Santa Maria Novella6:50 PMSestri Levante station$261One-way2 transfers
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Regionale Veloce 4041 · Regionale 19362 · TRENO DEL MARE TRENORD 30063:28 PM3h22Florence Santa Maria Novella6:50 PMSestri Levante station$261One-way2 transfers
Fastest
FRECCIARGENTO 8588+
Regionale Veloce 32617:54 AM2h44Florence Campo di Marte10:38 AMSestri Levante station$491One-way1 transfer
Other options
Regionale Veloce 4037 · Regionale 18377 · Regionale Veloce 32783:00 PM3h25Florence Santa Maria Novella6:25 PMSestri Levante station$261One-way2 transfers
Regionale Veloce 4031 · Regionale 18371 · Regionale Veloce 32741:00 PM3h25Florence Santa Maria Novella4:25 PMSestri Levante station$261One-way2 transfers
Regionale Veloce 4023 · Regionale 18365 · Regionale Veloce 327011:00 AM3h25Florence Santa Maria Novella2:25 PMSestri Levante station$261One-way2 transfers
FlixBus5:05 AM3h00Firenze, Piazzale Montelungo8:05 AMSestri Levante, Piazza Italia$261One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Florence to Sestri Levante:
A train is $2 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Florence to Sestri Levante costing on average $27.
Other travel options to Sestri Levante take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 15m.
- Around 32 trains per day.
- Around 3 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Florence and Sestri Levante as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Buses mostly depart from Firenze, Piazzale Montelungo and arrive in Sestri Levante, Piazza Italia.
- Trains mostly depart from Florence Santa Maria Novella and arrive in Sestri Levante station.
- Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar to go to Sestri Levante by bus.
- Travel with Regionale, Intercity, Frecciargento, Frecciarossa, Frecciabianca to go to Sestri Levante by train.
- 3 direct buses per day with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar.
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