4.9
4.6
Travel Information
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 bus, with an average ticket price of $27 For those with little time, consider booking a bus, which has an average total journey time of 3h 32m. 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 bus costs an average of $27, while a train costs an average of $30.
Distance: 98 miles (159 km)
Compare train with
Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$30 Average price | $27 Average price Cheapest | $60 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 41m Average total duration 3h 11m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 32m Average total duration Fastest 3h 2m 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 |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
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 bus is $4 (€3) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Florence to Sestri Levante costing on average $30 (€25).
Other travel options to Sestri Levante take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 41m.
Tickets start at around $30 (€25) compared to roughly $60 (€51) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $31 (€26). The journey takes 3h 11m versus 2h 7m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
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 bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- FlixBus5:05 AM3h00Firenze, Piazzale Montelungo8:05 AMSestri Levante, Piazza Italia$201One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- FlixBus5:05 AM3h00Firenze, Piazzale Montelungo8:05 AMSestri Levante, Piazza Italia$201One-way0 transfers
Fastest
FRECCIARGENTO 8588+Regionale Veloce 32617:54 AM2h44Florence Campo di Marte10:38 AMSestri Levante station$411One-way1 transfer
Other options
- Regionale Veloce 4037 · Regionale 18377 · Regionale Veloce 32783:00 PM3h25Florence Santa Maria Novella6:25 PMSestri Levante station$251One-way2 transfers
- Regionale Veloce 4031 · Regionale 18371 · Regionale Veloce 32741:00 PM3h25Florence Santa Maria Novella4:25 PMSestri Levante station$251One-way2 transfers
- Regionale 18377 · Regionale Veloce 32782:53 PM3h32Florence Santa Maria Novella6:25 PMSestri Levante station$251One-way1 transfer
Find all the dates and times for this journey by train, bus, flight, and ferry .
Compare prices and tickets Prices for trains, buses and flights
Compare train and bus prices over the next three weeks. See the best deals at a glance, find the lowest fares, and choose the option that fits your budget.
Oct 16
Oct 17
Oct 18
Oct 19
Oct 20
Oct 21
Oct 22
More than 1,000 travel companies trust us to sell their tickets all in one place.
FAQs: Travel from Florence to Sestri Levante
Travel to Sestri Levante 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 Sestri Levante.
This is compared to other travel options from Florence to Sestri Levante:
A bus is $4 (€3) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Florence to Sestri Levante costing on average $30 (€25).
Other travel options to Sestri Levante take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 41m.
- Around 33 trains per day.
- Around 1 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.
- Trains mostly depart from Florence Santa Maria Novella and arrive in Sestri Levante station.
- Buses mostly depart from Firenze, Piazzale Montelungo and arrive in Sestri Levante, Piazza Italia.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Sestri Levante by bus.
- Travel with Regionale, Intercity, Frecciargento, Frecciarossa, Frecciabianca, Intercity Notte to go to Sestri Levante by train.
- 1 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
Travelling from Florence to Sestri Levante: related information
Here are some other resources that might have the information you need
Travel to popular destinations by train, bus or flight
The Omio App Makes Travel Planning Easy
We’ll get you where you want to go. From live train updates to mobile tickets, our innovative app is the ideal way to plan and keep track of your travel.
