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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 bus with prices starting from $19. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 2h 35m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $19, and a train costs an average of $23.
Distance: 98 miles (159 km)
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$26 Average price | $26 Average price Cheapest |
3h 22m Average total duration 2h 52m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 5m Average total duration Fastest 2h 35m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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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 18502+
Intercity 6667:09 AM3h59Florence Santa Maria Novella11:08 AMSestri Levante station$331One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
Regionale 18361 · Regionale 19344 · Regionale 122289:53 AM4h23Florence Santa Maria Novella2:16 PMSestri Levante station$291One-way2 transfers
Fastest
FRECCIARGENTO 8588+
Regionale Veloce 32617:54 AM2h49Florence Campo di Marte10:43 AMSestri Levante station$591One-way1 transfer
Other options
Regionale 18365 · Regionale 19346 · Regionale 1223010:53 AM4h23Florence Santa Maria Novella3:16 PMSestri Levante station$291One-way2 transfers
Regionale 18367+
Intercity 67411:50 AM3h32Florence Santa Maria Novella3:22 PMSestri Levante station$331One-way1 transfer
Regionale Veloce 4011 · Regionale 19388 · Regionale Veloce 32617:00 AM3h43Florence Santa Maria Novella10:43 AMSestri Levante station$291One-way2 transfers
Treno 18251 effettuato con bus FI653+
Intercity 6581:10 AM6h04Le Piagge7:14 AMSestri Levante station$361One-way1 transfer
Treno 18251 effettuato con bus FI653 · Regionale 19386 · Regionale Veloce 32581:10 AM7h15Le Piagge8:25 AMSestri Levante station$291One-way2 transfers
Treno 18251 effettuato con bus FI653+
Intercity 658+
Regionale 123361:10 AM6h17Le Piagge7:27 AMCavi$391One-way2 transfers
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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 $23 (€18).
Other travel options to Sestri Levante take longer:
Train takes on average 2h 54m.
- Around 31 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.
- 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, BlaBlaCar to go to Sestri Levante by bus.
- Travel with Intercity, Regionale, Frecciargento, Frecciabianca, Intercity Notte to go to Sestri Levante by train.
- 2 direct buses per day with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar.
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