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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 prices starting from $23. 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 train costs an average of $23, and a bus costs an average of $16.
Distance: 98 miles (159 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$25 Average price Cheapest | $26 Average price | $62 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 20m Average total duration 2h 50m 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 $1 (€0.99) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Florence to Sestri Levante costing on average $26 (€21).
Other travel options to Sestri Levante take longer:
Train takes on average 2h 50m.
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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 bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus5:05 AM3h00Firenze, Piazzale Montelungo8:05 AMSestri Levante, Piazza Italia$221One-way0 transfers
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FlixBus5:05 AM3h00Firenze, Piazzale Montelungo8:05 AMSestri Levante, Piazza Italia$221One-way0 transfers
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FlixBus5:05 AM3h00Firenze, Piazzale Montelungo8:05 AMSestri Levante, Piazza Italia$221One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Florence to Sestri Levante:
A train is $1 (€0.99) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Florence to Sestri Levante costing on average $26 (€21).
Other travel options to Sestri Levante take longer:
Train takes on average 2h 50m.
- Around 31 trains per day.
- Around 4 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 to go to Sestri Levante by train.
- 3 direct buses per day with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar.
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