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Compare train and bus for Florence to Torre Melissa
Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Florence to Torre Melissa among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $124 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 3h 48m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.2 - 0.6kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $124, while a flight costs an average of $316.
Distance: 432 miles (696 km)
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Most popular Flight | Train | Bus | Driving |
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$316 Average price | $139 Average price | $124 Average price Cheapest | $161 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 48m Average total duration Fastest 1h 48m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 8h 23m Average total duration 7h 53m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 12h 22m Average total duration 11h 52m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 25m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
2.1 - 4.2kg CO2 emissions | 0.2 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.7 - 1.7kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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This is compared to other travel options from Florence to Torre Melissa:
A bus is $15 (€13) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Florence to Torre Melissa costing on average $139 (€117).
A bus is $192 (€161) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Florence to Torre Melissa costing on average $316 (€265).
Other travel options to Torre Melissa take longer:
Train takes on average 8h 23m.
Bus takes on average 12h 22m.
You'll arrive about 6h 37m sooner (1h 48m by flight vs 8h 25m by car). Tickets start at around $316 (€265) compared to roughly $161 (€135) in fuel and tolls — a bit more, but you get time back and avoid a long drive.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group, want flexibility on timing, or plan to stop en route.
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How to get from Florence to Torre Melissa by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Florence to Torre Melissa is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
4:33 PM12h45Florence5:18 AMTorre Melissa$2171One-way1 transfer
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4:33 PM12h45Florence5:18 AMTorre Melissa$2171One-way1 transfer
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4:33 PM12h45Florence5:18 AMTorre Melissa$2171One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Florence to Torre Melissa:
A bus is $15 (€13) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Florence to Torre Melissa costing on average $139 (€117).
A bus is $192 (€161) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Florence to Torre Melissa costing on average $316 (€265).
Other travel options to Torre Melissa take longer:
Train takes on average 8h 23m.
Bus takes on average 12h 22m.
- Around 11 buses per day.
- Around 2 flights per day.
- Around 1 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Florence and Torre Melissa as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Florence Peretola Airport and arrive in Lamezia Terme Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Florence Santa Maria Novella and arrive in Cirò.
- Buses mostly depart from Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) and arrive in Torre Melissa, Via Nazionale (Fox`s Bar).
- Travel with Frecciarossa to go to Torre Melissa by train.
- Travel with FlixBus, Itabus to go to Torre Melissa by bus.
- Travel with ITA, Malta Air to go to Torre Melissa by flight.
- 1 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
- 1 direct flights per day with Malta Air.
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