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Compare train and bus for Florence to Ventimiglia
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Florence to Ventimiglia among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of $66 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 6h 53m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.3kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $66, while a bus costs an average of $72.
Distance: 181 miles (292 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$66 Average price Cheapest | $72 Average price | $128 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 53m Average total duration Fastest 6h 23m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 11h 9m Average total duration 10h 39m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 41m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Florence to Ventimiglia
Compare the available ways to get from Florence to Ventimiglia, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Florence to Ventimiglia:
A train is $6 (€5) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Florence to Ventimiglia costing on average $72 (€61).
Other travel options to Ventimiglia take longer:
Bus takes on average 11h 9m.
Tickets start at around $66 (€56) compared to roughly $128 (€108) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $62 (€52). The journey takes 6h 23m versus 4h 41m 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 Ventimiglia
How to get from Florence to Ventimiglia by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Florence to Ventimiglia is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
Regionale 18371 · Regionale Veloce 3274 · Regionale Veloce 338012:53 PM 7h10 Florence Santa Maria Novella 8:03 PM Ventimiglia station $43 1 One-way 2 transfers
Cheapest
Regionale 18371 · Regionale Veloce 3274 · Regionale Veloce 338012:53 PM 7h10 Florence Santa Maria Novella 8:03 PM Ventimiglia station $43 1 One-way 2 transfers
Fastest
FRECCIAROSSA 9300+
Regionale TRENORD 2317+
Intercity 6597:10 AM 5h52 Florence Santa Maria Novella 1:02 PM Ventimiglia station $114 1 One-way 2 transfers
Other options
Regionale 18377 · Regionale Veloce 3278 · Regionale Veloce 33842:53 PM 7h10 Florence Santa Maria Novella 10:03 PM Ventimiglia station $43 1 One-way 2 transfers
Regionale 18251+
InterCityNotte 796+
Regionale Veloce 335812:40 AM 8h23 Florence Santa Maria Novella 9:03 AM Ventimiglia station $53 1 One-way 2 transfers
Regionale 17800 · Regionale TTPER 2070 · Regionale Veloce 33684:32 AM 9h40 Florence Santa Maria Novella 2:12 PM Ventimiglia station $53 1 One-way 2 transfers
054 · 0602:15 AM 9h45 Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) 12:00 PM Ventimiglia, Piazza della Costituente $67 1 One-way 1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus12:00 PM 10h40 Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) 10:40 PM Ventimiglia, Piazza della Costituente $84 1 One-way 1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Florence to Ventimiglia:
A train is $6 (€5) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Florence to Ventimiglia costing on average $72 (€61).
Other travel options to Ventimiglia take longer:
Bus takes on average 11h 9m.
- Around 19 trains per day.
- Around 2 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Florence and Ventimiglia 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 Ventimiglia station.
- Buses mostly depart from Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) and arrive in Ventimiglia, Piazza della Costituente.
- Travel with Intercity, Regionale, Frecciarossa, Frecciargento, Intercity Notte, Frecciabianca to go to Ventimiglia by train.
- Travel with FlixBus, Marino Autolinee to go to Ventimiglia by bus.
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