How to travel from Frankfurt am Main to Florence

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Compare bus and flight for Frankfurt am Main to Florence

Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Frankfurt am Main to Florence among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of kr747 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 45m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the bus is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.7 - 1.8kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of kr747, while a flight costs an average of kr2974.

Distance: 454 miles (732 km)

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kr2974

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kr747

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kr1855

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4h 45m

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16h 37m

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16h 7m

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10h 36m

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0.7 - 1.8kg

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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

The cheapest way to travel from Frankfurt am Main to Florence is a bus with an average price of kr747.

This is compared to other travel options from Frankfurt am Main to Florence:

A bus is kr2227 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Frankfurt am Main to Florence costing on average kr2974.

The fastest way to travel from Frankfurt am Main to Florence is by flight with an average journey time of 4h 45m.

Other travel options to Florence take longer:

Bus takes on average 16h 37m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Frankfurt am Main and Florence including taking a bus and flight.
We recommend using the flight as it is the most popular way to get from Frankfurt am Main to Florence among Omio's users.
Take the flight. It's the quicker way to make this trip, and the time saved usually justifies the slightly higher cost.

You'll arrive about 7h 51m sooner (2h 45m by flight vs 10h 36m by car). Tickets start at around kr2974 compared to roughly kr1855 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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from Frankfurt am Main to Florence

How to get from Frankfurt am Main to Florence by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

bus

The best way to travel from Frankfurt am Main to Florence is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • FlixBusFlixBus
    5:45 PM16h40
    Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof)
    10:25 AMScandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence)
    kr2551One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • FlixBusFlixBus
    5:45 PM16h40
    Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof)
    10:25 AMScandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence)
    kr2551One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • Air DolomitiAZ7403
    4:50 PM1h40
    Frankfurt am Main Airport
    6:30 PMFlorence Peretola Airport
    kr23261One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus
    1:15 AM21h45
    Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36)
    11:00 PMFirenze, Piazzale Montelungo
    kr5251One-way
    2 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    7:50 AM16h45
    Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36)
    12:35 AMScandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence)
    kr5251One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    7:50 AM17h10
    Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36)
    1:00 AMFirenze, Piazzale Montelungo
    kr5251One-way
    1 transfer
  • KLMKL1818 · KL1605+RegionaleRegionale 20733+FrecciarossaFRECCIAROSSA 9568
    11:45 AM11h13
    Frankfurt am Main Airport
    10:58 PMFlorence Santa Maria Novella
    kr12311One-way
    3 transfers
  • KLMKL1816 · KL1605+RegionaleRegionale 20733+FrecciarossaFRECCIAROSSA 9568
    10:15 AM12h43
    Frankfurt am Main Airport
    10:58 PMFlorence Santa Maria Novella
    kr12311One-way
    3 transfers
  • RegionaleRegionale 20725 · Regionale Veloce 4110+easyJetU22993
    3:40 PM8h10
    Frankfurt am Main Airport
    11:50 PMFlorence Santa Maria Novella
    kr13751One-way
    2 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Frankfurt am Main to Florence

Travel to Florence 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 Frankfurt am Main to Florence.

FAQs
There are 2 options to travel between Frankfurt am Main and Florence including taking a bus and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Frankfurt am Main to Florence is a bus with an average price of kr747.

This is compared to other travel options from Frankfurt am Main to Florence:

A bus is kr2227 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Frankfurt am Main to Florence costing on average kr2974.

The fastest way to travel from Frankfurt am Main to Florence is by flight with an average journey time of 4h 45m.

Other travel options to Florence take longer:

Bus takes on average 16h 37m.

The distance from Frankfurt am Main to Florence is approximately 454 miles (732 km).
The average frequency per day from Frankfurt am Main to Florence is:
  • Around 49 flights per day.
  • Around 24 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Frankfurt am Main and Florence as scheduled services by bus and flight can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Frankfurt am Main to Florence:
  • Flights mostly depart from Frankfurt am Main Airport and arrive in Florence Peretola Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from Frankfurt Airport long-distance station and arrive in Florence Santa Maria Novella.
  • Buses mostly depart from Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof) and arrive in Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence).
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Frankfurt am Main to Florence, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Air Dolomiti, KLM Cityhopper, ITA, KLM, Air France, Austrian Airlines, Swiss, Brussels Airlines, BA Cityflyer, Lufthansa, Air Baltic, Lot Polish Airlines, Helvetic Airways, British Airways to go to Florence by flight.
  • Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, Infobus, Marino Autolinee to go to Florence by bus.
Yes, there are direct services available from Frankfurt am Main to Florence with the following travel companies:
  • 9 direct flights per day with Air Dolomiti, ITA.
  • 2 direct buses per day with FlixBus, Infobus.
Omio customers who travel from Frankfurt am Main to Florence often also extend their vacation to go to Rome, Pisa, Venice, Milan, Bologna. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Florence and these popular destinations at a great price.
Most travelers need at least three days in Florence to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.
In Florence, you can climb to Piazzale Michelangelo for panoramic views of the city's skyline, visit the Accademia Gallery to see Michelangelo's David, and take a cooking class to master traditional Tuscan dishes. Enjoy a wine tasting tour in the Chianti region and explore the vibrant San Lorenzo Market. Don't miss the iconic Florence Cathedral with its stunning dome, the Uffizi Gallery for masterpieces by Botticelli and Michelangelo, and Ponte Vecchio for its historic charm. Visit Palazzo Vecchio, a medieval fortress-palace, and the elegant Boboli Gardens behind Pitti Palace.
To fully experience Florence, plan for at least 3 to 4 days to explore its rich history, art, and architecture, including must-sees like the Uffizi Gallery, Florence Cathedral, and Ponte Vecchio.
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