How to travel from Geneva to Florence

Travel between Geneva, Switzerland and Florence, Italy is: Partially open.

Can travelers from Switzerland enter Italy?

International entry is allowed at this time for: Entry is partially open for citizens and permanent residents of Switzerland.

Are there rules for self-quarantine when arriving to Florence from Geneva?

Conditions of entry into Italy:

• Negative COVID-19 test issued at most 3 days before arrival or 5 day mandatory self-quarantine
• Negative COVID-19 result is required for quarantine release
• Travellers with a certificate of vaccination are exempt from providing a negative COVID-19 test and can bypass compulsory quarantine on arrival
• Travellers who have recovered from COVID-19 in the last 6 months are exempt from providing a negative COVID-19 test and can bypass compulsory quarantine on arrival (certificate required)

Are there COVID-19 safety rules for social distancing and wearing face masks in Florence, Italy?

To reduce the spread of COVID-19, the government of Italy has imposed the following measures:

• Physical distance requirement: 1.5 metre (s) (5 feet)
• Face mask requirement: Mandatory

This information was last checked on 5/19/22. As this information can change due to the nature of the pandemic, make sure to review the latest COVID-19 travel safety regulations   for your journey between Geneva and Florence.

The current restriction level for returning to Geneva, Switzerland from Italy is: Fully open.

Am I allowed to reenter Geneva, Switzerland from Florence, Italy?

Reentering Switzerland is currently allowed for: Entry is fully open for citizens and permanent residents of Italy

Do I need to self-quarantine when I arrive back to Geneva from Florence?

• No COVID-19 testing required
• No quarantine required

Which rules do I need to follow in Geneva, Switzerland regarding COVID-19?

All travelers returning to Switzerland must observe the following safety measures to reduce the spread of COVID-19 in the country:

• Physical distance: 1.5 metre (s) (5 feet)
• Face masks: Regional advice

The information above was last checked on 5/9/22. We do our best to keep this information up-to-date, but regulations can change due to the nature of the coronavirus pandemic, so please double check the latest COVID-19 travel safety regulations ahead of your trip back to Geneva from Florence here.

There are 3 travel options from Geneva to Florence: bus, flight or train.

The cheapest way to get from Geneva to Florence is by taking a bus. You can find average ticket prices around $27 (€24) compared to other travel options to Florence:

A bus is generally $60 (€54) less than a flight for the same journey. Taking a flight costs on average $87 (€78) from Geneva to Florence.

Taking a bus is usually $44 (€40) less than taking a train to Florence, which costs on average $71 (€64) for the same trip.

The fastest way from Geneva to Florence is by flight with an average journey time of 3 h 10 min.

There are alternative travel options to Florence that can usually take longer:

In comparison, taking a bus requires on average 11 h 30 min   of travel time.

In comparison, traveling by train can take you on average 6 h 11 min.

You should expect to travel around 300 miles (484 km) between Geneva and Florence.

The average frequency per day from Geneva to Florence is:

• Around 2 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your journey from Geneva to Florence as scheduled services by bus, flight or train can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points when traveling from Geneva to Florence:

• Most travelers board their bus from Geneva, Eaux-Vives and arrive in Florence, Villa Costanza Tram T1.
• Most travelers catch their flight from Geneva International Airport and arrive in Florence Peretola Airport.
• Most travelers who buy a train ticket from Geneva to Florence depart from Genève to Firenze Santa Maria Novella.

Omio works with many trusted partners that can help you travel the best way from Geneva to Florence:

• You can travel by bus from Geneva to Florence with Flixbus, and you can find Flixbus Geneva to Florence tickets for $27 (€24) on Omio.
• You can go to Florence from Geneva by plane with Air Dolomiti. You'll see cheap plane tickets for $87 (€78) with Air Dolomiti from Geneva to Florence on Omio.
• You can travel by train to Florence from Geneva with Trenitalia, and you can find Trenitalia Geneva to Florence tickets for $71 (€64) on Omio.

Before traveling from Geneva to Florence, it’s good to know what ticket you can book and how much it will cost in the next 7 days:

• A bus ticket for this route costs on average $27 (€24) one way.
• A plane ticket for this trip costs on average $87 (€78) one way.
• A train ticket for this trip is costing $71 (€64) one way on average.

But we recommend booking Geneva to Florence tickets online a few months before your planned travel date to score the best deals and save money on your trip.