How to travel from Genoa to Florence

There are 3 options to travel between Genoa and Florence including taking a train, bus, and flight.

The cheapest way to travel from Genoa to Florence is a bus with an average price of $13.

This is compared to other travel options from Genoa to Florence:

A bus is $16 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Genoa to Florence costing on average $29.

A bus is $233 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Genoa to Florence costing on average $246.

The fastest way to travel from Genoa to Florence is by train with an average journey time of 3h 57m.

Other travel options to Florence take longer:

Bus takes on average 4h 12m.

Flight takes on average 5h 29m.

The distance from Genoa to Florence is approximately 123 miles (198 km).

The average frequency per day from Genoa to Florence is:

• Around 32 trains per day.
• Around 17 buses per day.
• Around 9 flights per day.

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

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Genoa to Florence:

• Flights mostly depart from Genoa Airport and arrive in Florence Peretola Airport.
• Trains mostly depart from Genoa Piazza Principe and arrive in Florence Santa Maria Novella.
• Buses mostly depart from Genova, Via Fanti D'Italia and arrive in Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence).

If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Genoa to Florence, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:

• Travel with Frecciargento, Frecciabianca, Intercity, Regionale, Frecciarossa, Intercity Notte, Italo to go to Florence by train.
• Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar, BlaBlaCar Bus, Marino Autolinee, Itabus, Gruppo Di Maio to go to Florence by bus.

Yes, there are direct services available from Genoa to Florence with the following travel companies:

• 2 direct trains per day with Frecciargento, Intercity, Frecciarossa.
• 15 direct buses per day with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar, BlaBlaCar Bus, Itabus, Gruppo Di Maio.

Omio customers who travel from Genoa 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.