How to travel from Hamburg to Florence

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Compare bus and flight for Hamburg to Florence

Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Hamburg to Florence among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $148 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 5h 6m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the bus is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 1.1 - 2.7kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $148, while a flight costs an average of $513.

Distance: 679 miles (1094 km)

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$513

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$148

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$173

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5h 6m

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3h 6m

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23h 13m

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22h 43m

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14h 47m

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3.3 - 6.6kg

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1.1 - 2.7kg

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

The cheapest way to travel from Hamburg to Florence is a bus with an average price of $148 (€124).

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

A bus is $365 (€306) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Hamburg to Florence costing on average $513 (€430).

The fastest way to travel from Hamburg to Florence is by flight with an average journey time of 5h 6m.

Other travel options to Florence take longer:

Bus takes on average 23h 13m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Hamburg and Florence including taking a bus and flight.
We recommend using the flight as it is the most popular way to get from Hamburg 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 11h 41m sooner (3h 6m by flight vs 14h 47m by car). Tickets start at around $513 (€430) compared to roughly $173 (€145) 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 Hamburg to Florence

How to get from Hamburg to Florence by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

bus

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

  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    10:10 PM22h45
    Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof
    8:55 PMScandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence)
    $1221One-way
    1 transfer

Cheapest

  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    10:10 PM22h45
    Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof
    8:55 PMScandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence)
    $1221One-way
    1 transfer

Fastest

  • Austrian AirlinesOS256+Air DolomitiOS539
    7:05 PM3h10
    Hamburg Airport
    10:15 PMFlorence Peretola Airport
    $6181One-way
    1 transfer

Other options

  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus
    10:10 PM24h50
    Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof
    11:00 PMFirenze, Piazzale Montelungo
    $1291One-way
    2 transfers
  • FlixTrainFlixTrain+FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    7:39 AM25h26
    Hamburg Hbf
    9:05 AMScandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence)
    $1451One-way
    2 transfers
  • FlixTrainFlixTrain+FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    1:39 PM31h21
    Hamburg Hbf
    9:00 PMFlorence, Guidoni Tram T2
    $1471One-way
    2 transfers
  • VuelingVY1823 · VY6001
    9:50 PM10h40
    Hamburg Airport
    8:30 AMFlorence Peretola Airport
    $2611One-way
    1 transfer
  • VuelingVY1821 · VY6029
    11:05 AM10h15
    Hamburg Airport
    9:20 PMFlorence Peretola Airport
    $2921One-way
    1 transfer
  • RegionaleRegionale 20733+FrecciarossaFRECCIAROSSA 9568+easyJetU22991
    3:20 PM7h38
    Hamburg Airport
    10:58 PMFlorence Santa Maria Novella
    $2991One-way
    2 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Hamburg 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 Hamburg to Florence.

FAQs
There are 2 options to travel between Hamburg and Florence including taking a bus and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Hamburg to Florence is a bus with an average price of $148 (€124).

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

A bus is $365 (€306) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Hamburg to Florence costing on average $513 (€430).

The fastest way to travel from Hamburg to Florence is by flight with an average journey time of 5h 6m.

Other travel options to Florence take longer:

Bus takes on average 23h 13m.

The distance from Hamburg to Florence is approximately 679 miles (1094 km).
The average frequency per day from Hamburg to Florence is:
  • Around 51 flights per day.
  • Around 6 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Hamburg 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 Hamburg to Florence:
  • Flights mostly depart from Hamburg Airport and arrive in Florence Peretola Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from Hamburg Hbf and arrive in Florence Santa Maria Novella.
  • Buses mostly depart from Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof and arrive in Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence).
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Hamburg to Florence, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus to go to Florence by bus.
  • Travel with Volotea, Air Dolomiti, KLM Cityhopper, Swiss, Sas Airways, Austrian Airlines, Lufthansa, Air France, Helvetic Airways, Eurowings, Brussels Airlines, Vueling, ITA, Lufthansa Cityline, Lufthansa City Airlines, KLM, Air Baltic, Edelweiss Air to go to Florence by flight.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Hamburg to Florence:
  • 0 direct flights per day with Volotea.
Omio customers who travel from Hamburg 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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