How to travel from Interlaken to Florence

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

The cheapest way to travel from Interlaken to Florence is a bus with an average price of $56 (€45).

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

A bus is $146 (€118) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Interlaken to Florence costing on average $202 (€163).

A bus is $171 (€139) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Interlaken to Florence costing on average $227 (€184).

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

Other travel options to Florence take longer:

Train takes on average 7h 14m.

Bus takes on average 11h 53m.

The distance from Interlaken to Florence is approximately 260 miles (419 km).

The average frequency per day from Interlaken to Florence is:

• Around 44 flights per day.
• Around 3 trains per day.
• Around 1 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Interlaken 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 Interlaken to Florence:

• Flights mostly depart from Zurich Airport and arrive in Florence Peretola Airport.
• Trains mostly depart from Interlaken Ost and arrive in Florence Santa Maria Novella.

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

• Travel with BlaBlaCar, FlixBus, Shuttler to go to Florence by bus.
• Travel with ITA, Helvetic Airways, Swiss, Vueling, Air France, Air Dolomiti, KLM Cityhopper to go to Florence by flight.
• Travel with Trenitalia, Intercity, DSB, Frecciarossa, Regionale, Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), BLS AG to go to Florence by train.

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

• 1 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar.
• 6 direct flights per day with ITA, Helvetic Airways, Swiss.

Omio customers who travel from Interlaken 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.