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Compare bus and flight for Lisbon to Florence
Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Lisbon to Florence among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $188 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 6h 16m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the bus is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 1.8 - 4.5kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $188, while a flight costs an average of $496.
Distance: 1111 miles (1789 km)
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Most popular Flight | Bus | Driving |
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$496 Average price | $188 Average price Cheapest | $641 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 16m Average total duration Fastest 4h 16m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 36h 44m Average total duration 36h 14m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 22h 4m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
5.4 - 10.7kg CO2 emissions | 1.8 - 4.5kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Lisbon to Florence:
A bus is $309 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Lisbon to Florence costing on average $496.
Other travel options to Florence take longer:
Bus takes on average 36h 44m.
You'll arrive about 17h 48m sooner (4h 16m by flight vs 22h 4m by car) and save roughly $145 compared to fuel and tolls ($496 vs $641). You also avoid a long drive, giving you more time to relax or get on with your plans.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way, are travelling with bulky luggage, or need a car at your destination.
Travel optionsfrom Lisbon to Florence
How to get from Lisbon to Florence by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Lisbon to Florence is by taking a flight because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
VY8463 · VY60019:15 PM10h15Humberto Delgado Airport8:30 AMFlorence Peretola Airport$2201One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
VY8463 · VY60019:15 PM10h15Humberto Delgado Airport8:30 AMFlorence Peretola Airport$2201One-way1 transfer
Fastest
FR 79010:05 AM2h50Humberto Delgado Airport1:55 PMBologna Airport$5021One-way0 transfers
Other options
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus8:35 PM37h50Lisboa, Gare Oriente11:25 AMScandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence)$2571One-way2 transfers
FlixBus · FlixBus9:35 AM34h25Lisboa, Gare Oriente9:00 PMScandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence)$2691One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus4:15 PM42h10Lisboa, Terminal Rodoviário de Sete Rios11:25 AMScandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence)$2711One-way3 transfers
VY8459 · VY60017:05 PM12h25Humberto Delgado Airport8:30 AMFlorence Peretola Airport$2531One-way1 transfer
TP8761:50 PM3h10Humberto Delgado Airport6:00 PMFlorence Peretola Airport$2661One-way0 transfers
VY8463 · VY60039:15 PM14h20Humberto Delgado Airport12:35 PMFlorence Peretola Airport$2831One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Lisbon to Florence:
A bus is $309 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Lisbon to Florence costing on average $496.
Other travel options to Florence take longer:
Bus takes on average 36h 44m.
- Around 63 flights per day.
- Around 8 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Lisbon and Florence as scheduled services by bus and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Humberto Delgado Airport and arrive in Florence Peretola Airport.
- Buses mostly depart from Lisboa, Gare Oriente and arrive in Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence).
- Travel with Malta Air, TAP Portugal, Vueling, Swiss, Ryanair, Air France, Air Baltic, Iberia, Lufthansa, KLM, Lufthansa Cityline, Air Europa, Transavia France, Brussels Airlines, Luxair, Helvetic Airways, ITA, British Airways, Edelweiss Air to go to Florence by flight.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Florence by bus.
- 2 direct flights per day with Malta Air, TAP Portugal, Ryanair.
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