How to travel from Lugano to Florence

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

The cheapest way to travel from Lugano to Florence is a bus with an average price of $48 (€39).

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

A bus is $17 (€14) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Lugano to Florence costing on average $64 (€52).

A bus is $201 (€163) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Lugano to Florence costing on average $249 (€201).

The fastest way to travel from Lugano to Florence is by train with an average journey time of 5h 18m.

Other travel options to Florence take longer:

Bus takes on average 6h 30m.

Flight takes on average 6h 41m.

The distance from Lugano to Florence is approximately 191 miles (308 km).

The average frequency per day from Lugano to Florence is:

• Around 16 flights per day.
• Around 12 trains per day.
• Around 10 buses per day.

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

• Flights mostly depart from Milan Linate Airport and arrive in Florence Peretola Airport.
• Trains mostly depart from Lugano FLP and arrive in Florence Santa Maria Novella.
• Buses mostly depart from Lugano, Via Ciani and arrive in Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence).

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

• Travel with FlixBus, Itabus, BlaBlaCar, BlaBlaCar Bus to go to Florence by bus.
• Travel with Frecciarossa, Italo, Trenitalia, Regionale, Intercity, DSB, Intercity Notte, Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) to go to Florence by train.

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

• 2 direct buses per day with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar.
• 1 direct trains per day with Trenitalia, DSB.

Omio customers who travel from Lugano 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.