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Compare train, bus, and flight for Lugano to Florence
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Lugano to Florence among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €22. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 4h 29m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.3kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €22, and a train costs an average of €36.
Distance: 191 miles (308 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus |
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€71 Average price | €42 Average price Cheapest |
4h 59m Average total duration Fastest 4h 29m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 40m Average total duration 5h 10m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.8kg CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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How to get from Lugano to Florence by train, bus or flight.
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The best way to travel from Lugano to Florence is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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FAQs: Travel from Lugano 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 Lugano to Florence.
There are 2 options to travel between Lugano and Florence including taking a train or bus.
The cheapest way to go to Florence from Lugano is by taking a bus, which costs on average $19 (€17).
This is compared to other ways of getting from Lugano to Florence:
Taking a bus costs $17 (€15) less than taking a train, which average ticket prices of $37 (€33).
The fastest way from Lugano to Florence is by train with an average journey time of 3 h 34 min.
There are alternative travel options to Florence that take longer:
Bus takes on average 6 h 55 min.
The distance from Lugano to Florence is approximately 190 miles (307 km).
The average frequency per day from Lugano to Florence is:
- Around 4 buses per day.
- 9 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your journey between Lugano and Florence as scheduled services by train or bus can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points when traveling from Lugano to Florence:
Omio works with many trusted partners that can help you travel the best way from Lugano to Florence:
- You can go to Florence from Lugano by bus with FlixBus, Student Agency or BlaBlaCar Bus. You'll see cheap bus tickets for $19 (€17) with FlixBus from Lugano to Florence on Omio.
- You can go to Florence from Lugano by train with Frecciarossa, Trenitalia or Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS). You'll see cheap train tickets for $37 (€33) with Trenitalia from Lugano to Florence on Omio.
Yes, there are direct services available from Lugano to Florence with the following travel companies:
- Direct buses with FlixBus with 1 direct bus per day.
Direct services tend to save you time and add more convenience in getting you to Florence as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking your tickets from Lugano to Florence.
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