How to travel from Madrid to Florence

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Travel Information between Madrid and Florence

distanceDistance797 miles (1286 km)
modeAvailable travel modesBus or flight
priceTicket price range- $146
cheapestCheapest modeFlight • $52 (€45) • 2 h 20 min
fastestFastest modeFlight • $52 (€45) • 2 h 20 min
carriersPopular travel companiesFlixBus, Vueling Airlines or Renfe-SNCF

Take a bus or flight to travel 797 miles (1286 km) from Madrid to Florence. The most popular travel companies which serve this journey are FlixBus, Vueling Airlines or Renfe-SNCF among others. Travelers can even take a direct bus, flight or train from Madrid to Florence.

Travel Information
Compare bus and flight for Madrid to Florence

Bus
Flight
Cheapest price 88 48Cheapest
Average price 145 115Cheapest
Average duration28h 35m2h 20m
Direct Options
First departure12:05 AM12:40 AM
Last departure11:55 PM11:30 PM
No. of daily departures351
Companies
  • FlixBus
  • Vueling
  • Iberia
  • ITA
  • Air France
  • Air Nostrum
  • Ryanair
  • Air Europa

Travel options
from Madrid to Florence

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

Our recommendation
flight

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

Vueling
10:00AM2h20
Madrid Barajas Airport (MAD)
12:20PMFlorence Peretola Airport (FLR)
$791One-way
0 transfers
Cheapest
Vueling
10:00AM2h20
Madrid Barajas Airport (MAD)
12:20PMFlorence Peretola Airport (FLR)
$791One-way
0 transfers
Fastest
Vueling
10:00AM2h20
Madrid Barajas Airport (MAD)
12:20PMFlorence Peretola Airport (FLR)
$791One-way
0 transfers
Other options
FlixBus
07:15PM31h25
Madrid, Estación Sur/Gare routière Méndez Alvaro - 83
02:40AMFirenze, Piazzale Montelungo
$1761One-way
1 transfer
FlixBus
08:50PM31h35
Madrid, Estación Sur/Gare routière Méndez Alvaro - 83
04:25AMFirenze, Piazzale Montelungo
$1861One-way
2 transfers
FlixBus
11:00PM51h40
Madrid
02:40AMFirenze, Piazzale Montelungo
$1631One-way
3 transfers
Vueling
03:40PM2h20
Madrid Barajas Airport (MAD)
06:00PMFlorence Peretola Airport (FLR)
$791One-way
0 transfers
Wizz Air Malta
09:40AM9h08
Madrid Barajas Airport (MAD)
06:48PMFlorence Santa Maria Novella
$931One-way
2 transfers
ITA
05:50AM8h55
Madrid Barajas Airport (MAD)
02:45PMFlorence Peretola Airport (FLR)
$881One-way
1 transfer

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All travel companies: Airlines, Train and Bus from Madrid to Florence

Travel between Madrid and Florence on Vueling Airlines, FlixBus and Air France travel with Omio. When comparing schedules and tickets, we will also show you other options with multiple connections or other travel modes if they’re available.

Renfe-SNCF is a joint venture between Spain's Renfe and France's SNCF, offering high-speed rail services between the two countries. The trains run at speeds of up to 300 km/h, with departures every two hours. Renfe-SNCF offers three types of trains: the AVE, the TGV and the EuroMed. The AVE is the fastest, with a journey time of just over three hours between Madrid and Paris. The TGV is slightly slower, but still offers a comfortable journey. The EuroMed is the slowest, but is the most affordable option. Renfe-SNCF offers a range of ticket types, including single, return and group tickets. Onboard facilities include comfortable seating, free Wi-Fi, power sockets and a selection of snacks and drinks. The most popular routes for Renfe-SNCF are Madrid to Paris, Barcelona to Marseille and Madrid to Lyon.

    FlixBus is one of the most popular low-cost travel companies in Europe. Founded in Germany, FlixBus has expanded its services throughout Europe and even to the United States, giving travelers in both continents the option to take a long-distance travel at an affordable price. FlixBus also operates overnight travel on select routes throughout Europe. FlixBus offers only the Standard ticket for all its routes, which allows you to bring one carry-on bag and one checked bag per person. Additional fees apply for bringing extra luggage and making specific seat reservations, such as if you want to book an Extra Seat, Table Seat or the Panorama Seat. Standard amenities onboard include free Wi-Fi, power outlets to charge your phone, tablet or laptop during long travel journeys, extra legroom, luggage space and toilets.

      Vueling is one of Spain’s leading low-cost airlines where you can choose between Basic, Optima or Time Flex tickets for your next travel to Florence from Madrid.

        FAQs: Travel from Madrid to Florence

        FAQs: 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 Madrid to Florence.
        FAQs

        There are 2 options to travel to Florence from Madrid including taking a bus or flight.

        The cheapest way to travel to Florence from Madrid is a flight with an average price of $52 (€45).

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

        A flight is $94 (€82) less than a bus with an average ticket price of $146 (€127) from Madrid to Florence.

        Taking a flight costs () less than taking a train, which average ticket prices of ().

        The quickest way to travel between Madrid and Florence is by flight, which takes on average 2 h 20 min   compared to other travel options that take longer:

        Bus takes on average 28 h 35 min.

        The distance from Madrid to Florence is approximately 797 miles (1286 km).

        The average frequency per day from Madrid to Florence is:

        • Around 1 bus per day.

        However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your journey from Madrid to Florence as scheduled services by bus or flight can vary by season or day of the week.

        These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Madrid to Florence:

        • Buses mostly depart from Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses and arrive in Florence, Guidoni Tram T2.
        • Flights most often depart from Madrid at Madrid Barajas Airport and arrive in Florence at Florence Peretola Airport.

        Omio works with many trusted partners that can help you travel the best way from Madrid to Florence:

        • You can travel to Florence from Madrid by bus with FlixBus. You can find cheap tickets on Omio for $146 (€127) with FlixBus from Madrid to Florence.
        • You can take a flight from Madrid to Florence with Vueling Airlines, Iberia, Alitalia, Air France, Air Nostrum, Ryanair or Air Europa. Cheap tickets can be found for $42 (€37) with Ryanair from Madrid to Florence.

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

        • Direct services by bus with.
        • Direct services by plane with Vueling Airlines.
        • Direct services by train with.

        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 between Madrid and Florence.

        Omio customers who travel from Madrid to Florence often also extend their vacation to go to Rome, Pisa, Venice, Milan or Bologna. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Florence and these popular destinations at a great price.
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