How to travel from Madrid to Florence

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Compare train, bus, and flight for Madrid to Florence

Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Madrid to Florence among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the flight with prices starting from €23. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 3h 11m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the bus is your best bet as it emits only 1.3 - 3.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a flight costs an average of €23, and a train costs an average of €348.

Distance: 799 miles (1287 km)

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€95

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Cheapest

€152

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€348

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6h 11m

Average total duration

Fastest

3h 11m

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31h 0m

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30h 30m

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30m

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35h 40m

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35h 10m

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30m

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3.9 - 7.7kg

CO2 emissions

1.3 - 3.2kg

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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 AirlinesVY1497
08:40PM2h20
Madrid Barajas Airport
11:00PMFlorence Peretola Airport
$1141One-way
0 transfers

Cheapest

Vueling AirlinesVY1497
08:40PM2h20
Madrid Barajas Airport
11:00PMFlorence Peretola Airport
$1141One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

KM Malta AirlinesFR 9472
10:30AM2h10
Madrid Barajas Airport
12:40PMPisa International Airport
$5361One-way
0 transfers

Other options

FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
07:05PM25h55
Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses
09:00PMScandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence)
$2181One-way
1 transfer
FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus
08:50PM31h35
Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses
04:25AMScandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence)
$1941One-way
2 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus
08:50PM31h10
Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses
04:00AMFirenze, Piazzale Montelungo
$1971One-way
2 transfers
Vueling AirlinesVY1495
09:55AM2h15
Madrid Barajas Airport
12:10PMFlorence Peretola Airport
$1691One-way
0 transfers
Vueling AirlinesVY1499
02:35PM2h15
Madrid Barajas Airport
04:50PMFlorence Peretola Airport
$1611One-way
0 transfers
iryo06021+Vueling AirlinesVY6004
02:42PM8h13
Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes
10:55PMFlorence Peretola Airport
$1691One-way
1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from Madrid 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 Madrid to Florence.

FAQs
There are 3 options to travel between Madrid and Florence including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Madrid to Florence is a flight with an average price of $28 (€23).

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

A flight is $30 (€24) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Madrid to Florence costing on average $58 (€46).

A flight is $408 (€325) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Madrid to Florence costing on average $437 (€348).

The fastest way to travel from Madrid to Florence is by flight with an average journey time of 2h 10m.

Other travel options to Florence take longer:

Bus takes on average 25h 55m.

Train takes on average 35h 10m.

The distance from Madrid to Florence is approximately 799 miles (1287 km).
The average frequency per day from Madrid to Florence is:
  • Around 63 flights per day.
  • Around 8 buses per day.
  • Around 1 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Madrid 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 Madrid to Florence:
  • Flights mostly depart from Madrid Barajas Airport and arrive in Florence Peretola Airport.
  • Buses mostly depart from Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses and arrive in Firenze, Piazzale Montelungo.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Madrid to Florence, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with iryo to go to Florence by train.
  • Travel with Vueling Airlines, KM Malta Airlines, Ryanair, Iberia, ITA, Air France, Air Europa, Air Nostrum , Pascan Aviation, KLM, Lufthansa, LAER to go to Florence by flight.
  • Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, Alsa to go to Florence by bus.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Madrid to Florence:
  • 5 direct flights per day with Vueling Airlines, KM Malta Airlines, Ryanair, Iberia.
Omio customers who travel from Madrid 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.
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