How to travel from Milan to Florence

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Travel Information to Florence from Milan

distanceDistance154 miles (249 km)
modeAvailable travel modesTrain or bus
priceTicket price range$8 - $20
cheapestCheapest modeBus • $8 (€7) • 4 h 15 min
fastestFastest modeTrain • $20 (€18) • 1 h 54 min
carriersPopular travel companiesItabus or Italo

Take a train or bus to travel 154 miles (249 km) to Florence from Milan. The most popular travel companies which serve this route are Itabus or Italo among others. Travelers can even take a direct bus or train from Milan to Florence.

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from Milan to Florence

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

Our recommendation
bus

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

Itabus2301
07:35AM4h15
Milan
11:50AMScandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence)
$151One-way
0 transfers
Cheapest
Itabus2301
07:35AM4h15
Milan
11:50AMScandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence)
$151One-way
0 transfers
Fastest
Italo9923
09:50AM1h45
Milan Rogoredo
11:35AMFlorence Santa Maria Novella
$771One-way
0 transfers
Other options
RegionaleRegionale Veloce TTPER 2459 · Regionale TTPER 17827 · Tuscany Line 18517
09:20AM5h32
Milan Centrale
02:52PMFlorence Santa Maria Novella
$351One-way
2 transfers
RegionaleRegionale Veloce TTPER 2463+IntercityIntercity 584
11:20AM4h59
Milan Centrale
04:19PMFlorence Rifredi
$421One-way
1 transfer
RegionaleRegionale Veloce TTPER 2463 · Regionale 17833 · Tuscany Line 18521
11:20AM5h32
Milan Centrale
04:52PMFlorence Santa Maria Novella
$351One-way
2 transfers
Itabus3801
09:20AM4h55
Milan
02:15PMScandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence)
$191One-way
0 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus
10:30AM5h00
Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano
03:30PMScandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence)
$221One-way
0 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus
08:20AM5h30
Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano
01:50PMScandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence)
$231One-way
0 transfers
AeroitaliaXZ2020+RegionaleRegionale 20481 · Regionale 4100
07:20AM7h28
Milan Malpensa Airport (MXP)
02:48PMFlorence Santa Maria Novella
$2671One-way
2 transfers
AeroitaliaXZ2020+RegionaleRegionale 20635 · Regionale 18720 · Regionale 4102
07:20AM9h28
Milan Malpensa Airport (MXP)
04:48PMFlorence Santa Maria Novella
$2651One-way
3 transfers
ITAaz2045+RegionaleRegionale 20693+IntercityIntercity 598
11:30AM10h30
Milan Linate Airport (LIN)
10:00PMFlorence Santa Maria Novella
$2631One-way
2 transfers

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How to Travel from Milan to Florence

The journey from Milan to Florence is popular with travelers in Italy for both business and leisure. Buses and trains travel regularly from Milan to Florence every day of the week. Traveling by high-speed train is generally the fastest mode of transport for this route. Services are available from the early morning until late at night. Key departure points include Autostazione Milano, Milano Porta Garibaldi and Milano Rogoredo train stations, and Milano Linate and Milano Malpensa airports.

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Milan to Florence Travel Comparison

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Travel Time

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buses

€12

3:15 h

2 Months Ahead

trains

€31

1:39 h

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What is the best way to travel from Milan to Florence?

Cheapest way to travel from Milan to Florence


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Taking the bus is the cheapest way to travel from Milan to Florence. Buses traveling from Milan to Florence depart from either Milan's Autostazione Lampugnano or Rogoredo bus station and take at least 3:15 h to arrive at either Florence's Autostazione Busitalia-Sita Nord or Piazzale Montelungo bus station. Approximately 20 buses travel from Milan to Florence every day, with the first departing Milan at 7:30 a.m. Bus companies that travel from Milan to Florence include Flixbus, Baltour, and BusCenter.


Fastest way to travel from Milan to Florence


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Taking the train is the fastest way to travel from Milan to Florence. Trains traveling from Milan to Florence depart from either Milan's Centrale or Porta Garibaldi train station and takes approximately 1:40 h to arrive at either Florence's Santa Maria Novella or Rifredi train station. Approximately 50 trains travel from Milan to Florence every day, with the first departing Milan at 5:35 a.m. Both Trenitalia and Italo travel frequently from Milan to Florence.


Most popular way to travel from Milan to Florence


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Taking the train is the most popular way to travel from Milan to Florence. Taking a train is at least 1:35 h faster than traveling from Milan to Florence by bus while only costing €19 more on average. High-speed trains traveling from Milan to Florence tend to be more expensive making traveling by bus an attractive option for travelers looking to save money while traveling.


How to get from Milan to Florence

The Best Way According to our Users

Whether it is for business or leisure, in order to travel from Milan to Florence, 97,73% of our customers choose the train as their preferred mode of transportation. By traveling by train on this route, you can enjoy the comfort of spacious seats, spectacular views—and in some cases free Wi-Fi—in both second and first class. Our customers have decided that the train is the best way to get from Milan to Florence and have chosen to enjoy this fast, safe and efficient way to arrive at their destination. Taking the train also avoids long lines or potential expenses for transfers to/from the station—especially since most main railway stations are located in the city center. Train companies in Europe vary from country to country, but most of them offer high-speed train routes, therefore when you add up at the end-to-end journey time, the train is often also the fastest way to get to your destination.

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Trenitalia Intercity is a high-speed train service operated by the Italian national railway company, Trenitalia. It operates throughout the country, with services running from early morning to late evening. The Intercity trains come in two types: the Intercity Plus, which is the fastest and most comfortable, and the Intercity, which is slightly slower but still offers a comfortable journey. Onboard facilities include air conditioning, power sockets, Wi-Fi, and a bar service. There are several ticket types available, including Standard, Super Economy, and Business. The most popular routes for Trenitalia Intercity are from Rome to Milan, Naples to Florence, and Turin to Venice.

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