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Compare train and bus for Monterosso al Mare to Florence
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Monterosso al Mare to Florence among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of $27 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 10m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.1kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $27, while a bus costs an average of $30.
Distance: 83 miles (134 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$27 Average price Cheapest | $30 Average price | $54 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 10m Average total duration Fastest 2h 40m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 46m Average total duration 3h 16m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 11m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Monterosso al Mare to Florence:
A train is $3 (€2) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Monterosso al Mare to Florence costing on average $30 (€25).
Other travel options to Florence take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 46m.
Tickets start at around $27 (€23) compared to roughly $54 (€45) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $27 (€23). The journey takes 2h 40m versus 2h 11m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
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How to get from Monterosso al Mare to Florence by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Monterosso al Mare to Florence is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus2:45 PM1h55La Specia, Via Giosuè Carducci4:40 PMScandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence)$151One-way0 transfers
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FlixBus2:45 PM1h55La Specia, Via Giosuè Carducci4:40 PMScandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence)$151One-way0 transfers
Fastest
FlixBus2:45 PM1h55La Specia, Via Giosuè Carducci4:40 PMScandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence)$151One-way0 transfers
Other options
Regionale Veloce 3273 · Regionale 19367 · Regionale Veloce 40483:55 PM2h38Monterosso6:33 PMFlorence Santa Maria Novella$251One-way2 transfers
5 TERRE EXPRESS 22939 · Regionale 19375 · Regionale Veloce 40585:42 PM2h51Monterosso8:33 PMFlorence Santa Maria Novella$251One-way2 transfers
Regionale 12215 · Regionale 19349 · Regionale Veloce 40187:07 AM2h54Monterosso10:01 AMFlorence Santa Maria Novella$251One-way2 transfers
2077:05 AM3h00La Spezia, Viale Italia c/o Chiosco delle Palme10:05 AMScandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence)$231One-way0 transfers
061 · 0558:45 PM4h30La Spezia, Viale Italia c/o Chiosco delle Palme1:15 AMScandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence)$441One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Monterosso al Mare to Florence:
A train is $3 (€2) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Monterosso al Mare to Florence costing on average $30 (€25).
Other travel options to Florence take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 46m.
- Around 32 trains per day.
- Around 4 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Monterosso al Mare and Florence as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Monterosso and arrive in Florence Santa Maria Novella.
- Buses mostly depart from La Spezia, Viale Italia c/o Chiosco delle Palme and arrive in Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence).
- Travel with Regionale, Intercity, Frecciargento, Intercity Notte to go to Florence by train.
- Travel with FlixBus, Marino Autolinee, Itabus to go to Florence by bus.
- 3 direct buses per day with FlixBus, Marino Autolinee, Itabus.
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