How to travel from Munich to Florence

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Compare train, bus, and flight for Munich to Florence

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Munich to Florence among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $43. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 3h 22m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.4kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $43, and a flight costs an average of $206.

Distance: 302 miles (487 km)

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Driving

$321

Average price

$70

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Cheapest

$392

Average price

$127

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(fuel + tolls)

9h 4m

Average total duration

8h 34m

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30m

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17h 4m

Average total duration

16h 34m

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6h 22m

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3h 22m

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7h 37m

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0.1 - 0.4kg

CO2 emissions

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0.5 - 1.2kg

CO2 emissions

1.5 - 2.9kg

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FlixBus

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Air Dolomiti

Most popular airline

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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

The cheapest way to travel from Munich to Florence is a bus with an average price of $70 (€57).

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

A bus is $251 (€203) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Munich to Florence costing on average $321 (€260).

A bus is $321 (€260) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Munich to Florence costing on average $392 (€317).

The fastest way to travel from Munich to Florence is by flight with an average journey time of 3h 22m.

Other travel options to Florence take longer:

Train takes on average 8h 34m.

Bus takes on average 16h 34m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Munich and Florence including taking a train, bus, and flight.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Munich to Florence among Omio's users.

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from Munich to Florence

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

Our recommendation

bus

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

  • FlixBusFlixBus
    10:00 PM8h00
    Munich, Central Bus Station (ZOB)
    6:00 AMScandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence)
    $581One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • FlixBusFlixBus
    10:00 PM8h00
    Munich, Central Bus Station (ZOB)
    6:00 AMScandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence)
    $581One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • Air DolomitiLH9438
    11:25 AM1h15
    Munich Airport
    12:40 PMFlorence Peretola Airport
    $3651One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • Deutsche BahnRJ 85+RegionaleRegionale Veloce 3845 · Regionale 17851
    11:23 AM10h47
    Munich Hbf
    10:10 PMFlorence Santa Maria Novella
    $1321One-way
    2 transfers
  • Deutsche BahnRJ 83+RegionaleRegionale Veloce 3845 · Regionale 17851
    9:23 AM12h47
    Munich Hbf
    10:10 PMFlorence Santa Maria Novella
    $1321One-way
    2 transfers
  • Deutsche BahnRJ 83+FrecciarossaFRECCIAROSSA 8525
    9:23 AM9h01
    Munich Hbf
    6:24 PMFlorence Santa Maria Novella
    $1581One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    9:45 AM9h50
    Munich, Central Bus Station (ZOB)
    7:35 PMScandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence)
    $591One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    12:15 AM8h50
    Munich, Central Bus Station (ZOB)
    9:05 AMScandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence)
    $611One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    12:55 AM9h05
    Munich, Central Bus Station (ZOB)
    10:00 AMScandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence)
    $631One-way
    0 transfers
  • RegionaleRegionale 20653 · Regionale Veloce 4104+easyJetEC2997
    9:40 AM9h08
    Munich Airport
    6:48 PMFlorence Santa Maria Novella
    $1641One-way
    2 transfers
  • RegionaleRegionale 20687 · Regionale Veloce 4106+easyJetEC2997
    9:40 AM11h15
    Munich Airport
    8:55 PMFlorence Santa Maria Novella
    $1661One-way
    2 transfers
  • RegionaleRegionale 20747+Intercity NotteInterCityNotte 796+RegionaleRegionale 18252+easyJetEC2999
    5:25 PM13h14
    Munich Airport
    6:39 AMFlorence Santa Maria Novella
    $1941One-way
    3 transfers

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How to get from Munich to Florence

The Best Way According to our Users

Whether it is for business or leisure, in order to travel from Munich to Florence, 87,23% 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 Munich 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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FAQs: Travel from Munich 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 Munich to Florence.

FAQs
There are 3 options to travel between Munich and Florence including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Munich to Florence is a bus with an average price of $70 (€57).

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

A bus is $251 (€203) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Munich to Florence costing on average $321 (€260).

A bus is $321 (€260) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Munich to Florence costing on average $392 (€317).

The fastest way to travel from Munich to Florence is by flight with an average journey time of 3h 22m.

Other travel options to Florence take longer:

Train takes on average 8h 34m.

Bus takes on average 16h 34m.

The distance from Munich to Florence is approximately 302 miles (487 km).
The average frequency per day from Munich to Florence is:
  • Around 39 flights per day.
  • Around 7 buses per day.
  • Around 1 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Munich 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 Munich to Florence:
  • Flights mostly depart from Munich Airport and arrive in Florence Peretola Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from Munich Hbf and arrive in Florence Santa Maria Novella.
  • Buses mostly depart from Munich, Central Bus Station (ZOB) and arrive in Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence).
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Munich to Florence, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, Infobus to go to Florence by bus.
  • Travel with Air Dolomiti, ITA, Austrian Airlines, Vueling to go to Florence by flight.
  • Travel with Trenitalia, Deutsche Bahn, ÖBB | Nightjet, ÖBB | Euro City (EC), Intercity, ÖBB | Railjet to go to Florence by train.
Yes, there are direct services available from Munich to Florence with the following travel companies:
  • 5 direct buses per day with FlixBus, Infobus.
  • 11 direct flights per day with Air Dolomiti, ITA.
  • 0 direct trains per day with Trenitalia.
Omio customers who travel from Munich 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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