How to get from Paris to Florence by train, bus or flight.
The best way to travel from Paris to Florence is by taking a flight because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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549 miles (886 km) | |
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BlaBlaCar Bus |
Travel 549 miles (886 km) by bus between Paris and Florence. BlaBlaCar Bus is the main travel company operating this route. Travelers can even take a direct bus from Paris to Florence.
Public transportation options between the popular and picturesque cities of Paris and Florence are varied, comfortable and fast. They are an affordable way of moving between the two cities. Transportation options include bus, rail and airplane travel. You can also make use of a drive share service or hire a private rental car. Your rental car can be collected at the airport when you arrive in Florence.
Trains from Paris to Florence | Buses from Paris to Florence | Flights from Paris to Florence
Average Price |
Travel Time |
Cheapest Time to Book |
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€50 |
17:25 h |
1 Month Ahead |
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€98 |
12:45 h |
2 Weeks Ahead |
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€262 |
1:35 h |
2 Months Ahead |
Taking the bus is the cheapest way to travel from Paris to Florence. Buses traveling from Paris to Florence depart from either Paris' Porte Maillot, Gare Routière Galliéni, Porte d'Orléans, or Quai de Bercy bus station and take at least 17½ hours to arrive at either Florence's Piazzale Montelungo bus station or Autostazione Busitalia-Sita Nord. Between 2-6 buses travel from Paris to Florence every day. All buses travel from Paris to Florence overnight. Bus companies that travel from Paris to Florence include Flixbus, Baltour, and Eurolines.
Taking a flight is the fastest way to travel from Paris to Florence. Flights depart from either Paris' Charles de Gaulle or Orly airport and arrive at Florence's Peretola airport after 1:35 h of flight time. Taking a flight from Paris to Florence is significantly faster than taking the train or bus even when traveling to and from Paris and Florence's airports is taken into consideration. Airlines that travel directly from Paris to Florence include British Airways, Air France, Iberia, Vueling, and Alitalia.
Taking a flight is by far the most popular way to travel from Paris to Florence. Taking a flight, even when traveling to and from Paris and Florence's airports is considered, is approximately 8 hours faster than traveling from Paris to Florence by train and almost 16 hours faster than taking the bus. Between 12-15 flights travel directly from Paris to Florence every day. There is also 1 train that travels over night from Paris to Florence per day for travelers who prefer to avoid the airport.
You can travel by train, bus or flight for as low as $52 (€45). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey.
Trenitalia is the national railway of Italy, providing a comprehensive network of trains across the country including trains to Florence from Paris. It operates a variety of train types, including high-speed Frecciarossa, Frecciargento, and Frecciabianca, as well as regional and intercity services. Frecciarossa trains are the fastest, reaching speeds of up to 300 km/h, while Frecciargento and Frecciabianca offer a more leisurely journey. Passengers can choose from a range of ticket types, including Economy, Standard, and Business Class. Onboard facilities include comfortable seating, Wi-Fi, and a range of food and beverage options. Popular routes include Milan to Rome, Venice to Florence, and Naples to Bari.
FlixBus is one of Europe's leading low-cost travel companies, founded in Germany and offering long-distance travel services in Europe and the U. S. FlixBus also operates overnight travel on select routes throughout Europe. Standard amenities on FlixBus include free Wi-Fi, power outlets to charge your phone, tablet or laptop during long travel journeys, extra legroom, luggage space and toilets. You can even purchase snacks and drinks onboard. FlixBus offers only the Standard ticket for all its routes, which allows you to bring one carry-on luggage and one checked bag per person. Additional fees apply for extra luggage and specific seat reservations, such as if you want to book an Extra Seat, Table Seat or the Panorama Seat.
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 Paris.
You can get from Paris to Florence by bus.
A flight is the fastest way to get to Florence from Paris with an average travel time for this trip around 1 h 45 min.
The distance is approximately 549 miles (886 km) from Paris to Florence.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Paris to Florence:
The following travel company offer services from Paris to Florence:
Yes, there is a direct service from Paris to Florence:
Direct services to Florence tend to save you time and add more convenience as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking tickets for your journey.
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