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Compare train, bus, and flight for Paris to Florence
Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Paris to Florence among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of $54 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 5h 3m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the bus is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.9 - 2.2kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $54, while a flight costs an average of $326.
Distance: 550 miles (886 km)
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$326 Average price | $54 Average price Cheapest | $111 Average price | $432 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 3m Average total duration Fastest 3h 3m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 9h 33m Average total duration 9h 3m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 17h 55m Average total duration 17h 25m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 11h 42m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
2.7 - 5.3kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions | 0.9 - 2.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - 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 Paris to Florence:
A train is $58 (€48) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Paris to Florence costing on average $111 (€93).
A train is $273 (€229) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Paris to Florence costing on average $326 (€274).
Other travel options to Florence take longer:
Train takes on average 9h 33m.
Bus takes on average 17h 55m.
You'll arrive about 8h 39m sooner (3h 3m by flight vs 11h 42m by car) and save roughly $106 (€89) compared to fuel and tolls ($326 (€274) vs $432 (€363)). You also avoid a long drive, giving you more time to relax or get on with your plans.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way, are travelling with bulky luggage, or need a car at your destination.
Travel optionsfrom Paris to Florence
How to get from Paris to Florence by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Paris to Florence is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
38979:25 AM18h10Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)3:35 AMScandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence)$651One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- 38979:25 AM18h10Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)3:35 AMScandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence)$651One-way0 transfers
Fastest
AF12669:05 PM1h40Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport10:45 PMFlorence Peretola Airport$5851One-way0 transfers
Other options
- FlixBus11:05 AM16h50Paris, Porte Maillot3:55 AMFirenze, Piazzale Montelungo$771One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus11:05 AM17h10Paris, Porte Maillot4:15 AMScandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence)$771One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus11:10 PM23h50Paris, Porte Maillot11:00 PMFirenze, Piazzale Montelungo$1301One-way2 transfers
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Regionale 20653 · Regionale Veloce 41047:35 AM11h13Paris Orly Airport6:48 PMFlorence Santa Maria Novella$2001One-way2 transfers- TO3910+Regionale 20665 · Regionale 41067:35 AM13h20Paris Orly Airport8:55 PMFlorence Santa Maria Novella$2001One-way2 transfers
U24933+Regionale 20653 · Regionale Veloce 41046:55 AM11h53Paris Orly Airport6:48 PMFlorence Santa Maria Novella$2011One-way2 transfers
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How to Travel 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
Paris to Florence Travel Comparison
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Cheapest Time to Book |
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€50 |
17:25 h |
1 Month Ahead |
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€98 |
12:45 h |
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What is the best way to travel from Paris to Florence?
Cheapest way to travel from Paris to Florence
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.
Fastest way to travel from Paris to Florence
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.
Most popular way to travel from Paris to Florence
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.
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This is compared to other travel options from Paris to Florence:
A train is $58 (€48) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Paris to Florence costing on average $111 (€93).
A train is $273 (€229) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Paris to Florence costing on average $326 (€274).
Other travel options to Florence take longer:
Train takes on average 9h 33m.
Bus takes on average 17h 55m.
- Around 68 flights per day.
- Around 19 buses per day.
- Around 7 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Paris and Florence as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport and arrive in Florence Peretola Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Paris Gare de Lyon and arrive in Florence Santa Maria Novella.
- Buses mostly depart from Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) and arrive in Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence).
- Travel with Vueling, Malta Air, Air France, Ryanair, ITA, KLM Cityhopper, Air Dolomiti, Air Baltic, Lufthansa, Helvetic Airways, Lufthansa Cityline, Iberia, Swiss, Austrian Airlines, Icelandair, Edelweiss Air, Lufthansa City Airlines, KLM, Luxair, Bulgaria Air, Air Corsica to go to Florence by flight.
- Travel with Trenitalia, SNCF | TGV INOUI, Intercity Notte, Frecciarossa to go to Florence by train.
- Travel with BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus, Itabus to go to Florence by bus.
- 12 direct flights per day with Vueling, Malta Air, Air France, Ryanair.
- 4 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus, Itabus.
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