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Compare train, bus, and flight for Salzburg to Florence
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Salzburg to Florence among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of CHF 27 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 56m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of CHF 27, while a flight costs an average of CHF 465.
Distance: 291 miles (469 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
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CHF 27 Average price Cheapest | CHF 81 Average price | CHF 465 Average price | CHF 171 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
8h 8m Average total duration 7h 38m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 12h 1m Average total duration 11h 31m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 56m Average total duration Fastest 2h 56m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 7h 31m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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Compare ways to travel from Salzburg to Florence
Compare the available ways to get from Salzburg to Florence, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Salzburg to Florence:
A train is CHF 55 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Salzburg to Florence costing on average CHF 81.
A train is CHF 439 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Salzburg to Florence costing on average CHF 465.
Other travel options to Florence take longer:
Train takes on average 8h 8m.
Bus takes on average 12h 1m.
Tickets start at around CHF 27 compared to roughly CHF 171 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about CHF 145. The journey takes 7h 38m versus 7h 31m 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.
Travel optionsfrom Salzburg to Florence
How to get from Salzburg to Florence by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Salzburg to Florence is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- FlixBus · FlixBus
5:20 AM 12h45 Salzburg, P+R Süd 6:05 PM Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) CHF 107 1 One-way 1 transfer
Cheapest
- FlixBus · FlixBus
5:20 AM 12h45 Salzburg, P+R Süd 6:05 PM Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) CHF 107 1 One-way 1 transfer
Fastest
LH1263+LH94982:45 PM 3h45 Salzburg Airport 6:30 PM Florence Peretola Airport CHF 765 1 One-way 1 transfer
Other options
RJX19962+RJ 85+
Regionale Veloce 3845 · Regionale 1785110:56 AM 11h14 Salzburg Hbf 10:10 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella CHF 124 1 One-way 3 transfers- RJ 13478 · RJ 81+
FRECCIAROSSA 85296:56 AM 13h28 Salzburg Hbf 8:24 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella CHF 141 1 One-way 2 transfers - RJX19962+RJ 85+FRECCIAROSSA 8527
10:56 AM 8h28 Salzburg Hbf 7:24 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella CHF 148 1 One-way 2 transfers
- FlixBus · FlixBus
5:35 PM 12h25 Salzburg, P+R Süd 6:00 AM Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) CHF 108 1 One-way 1 transfer - FlixBus · FlixBus
9:40 PM 11h25 Salzburg, P+R Süd 9:05 AM Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) CHF 111 1 One-way 1 transfer - FlixBus · FlixBus
6:05 AM 13h30 Salzburg, P+R Süd 7:35 PM Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) CHF 113 1 One-way 1 transfer
BA8045+
BA262912:45 PM 5h20 Salzburg Airport 6:05 PM Florence Peretola Airport CHF 439 1 One-way 1 transfer- LH1261 · LH108+LH9442
10:55 AM 9h20 Salzburg Airport 8:15 PM Florence Peretola Airport CHF 488 1 One-way 2 transfers - LH1261 · LH110+LH9442
10:55 AM 9h20 Salzburg Airport 8:15 PM Florence Peretola Airport CHF 488 1 One-way 2 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Salzburg to Florence:
A train is CHF 55 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Salzburg to Florence costing on average CHF 81.
A train is CHF 439 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Salzburg to Florence costing on average CHF 465.
Other travel options to Florence take longer:
Train takes on average 8h 8m.
Bus takes on average 12h 1m.
- Around 10 flights per day.
- Around 9 trains per day.
- Around 9 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Salzburg and Florence as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Salzburg Airport and arrive in Florence Peretola Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Salzburg Hbf and arrive in Florence Santa Maria Novella.
- Buses mostly depart from Salzburg, P+R Süd and arrive in Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence).
- Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus to go to Florence by bus.
- Travel with ÖBB | Railjet, ÖBB, ÖBB | Euro City (EC), ÖBB | Nightjet, Intercity Notte to go to Florence by train.
- Travel with Air Dolomiti, Lufthansa, Vueling, ITA, British Airways, BA Cityflyer to go to Florence by flight.
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