How to travel from Salzburg to Florence

There are 3 options to travel between Salzburg and Florence including taking a train, bus, and flight.

The cheapest way to travel from Salzburg to Florence is a bus with an average price of zł353.

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

A bus is zł850 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Salzburg to Florence costing on average zł1203.

A bus is zł915 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Salzburg to Florence costing on average zł1268.

The fastest way to travel from Salzburg to Florence is by flight with an average journey time of 4h 40m.

Other travel options to Florence take longer:

Train takes on average 9h 0m.

Bus takes on average 10h 7m.

The distance from Salzburg to Florence is approximately 291 miles (469 km).

The average frequency per day from Salzburg to Florence is:

• Around 10 flights per day.
• Around 9 buses per day.
• Around 1 trains 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.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Salzburg to Florence:

• 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).

If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Salzburg to Florence, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:

• Travel with ÖBB | Railjet, ÖBB | Nightjet, ÖBB, ÖBB | Euro City (EC) to go to Florence by train.
• Travel with Air Dolomiti to go to Florence by flight.
• Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar, Salzburg Verkehr Gmbh to go to Florence by bus.

Yes, there are direct services available from Salzburg to Florence with the following travel companies:

• 1 direct trains per day with ÖBB | Nightjet.
• 0 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar.

Omio customers who travel from Salzburg 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.

Most travelers need at least three days in Florence to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.

In Florence, you can climb to Piazzale Michelangelo for panoramic views of the city's skyline, visit the Accademia Gallery to see Michelangelo's David, and take a cooking class to master traditional Tuscan dishes. Enjoy a wine tasting tour in the Chianti region and explore the vibrant San Lorenzo Market. Don't miss the iconic Florence Cathedral with its stunning dome, the Uffizi Gallery for masterpieces by Botticelli and Michelangelo, and Ponte Vecchio for its historic charm. Visit Palazzo Vecchio, a medieval fortress-palace, and the elegant Boboli Gardens behind Pitti Palace.

To fully experience Florence, plan for at least 3 to 4 days to explore its rich history, art, and architecture, including must-sees like the Uffizi Gallery, Florence Cathedral, and Ponte Vecchio.