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Compare bus and flight for Sankt Gallen to Florence
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Sankt Gallen to Florence among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of $85 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 39m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the bus is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.4 - 1.1kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $85, while a flight costs an average of $738.
Distance: 268 miles (432 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$85 Average price Cheapest | $101 Average price | $738 Average price | $222 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
9h 41m Average total duration 9h 11m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 15h 26m Average total duration 14h 56m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 39m Average total duration Fastest 2h 39m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 6h 24m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
- CO2 emissions | 0.4 - 1.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.3 - 2.6kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company |  Most popular airline | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Sankt Gallen to Florence:
A train is $17 (€14) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Sankt Gallen to Florence costing on average $101 (€85).
A train is $653 (€547) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Sankt Gallen to Florence costing on average $738 (€618).
Other travel options to Florence take longer:
Train takes on average 9h 41m.
Bus takes on average 15h 26m.
Tickets start at around $85 (€71) compared to roughly $222 (€186) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $137 (€115). The journey takes 9h 11m versus 6h 24m 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.
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How to get from Sankt Gallen to Florence by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Sankt Gallen to Florence is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- 4:30 PM16h30Sankt Gallen9:00 AMFlorence$861One-way0 transfers
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- 4:30 PM16h30Sankt Gallen9:00 AMFlorence$861One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- 4:30 PM16h30Sankt Gallen9:00 AMFlorence$861One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Sankt Gallen to Florence:
A train is $17 (€14) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Sankt Gallen to Florence costing on average $101 (€85).
A train is $653 (€547) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Sankt Gallen to Florence costing on average $738 (€618).
Other travel options to Florence take longer:
Train takes on average 9h 41m.
Bus takes on average 15h 26m.
- Around 46 flights per day.
- Around 11 trains per day.
- Around 3 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Sankt Gallen and Florence as scheduled services by bus and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Zurich Airport and arrive in Florence Peretola Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from St. Gallen and arrive in Florence Santa Maria Novella.
- Buses mostly depart from St. Gallen, Bahnhof and arrive in Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence).
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Florence by bus.
- Travel with Trenitalia, SBB to go to Florence by train.
- Travel with Vueling, Swiss, Helvetic Airways, ITA, Brussels Airlines, BA Cityflyer, British Airways, Air France, Air Dolomiti, Austrian Airlines to go to Florence by flight.
- 6 direct flights per day with Helvetic Airways, ITA.
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