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Compare train and bus for Sarzana to Florence
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Sarzana to Florence among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of €17 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 32m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.1kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of €17, while a bus costs an average of €26.
Distance: 68 miles (110 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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€17 Average price Cheapest | €26 Average price | €35 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 32m Average total duration Fastest 2h 2m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 37m Average total duration 3h 7m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 28m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Sarzana to Florence
Compare the available ways to get from Sarzana to Florence, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Sarzana to Florence:
A train is €10 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Sarzana to Florence costing on average €26.
Other travel options to Florence take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 37m.
Tickets start at around €17 compared to roughly €35 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about €18. The journey takes 2h 2m versus 1h 28m 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 Sarzana to Florence
How to get from Sarzana to Florence by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Sarzana to Florence is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

9:43 AM 3h18 Sarzana 1:01 PM Florence €15 1 One-way 0 transfers
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9:43 AM 3h18 Sarzana 1:01 PM Florence €15 1 One-way 0 transfers
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8:54 AM 3h16 Sarzana 12:10 PM Florence €15 1 One-way 0 transfers
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9:49 AM 3h21 Sarzana 1:10 PM Florence €15 1 One-way 0 transfers
8:49 AM 3h21 Sarzana 12:10 PM Florence €15 1 One-way 0 transfers
6:30 PM 8h55 Sarzana 3:25 AM Florence €33 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Sarzana to Florence:
A train is €10 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Sarzana to Florence costing on average €26.
Other travel options to Florence take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 37m.
- Around 28 trains per day.
- Around 3 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Sarzana and Florence as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Sarzana station and arrive in Florence Santa Maria Novella.
- Buses mostly depart from La Spezia, Viale Italia c/o Chiosco delle Palme and arrive in Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence).
- Travel with FlixBus, Marino Autolinee, Itabus to go to Florence by bus.
- Travel with Regionale, Frecciargento, Intercity, Frecciabianca to go to Florence by train.
- 2 direct buses per day with FlixBus, Marino Autolinee, Itabus.
- 9 direct trains per day with Regionale, Frecciargento.
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