How to travel from Vienna to Florence

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Compare train, bus, and flight for Vienna to Florence

Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Vienna to Florence among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $69. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 27m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.2 - 0.6kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $69, and a train costs an average of $334.

Distance: 393 miles (633 km)

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Driving

$223

Average price

$334

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$103

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Cheapest

$229

Average price

(fuel + tolls)

5h 27m

Average total duration

Fastest

2h 27m

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3h 0m

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11h 17m

Average total duration

10h 47m

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30m

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12h 21m

Average total duration

11h 51m

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8h 54m

Average total duration

(door-to-door)

1.9 - 3.8kg

CO2 emissions

0.2 - 0.6kg

CO2 emissions

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0.6 - 1.6kg

CO2 emissions

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CO2 emissions

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ÖBB

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FlixBus

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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

The cheapest way to travel from Vienna to Florence is a bus with an average price of $103 (€83).

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

A bus is $120 (€97) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Vienna to Florence costing on average $223 (€180).

A bus is $231 (€187) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Vienna to Florence costing on average $334 (€270).

The fastest way to travel from Vienna to Florence is by flight with an average journey time of 2h 27m.

Other travel options to Florence take longer:

Train takes on average 10h 47m.

Bus takes on average 11h 51m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Vienna and Florence including taking a train, bus, and flight.
We recommend using the flight as it is the most popular way to get from Vienna to Florence among Omio's users.

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from Vienna to Florence

How to get from Vienna to Florence by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

bus

The best way to travel from Vienna to Florence is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    2:45 PM14h55
    Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB)
    5:40 AMScandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence)
    $1151One-way
    1 transfer

Cheapest

  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    2:45 PM14h55
    Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB)
    5:40 AMScandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence)
    $1151One-way
    1 transfer

Fastest

  • Air DolomitiOS539
    9:00 PM1h15
    Vienna International Airport
    10:15 PMFlorence Peretola Airport
    $5281One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • ÖBBRJX 133+FrecciarossaFRECCIAROSSA 9431
    8:53 AM9h46
    Vienna Hbf
    6:39 PMFlorence Santa Maria Novella
    $2341One-way
    1 transfer
  • ÖBBRJX 133+FrecciarossaFRECCIAROSSA 9433
    8:53 AM10h46
    Vienna Hbf
    7:39 PMFlorence Santa Maria Novella
    $2341One-way
    1 transfer
  • ÖBBRJX 133+FrecciarossaFRECCIAROSSA 9435
    8:53 AM11h46
    Vienna Hbf
    8:39 PMFlorence Santa Maria Novella
    $2341One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    7:30 AM17h35
    Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB)
    1:05 AMScandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence)
    $1151One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    7:30 AM18h00
    Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB)
    1:30 AMFirenze, Piazzale Montelungo
    $1151One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    2:20 AM17h15
    Vienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz
    7:35 PMScandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence)
    $1161One-way
    1 transfer
  • RyanairFR 4767
    10:50 AM1h20
    Vienna International Airport
    12:10 PMBologna Airport
    $1241One-way
    0 transfers
  • EurowingsEW2755 · EW2882+RegionaleRegionale 20687 · Regionale Veloce 4106
    8:25 AM12h30
    Vienna International Airport
    8:55 PMFlorence Santa Maria Novella
    $2201One-way
    3 transfers
  • EurowingsEW2755 · EW2882+RegionaleRegionale 20725 · Regionale Veloce 4110
    8:25 AM15h25
    Vienna International Airport
    11:50 PMFlorence Santa Maria Novella
    $2201One-way
    3 transfers

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How to get from Vienna to Florence

The Best Way According to our Users

Whether it is for business or leisure, in order to travel from Vienna to Florence, 78,70% of our customers choose the train as their preferred mode of transportation. By traveling by train on this route, you can enjoy the comfort of spacious seats, spectacular views—and in some cases free Wi-Fi—in both second and first class. Our customers have decided that the train is the best way to get from Vienna to Florence and have chosen to enjoy this fast, safe and efficient way to arrive at their destination. Taking the train also avoids long lines or potential expenses for transfers to/from the station—especially since most main railway stations are located in the city center. Train companies in Europe vary from country to country, but most of them offer high-speed train routes, therefore when you add up at the end-to-end journey time, the train is often also the fastest way to get to your destination.

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FAQs: Travel from Vienna to Florence

Travel to Florence easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Vienna to Florence.

FAQs
There are 3 options to travel between Vienna and Florence including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Vienna to Florence is a bus with an average price of $103 (€83).

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

A bus is $120 (€97) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Vienna to Florence costing on average $223 (€180).

A bus is $231 (€187) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Vienna to Florence costing on average $334 (€270).

The fastest way to travel from Vienna to Florence is by flight with an average journey time of 2h 27m.

Other travel options to Florence take longer:

Train takes on average 10h 47m.

Bus takes on average 11h 51m.

The distance from Vienna to Florence is approximately 393 miles (633 km).
The average frequency per day from Vienna to Florence is:
  • Around 21 flights per day.
  • Around 12 buses per day.
  • Around 3 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Vienna 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 Vienna to Florence:
  • Flights mostly depart from Vienna International Airport and arrive in Florence Peretola Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from Vienna Airport and arrive in Florence Santa Maria Novella.
  • Buses mostly depart from Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) and arrive in Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence).
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Vienna to Florence, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with ÖBB, ÖBB | Nightjet, ÖBB | Railjet, Regionale, ÖBB | Euro City (EC), Frecciarossa, Deutsche Bahn to go to Florence by train.
  • Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar to go to Florence by bus.
  • Travel with Ryanair, Malta Air, Austrian Airlines, Air Dolomiti, Swiss, Helvetic Airways, TAP Portugal to go to Florence by flight.
Yes, there are direct services available from Vienna to Florence with the following travel companies:
  • 1 direct trains per day with ÖBB | Nightjet.
  • 2 direct buses per day with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar.
  • 3 direct flights per day with Ryanair, Malta Air, Austrian Airlines.
Omio customers who travel from Vienna 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.
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