How to travel from Zurich to Florence

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Travel Information to Florence from Zurich

Distance280 miles (452 km)
Available travel modesTrain, bus or flight
Ticket price range$53 - $104
Cheapest modeBus • $53 (€48) • 10 h 35 min
Fastest modeFlight • $104 (€93) • 1 h 15 min
Popular travel companiesMarino Autolinee, LAER or Trenitalia

Take a train, bus or flight to travel 280 miles (452 km) between Zurich and Florence. The most popular travel companies which serve this route are Marino Autolinee, LAER or Trenitalia among others. Travelers can even take a direct bus, flight or train from Zurich to Florence.

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from Zurich to Florence

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

Our recommendation

bus

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

Itabus2495
05:20PM10h50
Zürich, Sihlquai Bus Terminal (Carparkplatz Sihlquai)
04:10AMScandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence)
$461One-way
0 transfers

Cheapest

Itabus2495
05:20PM10h50
Zürich, Sihlquai Bus Terminal (Carparkplatz Sihlquai)
04:10AMScandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence)
$461One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

SWISSLX1680
04:55PM1h10
Zurich Airport
06:05PMFlorence Peretola Airport
$9691One-way
0 transfers

Other options

TrenitaliaEuroCity 31+RegionaleAutobus TTPER B0443 · Tuscany Line 18491
06:33AM8h51
Zurich HB
03:24PMFlorence Santa Maria Novella
$1751One-way
2 transfers
TrenitaliaEuroCity 151+IntercityIntercity 599+TrenitaliaBUS L599D
12:15PM9h37
Zurich HB
09:52PMFlorence Santa Maria Novella
$1741One-way
2 transfers
TrenitaliaEuroCity 33+IntercityIntercity 665+RegionaleRegionale 18399
08:33AM9h35
Zurich HB
06:08PMFlorence Santa Maria Novella
$1841One-way
2 transfers
Itabus2499
12:35AM10h30
Zürich, Sihlquai Bus Terminal (Carparkplatz Sihlquai)
11:05AMScandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence)
$691One-way
0 transfers
Marino Autolinee254+Itabus2413
02:40PM10h30
Zürich, Sihlquai Bus Terminal (Carparkplatz Sihlquai)
01:10AMScandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence)
$781One-way
1 transfer
Marino Autolinee254+Itabus2421
02:40PM11h25
Zürich, Sihlquai Bus Terminal (Carparkplatz Sihlquai)
02:05AMScandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence)
$781One-way
1 transfer
Vueling AirlinesVY6249 · VY6006
09:35PM11h40
Zurich Airport
09:15AMFlorence Peretola Airport
$2231One-way
1 transfer
Vueling AirlinesVY6247 · VY3010
09:40AM12h20
Zurich Airport
10:00PMFlorence Peretola Airport
$2441One-way
1 transfer
Vueling AirlinesVY6247 · VY6004
09:40AM7h40
Zurich Airport
05:20PMFlorence Peretola Airport
$2651One-way
1 transfer

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How to get from Zürich to Florence

The Best Way According to our Users

Whether it is for business or leisure, in order to travel from Zürich to Florence, 100,00% 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 Zürich 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 Zurich 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 Zurich to Florence.

FAQs

There are 3 travel options from Zurich to Florence: train, bus or flight.

The cheapest way to go to Florence from Zurich is by taking a bus, which costs on average $53 (€48).

This is compared to other ways of getting from Zurich to Florence:

A bus is $50 (€45) less than a flight for this journey with tickets for a flight from Zurich to Florence costing on average $104 (€93).

Taking a bus costs $22 (€20) less than taking a train, which average ticket prices of $75 (€68).

The fastest way to get to Florence from Zurich is by flight with an average travel time of 1 h 15 min.

Other travel options to Florence take longer:

Getting to Florence by bus takes 10 h 35 min on average.

Train takes on average 5 h 31 min.

You should expect to travel around 280 miles (452 km) between Zurich and Florence.

The average frequency per day from Zurich to Florence is:

  • Around 1 bus per day.
  • 21 flights per day.
  • 11 trains a day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your journey from Zurich to Florence as scheduled services by train, bus or flight can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points when traveling from Zurich to Florence:

  • Most travelers take a flight from Zurich Airport to Florence Peretola Airport.

The following travel companies offer services from Zurich to Florence:

  • Marino Autolinee or FlixBus can get you to Florence by bus. You can find a good deal for bus tickets with Marino Autolinee from Zurich to Florence for $53 (€48) on Omio.
  • Travel with LAER, SWISS, Air France, Vueling Airlines or Air Serbia for flights to Florence. If you’re looking for a good deal on tickets, check for Air Serbia Zurich to Florence tickets on Omio for $106 (€96).
  • Travel with Trenitalia or Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS) for trains to Florence. If you’re looking for a good deal on tickets, check for Trenitalia Zurich to Florence tickets on Omio for $75 (€68).

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

  • 3 direct flights per day with LAER or SWISS.

Direct services tend to save you time and add more convenience in getting you to Florence as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking your tickets to Florence from Zurich.

Many of our customers who book a trip from Zurich to Florence often extend their vacation and travel to other popular destinations like Rome, Pisa, Venice, Milan or Bologna. If you’re thinking of adding another destination to your Zurich and Florence itinerary, let Omio find you the best connections between Florence and any of these top destinations today!
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