Route guide

Milan → Florence

249 km · Italy to Italy · Fastest: 1h by train · Cheapest: €15+ by bus

How to travel from Milan to Florence

There are 3 ways to travel between Milan and Florence — compare duration, price and operators below.

🚄Train

€30–85

Duration: 1h 23m

via Trenitalia (Frecciarossa), Italo

~3.5 kg CO₂ per passenger

🚌Bus

€15–37

Duration: 3h 34m

via FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus

~7.0 kg CO₂ per passenger

✈️Flight

Not practical for this route.

🚗Car

€30–55

Duration: 2h 46m

~42 kg CO₂ per passenger

Where they are on the map

Milan and Florence highlighted among the 50 European cities we cover. Map is schematic, not to scale.

Travel tips for this route

At 249 km this is short-haul — feasible as a day trip if you start early.
Direct or connecting trains cover this route. Advance fares (1–2 months out) drop prices significantly.
Both Milan and Florence are in Italy — no border crossing, single currency, single rail network.
Long-distance coaches (FlixBus and similar) are typically 30–50% cheaper than train, but 2–3× slower.

Milan to Florence — every option in detail

Milan to Florence by train

Trains between Milan and Florence run within the Italy national rail network. The typical end-to-end journey is around 1h 23m.

Operators on this corridor include Trenitalia (Frecciarossa), Italo.

Train fares are dynamic — typical range is €30 to €85. Advance-purchase tickets (1–2 months ahead) almost always beat walk-up prices.

On routes under 600 km like this one, train often beats flight door-to-door once you factor in airport check-in and transfers.

Climate footprint: about 3.5 kg CO₂ per passenger by train vs roughly 39 kg by flight — taking the train saves ~36 kg on this distance.

Milan to Florence by bus

Long-distance coaches connect Milan and Florence with a typical journey of 3h 34m. Buses are usually the slowest mode for this corridor but consistently the cheapest.

Operators include FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus.

Fares start from around €15 when booked in advance, rising to €37 for last-minute travel.

Most modern coaches offer Wi-Fi, USB charging and reclining seats. Overnight services exist on longer corridors and can save a hotel night.

Milan to Florence by flight

Flight is not a typical choice for this 249 km route.

Milan to Florence by car

The driving distance from Milan to Florence is approximately 287 km. At motorway speeds, plan on around 2h 46m of driving plus stops.

Fuel-only running cost is in the €30–55 range for a typical car. Toll roads may apply, especially in France, Italy, Spain, Austria and Switzerland — budget extra accordingly.

Climate footprint: approximately 42 kg CO₂ per passenger assuming 1.5 occupants per car.

About this route

The distance between Milan and Florence is approximately 249 kilometres. Direct or connecting trains link the two cities through the European rail network. Long-distance coaches offer a budget-friendly alternative on this route. Estimates below reflect typical operator schedules and fare ranges; book in advance for the best prices.

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