Route guide

Paris → Florence

886 km · France to Italy · Fastest: 4h by flight · Cheapest: €31+ by bus

How to travel from Paris to Florence

There are 4 ways to travel between Paris and Florence — compare duration, price and operators below.

🚄Train

€68–200

Duration: 7h 23m

via TGV inOui, Frecciarossa

~12 kg CO₂ per passenger

🚌Bus

€31–82

Duration: 12h 40m

via FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus

~25 kg CO₂ per passenger

✈️Flight

€70–226

Duration: 3h 41m

via Ryanair, easyJet, Air France, ITA Airways

~138 kg CO₂ per passenger

🚗Car

€106–195

Duration: 9h 51m

~151 kg CO₂ per passenger

Where they are on the map

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

Travel tips for this route

At 886 km it's a longer journey — overnight stay strongly recommended.
Both train and flight options exist. Trains often beat flights door-to-door under 600 km once you count airport overhead.
This route crosses from France into Italy. Check passport/ID requirements with your operator before booking.
Long-distance coaches (FlixBus and similar) are typically 30–50% cheaper than train, but 2–3× slower.

Paris to Florence — every option in detail

Paris to Florence by train

Trains link Paris (France) and Florence (Italy) through the European rail network. Most journeys take around 7h 23m including one or two connections at major hubs.

Operators on this corridor include TGV inOui, Frecciarossa.

Train fares are dynamic — typical range is €68 to €200. Advance-purchase tickets (1–2 months ahead) almost always beat walk-up prices.

Climate footprint: about 12 kg CO₂ per passenger by train vs roughly 138 kg by flight — taking the train saves ~126 kg on this distance.

Paris to Florence by bus

Long-distance coaches connect Paris and Florence with a typical journey of 12h 40m. Buses are usually the slowest mode for this corridor but consistently the cheapest.

Operators include FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus.

Fares start from around €31 when booked in advance, rising to €82 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.

Paris to Florence by flight

Flights between Paris and Florence take around 1h in the air, but plan on roughly 3h 41m door-to-door once you add airport transfers, check-in and security.

Airlines on this route include Ryanair, easyJet, Air France, ITA Airways.

Typical fare range is €70–226. Low-cost carriers offer the cheapest base fares but charge separately for bags and seat selection.

Climate footprint: approximately 138 kg CO₂ per passenger for this flight.

Paris to Florence by car

The driving distance from Paris to Florence is approximately 1019 km. At motorway speeds, plan on around 9h 51m of driving plus stops.

Fuel-only running cost is in the €106–195 range for a typical car. Toll roads may apply, especially in France, Italy, Spain, Austria and Switzerland — budget extra accordingly.

Crossing the France–Italy border by car is straightforward within the Schengen Area; check current rules with the operator or border authority if either country is outside it.

Climate footprint: approximately 151 kg CO₂ per passenger assuming 1.5 occupants per car.

About this route

The distance between Paris and Florence is approximately 886 kilometres. Direct or connecting trains link the two cities through the European rail network. Both cities have international airports with regular flight service. 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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