The cheapest and fastest buses from Berlin to Florence
Cheapest price
$178
Average price
$250
Fastest journey
16 h 40 m
Average duration
18 h 42 m
Buses per day
21
Distance
987 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Berlin to Florence is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Berlin to Florence will cost around $250 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $178.
Of the 21 buses that leave Berlin for Florence on Thu, Apr 02, 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Thu, Apr 02 the direct buses cover the 987 km distance in an average of 18 h 42 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 16 h 40 m .
On Thu, Apr 02 the slowest buses will take 19 h 45 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus4:55 AM22h50Berlin, Alexanderplatz3:45 AMScandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence)$1781One-way2 transfers
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FlixBus · FlixBus7:06 AM22h54Berlin Südkreuz station6:00 AMScandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence)$2011One-way2 transfers
FlixBus · FlixBus8:00 AM19h45Berlin, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB)3:45 AMScandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence)$2021One-way1 transfer
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FlixBus · FlixBus6:57 AM23h03Berlin Hbf6:00 AMScandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence)$2021One-way2 transfers
FlixBus · FlixBus5:20 PM22h20Berlin, Bahnhof Südkreuz3:40 PMScandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence)$2031One-way1 transfer
FlixBus5:20 PM16h40Berlin, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB)10:00 AMScandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence)$2091One-way0 transfers
FlixBus · FlixBus2:20 PM18h45Berlin, Bahnhof Südkreuz9:05 AMScandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence)$2861One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus2:00 PM19h05Berlin, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB)9:05 AMScandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence)$2871One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus1:50 PM19h15Berlin, Karolinenstraße (Alt-Tegel)9:05 AMScandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence)$3301One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus8:00 AM19h45Berlin, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB)3:45 AMScandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence)$2021One-way1 transfer
Travel Information
Compare bus, train, and flight for Berlin to Florence
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Berlin to Florence among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $58. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 53m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.3 - 0.9kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $58, and a train costs an average of $275.
Distance: 613 miles (987 km)
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| Bus | Most popular Train | Flight |
|---|---|---|
$105 Average price Cheapest | $298 Average price | $199 Average price |
20h 20m Average total duration 19h 50m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 15h 50m Average total duration 15h 20m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 53m Average total duration Fastest 2h 53m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
1.0 - 2.5kg CO2 emissions | 0.3 - 0.9kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 3.0 - 5.9kg CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Berlin to Florence Bus Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:55AM | Arrival Time 03:45AM | Duration 22h50 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $101 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:10AM | Arrival Time 06:00AM | Duration 23h50 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $196 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:57AM | Arrival Time 06:00AM | Duration 23h03 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $105 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:06AM | Arrival Time 06:00AM | Duration 22h54 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $103 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 03:45AM | Duration 19h45 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $100 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:23AM | Arrival Time 08:20AM | Duration 23h57 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $245 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:31AM | Arrival Time 08:20AM | Duration 23h49 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $245 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:40AM | Arrival Time 06:00AM | Duration 21h20 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $100 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:20AM | Arrival Time 09:05AM | Duration 23h45 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $116 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:57AM | Arrival Time 08:20AM | Duration 22h23 | Departure days Tue, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $106 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:00AM | Arrival Time 06:00AM | Duration 20h00 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $116 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:04AM | Arrival Time 08:20AM | Duration 22h16 | Departure days Tue, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $107 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:30PM | Arrival Time 09:05AM | Duration 20h35 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Fri | Cheapest price $111 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:00PM | Arrival Time 09:05AM | Duration 20h05 | Departure days Tue, Wed | Cheapest price $111 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:40PM | Arrival Time 12:15PM | Duration 22h35 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $118 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:50PM | Arrival Time 09:05AM | Duration 19h15 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $108 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:57PM | Arrival Time 01:50PM | Duration 23h53 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $196 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:00PM | Arrival Time 09:05AM | Duration 19h05 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $118 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:04PM | Arrival Time 01:50PM | Duration 23h46 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $195 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:20PM | Arrival Time 09:05AM | Duration 18h45 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $117 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:50PM | Arrival Time 12:15PM | Duration 21h25 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $103 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:15PM | Arrival Time 12:15PM | Duration 21h00 | Departure days Tue, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $103 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:15PM | Arrival Time 05:10PM | Duration 23h55 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Sun | Cheapest price $116 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:20PM | Arrival Time 03:40PM | Duration 22h20 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $113 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:05PM | Arrival Time 05:10PM | Duration 23h05 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $134 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:10PM | Arrival Time 05:10PM | Duration 22h00 | Departure days Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $101 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:39PM | Arrival Time 05:10PM | Duration 21h31 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $105 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:40PM | Arrival Time 07:35PM | Duration 23h55 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $155 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:57PM | Arrival Time 05:10PM | Duration 21h13 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $105 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:03PM | Arrival Time 05:10PM | Duration 21h07 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $105 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:00PM | Arrival Time 05:10PM | Duration 20h10 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Sun | Cheapest price $115 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:20PM | Arrival Time 09:00PM | Duration 22h40 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $100 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:20PM | Arrival Time 07:35PM | Duration 20h15 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $102 |
Live departures
Berlin to Florence bus times
The table below shows live departures for Berlin to Florence buses for today, Wednesday, April 1. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FlixTrain+ FlixBus · FlixBus | 4:57 AM Berlin Hbf | 23h03 | 4:00 AM Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) | 2 transfers | |
FlixTrain+ FlixBus · FlixBus | 5:06 AM Berlin Südkreuz station | 22h54 | 4:00 AM Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 6:00 AM Berlin, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB) | 22h35 | 4:35 AM Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 6:40 AM Berlin, Alexanderplatz | 21h20 | 4:00 AM Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 7:20 AM Berlin, Alexanderplatz | 23h45 | 7:05 AM Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 10:30 AM Berlin, Bahnhof Südkreuz | 20h35 | 7:05 AM Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:00 AM Berlin, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB) | 20h05 | 7:05 AM Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:50 AM Berlin, Karolinenstraße (Alt-Tegel) | 19h15 | 7:05 AM Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 3:15 PM Berlin, Alexanderplatz | 23h55 | 3:10 PM Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 3:20 PM Berlin, Bahnhof Südkreuz | 22h20 | 1:40 PM Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 3:20 PM Berlin, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB) | 16h40 | 8:00 AM Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixTrain+ FlixBus · FlixBus | 5:39 PM Berlin Spandau | 21h31 | 3:10 PM Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) | 2 transfers | |
FlixTrain+ FlixBus · FlixBus | 5:57 PM Berlin Hbf | 21h13 | 3:10 PM Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) | 2 transfers | |
FlixTrain+ FlixBus · FlixBus | 6:03 PM Berlin Südkreuz station | 21h07 | 3:10 PM Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 7:00 PM Berlin, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB) | 20h10 | 3:10 PM Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 8:20 PM Berlin, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB) | 22h40 | 7:00 PM Florence, Guidoni Tram T2 | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:20 PM Berlin, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB) | 20h15 | 5:35 PM Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) | 1 transfer | |
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FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 2:55 AM Berlin, Alexanderplatz | 22h50 | 1:45 AM Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) | 2 transfers | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Berlin to Florence
Buses from Berlin to Florence run on average 21 times per day, taking around 19h 50m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $58 (€47) but you can travel from only $24 (€20) by flight.
There are 1 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:05, the last at 23:40. The fastest bus covers the 613 miles (987 km) distance in 16h 40m.
Distance 613 miles (987 km) |
Average bus duration 19h 50m |
Cheapest ticket price $58 (€47) |
Buses per day 21 |
Direct buses 1 |
Fastest bus 16h 40m |
First bus 12:05 AM |
Last bus 11:40 PM |
Bus providers: FlixBus from Berlin to FlorenceYou can travel by bus between Berlin to Florence with FlixBus for as low as $24 (€20). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Bus from Berlin to Florence
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Berlin to Florence by bus. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest bus, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Florence, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

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- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Wheelchair-accessible buses.
- Florence Cathedral, an iconic Gothic structure known for its stunning dome designed by Brunelleschi
- Uffizi Gallery, a renowned art museum housing masterpieces by artists like Botticelli and Michelangelo
- Ponte Vecchio, a historic bridge famous for its shops and picturesque views over the Arno River
- Palazzo Vecchio, a medieval fortress-palace that serves as Florence's town hall and a museum
- Boboli Gardens, a vast and elegant park behind Pitti Palace featuring sculptures and fountains.
- Climb to Piazzale Michelangelo, a popular spot offering panoramic views of Florence's skyline
- Visit the Accademia Gallery to see Michelangelo's David
- Take a cooking class to learn how to make traditional Tuscan dishes
- Enjoy a wine tasting tour in the Chianti region
- Explore the vibrant San Lorenzo Market for local goods and delicacies.
- FlixBus
- You can cancel your ticket up to 15 minutes before departure and receive a voucher for future travel. Refund requests for delays over 120 minutes are possible.
- FlixBus
- One carry-on bag up to 7kg (42x30x18 cm) and one checked bag up to 20kg (80x50x30 cm).
- FlixBus
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- FlixBus
- Small pets in carriers allowed
- guide dogs travel for free.
popular bus stations
Popular bus stations from Berlin to Florence
- 06:00-22:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Cafeteria Berlin (in the station)
- Schnitzel Express (0.5 km)
- Currywurst Haus (0.7 km).
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: M49, 139 Metro: U2 Train: S41, S42, S46
- 06:00-22:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: M46, 106, 204 Train: S2, S25, S41, S42
- 06:00-22:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 37, 72 Tram: T1
- 06:00-21:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Available near the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 12, 13, 17 Train: Firenze Santa Maria Novella
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