How to travel from Geneva to Florence

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Compare bus, train, and flight for Geneva to Florence

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Geneva to Florence among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $41. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 29m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.4kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $41, and a flight costs an average of $83.

Distance: 300 miles (484 km)

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$210

Average price

$71

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Cheapest

$230

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$286

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(fuel + tolls)

7h 57m

Average total duration

7h 27m

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30m

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10h 10m

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9h 40m

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5h 29m

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2h 29m

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7h 1m

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0.1 - 0.4kg

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0.5 - 1.2kg

CO2 emissions

1.5 - 2.9kg

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

The cheapest way to travel from Geneva to Florence is a bus with an average price of $71 (€59).

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

A bus is $138 (€115) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Geneva to Florence costing on average $210 (€174).

A bus is $159 (€132) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Geneva to Florence costing on average $230 (€191).

The fastest way to travel from Geneva to Florence is by flight with an average journey time of 2h 29m.

Other travel options to Florence take longer:

Train takes on average 7h 27m.

Bus takes on average 9h 40m.

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

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from Geneva to Florence

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

Our recommendation

bus

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

  • BlaBlaCar Bus3812 · 94763
    7:15 PM15h30
    Genève, Aéroport
    10:45 AMScandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence)
    $771One-way
    1 transfer

Cheapest

  • BlaBlaCar Bus3812 · 94763
    7:15 PM15h30
    Genève, Aéroport
    10:45 AMScandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence)
    $771One-way
    1 transfer

Fastest

  • ITAAZ575 · AZ1677
    11:35 AM3h10
    Geneva International Airport
    2:45 PMFlorence Peretola Airport
    $7011One-way
    1 transfer

Other options

  • BlaBlaCar Bus57201 · 94763
    11:40 PM11h05
    Genève, Gare Routière
    10:45 AMScandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence)
    $921One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    8:35 PM11h45
    Genève, Aéroport
    8:20 AMScandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence)
    $1061One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    5:35 AM11h15
    Geneve, Place Dorcière
    4:50 PMScandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence)
    $1101One-way
    1 transfer
  • VuelingVY1223 · VY6001
    6:00 PM14h30
    Lyon Saint Exupery Airport
    8:30 AMFlorence Peretola Airport
    $2301One-way
    1 transfer
  • Air FranceAF7369 · AF1266
    7:00 PM3h45
    Lyon Saint Exupery Airport
    10:45 PMFlorence Peretola Airport
    $2511One-way
    1 transfer
  • VuelingVY1221 · VY6005
    9:45 AM8h20
    Lyon Saint Exupery Airport
    6:05 PMFlorence Peretola Airport
    $2541One-way
    1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from Geneva 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 Geneva to Florence.

FAQs
There are 3 options to travel between Geneva and Florence including taking a bus, train, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Geneva to Florence is a bus with an average price of $71 (€59).

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

A bus is $138 (€115) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Geneva to Florence costing on average $210 (€174).

A bus is $159 (€132) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Geneva to Florence costing on average $230 (€191).

The fastest way to travel from Geneva to Florence is by flight with an average journey time of 2h 29m.

Other travel options to Florence take longer:

Train takes on average 7h 27m.

Bus takes on average 9h 40m.

The distance from Geneva to Florence is approximately 300 miles (484 km).
The average frequency per day from Geneva to Florence is:
  • Around 53 flights per day.
  • Around 10 buses per day.
  • Around 4 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Geneva and Florence as scheduled services by bus, train, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Geneva to Florence:
  • Flights mostly depart from Geneva International Airport and arrive in Florence Peretola Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from Geneva station and arrive in Florence Santa Maria Novella.
  • Buses mostly depart from Geneve, Place Dorcière and arrive in Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence).
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Geneva to Florence, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, BlaBlaCar, Gruppo Di Maio, Sellitto to go to Florence by bus.
  • Travel with Trenitalia, Intercity, Regionale, Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) to go to Florence by train.
  • Travel with ITA, Helvetic Airways, Swiss, Air Dolomiti, Air France, Austrian Airlines, Volotea, Vueling, Brussels Airlines to go to Florence by flight.
Yes, there are direct services available from Geneva to Florence with the following travel companies:
  • 5 direct buses per day with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar, Gruppo Di Maio, Sellitto.
  • 0 direct flights per day with Volotea.
Omio customers who travel from Geneva 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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