How to travel from Zurich to Florence

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Compare train, bus, and flight for Zurich to Florence

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Zurich to Florence among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $34. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 17m. 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 $34, and a flight costs an average of $128.

Distance: 280 miles (452 km)

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$158

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$271

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$53

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6h 38m

Average total duration

6h 8m

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30m

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5h 17m

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2h 17m

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3h 0m

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10h 45m

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10h 15m

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0.1 - 0.4kg

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1.4 - 2.7kg

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0.5 - 1.1kg

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Helvetic Airways

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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
    5:20 PM10h50
    Zürich, Sihlquai Bus Terminal (Carparkplatz Sihlquai)
    4:10 AMScandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence)
    $691One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • Itabus2495
    5:20 PM10h50
    Zürich, Sihlquai Bus Terminal (Carparkplatz Sihlquai)
    4:10 AMScandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence)
    $691One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • Helvetic AirwaysLX1678
    8:50 AM1h10
    Zurich Airport
    10:00 AMFlorence Peretola Airport
    $11451One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • TrenitaliaEuroCity 37
    2:33 PM6h57
    Zurich HB
    9:30 PMFlorence Santa Maria Novella
    $1821One-way
    0 transfers
  • TrenitaliaEuroCity 21+IntercityIntercity 599
    1:33 PM7h49
    Zurich HB
    9:22 PMFlorence Santa Maria Novella
    $1831One-way
    1 transfer
  • TrenitaliaEuroCity 33+FrecciarossaFRECCIAROSSA 9543
    10:33 AM5h31
    Zurich HB
    4:04 PMFlorence Santa Maria Novella
    $2351One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    8:45 AM11h30
    Kloten, Zürich Flughafen (Bahnhof)
    8:15 PMScandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence)
    $1131One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    11:05 AM16h40
    Kloten, Zürich Flughafen (Bahnhof)
    3:45 AMScandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence)
    $1551One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    3:50 PM14h10
    Kloten, Zürich Flughafen (Bahnhof)
    6:00 AMScandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence)
    $1871One-way
    1 transfer
  • SwissLX1726+RegionaleRegionale 20481 · Regionale Veloce 4100
    7:20 AM7h28
    Zurich Airport
    2:48 PMFlorence Santa Maria Novella
    $5361One-way
    2 transfers
  • easyJetU22987+RegionaleRegionale 20653 · Regionale Veloce 4104
    8:30 AM10h18
    Zurich Airport
    6:48 PMFlorence Santa Maria Novella
    $5291One-way
    2 transfers
  • easyJetU22987+RegionaleRegionale 20687 · Regionale Veloce 4106
    8:30 AM12h25
    Zurich Airport
    8:55 PMFlorence Santa Maria Novella
    $5311One-way
    2 transfers

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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 options to travel between Zurich and Florence including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Zurich to Florence is a bus with an average price of $34 (€28).

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

A bus is $73 (€59) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Zurich to Florence costing on average $108 (€87).

A bus is $93 (€76) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Zurich to Florence costing on average $128 (€104).

The fastest way to travel from Zurich to Florence is by flight with an average journey time of 4h 5m.

Other travel options to Florence take longer:

Train takes on average 5h 31m.

Bus takes on average 10h 30m.

The distance from Zurich to Florence is approximately 280 miles (452 km).
The average frequency per day from Zurich to Florence is:
  • Around 38 flights per day.
  • Around 12 trains per day.
  • Around 3 buses per day.

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

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Zurich to Florence:
  • Flights mostly depart from Zurich Airport and arrive in Florence Peretola Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from Zurich HB and arrive in Florence Santa Maria Novella.
  • Buses mostly depart from Zürich, Sihlquai Bus Terminal (Carparkplatz Sihlquai) and arrive in Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence).
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Zurich to Florence, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Itabus, BlaBlaCar, FlixBus, Marino Autolinee to go to Florence by bus.
  • Travel with Trenitalia, Intercity, Italo, Regionale, SBB, Frecciarossa, Intercity Notte, Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS) to go to Florence by train.
  • Travel with Helvetic Airways, ITA, Swiss, Air Dolomiti, Air France, Air Serbia, Vueling, Edelweiss Air to go to Florence by flight.
Yes, there are direct services available from Zurich to Florence with the following travel companies:
  • 0 direct buses per day with Itabus, BlaBlaCar, FlixBus.
  • 6 direct flights per day with Helvetic Airways, ITA, Swiss.
Omio customers who travel from Zurich 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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