How to get from Milan to Florence
Compare the train, bus and flight options. Then check them for your own date.
Start with the whole journey.
We compared the ways to travel from Milan to Florence. The most useful option is a flight; the flight itself takes 1h 08m, not counting the trip to and from the airports. The two cities are about 249 km apart in a straight line. The price and operators below come from a real route search.
The lowest we recorded in the last 14 days was €15, on Tue, Sep 8.
This fare comes from a search on September 5, 2026 and has not been refreshed since. Run a live search for today's price.
249 km
Which way suits you?
| Transport | Observed fare | Duration and scope | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flight | €109Checked Sep 5 | 1h 08mFlight only | See Flight details |
| Train | €26Omio catalogue, Sep 9 | 12h 17m2 transfers | See Train details |
| Bus | €8Omio catalogue, Sep 9 | 3h 25mdirect | See Bus details |
- Flight€109Checked Sep 51h 08m · Flight onlySee Flight details
- Train€26Omio catalogue, Sep 912h 17m · 2 transfersSee Train details
- Bus€8Omio catalogue, Sep 93h 25m · directSee Bus details
These figures were observed on different days. This table is not a live price ranking for your date.
Milan to Florence: cheapest or fastest?
All from the same recent search. Pick a tab: the legs, the timing and the difference from the others all change with it.
- 1Milan Malpensa → Florence Airportflight1h 08m
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
The observed fares belong to earlier dates.
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The amounts on each day are fares seen earlier, not live offers. A day with no figure is one we have not priced, not one without a service.
All transport observations
Flight calendar
Flight prices by day, Milan to Florence
The lowest fare we saw for each day over the next three months. Tap a day to search it live.
September 2026
€50October 2026
€49Departures from Milan to Florence
FlixBus runs 88 scheduled departures a day, the first at 00:10 and the last at 23:35.
| Operator | Departures a day | First | Last |
|---|---|---|---|
| FlixBusbus | 88 | 00:10 | 23:35 |
| BlaBlaCar Busbus | 4 | 06:25 | 17:10 |
Departure times come from operator timetables and are local time at the origin. Where a row shows no times, the frequency is the operator's own and the timetable is not published to us. Times can change on holidays and at short notice; confirm with the operator before you travel.
Departure and arrival
Ticket prices on this route
What each way of travelling costs, as the operator publishes it. These describe the route rather than a date you pick, and they refresh once a day. Booking opens at our partner Omio.
Omio last refreshed these on Wed, Sep 9
Operators seen on these journeys
FlixBusMilan-FlorenceBook →
TrenitaliaMilan-Aulla Lunigiana, Aulla Lunigiana-Livorno C.Le, Livorno C.Le-FlorenceBook →On this route you travel with FlixBus, Trenitalia; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Milan to Florence works
Start with a flight from Milan to Florence, about 1h 8m. In total it's roughly €109 over 1h 8m, direct, no transfers.
Milan to Florence: common questions
How long does it take to get from Milan to Florence?
The most useful option is a flight; the flight itself takes about 1h 08m. Getting to and from the airports is on top of that.
How far is Florence from Milan?
About 249 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
How much does Milan to Florence cost?
On the upcoming dates we checked, the cheapest fare ranged from €15 to €21. Run a live search for your own date to see today's price.
Are there direct flights from Milan to Florence?
Yes. The best option we found flies without a transfer and takes about 1h 08m.
How long is the flight from Milan to Florence?
About 1h 08m, and that is the flight itself. Getting to and from the airports is on top of it.
What are the airport codes for Milan and Florence?
Milan is MXP and Florence is FLR, so this route is usually written MXP to FLR.
Which operators run Milan to Florence?
On this route you travel with FlixBus, Trenitalia.
Can you get from Milan to Florence without flying?
Yes. A ground route by train takes about 1h 45m.
What is the cheapest way to get from Milan to Florence?
Usually a flexible date, or leaving from a nearby airport. A live search puts every option for your dates side by side.
Can I book directly?
Yes. Routavio sends you straight to the operator or an independent third-party provider. We never add a booking fee. The final fare and availability are confirmed by that provider.
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