How to get from Zurich 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 Zurich to Florence. The most useful door-to-door route takes 8h 50m by bus, 1 transfer. The two cities are about 454 km apart in a straight line. The price and operators below come from a real route search.
This is the lowest fare we have recorded for this route in the last 14 days.
454 km
Which way suits you?
| Transport | Observed fare | Duration and scope | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flight | €493Checked Sep 5 | 5h 09m2 transfers | See Flight details |
| Bus | €63Omio catalogue, Sep 9 | 8h 50m1 transfer | See Bus details |
- Flight€493Checked Sep 55h 09m · 2 transfersSee Flight details
- Bus€63Omio catalogue, Sep 98h 50m · 1 transferSee Bus details
These figures were observed on different days. This table is not a live price ranking for your date.
Zurich 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.
- 1Zurich → Zurich AirportbusCity transit·10m
- 2Zurich Airport → Florencebus
FlixBus·8h 20m
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, Zurich to Florence
The lowest fare we saw for each day over the next three months. Tap a day to search it live.
September 2026
€113October 2026
€89Departures from Zurich to Florence
FlixBus runs 1 scheduled departures a day, the first at 22:15 and the last at 22:15.
| Operator | Departures a day | First | Last |
|---|---|---|---|
| FlixBusbus | 1 | 22:15 | 22:15 |
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
FlixBusZurich Airport-FlorenceBook →
ITA AirwaysVenice-Vienna, Vienna-FlorenceSee live options and dates →On this route you travel with City transit, FlixBus, ITA Airways; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Zurich to Florence works
Start with a City transit bus from Zurich to Zurich Airport, about 10 min. Transfer in Zurich Airport and continue by FlixBus bus on to Florence (8h 20m). In total it's roughly €36 over 8h 50m, 1 transfer.
Zurich to Florence: common questions
How long does it take to get from Zurich to Florence?
The most useful route takes about 8h 50m by bus, 1 transfer.
How far is Florence from Zurich?
About 454 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
How much does Zurich to Florence cost?
On the upcoming dates we checked, the cheapest fare ranged from €36 to €52. Run a live search for your own date to see today's price.
Which operators run Zurich to Florence?
On this route you travel with City transit, FlixBus, ITA Airways.
Can you get from Zurich to Florence without flying?
Yes. A ground route by train takes about 5h 31m.
What is the cheapest way to get from Zurich 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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