The average bus between Reading and Florence takes 30h 15m and the fastest bus takes 28h 50m. The bus service runs several times per day from Reading to Florence. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run twice daily between Reading and Florence. The earliest departure is at 4:55 AM at night, and the last departure from Reading is at 8:25 AM which arrives into Florence at 4:30 PM. All services require a transfer at Heathrow Terminal 5 and take an average of 30h 15m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Want to know about travelling from Reading to Florence? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct bus from Reading to Florence. However, there are services departing from Reading station and arriving at Florence station via Heathrow Terminal 5. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 30h 15m.
Reading to Florence bus services, operated by RailAir, depart from Reading RailAir station.
Reading to Florence bus services, operated by RailAir, arrive at Florence Villa Constanza Bus Station.
Book your Reading to Florence bus tickets online with RailAir, National Express and 2 other operators.
The distance between Reading and Florence is 1,248.9 km. The road distance is 2,391 km.
You can take a bus from Reading RailAir to Alamanni - Stazione Smn via Heathrow Terminal 5, London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, London Victoria Green Line Station, Luxembourg Park&Drive, Florence Villa Constanza Bus Station, and Villa Costanza in around 28h 31m.