The average train between Madrid and Florence takes 26h 24m and the fastest train takes 25h 34m. The train service runs several times per day from Madrid 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.
Trains run twice daily between Madrid and Florence. The earliest departure is at 12:50 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Madrid is at 8:30 PM which arrives into Florence at 10:04 PM. All services require a transfer at Barcelona-Sants and take an average of 26h 24m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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25h 34m • 4 changesWant to know about travelling from Madrid 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 train from Madrid to Florence. However, there are services departing from Madrid station and arriving at Florence station via Barcelona-Sants. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 26h 24m.
Madrid to Florence train services, operated by Renfe AVE, depart from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes station.
Madrid to Florence train services, operated by Renfe AVE, arrive at Firenze S.M.N. station.
Book your Madrid to Florence train tickets online with Renfe AVE, Renfe Viajeros and 4 other operators.
The distance between Madrid and Florence is 1,286.7 km. The road distance is 1,950 km.
You can take a train from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes to Firenze S.M.N. via Barcelona-Sants, Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sud, Chambery Challes Les Eaux, and Torino Porta Susa in around 17h 52m.