There are 9 ways to get from Aix-en-Provence to Florence by plane, train, bus or car
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Recommended option
Fly to Florence • 4h 12m
Cheapest option
Fly to Venice Treviso, train • 7h 28m
7 alternative options
Fly to Bologna, train • 4h 44m
Fly to Rome, train • 6h 37m
Fly to Milan Bergamo, train • 7h 26m
Bus via Genoa • 10h 50m
Bus • 10h 52m
Train • 11h 48m
Drive • 6h 4m
Aix-en-Provence to Florence by bus and tram
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Aix-en-Provence to Florence is to bus via Genoa which costs €50 - €75 and takes 10h 50m.
The fastest way to get from Aix-en-Provence to Florence is to fly which takes 4h 12m and costs €50 - €250.
No, there is no direct bus from Aix-en-Provence to Florence. However, there are services departing from Gare Routière and arriving at Florence via Marseille. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 52m.
No, there is no direct train from Aix-en-Provence to Florence. However, there are services departing from Aix En Provence and arriving at Firenze S.M.N. via Marseille-Saint-Charles, Nice Ville, Ventimiglia and Pisa Centrale. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 48m.
The distance between Aix-en-Provence and Florence is 516 km. The road distance is 598.6 km.
The best way to get from Aix-en-Provence to Florence without a car is to bus via Genoa which takes 10h 50m and costs €50 - €75.
It takes approximately 4h 12m to get from Aix-en-Provence to Florence, including transfers.
Aix-en-Provence to Florence bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Marseille station.
Aix-en-Provence to Florence train services, operated by SNCF Bus, depart from Marseille-Saint-Charles station.
The best way to get from Aix-en-Provence to Florence is to fly which takes 4h 12m and costs €50 - €250. Alternatively, you can bus via Genoa, which costs €50 - €75 and takes 10h 50m, you could also train, which costs €70 - €150 and takes 11h 48m.
- Distance: 515.5 km
- Duration: 4h 12m
What companies run services between Aix-en-Provence, France and Florence, Italy?
Volotea flies from Aix-en-Provence to Florence twice a week. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Aix-en-Provence to Florence via Genoa - Via Fanti d'Italia, Florence, and Villa Costanza in around 10h 50m.
- Website
- ryanair.com
Flights from Marseille to Bologna
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Thursday, Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €40 - €350
Flights from Marseille to Rome
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €25 - €330
Flights from Marseille to Venice Treviso
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Monday to Saturday
- Estimated price
- €20 - €350
Flights from Marseille to Milan Bergamo
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- €17 - €270
- Website
- aircorsica.com
Flights from Marseille to Rome via Ajaccio
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- When
- Tuesday and Friday
- Estimated price
- €130 - €440
Flights from Marseille to Rome via Bastia
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- When
- Monday and Thursday
- Estimated price
- €130 - €440
- Website
- volotea.com
Flights from Marseille to Florence
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Wednesday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €27 - €190
- Website
- ethiopianairlines.com
Flights from Marseille to Rome
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday and Friday
- Estimated price
- €95 - €240
Trenitalia’s high-speed Frecce trains run on specialised tracks and have a greater level of service and comfort than InterCity and regional trains. There are three types of Frecce trains: Frecciarossa, (the fastest; connects major Italian cities); Frecciargento (mostly connect Rome to other Italian cities); and Frecciabianca (the slowest Frecce trains). Frecciarossa trains offer four classes of service, all with free Wi-Fi: Standard, Premium, Business and Executive. All Frecce tickets include a seat reservation and must be purchased before boarding the train.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- Website
- trenitalia.com
Train from Bologna Centrale to Firenze S.M.N.
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €11 - €45
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en/frecce.html
- Super Economy
- €11 - €15
- Base Standard
- €25 - €35
- Base Premium
- €30 - €45
Train from Roma Tiburtina to Firenze S.M.N.
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €21 - €75
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en/frecce.html
- Super Economy
- €21 - €29
- Base Standard
- €40 - €55
- Base Premium
- €50 - €75
Train from Venezia Mestre to Firenze S.M.N.
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 1m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €20 - €70
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en/frecce.html
- Super Economy
- €20 - €28
- Base Standard
- €40 - €55
- Base Premium
- €45 - €70
Private train company Italotreno operates high-speed trains in Italy on the same tracks as Trenitalia. The routes service 21 stations across the country, including popular routes Milan-Florence, Rome-Venice and Bologna-Naples. Choose from four classes of service, all with free Wi-Fi: Smart, Comfort, Prima and Club Executive. Italo also operates Italobus – an integrated train-bus service that takes passengers from the main train stations to other Italian cities.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +39 06 8937 1892
- Website
- italotreno.it
Train from Bologna Centrale to Stazione Santa Maria Novella
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €28 - €40
- Website
- https://www.italotreno.it/en
- Smart Economy
- €28 - €40
- Smart Flex
- €29 - €40
Train from Roma Tiburtina to Stazione Santa Maria Novella
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €40 - €60
- Website
- https://www.italotreno.it/en
- Smart Economy
- €40 - €60
- Smart Flex
- €45 - €60
Train from Venezia Mestre to Stazione Santa Maria Novella
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €40 - €55
- Website
- https://www.italotreno.it/en
- Smart Economy
- €40 - €55
- Smart Flex
- €45 - €55
Train from Milano Centrale Station to Stazione Santa Maria Novella
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €45 - €65
- Website
- https://www.italotreno.it/en
- Smart Economy
- €45 - €65
- Smart Flex
- €50 - €65
The primary train operator in Italy, Trenitalia was created in the year 2000. Trenitalia offers national rail connections in Italy as well as international connections to Austria, France, Germany and Switzerland. The company operates regional and long-distance trains, as well as high-speed trains called Frecce that travel on specialised tracks on speeds of up to 360km/h. Trenitalia tickets are available online, in stations across the country or from many travel agents that offer bookings.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- Website
- trenitalia.com
Train from Bologna Centrale to Firenze S.M.N.
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €7 - €14
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
- 1st Class
- €12 - €14
Train from Roma Tiburtina to Firenze S.M.N.
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €20 - €35
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
- 1st Class
- €31 - €34
Train from Pisa Centrale to Firenze S.M.N.
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €6 - €12
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
- 1st Class
- €10 - €12
Frequently asked questions
Trenitalia’s Intercity (IC) trains are slower than the high-speed Frecce trains but are still a good way to travel between major cities and towns, with routes including Rome to Naples, Venice to Bologna and Milan to Genoa. Tickets usually open for booking 90 days ahead of travel, and you’ll need make a seat reservation before boarding. All IC trains have 1st and 2nd class carriages as well as a bar buffet car, air conditioning and power sockets. InterCity trains that run at night are called InterCity Notte (ICN).
Contact Details
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- Website
- trenitalia.com
Train from Bologna Centrale to Firenze S.M.N.
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €7 - €11
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/
- 2nd Class
- €7 - €11
Train from Ventimiglia to Pisa Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 26m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €19 - €26
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/
- 2nd Class
- €19 - €26
- Phone
- +43 51717
- Website
- nightjet.com
Train from Bologna Centrale to Stazione Santa Maria Novella
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- €22 - €150
- Website
- https://www.nightjet.com/en/#/home
- Sleeper Carriage
- €130 - €150
- Seating Carriage
- €22 - €45
- Couchette Carriage
- €75 - €95
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Train from Marseille-Saint-Charles to Nice-Ville
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 29m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- https://www.sncf.com/en
France’s high-speed TGV train network runs at speeds of up to 320km/h connecting major cities across France and into neighbouring countries. All TGV tickets include a seat reservation; seating is 1+2 in 1st class, 2+2 in 2nd class. Popular routes include Paris to Marseille and Paris to Strasbourg. Most TGVs have a cafe area, power points at each seat and WiFi.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- en.oui.sncf
Train from Marseille St Charles to Nice Ville
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 27m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €40 - €80
- Website
- https://www.sncf.com/en
- 2nd Class
- €40 - €55
- 1st Class
- €60 - €80
France’s state-owned railway company is a fast and efficient way of travelling around the country, with over 14,000 trains operating daily. SNCF runs the country’s extensive rail network, including the high-speed TGV network, regional TER trains and local Intercités. It also operates international routes including Eurostar and Thalys, as well as the low-cost, long-distance Ouigo services that run on limited routes across France. Book up to 3 months in advance for the cheapest fares. The railway network consists of about 32,000km in total, of which 1800km are high-speed lines and 14,500km are electrified.
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Contact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- sncf.com
Train from Marseille St Charles to Nice Ville
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 39m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €35 - €85
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en/
- 2nd Class
- €35 - €55
- Rail 1st Class
- €55 - €85
As the bus subsidiary of French railway SNCF, Ouibus offers eco-friendly coaches serving 35 French cities and 10 European cities at affordable fares. Ouibus journeys are safe and comfortable, with the four-star coaches offering power outlets, restrooms and WiFi. All Ouibus stations are located close to town centres for easy access to public transport. Getting on one of the 130 daily journeys is easy - electronic travel documents include your ticket and a personalised mini-guide with handy information.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 71 53 01 80
- Website
- blablacar.fr
Bus from Aix-en-Provence to Genoa - Via Fanti d'Italia
- Ave. Duration
- 6h
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- €29 - €45
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/
Bus from Genoa - Via Fanti d'Italia to Florence
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €19 - €27
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/
One of Europe’s leading bus companies, Flixbus serves 2000+ destinations in 29 countries, including Germany, France, Italy, Austria, the Netherlands and Croatia and into Scandinavia and eastern Europe, as well as some US cities. Coaches have toilets, free WiFi and power outlets, plus snacks and drinks for purchase on board. Flixbus is a good choice for the budget-conscious traveller; purchase tickets in advance for the cheapest fares (note: there is no option to reserve a seat in advance).
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Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.de
Bus from Marseille to Florence
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 20m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- €50 - €70
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
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Aix-en-Provence to Florence bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Florence station.
Aix-en-Provence to Florence train services, operated by Trenitalia, arrive at Firenze S.M.N. station.
Yes, the driving distance between Aix-en-Provence to Florence is 599 km. It takes approximately 6h 4m to drive from Aix-en-Provence to Florence.
There are 6579+ hotels available in Florence. Prices start at €45 per night.