There are 9 ways to get from Amsterdam to Florence by plane, train, bus, night train or car
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Recommended option
Fly Amsterdam Schiphol to Florence • 4h 29m
Cheapest option
7 alternative options
Train to Brussels, fly to Florence • 6h 25m
Train • 14h 43m
Train, bus • 21h 39m
Bus • 21h 40m
Train, night train • 18h 52m
Drive • 12h 49m
Amsterdam to Florence by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Amsterdam to Florence is to bus which costs €90 - €150 and takes 21h 40m.
The fastest way to get from Amsterdam to Florence is to fly which takes 4h 29m and costs €80 - €320.
No, there is no direct bus from Amsterdam to Florence. However, there are services departing from Amsterdam City Center - Sloterdijk and arriving at Florence via Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 21h 40m.
No, there is no direct train from Amsterdam to Florence. However, there are services departing from Amsterdam Centraal and arriving at Firenze Santa Maria Novella via Basel SBB and Milano Centrale Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 43m.
The distance between Amsterdam and Florence is 1080 km. The road distance is 1379.5 km.
The best way to get from Amsterdam to Florence without a car is to train which takes 14h 43m and costs €260 - €400.
It takes approximately 4h 29m to get from Amsterdam to Florence, including transfers.
Amsterdam to Florence bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Amsterdam City Center - Sloterdijk station.
Amsterdam to Florence train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express, depart from Amsterdam Centraal station.
The best way to get from Amsterdam to Florence is to fly which takes 4h 29m and costs €80 - €320. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €260 - €400 and takes 14h 43m, you could also bus, which costs €90 - €150 and takes 21h 40m.
- Distance: 1079.9 km
- Duration: 4h 29m
What companies run services between Amsterdam, Netherlands and Florence, Italy?
KLM, Vueling Airlines and three other airlines fly from Amsterdam to Florence every 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from Amsterdam to Florence via Basel SBB and Milano Centrale Station in around 14h 43m.
- Website
- klm.com
Flights from Amsterdam Schiphol to Florence
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 57m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €170 - €950
Flights from Amsterdam Schiphol to Bologna
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 48m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €200 - €800
Flights from Amsterdam Schiphol to Pisa
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €85 - €360
Flights from Brussels to Florence via Amsterdam Schiphol
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 12m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €150 - €650
- Website
- lufthansa.com
Flights from Amsterdam Schiphol to Florence via Munich
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- When
- Monday to Friday
- Estimated price
- €180 - €480
Flights from Amsterdam Schiphol to Florence via Frankfurt
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €170 - €480
Flights from Amsterdam Schiphol to Bologna via Munich
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €150 - €460
Flights from Amsterdam Schiphol to Bologna via Frankfurt
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €150 - €480
Flights from Brussels to Florence via Frankfurt
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 56m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €150 - €420
Flights from Brussels to Florence via Munich
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €150 - €600
- Website
- swiss.com
Flights from Amsterdam Schiphol to Florence via Zurich
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €140 - €650
Flights from Amsterdam Schiphol to Bologna via Zurich
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- €150 - €600
Flights from Brussels to Florence via Zurich
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €150 - €600
- Website
- transavia.com
Flights from Amsterdam Schiphol to Pisa
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €85 - €360
- Website
- airdolomiti.it
Flights from Amsterdam Schiphol to Florence via Munich
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- When
- Monday to Friday
- Estimated price
- €180 - €480
Flights from Amsterdam Schiphol to Bologna via Munich
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- When
- Monday to Friday
- Estimated price
- €160 - €440
- Website
- vueling.com
Flights from Amsterdam Schiphol to Florence
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €80 - €410
- Website
- easyjet.com
Flights from Amsterdam Schiphol to Pisa
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- When
- Wednesday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- €75 - €430
- Website
- brusselsairlines.com
Flights from Brussels to Florence
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €210 - €750
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 Verona Porta Nuova to Firenze S.M.N.
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €18 - €65
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en/frecce.html
- Super Economy
- €18 - €25
- Base Standard
- €35 - €50
- Base Premium
- €45 - €65
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 Milano Centrale Station to Firenze 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
Train from Verona Porta Nuova to Firenze Santa Maria Novella
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 38m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €40 - €50
- Website
- https://www.italotreno.it/en
- Smart Economy
- €40 - €50
- Smart Flex
- €40 - €50
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 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
- 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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- Phone
- +32 70 66 77 88
- Website
- thalys.com
Train from Amsterdam Centraal to Anvers-Central
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €45 - €95
- Website
- https://www.thalys.com/fr/en
- Standard
- €45 - €65
- Comfort
- €50 - €70
- Premium
- €70 - €95
German rail company Deutsche Bahn is known for its efficient and comfortable service. It offers many different types of rail transportation, including ICE or Intercity-Express for high-speed services between major cities and regions, IC (InterCity) for long-distance trains, RE (Regional Express) trains that connect regions and cities, and the S-Bahn rapid transit service. There are two main tickets on offer: the Flexpreis that has full flexibility, and the Sparpreis which is the cheaper, advanced fare (bookings usually open 6 months in advance for domestic tickets).
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 0180 6 99 66 33
- Website
- bahn.com
Train from Amsterdam Centraal to Basel SBB
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 45m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- €110 - €130
- Website
- https://www.bahn.com/en
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The national railway company of Switzerland, Swiss Railways operates trains throughout the country and adjacent European nations including Germany, France, Italy and Austria. Tickets are sold in two classes - First and Second - with most long-distance trains offering a bistro car serving beverages and snacks. Individual tickets can be bought easily at stands, while a variety of travel passes are on offer to suit different travel needs.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +41 848 44 66 88
- Website
- sbb.ch
Train from Basel SBB to Milano Centrale Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 12m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- €110 - €210
- Website
- https://www.sbb.ch/en
- Phone
- +32 70 79 79 79
- Website
- belgiantrain.be
Train from Amsterdam Cs to Bruxelles-Nord
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 37m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €19 - €28
- Website
- https://www.belgiantrain.be/en
- 2nd Class
- €19 - €28
- 1st Class
- €30 - €45
Dutch Railways (NS) is the main passenger railway operator in the Netherlands. Founded in 1938, NS connects all major cities in the Netherlands, and offers night trains, international trains, Intercity direct, and trains to and from the airport. NS International is the international subsidiary of NS; their services include high-speed trains such as Thalys, ICE International, Eurostar and TGV, to major European hubs including Paris, London, Brussels, Berlin, Cologne, Frankfurt and Lille.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +31 30 751 5155
- Website
- ns.nl
Train from Amsterdam Centraal to Duesseldorf Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 8m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €24 - €60
- Website
- https://www.ns.nl/en
- 2nd Class Full Fare
- €24 - €35
- 1st Class Full Fare
- €40 - €60
- Phone
- +49 (0) 221 800 20 820
- info@urlaubs-express.de
- Website
- urlaubs-express.de
Night train from Düsseldorf Hbf to Verona Porta Nuova
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 20m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €100 - €130
- Website
- https://urlaubs-express.de/?lang=en
- Phone
- +393293958604
- info@pistoiaviaggi.com
- Website
- pistoia-viaggi.it
Bus from Brussels-North Station to Bologna
- Ave. Duration
- 17h 10m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Schedules at
- pistoia-viaggi.it
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 Amsterdam City Center - Sloterdijk to Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano
- Ave. Duration
- 16h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €65 - €95
- 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 Amsterdam Sloterdijk to Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano
- Ave. Duration
- 16h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €80 - €120
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano to Florence
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €24 - €35
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
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Amsterdam to Florence bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Florence station.
Amsterdam to Florence train services, operated by ItaloTreno, arrive at Firenze Santa Maria Novella station.
Yes, the driving distance between Amsterdam to Florence is 1380 km. It takes approximately 12h 49m to drive from Amsterdam to Florence.
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