There are 10 ways to get from Avignon to Florence by train, plane, bus or car
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Train via Montmélian • 11h 16m
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Bus via Genoa • 11h 30m
Bus • 11h 35m
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Avignon to Florence by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Avignon to Florence is to bus which costs €55 - €85 and takes 11h 35m.
The fastest way to get from Avignon to Florence is to train and fly which takes 4h 30m and costs €50 - €320.
No, there is no direct bus from Avignon to Florence. However, there are services departing from Avignon and arriving at Florence via Marseille. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 35m.
No, there is no direct train from Avignon to Florence. However, there are services departing from Avignon Tgv and arriving at Firenze S.M.N. via Valence TGV Rhône-Alpes Sud, Montmélian, St Jean De Maurienne Arvan and Torino Porta Susa. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 16m.
The distance between Avignon and Florence is 753 km. The road distance is 683.1 km.
The best way to get from Avignon to Florence without a car is to train via Montmélian which takes 11h 16m and costs €120 - €320.
It takes approximately 5h 21m to get from Avignon to Florence, including transfers.
Avignon to Florence bus services, operated by ALSA, depart from Avignon station.
Avignon to Florence train services, operated by SNCF Bus, depart from Avignon Tgv station.
The best way to get from Avignon to Florence is to train via Montmélian which takes 11h 16m and costs €120 - €320. Alternatively, you can bus via Genoa, which costs €60 - €85 and takes 11h 30m.
- Distance: 753.3 km
- Duration: 5h 21m
What companies run services between Avignon, France and Florence, Italy?
You can take a train from Avignon to Florence via Valence TGV Rhône-Alpes Sud, Montmélian, St Jean De Maurienne Arvan, and Torino Porta Susa in around 11h 16m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Avignon to Florence via Genoa - Via Fanti d'Italia, Florence, and Villa Costanza in around 11h 30m.
- Website
- ryanair.com
Flights from Marseille to Rome
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €25 - €330
Flights from Marseille to Bologna
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €40 - €350
Flights from Marseille to Venice Treviso
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Monday to Saturday
- Estimated price
- €20 - €350
- Website
- volotea.com
Flights from Lyon to Florence
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Thursday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €29 - €280
Flights from Marseille to Florence
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Wednesday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €26 - €190
- Website
- aircorsica.com
Flights from Marseille to Rome via Ajaccio
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- When
- Tuesday and Friday
- Estimated price
- €120 - €440
Flights from Marseille to Rome via Bastia
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- When
- Monday and Thursday
- Estimated price
- €120 - €440
- Website
- lufthansa.com
Flights from Lyon to Florence via Munich
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €160 - €550
- Website
- ethiopianairlines.com
Flights from Marseille to Rome
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday and Friday
- Estimated price
- €95 - €240
Train from Avignon Centre to Lyon Saint-Exupéry Tgv
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 41m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Website
- https://www.sncf.com/en
Train from Avignon Tgv to Aix-en-Provence Tgv
- Ave. Duration
- 20 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Website
- https://www.sncf.com/en
Train from Avignon Tgv to Valence TGV Rhône-Alpes Sud
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- https://www.sncf.com/en
Train from Valence TGV Rhône-Alpes Sud to Montmélian
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 41m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- https://www.sncf.com/en
Train from Montmélian to Saint-Jean-de-Maurienne-Arvan
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- https://www.sncf.com/en
Train from Avignon Tgv to Nice-Ville
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 17m
- 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 Avignon Tgv to Aix En Provence Tgv
- Ave. Duration
- 21 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €20 - €50
- Website
- https://www.sncf.com/en
- 2nd Class
- €20 - €27
- 1st Class
- €35 - €50
Train from Avignon Tgv to Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sud
- Ave. Duration
- 32 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €28 - €60
- Website
- https://www.sncf.com/en
- 2nd Class
- €28 - €40
- 1st Class
- €45 - €60
Train from St Jean De Maurienne Arvan to Torino Porta Susa
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 21m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €28 - €60
- Website
- https://www.sncf.com/en
- 2nd Class
- €28 - €40
- 1st Class
- €40 - €60
Train from Avignon Tgv to Nice Ville
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 17m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €55 - €100
- Website
- https://www.sncf.com/en
- 2nd Class
- €55 - €75
- 1st Class
- €75 - €100
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.
Rome2Rio's guide to SNCF
Contact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- sncf.com
Train from Avignon Tgv to Aix En Provence Tgv
- Ave. Duration
- 20 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €12 - €27
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en/
- 2nd Class
- €12 - €18
- Rail 1st Class
- €19 - €27
Train from Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sud to Montmelian
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 41m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €24 - €55
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en/
- 2nd Class
- €24 - €35
- Rail 1st Class
- €35 - €55
Train from Montmelian to St Jean De Maurienne Arvan
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €10 - €21
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en/
- 2nd Class
- €10 - €14
- Rail 1st Class
- €14 - €21
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 Avignon TGV to Aix-en-Provence TGV
- Ave. Duration
- 19 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €27 - €30
- Website
- https://www.bahn.com/en
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- Phone
- +352 24 89 24 89
- Website
- cfl.lu
Train from Avignon Tgv to Aix En Provence Tgv
- Ave. Duration
- 20 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €3
- Website
- https://www.cfl.lu/en-gb
- First Class
- €3
Spain's excellent and extensive rail system connects cities across Spain and into neighbouring countries. Renfe's high-speed AVE trains can reach speeds of up to 350km/h, making travel between major cities very efficient. All medium- and long-distance trains require a seat reservation; ticket sales for these trains usually open 30-60 days before travel. Most Renfe trains have two classes: Turista (2nd class) and Preferente (1st class), although some AVE trains offer Turista Plus. There is free WiFi for Preferente passengers and for those with a +Renfe loyalty card.
Rome2Rio's guide to Renfe Viajeros
Contact Details
- Phone
- +34 91 232 03 20
- Website
- renfe.com
Train from Avignon Tgv to Aix En Provence Tgv
- Ave. Duration
- 19 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €8 - €12
- Website
- https://www.renfe.com/es/en
- Phone
- +32 70 66 77 88
- Website
- thalys.com
Train from Avignon Tgv to Aix En Provence Tgv
- Ave. Duration
- 20 min
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €30 - €65
- Website
- https://www.thalys.com/fr/en
- Standard
- €30 - €45
- Comfort
- €30 - €45
- Premium
- €50 - €65
Train from Avignon Tgv to Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sud
- Ave. Duration
- 32 min
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €40 - €85
- Website
- https://www.thalys.com/fr/en
- Standard
- €40 - €60
- Comfort
- €45 - €65
- Premium
- €65 - €85
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 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 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 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
Train from Torino Porta Susa to Firenze S.M.N.
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 54m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €30 - €100
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en/frecce.html
- Super Economy
- €30 - €45
- Base Standard
- €60 - €80
- Base Premium
- €70 - €100
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 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 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 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
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 Roma Tiburtina to Firenze S.M.N.
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 38m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €20 - €35
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
- 1st Class
- €31 - €34
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
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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- Phone
- +33 2 22 55 00 10
- nomad-car@laregionnormandie.fr
- Website
- normandie.fr
Train from Avignon TGV to Valence TGV Rhône-Alpes Sud
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Schedules at
- normandie.fr
A Spanish subsidiary of National Express, ALSA provides bus and coach services across Spain and neighbouring countries including Portugal, France, Germany, the Netherlands, Italy, Poland and Malta. Founded in 1923, ALSA values service and the customer experience. Buses are equipped with communal TV screens showing movies, individual behind-seat screens, ALSA radio, app for books and music, and free WiFi. ALSA services are accessible to people with disabilities, and guide dogs are welcome on all journeys. There are three types of tickets on offer (Frequent Traveller Pass, Share Pass and ALSA Pass), along with discounts for senior citizens, students and children.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +34 910 207 007
- alsa@alsa.es
- Website
- alsa.es
Bus from Avignon to Genova
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 40m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- €35 - €60
- Website
- https://www.alsa.com/en/web/bus/home
Bus from Avignon to Marsella
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- €7 - €11
- Website
- https://www.alsa.com/en/web/bus/home
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 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).
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
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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Avignon to Florence bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Florence station.
Avignon to Florence train services, operated by Trenitalia Frecce, arrive at Firenze S.M.N. station.
Yes, the driving distance between Avignon to Florence is 683 km. It takes approximately 6h 57m to drive from Avignon to Florence.
There are 6599+ hotels available in Florence. Prices start at €45 per night.