There are 6 ways to get from Empoli to Lake Maggiore by train (Trenitalia), bus, car, plane, or train
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train via Bologna
best- Take the train from Firenze S.M.N. to Bologna Centraletrain Fr
- Take the train from Bologna centrale to Milano Centraletrain
- Take the train from Milano Centrale to Locarnotrain
5h 19m€46–130Bus, train
cheapest- Take the bus from Empoli to Milanbus FlixBus 507
- Take the train from Milano Cadorna to Laveno Mombello Lagotrain Re1 / ...
8h 11m€37–56Bus
- Take the bus from Florence Villa Constanza Bus Station to Bellinzonabus
6h 28m€73–103Drive 403.9 km
- Drive from Empoli to Stresacar 403.9 km
3h 59m€66–95Fly, train
- Fly from Florence Peretola Airport (FLR) to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)plane FLR - MXP
- Take the train from Malpensa Aeroporto T1 to Varesetrain
7h 30m€132–286Train
- Take the train from Firenze S.M.N. to Milano Rogoredotrain Fr
- Take the train from Milano Bovisa Politecnico to Laveno Mombello Lagotrain Re1 / ...
5h 26m€40–133
Empoli to Lake Maggiore by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Empoli to Lake Maggiore is to bus and train which costs €35 - €60 and takes 8h 11m.
The fastest way to get from Empoli to Lake Maggiore is to drive which takes 3h 59m and costs €65 - €95.
No, there is no direct bus from Empoli to Lake Maggiore. However, there are services departing from Empoli and arriving at Locarno, Piazza Stazione via Florence Villa Constanza Bus Station and Bellinzona, Piazza Orico. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 28m.
No, there is no direct train from Empoli to Lake Maggiore. However, there are services departing from Empoli and arriving at Locarno via Firenze S.M.N., Bologna centrale and Milano Centrale. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 19m.
The distance between Empoli and Lake Maggiore is 445 km. The road distance is 403.9 km.
The best way to get from Empoli to Lake Maggiore without a car is to train via Bologna which takes 5h 19m and costs €45 - €130.
It takes approximately 5h 19m to get from Empoli to Lake Maggiore, including transfers.
Empoli to Lake Maggiore bus services, operated by Onebus, depart from Florence Villa Constanza Bus Station.
Empoli to Lake Maggiore train services, operated by Trenitalia Frecce, depart from Firenze S.M.N. station.
The best way to get from Empoli to Lake Maggiore is to train via Bologna which takes 5h 19m and costs €45 - €130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €70 - €110 and takes 6h 28m.
What companies run services between Empoli, Tuscany, Italy and Lake Maggiore, Italy?
You can take a train from Empoli to Locarno via Firenze S.M.N., Bologna centrale, and Milano Centrale in around 5h 19m. Alternatively, Onebus operates a bus from Florence Villa Constanza Bus Station to Bellinzona once a week. Tickets cost €65–90 and the journey takes 3h 32m.
- Website
- airdolomiti.it
Flights from Florence Peretola Airport to Milano Malpensa Airport via Munich
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 1m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €150–490
- Website
- swiss.com
Flights from Florence Peretola Airport to Milano Malpensa Airport via Zurich
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €75–300
- Website
- ryanair.com
Flights from Florence Peretola Airport to Milano Malpensa Airport via Alghero
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- €110–260
- Phone
- +39 06 5210550
- Website
- Trenitalia Frecce
Train from Firenze S.M.N. to Bologna Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €12–22
- Website
- Trenitalia Frecce
Train from Firenze S.M.N. to Milano Rogoredo
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 44m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €40–70
- Website
- Trenitalia Frecce
- Phone
- +39 06 8937 1892
- Website
- Italo Treno
Train from Firenze S.M.N. to Bologna Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €11–18
- Website
- Italo Treno
Train from Bologna centrale to Milano Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €25–45
- Website
- Italo Treno
Train from Firenze S.M.N. to Milano Rogoredo
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €35–60
- Website
- Italo Treno
- Phone
- +39.06.5210550
- Website
- Trenitalia
Train from Firenze S.M.N. to Bologna Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €11–15
- Website
- Trenitalia
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- [email protected]
- Website
- Trenitalia Eurocity
Train from Firenze S.M.N. to Bologna Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €27–70
- Website
- Trenitalia Eurocity
- 1st Class
- €45–70
- 2nd Class
- €27–40
Train from Firenze S.M.N. to Milano Rogoredo
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €65–120
- Website
- Trenitalia Eurocity
- 1st Class
- €80–120
- 2nd Class
- €65–90
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- Website
- Trenitalia Intercity
Train from Firenze S.M.N. to Bologna Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €9–18
- Website
- Trenitalia Intercity
Train from Firenze S.M.N. to Milano Rogoredo
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 39m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €30–60
- Website
- Trenitalia Intercity
- Phone
- +39 02 7249 4494
- [email protected]
- Website
- Trenord
Train from Milano Centrale to Locarno
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €8–10
- Website
- Trenord
Train from Malpensa Aeroporto T1 to Varese
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €4–5
- Website
- Trenord
Train from Milano Bovisa Politecnico to Laveno Mombello Lago
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €4–5
- Website
- Trenord
Train from Milano Cadorna to Laveno Mombello Lago
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €5–8
- Website
- Trenord
Train from Malpensa Aeroporto T1 to Varese
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €15–25
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
- Phone
- +39 0362 185 0590
- [email protected]
- Website
- Onebus
Bus from Florence Villa Constanza Bus Station to Bellinzona
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 32m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €65–90
- Website
- Onebus
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Empoli to Milan
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 45m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €30–50
- Website
- Flixbus
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Booking & Getting There
Empoli to Lake Maggiore bus services, operated by Onebus, arrive at Bellinzona station.
Empoli to Lake Maggiore train services, operated by Trenitalia Frecce, arrive at Bologna Centrale station.
Yes, the driving distance between Empoli to Lake Maggiore is 404 km. It takes approximately 3h 59m to drive from Empoli to Lake Maggiore.
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