There are 11 ways to get from Germany to Florence by plane, train, bus, night train or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Recommended option
Fly Munich to Florence • 4h 13m
Cheapest option
Fly Cologne Bonn to Bologna, train • 4h 45m
9 alternative options
Fly Frankfurt to Florence • 4h 12m
Fly Frankfurt to Bologna, train • 4h 35m
Fly Munich to Bologna, train • 4h 41m
Fly Frankfurt to Pisa, train • 5h 31m
Train • 16h 34m
Bus • 18h 56m
Train, bus • 26h 17m
Train, night train • 19h 59m
Drive • 10h 56m
Germany to Florence by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Germany to Florence is to train and bus which costs €80 - €120 and takes 26h 17m.
The fastest way to get from Germany to Florence is to fly which takes 4h 12m and costs €110 - €370.
No, there is no direct train from Germany to Florence. However, there are services departing from S+U Alexanderplatz Bhf and arriving at Stazione Santa Maria Novella via S Spandau Bhf, Basel SBB and Milano Centrale Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 34m.
The distance between Germany and Florence is 549 km. The road distance is 1232.3 km.
The best way to get from Germany to Florence without a car is to train which takes 16h 34m and costs €270 - €420.
It takes approximately 4h 13m to get from Germany to Florence, including transfers.
Germany to Florence train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express, depart from S Spandau Bhf station.
The best way to get from Germany to Florence is to fly which takes 4h 13m and costs €120 - €330. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €270 - €420 and takes 16h 34m, you could also bus, which costs €90 - €140 and takes 18h 56m.
Germany to Florence train services, operated by ItaloTreno, arrive at Stazione Santa Maria Novella station.
Yes, the driving distance between Germany to Florence is 1232 km. It takes approximately 10h 56m to drive from Germany to Florence.
- Distance: 548.7 km
- Duration: 4h 13m
What companies run services between Germany and Florence, Italy?
Air Dolomiti and Alitalia fly from Munich to Florence 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a train from Berlin to Florence via S Spandau Bhf, Basel SBB, and Milano Centrale Station in around 16h 34m.
- Website
- lufthansa.com
Flights from Munich to Florence
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €160 - €850
Flights from Frankfurt to Florence
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €160 - €750
Flights from Frankfurt to Florence via Munich
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €160 - €750
Flights from Frankfurt to Bologna
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €160 - €550
Flights from Frankfurt to Bologna via Munich
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €130 - €410
Flights from Munich to Bologna
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €170 - €850
Flights from Cologne Bonn to Bologna via Munich
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 38m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €140 - €550
Flights from Frankfurt to Pisa
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €170 - €800
- Website
- airdolomiti.it
Flights from Munich to Florence
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €160 - €850
Flights from Frankfurt to Florence
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €160 - €750
Flights from Frankfurt to Bologna
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Monday to Friday
- Estimated price
- €130 - €410
Flights from Munich to Bologna
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €170 - €850
Flights from Frankfurt to Pisa
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €170 - €800
- Website
- swiss.com
Flights from Frankfurt to Florence via Zurich
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €190 - €750
Flights from Frankfurt to Bologna via Zurich
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €190 - €650
Flights from Cologne Bonn to Bologna via Zurich
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 42m
- When
- Monday to Friday
- Estimated price
- €65 - €550
- Website
- austrian.com
Flights from Frankfurt to Florence via Vienna
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 52m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €220 - €800
- Website
- alitalia.com
Flights from Munich to Florence via Rome
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- €120 - €450
- Website
- ryanair.com
Flights from Cologne Bonn to Bologna
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €35 - €400
- Website
- eurowings.com
Flights from Cologne Bonn to Bologna
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- When
- Monday and Friday
- Estimated price
- €65 - €550
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
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 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 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
Night train from Muenchen Hbf to Firenze S.M.N.
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 47m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €60 - €110
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
- 1st Class
- €90 - €105
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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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 S Spandau Bhf to Basel SBB
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 14m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €120 - €140
- Website
- https://www.bahn.com/en
Train from Berlin Hauptbahnhof to München Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 47m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €130 - €150
- 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 - €200
- Website
- https://www.sbb.ch/en
Deutsche Bahn’s regional network is made up of IRE (Interregio-Express), RE (Regional-Express), RB (Regionalbahn) and S-Bahn trains. Ticket prices are fixed and there’s no seat reservations – just turn up, buy a ticket and jump on the next train. All regional trains depart regularly and connect to local and long-distance services.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 2970
- Website
- bahn.com
Train from S+U Potsdamer Platz Bhf to Angermünde, Bahnhof
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €14 - €20
- Website
- https://www.bahn.com/en
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 Berlin Südkreuz train station to Florence
- Ave. Duration
- 17h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €90 - €130
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Frequently asked questions
- Phone
- +49 30 2970
- Website
- bahn.com
Bus from Angermünde, Bahnhof to Szczecin Krzysztofa Kolumba
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 54m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €10 - €14
- Website
- https://www.bahn.com/en
- Phone
- 48/796 473 308
- biuro@autokarpolska.com.pl
- Website
- autokarpolska.com.pl
Bus from Szczecin to Florence
- Ave. Duration
- 20h 42m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- €55 - €80
- Schedules at
- autokarpolska.com.pl
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