There are 12 ways to get from Patras to Florence by bus, train, plane, busferry, car ferry, car, or ferry
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus, train to Athens International Airport, fly to Florence Peretola Airport
best- Take the bus from Patra to Kiatobus
- Take the train from Kiato to Ano Liosiatrain
- Fly from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Florence Peretola Airport (FLR)plane ATH - FLR
8h 43m€105–313Bus, train to Athens International Airport, fly to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport, train
cheapest- Take the bus from Patra to Kiatobus
- Take the train from Kiato to Ano Liosiatrain
- Fly from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ)plane ATH - BLQ
- Take the train from Bologna Centrale to Firenze S.M.N.train
9h 25m€82–263Bus, bus and ferry, train
- Take the bus from Patra to Vlorëbus
- Take the busferry from Vlorë to Brindisi - Piazza Capitanerie di Portobusferry
- Take the train from Brindisi to Roma Terminitrain Fr / ...
- Take the train from Roma Termini to Firenze Santa Maria Novellatrain
20h 36mCar ferry, train
- Take the carferry from Port of Patras to Port of Anconacarferry
- Take the train from Ancona to Bologna Centraletrain Fr
- Take the train from Bologna Centrale to Firenze S.M.N.train Fr
24h 34m€186–317Drive 1,756 km
- Drive from Patras to Florencecar 1,756 km
22h 45m€329–474Bus to Preveza Airport, fly to Florence Peretola Airport
- Take the bus from Patras to Lefkádabus
- Fly from Preveza Airport (PVK) to Florence Peretola Airport (FLR)plane PVK - FLR
12h 25m€156–294Fly Patras Araxos Airport to Florence Peretola Airport
- Fly from Patras Araxos Airport (GPA) to Florence Peretola Airport (FLR)plane GPA - FLR
10h 3m€261–788Bus to Preveza Airport, fly to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport, train
- Take the bus from Patras to Lefkádabus
- Fly from Preveza Airport (PVK) to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ)plane PVK - BLQ
- Take the train from Bologna Centrale to Firenze S.M.N.train
14h 42m€113–304Car ferry, drive
- Take the carferry from Port of Patras to Port of Anconacarferry
- Drive from Port of Ancona to Florencecar
24h 59m€195–278Bus, bus and ferry
- Take the bus from Patra to Vlorëbus
- Take the busferry from Vlorë to Firenzebusferry
26h 30mFerry, train
- Take the ferry from Patras to Ancona M.Maferry Asf
- Take the train from Ancona to Faenzatrain Ic
- Take the train from Faenza to Firenze S.M.N.train Re
28h 3m€183–276Bus, bus and ferry via Durrës
- Take the bus from Patras to Durrësbus
- Take the busferry from Durrës to Firenze Autostazionebusferry
38h 27m€142
Patras to Florence by ferry, foot, bus, and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Patras to Florence is to bus and train and fly which costs €80 - €270 and takes 9h 25m.
The fastest way to get from Patras to Florence is to bus and train and fly which takes 8h 43m and costs €100 - €320.
No, there is no direct bus from Patras to Florence. However, there are services departing from Patra and arriving at Firenze via Vlorë. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 26h 30m.
The distance between Patras and Florence is 1499 km. The road distance is 1756 km.
The best way to get from Patras to Florence without a car is to bus and bus and ferry and train which takes 20h 36m and costs .
It takes approximately 8h 43m to get from Patras to Florence, including transfers.
Patras to Florence bus services, operated by Euro Interlines Komatas Tours, depart from Patra station.
Patras to Florence bus services, operated by Euro Interlines Komatas Tours, arrive at Vlorë station.
Florence is 1h behind Patras. It is currently 1:02 AM in Patras and 12:02 AM in Florence.
Yes, the driving distance between Patras to Florence is 1756 km. It takes approximately 22h 45m to drive from Patras to Florence.
What companies run services between Patras, Greece and Florence, Italy?
FlexFlight ApS, Swiss, and two other airlines fly from Patras Araxos Airport (GPA) to Florence Peretola Airport (FLR) 4 times a week.
- Website
- ita-airways.com
Flights from Athens International Airport to Florence Peretola Airport via Rome
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €75–230
Flights from Preveza Airport to Florence Peretola Airport via Frankfurt
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 20m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- €160–480
Flights from Preveza Airport to Florence Peretola Airport via Munich
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 40m
- When
- Tuesday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- €150–450
Flights from Patras Araxos Airport to Florence Peretola Airport via Zurich
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 55m
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- €750–1,300
Flights from Patras Araxos Airport to Florence Peretola Airport via Munich
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 25m
- When
- Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €230–750
Flights from Patras Araxos Airport to Florence Peretola Airport via Frankfurt
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 10m
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- €230–750
Flights from Preveza Airport to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport via Munich
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 35m
- When
- Tuesday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- €120–390
- Phone
- 14511
- Website
- Hellenic Train S.A.
Train from Kiato to Ano Liosia
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €7–11
- Website
- Hellenic Train S.A.
Train from Kiato to Ano Liosia
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €7–11
- Website
- Hellenic Train S.A.
- Phone
- 14511
- Website
- Hellenic Train S.A.
Bus from Patra to Kiato
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €4–7
- Website
- Hellenic Train S.A.
Bus from Patra to Kiato
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €4–7
- Website
- Hellenic Train S.A.
- Phone
- +30 210 8919700
- [email protected]
- Website
- Superfast Ferries
Car ferry from Port of Patras to Port of Ancona
- Ave. Duration
- 21h 30m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- €150–220
- Website
- Superfast Ferries
Car ferry from Port of Patras to Port of Ancona
- Ave. Duration
- 21h 30m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- €150–220
- Website
- Superfast Ferries
Ferry from Patras to Ancona M.Ma
- Ave. Duration
- 22h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €150–220
- Website
- Superfast Ferries
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