There are 5 ways to get from Perugia to Florence by bus, train, rideshare 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
Bus via Guidoni • 1h 29m
Cheapest option
Rideshare • 2h 9m
3 alternative options
Train • 2h 5m
Bus • 2h 10m
Drive • 1h 40m
Perugia to Florence by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Perugia to Florence is to rideshare which costs €8 and takes 2h 9m.
The fastest way to get from Perugia to Florence is to drive which takes 1h 40m and costs €26 - €40.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Perugia and arriving at Florence. Services depart five times a week, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 10m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Perugia and arriving at Firenze S.M.N.. Services depart every four hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 5m.
The distance between Perugia and Florence is 158 km. The road distance is 154.3 km.
The best way to get from Perugia to Florence without a car is to Bus via Guidoni which takes 1h 29m and costs .
It takes approximately 1h 29m to get from Perugia to Florence, including transfers.
Perugia to Florence bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Perugia station.
Perugia to Florence train services, operated by Trenitalia, depart from Perugia station.
The best way to get from Perugia to Florence is to Bus via Guidoni which takes 1h 29m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs €10 - €55 and takes 2h 5m.
- Distance: 158.3 km
- Duration: 1h 29m
What companies run services between Perugia, Italy and Florence, Italy?
Pistoia viaggi operates a bus from Perugia to Firenze once a week, and the journey takes 1h 11m. Alternatively, Trenitalia operates a train from Perugia to Firenze S.M.N. every 4 hours. Tickets cost €11 - €21 and the journey takes 2h 5m. Two other operators also service this route.
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 Perugia to Firenze S.M.N.
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €11 - €21
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
- 1st Class
- €18 - €21
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 Perugia to Firenze S.M.N.
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €10 - €15
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/
- 2nd Class
- €10 - €15
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 Perugia to Firenze S.M.N.
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 37m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- €14 - €55
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en/frecce.html
- Super Economy
- €14 - €20
- Base Standard
- €30 - €40
- Base Premium
- €35 - €55
- Phone
- +393293958604
- info@pistoiaviaggi.com
- Website
- pistoia-viaggi.it
Bus from Perugia to Firenze
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Schedules at
- pistoia-viaggi.it
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 Perugia to Florence
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- €15 - €21
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Frequently asked questions
- Phone
- +355 69 31 41 219
- info@artanitravel.com
- Website
- artanitravel.com
Bus from Perugia to Firenze
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 47m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Schedules at
- pistoia-viaggi.it
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- blablacar.com
Rideshare from Perugia to Florence
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 9m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €8
- Schedules at
- blablacar.com
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Perugia to Florence bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Florence station.
Perugia to Florence train services, operated by Trenitalia, arrive at Firenze S.M.N. station.
Yes, the driving distance between Perugia to Florence is 154 km. It takes approximately 1h 40m to drive from Perugia to Florence.
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