What is the cheapest way to get from St. Gallen to Florence?

The cheapest way to get from St. Gallen to Florence is to bus which costs €55 - €100 and takes 10h 34m.

What is the fastest way to get from St. Gallen to Florence?

The fastest way to get from St. Gallen to Florence is to train and fly which takes 4h 18m and costs €110 - €330.

Is there a direct bus between St. Gallen and Florence?

No, there is no direct bus from St. Gallen station to Florence station. However, there are services departing from St. Gallen train station and arriving at Florence Villa Constanza Bus Station via Bologna Centrale. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 34m.

Is there a direct train between St. Gallen and Florence?

No, there is no direct train from St. Gallen to Florence. However, there are services departing from St. Gallen and arriving at Firenze S.M.N. via Arth-Goldau, Lugano and Milano Centrale. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 22m.

How far is it from St. Gallen to Florence?

The distance between St. Gallen and Florence is 536 km. The road distance is 606.1 km.

How do I travel from St. Gallen to Florence without a car?

The best way to get from St. Gallen to Florence without a car is to train which takes 7h 22m and costs €100 - €380.

How long does it take to get from St. Gallen to Florence?

It takes approximately 4h 18m to get from St. Gallen to Florence, including transfers.

Where do I catch the St. Gallen to Florence bus from?

St. Gallen to Florence bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from St. Gallen train station.

Where do I catch the St. Gallen to Florence train from?

St. Gallen to Florence train services, operated by Schweizerische Südostbahn AG, depart from St. Gallen station.

Train or bus from St. Gallen to Florence?

The best way to get from St. Gallen to Florence is to train which takes 7h 22m and costs €100 - €380. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €55 - €100 and takes 10h 34m.

Where does the St. Gallen to Florence bus arrive?

St. Gallen to Florence bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Bologna station.

Where does the St. Gallen to Florence train arrive?

St. Gallen to Florence train services, operated by Schweizerische Südostbahn AG, arrive at Arth-Goldau station.

Can I drive from St. Gallen to Florence?

Yes, the driving distance between St. Gallen to Florence is 606 km. It takes approximately 6h 26m to drive from St. Gallen to Florence.

How do I get a train ticket from St. Gallen to Florence?

Book your St. Gallen to Florence train tickets online with Omio.

How do I get a bus ticket from St. Gallen to Florence?

Book your St. Gallen to Florence bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

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Train, fly to Florence Peretola Airport
best
1. Take the train from St. Gallen(Ch) to Zuerich Flughafentrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Florence Peretola Airport (FLR)plane ZRH - FLR
4h 18m
€110–324
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from St. Gallen train station to Bolognabus FlixBus 488
2. Take the bus from Bologna Centrale to Florence Villa Constanza Bus Stationbus N544 / ...
10h 34m
€56–98
Train
1. Take the train from St. Gallen to Arth-Goldautrain Vae
2. Take the train from Arth-Goldau to Luganotrain Ec / ...
3. Take the train from Lugano to Milano Centraletrain
4. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Firenze S.M.N.train Fr
7h 22m
€101–373
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from St. Gallen Lagerstrasse to Milan Lampugnanobus : Milan Lampugnano Bus Station - Prague Central Bus Station / ...
2. Take the train from Milano Rogoredo to Firenze Santa Maria Novellatrain 9907 / ...
8h 31m
€71–123
Drive 606.1 km
1. Drive from St. Gallen to Florencecar 606.1 km
6h 26m
€105–152
Train, fly to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport
1. Take the train from St. Gallen(Ch) to Zuerich Flughafentrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ)plane ZRH - BLQ
3. Take the train from Bologna Centrale to Firenze S.M.N.train
4h 44m
€102–329

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Distance: 536.1 km
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What companies run services between St. Gallen, Switzerland and Florence, Italy?

You can take a train from St. Gallen to Firenze S.M.N. via Arth-Goldau, Lugano, and Milano Centrale in around 7h 22m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from St. Gallen to Florence Villa Constanza Bus Station via St. Gallen train station, Bologna, and Bologna Centrale in around 10h 34m.

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