How to travel from Brussels to Florence, Italy

The distance between Brussels and Florence is around 953km (592 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 2h 25m.

7 routes found

We've found 7 different ways to get from Brussels to Florence by plane, train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Fly

Fly from Brussels (BRU) to Florence (FLR).

  • Duration2h 25m
  • Flight time1h 50m
  • Typical cost
    €320($320)
Operated byBrussels Airlines+ 5 others

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Train

Take the train to Paris Nord then Torino Porta Susa and then to Firenze S.M.N..

  • Duration10hrs
  • Departsevery 20 mins
  • Typical cost
    €255($255)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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Bus

Take the bus to Milan and then to Florence.

  • Duration17h 25m
  • Departs4 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €64($64)

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Drive

Drive to Florence.

  • Duration11h 45m
  • Distance1,179km (732 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Brussels and Florence

There are several options for getting from Brussels to Florence by plane, train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €16 ($16) and will take around 22h 45m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 2h 25m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €320 ($320).

The distance between Brussels and Florence is around 953km (592 miles).

It takes around 2h 25m to get from Brussels and Florence by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 11h 45m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Brussels to Florence is to fly which takes around 2h 25m and will set you back approx €320 ($320).

The cheapest way to travel between Brussels and Florence, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €16 ($16) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Brussels and Florence. It typically takes around 10hrs and departs every 20 mins.

There are no direct train services that runs from Brussels to Florence. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Paris Nord, Gare de Lyon and Torino Porta Susa. These services run every 20 mins and will take a minimum of 10hrs.

Thalys, TGV inOui, Trenitalia, Deutsche Bahn, Urlaubs-Express and ItaloTreno run train services between Brussels and Florence. Trains depart every 20 mins and will take around 10hrs, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Brussels and Florence. It typically takes around 17h 25m and departs 4 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Brussels to Florence. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Milan. These services run 4 times a week and will take a minimum of 17h 25m.

FlixBus, Blablabus and Onebus run regular bus services between Brussels and Florence. Buses run 4 times a week and take around 17h 25m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Brussels and Florence. Flights depart from Brussels (BRU) and arrive at Florence (FLR). The flight takes around 1h 50m.

Yes there is a direct flight between Brussels and Florence with no stop-overs required. Flights typically take around 1h 50m.

Brussels Airlines, Lufthansa, Air Dolomiti, Swiss Airways, Austrian Airlines and ITA Airways fly between Brussels and Florence. Flights depart from Brussels (BRU) and and arrive into Florence (FLR). These flights usually take around 1h 50m.

The flight from Brussels to Florence typically takes around 1h 50m. Flights depart from Brussels (BRU) and and arrive into Florence (FLR).

The closest major airport to Florence is Florence Airport (FLR) (FLR) which is approximately 6km (3 miles) from Florence. Pisa International Airport (PSA) (PSA) and Forlì Airport (FRL) (FRL) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Brussels and Florence. The distance is around 1,179km (732 miles) by road and it will take around 11h 45m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Brussels to Florence is to fly which takes, on average, 2h 25m and will usually cost around €320 ($320).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Brussels and Florence

Transport options from Brussels to Florence
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly + 1 similar
2h 25m
€320($320)
every 15 mins953km (592 miles)
Train and Plane3h 45m
€305($305)
every 2 hours1,257km (781 miles)
Train + 1 similar
10hrs
€255($255)
every 20 mins1,472km (915 miles)
Train via Koeln Hbf18hrs
€200($200)
once a week1,458km (906 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
17h 25m
€64($64)
4 times a week1,189km (739 miles)
Bus via Metz22h 45m
€16($16)
twice a week1,193km (741 miles)
Drive
11h 45m
€215($215)
on demand1,179km (732 miles)

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Airports near Florence

The following major airports near Florence offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Italy and internationally.

FLR
Florence Airport (FLR)
International Airport
Distance
6km (3 miles) from Florence
PSA
Pisa International Airport (PSA)
International Airport
Distance
69km (43 miles) from Florence
FRL
Forlì Airport (FRL)
Domestic Airport
Distance
81km (50 miles) from Florence