How to travel from Marseille to Florence, Italy

The distance between Marseille and Florence is around 519km (322 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 2hrs.

8 routes found

We've found 8 different ways to get from Marseille 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 Marseille (MRS) to Florence (FLR).

  • Duration2hrs
  • Flight time1h 20m
  • Typical cost
    €130($130)

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Train

Take the train to Lyon Part Dieu then Milano Centrale and then to Firenze S.M.N..

  • Duration8h 25m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €130($130)
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Bus

Take the bus to Nice Airport and then to Florence.

  • Duration8h 25m
  • Departs5 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €41($41)

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Drive

Drive to Florence.

  • Duration6h 20m
  • Distance621km (386 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Marseille and Florence

There are several options for getting from Marseille to Florence by plane, train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €31 ($31) and will take around 9h 15m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 2hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €130 ($130).

The distance between Marseille and Florence is around 519km (322 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 477km (297 miles)

It takes around 2hrs to get from Marseille and Florence by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 6h 20m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Marseille to Florence is to fly which takes around 2hrs and will set you back approx €130 ($130).

The cheapest way to travel between Marseille and Florence, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €31 ($31) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Marseille and Florence. It typically takes around 8h 25m and departs twice daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from Marseille to Florence. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Lyon Part Dieu and Milano Centrale. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 8h 25m.

TGV inOui, Swiss Railways, SNCF, Deutsche Bahn, Trenitalia and ItaloTreno run train services between Marseille and Florence. Trains depart twice daily and will take around 8h 25m, 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 Marseille and Florence. It typically takes around 8h 25m and departs 5 times a week.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Marseille and Florence with no changeovers required. The bus runs 5 times a week and takes 9h 15m.

FlixBus, Blablabus and Dimaio run regular bus services between Marseille and Florence. Buses run 5 times a week and take around 8h 25m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Marseille and Florence. Flights depart from Marseille (MRS) and arrive at Florence (FLR). The flight takes around 1h 20m.

Yes there is a direct flight between Marseille and Florence with no stop-overs required. Flights typically take around 1h 20m.

Volotea fly between Marseille and Florence. Flights depart from Marseille (MRS) and and arrive into Florence (FLR). These flights usually take around 1h 20m.

The flight from Marseille to Florence typically takes around 1h 20m. Flights depart from Marseille (MRS) 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 Marseille and Florence. The distance is around 621km (386 miles) by road and it will take around 6h 20m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Marseille to Florence is to fly which takes, on average, 2hrs and will usually cost around €130 ($130).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Marseille and Florence

Transport options from Marseille to Florence
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly + 1 similar
2hrs
€130($130)
5 times a day519km (322 miles)
Plane and Train3h 40m
€155($155)
5 times a day942km (585 miles)
Train + 1 similar
8h 25m
€130($130)
twice daily1,067km (663 miles)
Train via Nice Ville9h 15m
€95($95)
once daily636km (395 miles)
Bus + 2 similar
8h 25m
€41($41)
5 times a week627km (389 miles)
Bus via Genoa - Via Fanti d'Italia9h 15m
€31($31)
twice a week649km (404 miles)
Bus to Florence9h 15m
€35($35)
5 times a week652km (405 miles)
Drive
6h 20m
€115($115)
on demand621km (386 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