The distance between Nice and Florence is around 413km (257 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 2h 45m.
We've found 7 different ways to get from Nice to Florence by bus, train, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
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Fly from Nice (NCE) to Florence (FLR).
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Take the bus to Florence.
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Take the train to Genova P.Za Principe and then to Firenze Campo Marte.
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There are several options for getting from Nice to Florence by bus, train, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €25 ($25) and will take around 5h 45m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 2h 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €155 ($155).
The distance between Nice and Florence is around 413km (257 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 320km (199 miles)
It takes around 5h 30m to get from Nice and Florence by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 25m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Nice to Florence is to fly which takes around 2h 45m and will set you back approx €155 ($155).
The cheapest way to travel between Nice and Florence, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €25 ($25) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Nice and Florence. It typically takes around 5h 40m and departs every 20 mins.
There are no direct train services that runs from Nice to Florence. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Ventimiglia and Genova P.Za Principe. These services run every 20 mins and will take a minimum of 5h 40m.
Trenitalia run train services between Nice and Florence. Trains depart every 20 mins and will take around 5h 40m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Nice and Florence. It typically takes around 5h 30m and departs 5 times a week.
Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Nice and Florence with no changeovers required. The bus runs 5 times a week and takes 5h 45m.
FlixBus run regular bus services between Nice and Florence. Buses run 5 times a week and take around 5h 30m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
Yes you can fly from Nice and Florence. Flights depart from Nice (NCE) and arrive at Florence (FLR) - via Rome (FCO). The flight takes around 2hrs.
There is no direct flight from Nice to Florence. There is however a flight that goes via Rome (FCO). This services will take at least 2h 45m (not including layover time).
The flight from Nice to Florence typically takes around 2hrs. Flights depart from Nice (NCE) 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.
Yes it is possible to drive from Nice and Florence. The distance is around 424km (263 miles) by road and it will take around 4h 25m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Nice to Florence is to take the bus which takes, on average, 5h 30m and will usually cost around €27 ($27).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Fly + 1 similar | 2h 45m | €155($155) | every 15 mins | 712km (442 miles) |
Plane and Train | 3h 15m | €165($165) | every 30 mins | 878km (546 miles) |
Bus + 1 similar | 5h 30m | €27($27) | 5 times a week | 427km (265 miles) |
Bus to Florence | 5h 45m | €25($25) | 5 times a week | 435km (270 miles) |
Train + 1 similar | 5h 40m | €45($45) | every 20 mins | 413km (257 miles) |
Train via Pisa Centrale | 6h 35m | €39($39) | once daily | 414km (257 miles) |
Drive | 4h 25m | €77($77) | on demand | 424km (263 miles) |
The following major airports near Florence offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Italy and internationally.