How to travel from Berlin to Florence, Italy

The distance between Berlin and Florence is around 1,012km (629 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 3h 20m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Berlin 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 Berlin Brandenburg (BER) to Florence (FLR).

  • Duration3h 20m
  • Flight time2h 25m
  • Typical cost
    €410($410)
Operated byLufthansa+ 9 others
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Train

Take the train to Basel SBB, Lugano then Milano Centrale and then to Firenze S.M.N..

  • Duration13h 20m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    €410($410)
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Bus

Take the bus to Trento and then to Florence.

  • Duration18h 15m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €73($73)
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Drive

Drive to Florence.

  • Duration10h 50m
  • Distance1,229km (764 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Berlin and Florence

There are several options for getting from Berlin to Florence by plane, train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €73 ($73) and will take around 18h 15m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 3h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €410 ($410).

The distance between Berlin and Florence is around 1,012km (629 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 985km (612 miles)

It takes around 3h 20m to get from Berlin and Florence by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 10h 50m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Berlin to Florence is to fly which takes around 3h 20m and will set you back approx €410 ($410).

The cheapest way to travel between Berlin and Florence, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €73 ($73) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Berlin and Florence. It typically takes around 13h 20m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Berlin to Florence. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Basel SBB, Lugano and Milano Centrale. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 13h 20m.

Deutsche Bahn, Swiss Railways, Trenitalia, ItaloTreno and Nightjet run train services between Berlin and Florence. Trains depart hourly and will take around 13h 20m, 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 Berlin and Florence. It typically takes around 18h 15m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Berlin to Florence. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Trento and Florence. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 18h 15m.

FlixBus run regular bus services between Berlin and Florence. Buses run once daily and take around 18h 15m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Berlin and Florence. Flights depart from Berlin Brandenburg (BER) and arrive at Florence (FLR) - via Munich (MUC). The flight takes around 2h 25m.

There is no direct flight from Berlin to Florence. There is however a flight that goes via Munich (MUC). This services will take at least 3h 20m (not including layover time).

The flight from Berlin to Florence typically takes around 2h 25m. Flights depart from Berlin Brandenburg (BER) 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 Berlin and Florence. The distance is around 1,229km (764 miles) by road and it will take around 10h 50m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Berlin to Florence is to fly which takes, on average, 3h 20m and will usually cost around €410 ($410).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Berlin and Florence

Transport options from Berlin to Florence
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly
3h 20m
€410($410)
every 15 mins1,012km (629 miles)
Train + 1 similar
13h 20m
€410($410)
hourly1,531km (951 miles)
Train via München Hbf15h 25m
€220($220)
once daily1,439km (894 miles)
Bus
18h 15m
€73($73)
once daily1,276km (793 miles)
Drive
10h 50m
€225($225)
on demand1,229km (764 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