How to travel from Cremona to Florence, Italy

The distance between Cremona and Florence is around 243km (151 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2h 20m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Cremona to Florence by 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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Train

Take the train to Milano Rogoredo and then to Firenze S.M.N..

  • Duration2h 40m
  • Departsevery 3 hours
  • Typical cost
    €35($35)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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Bus to Bologna Autostazione, Train

Take the bus to Bologna Autostazione then take the train to Firenze Santa Maria Novella.

  • Duration2h 55m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €18($18)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Drive

Drive to Florence.

  • Duration2h 20m
  • Distance243km (151 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Cremona and Florence

There are several options for getting from Cremona to Florence by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take the train which costs around €18 ($18) and will take around 2h 60m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 2h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €44 ($44).

The distance between Cremona and Florence is around 243km (151 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 181km (112 miles)

It takes around 2h 40m to get from Cremona and Florence by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 20m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Cremona to Florence is to drive which takes around 2h 20m and will set you back approx €44 ($44).

The cheapest way to travel between Cremona and Florence, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus and then take the train which will typically cost around €18 ($18) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Cremona and Florence. It typically takes around 2h 40m and departs every 3 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Cremona to Florence. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Milano Rogoredo. These services run every 3 hours and will take a minimum of 2h 40m.

Trenord, Trenitalia and ItaloTreno run train services between Cremona and Florence. Trains depart every 3 hours and will take around 2h 40m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Cremona and Florence. We recommend that you drive to Florence. instead which will take 2h 20m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Cremona to Florence. We recommend that you take the train to Milano Rogoredo and then to Firenze S.M.N.. instead which will take 2h 40m.

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 Cremona and Florence. The distance is around 243km (151 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 20m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Cremona to Florence is to take the train which takes, on average, 2h 40m and will usually cost around €35 ($35).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Cremona and Florence

Transport options from Cremona to Florence
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
2h 40m
€35($35)
every 3 hours373km (232 miles)
Bus to Bologna Autostazione, Train + 1 similar
2h 55m
€18($18)
once daily261km (162 miles)
Bus and Train2h 60m
€18($18)
every 20 mins261km (162 miles)
Drive
2h 20m
€44($44)
on demand243km (151 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