The distance between Florence and Brindisi is around 794km (494 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 2h 15m.
We've found 6 different ways to get from Florence to Brindisi by train, plane, 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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Take the train to Bologna Centrale then fly from Bologna (BLQ) to Brindisi (BDS).
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Take the train to Roma Termini and then to Brindisi.
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Take the bus to Eboli Terminal Bus and then to Brindisi.
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There are several options for getting from Florence to Brindisi by train, plane, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around €79 ($79) and will take around 6h 30m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 2h 15m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €90 ($90).
The distance between Florence and Brindisi is around 794km (494 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 652km (405 miles)
It takes around 2h 15m to get from Florence and Brindisi by train and plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 7h 55m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Florence to Brindisi is to take the train and then fly which takes around 2h 15m and will set you back approx €90 ($90).
The cheapest way to travel between Florence and Brindisi, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around €79 ($79) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Florence and Brindisi. It typically takes around 6h 30m and departs 4 times a day.
Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Florence and Brindisi with no changeovers required. The train runs once daily and takes 7h 35m.
Trenitalia and ItaloTreno run train services between Florence and Brindisi. Trains depart 4 times a day and will take around 6h 30m, 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 Florence and Brindisi. It typically takes around 10h 15m and departs once daily.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Florence to Brindisi. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Eboli Terminal Bus. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 10h 15m.
Busitalia Simet S.p.A. and FlixBus run regular bus services between Florence and Brindisi. Buses run once daily and take around 10h 15m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Florence to Brindisi. We recommend that you take the train to Bologna Centrale then fly from Bologna (BLQ) to Brindisi (BDS). instead which will take 2h 15m.
The closest major airport to Brindisi is Brindisi Airport (BDS) (BDS) which is approximately 3km (2 miles) from Brindisi. Bari Karol Wojtyła Airport (BRI) (BRI) and Lamezia Terme International Airport (SUF) (SUF) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Yes it is possible to drive from Florence and Brindisi. The distance is around 862km (536 miles) by road and it will take around 7h 55m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Florence to Brindisi is to take the train and then fly which takes, on average, 2h 15m and will usually cost around €90 ($90).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train and Plane + 1 similar | 2h 15m | €90($90) | every 30 mins | 794km (494 miles) |
Train to Bologna Centrale, plane | 3h 15m | €100($100) | every 3 hours | 803km (499 miles) |
Train + 1 similar | 6h 30m | €79($79) | 4 times a day | 849km (528 miles) |
Train to Brindisi | 7h 35m | €80($80) | once daily | 849km (528 miles) |
Bus | 10h 15m | €80($80) | once daily | 833km (518 miles) |
Drive | 7h 55m | €130($130) | on demand | 862km (536 miles) |
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The following major airports near Brindisi offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Italy and internationally.