How to travel from Florence to Capri, Italy

The distance between Florence and Capri is around 509km (316 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly, then take the train and then take a ferry which takes around 3h 40m.

7 routes found

We've found 7 different ways to get from Florence to Capri by train, ferry, bus, 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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Plane and Ferry

Fly from Florence (FLR) to Naples (NAP) then take a ferry to Capri.

  • Duration3h 60m
  • Flight time2h 45m
  • Typical cost
    €575($580)
Operated by

Multiple operators

2 similiar routes

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Train and Ferry

Take the train to Napoli Centrale then take a ferry to Capri.

  • Duration3h 55m
  • Departsevery 3 hours
  • Typical cost
    €62($62)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Bus and Ferry

Take the bus to Naples then take a ferry to Capri.

  • Duration7h 30m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €49($49)
Operated by

Multiple operators

1 similiar route

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Car and Ferry

Drive to Naples then take a ferry to Capri.

  • Duration5h 5m
  • Departsevery 3 hours
  • Typical cost
    €105($105)
Operated by

Multiple operators

Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Florence and Capri

There are several options for getting from Florence to Capri by train, ferry, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take a ferry which costs around €41 ($41) and will take around 7h 30m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly, then take the train and then take a ferry and arrive in approximately 3h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €150 ($150).

The distance between Florence and Capri is around 509km (316 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 434km (270 miles)

It takes around 3h 55m to get from Florence and Capri by train and ferry.

The quickest way to get from Florence to Capri is to fly, then take the train and then take a ferry which takes around 3h 40m and will set you back approx €150 ($150).

The cheapest way to travel between Florence and Capri is to take the bus and then take a ferry which will typically cost around €41 ($41) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Florence and Capri. We recommend that you fly from Florence (FLR) to Rome (FCO) then take the train to Napoli Centrale then take a ferry to Capri. instead which will take 3h 40m.

Bus travel

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Florence and Capri. We recommend that you fly from Florence (FLR) to Rome (FCO) then take the train to Napoli Centrale then take a ferry to Capri. instead which will take 3h 40m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Florence to Capri. We recommend that you fly from Florence (FLR) to Naples (NAP) then take a ferry to Capri. instead which will take 3h 60m.

The closest major airport to Capri is Naples International Airport (NAP) (NAP) which is approximately 37km (23 miles) from Capri. Ciampino–G.B. Pastine International Airport (CIA) (CIA) and Leonardo da Vinci–Fiumicino Airport (FCO) (FCO) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

No, its not really possible or feasible to drive from Florence to Capri. We recommend that you take the train to Napoli Centrale then take a ferry to Capri. instead which will take 3h 55m.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Florence to Capri is to take the train and then take a ferry which takes, on average, 3h 55m and will usually cost around €62 ($62).

How do I get from Florence to Capri

Compare travel optionsbetween Florence and Capri

Transport options from Florence to Capri
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Ferry + 2 similar
3h 60m
€575($580)
every 3 hours1,408km (875 miles)
Plane, Train and Ferry3h 40m
€150($150)
every 3 hours524km (326 miles)
Train, Plane and Ferry4h 30m
€110($110)
every 3 hours834km (518 miles)
Train and Ferry
3h 55m
€62($62)
every 3 hours519km (322 miles)
Bus and Ferry + 1 similar
7h 30m
€49($49)
twice daily521km (324 miles)
Bus to Naples Metropark Central Parking, Ferry7h 30m
€41($41)
every 3 hours520km (323 miles)
Car and Ferry
5h 5m
€105($105)
every 3 hours509km (316 miles)

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Airports near Capri

The following major airports near Capri offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Italy and internationally.

NAP
Naples International Airport (NAP)
International Airport
Distance
37km (23 miles) from Capri
CIA
Ciampino–G.B. Pastine International Airport (CIA)
International Airport
Distance
196km (122 miles) from Capri
FCO
Leonardo da Vinci–Fiumicino Airport (FCO)
International Airport
Distance
216km (134 miles) from Capri