How to travel from Florence to Gallipoli, Italy

The distance between Florence and Gallipoli is around 874km (543 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train, then fly and then take the bus which takes around 3h 20m.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Florence to Gallipoli by train, 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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Train, Plane and Bus

Take the train to Bologna Centrale then fly from Bologna (BLQ) to Brindisi (BDS) then take the bus to Gallipoli.

  • Duration3h 20m
  • Flight time1h 25m
  • Typical cost
    €100($100)
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Train

Take the train to Lecce and then to Gallipoli.

  • Duration9h 55m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €85($85)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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Bus via Avetrana

Take the bus to Avetrana and then to Gallipoli.

  • Duration13h 10m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €57($57)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

1 similiar route

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Drive

Drive to Gallipoli.

  • Duration8h 50m
  • Distance937km (582 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Florence and Gallipoli

There are several options for getting from Florence to Gallipoli by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €57 ($57) and will take around 13h 10m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train, then fly and then take the bus and arrive in approximately 3h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €100 ($100).

The distance between Florence and Gallipoli is around 874km (543 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 694km (431 miles)

It takes around 9h 55m to get from Florence and Gallipoli by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 8h 50m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Florence to Gallipoli is to take the train, then fly and then take the bus which takes around 3h 20m and will set you back approx €100 ($100).

The cheapest way to travel between Florence and Gallipoli, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €57 ($57) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Florence and Gallipoli. It typically takes around 9h 55m and departs once daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from Florence to Gallipoli. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Lecce. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 9h 55m.

Trenitalia and Ferrovie del Sud Est e Servizi Automobilistici run train services between Florence and Gallipoli. Trains depart once daily and will take around 9h 55m, 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 Florence and Gallipoli. It typically takes around 13h 45m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Florence to Gallipoli. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Bologna Autostazione. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 13h 45m.

Itabus, FlixBus, Marino Autolinee and S.T.P. di Terra d' Otranto run regular bus services between Florence and Gallipoli. Buses run once daily and take around 13h 45m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Florence to Gallipoli. We recommend that you take the train to Bologna Centrale then fly from Bologna (BLQ) to Brindisi (BDS) then take the bus to Gallipoli. instead which will take 3h 20m.

The closest major airport to Gallipoli is Brindisi Airport (BDS) (BDS) which is approximately 67km (42 miles) from Gallipoli. 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.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Florence and Gallipoli. The distance is around 937km (582 miles) by road and it will take around 8h 50m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Florence to Gallipoli is to take the train which takes, on average, 9h 55m and will usually cost around €85 ($85).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Florence and Gallipoli

Transport options from Florence to Gallipoli
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train, Plane and Bus + 1 similar
3h 20m
€100($100)
once a week874km (543 miles)
Train to Bologna Centrale, plane and bus4h 45m
€110($110)
every 3 hours881km (547 miles)
Train
9h 55m
€85($85)
once daily941km (584 miles)
Bus via Avetrana + 1 similar
13h 10m
€57($57)
twice daily938km (583 miles)
Bus13h 45m
€80($80)
once daily982km (610 miles)
Drive
8h 50m
€140($140)
on demand937km (582 miles)

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Airports near Gallipoli

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

BDS
Brindisi Airport (BDS)
Domestic Airport
Distance
67km (42 miles) from Gallipoli
BRI
Bari Karol Wojtyła Airport (BRI)
International Airport
Distance
159km (99 miles) from Gallipoli
SUF
Lamezia Terme International Airport (SUF)
International Airport
Distance
197km (122 miles) from Gallipoli