How to travel from Florence to Pescara, Italy

The distance between Florence and Pescara is around 439km (273 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 3h 35m.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Florence to Pescara by train, bus, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out PescaraFlorence if you're planning a return trip.

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Train

Take the train to Bologna Centrale and then to Pescara Centrale.

  • Duration3h 35m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    €39($39)

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Plane and Bus

Fly from Florence (FLR) to Rome (FCO) then take the bus to Pescara.

  • Duration3h 55m
  • Flight time50min
  • Typical cost
    €120($120)
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Bus

Take the bus to Pescara.

  • Duration6h 50m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €26($26)
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Drive

Drive to Pescara.

  • Duration4h 10m
  • Distance456km (284 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Florence and Pescara

There are several options for getting from Florence to Pescara by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €26 ($26) and will take around 6h 50m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 3h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €39 ($39).

The distance between Florence and Pescara is around 439km (273 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 280km (174 miles)

It takes around 3h 35m to get from Florence and Pescara by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 10m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Florence to Pescara is to take the train which takes around 3h 35m and will set you back approx €39 ($39).

The cheapest way to travel between Florence and Pescara, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €26 ($26) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Florence and Pescara. It typically takes around 3h 35m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Florence to Pescara. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Bologna Centrale. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 3h 35m.

Trenitalia and ItaloTreno run train services between Florence and Pescara. Trains depart hourly and will take around 3h 35m, 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 Pescara. It typically takes around 6h 50m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Florence to Pescara. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Villa Costanza. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 6h 50m.

FlixBus run regular bus services between Florence and Pescara. Buses run once daily and take around 6h 50m 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 Pescara. We recommend that you fly from Florence (FLR) to Rome (FCO) then take the bus to Pescara. instead which will take 3h 55m.

The closest major airport to Pescara is Ancona Falconara Airport (AOI) (AOI) which is approximately 145km (90 miles) from Pescara. Ciampino–G.B. Pastine International Airport (CIA) (CIA) and Perugia San Francesco d'Assisi – Umbria International Airport (PEG) (PEG) 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 Pescara. The distance is around 456km (284 miles) by road and it will take around 4h 10m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Florence to Pescara is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 35m and will usually cost around €39 ($39).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Florence and Pescara

Transport options from Florence to Pescara
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train + 1 similar
3h 35m
€39($39)
hourly441km (274 miles)
Train via Ancona5h 10m
€41($41)
once a week447km (277 miles)
Plane and Bus + 1 similar
3h 55m
€120($120)
hourly483km (300 miles)
Train, Plane and Bus4h 30m
€140($140)
hourly649km (403 miles)
Bus
6h 50m
€26($26)
once daily439km (273 miles)
Drive
4h 10m
€83($83)
on demand456km (284 miles)

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Airports near Pescara

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

AOI
Ancona Falconara Airport (AOI)
Domestic Airport
Distance
145km (90 miles) from Pescara
CIA
Ciampino–G.B. Pastine International Airport (CIA)
International Airport
Distance
153km (95 miles) from Pescara
PEG
Perugia San Francesco d'Assisi – Umbria International Airport (PEG)
International Airport
Distance
155km (96 miles) from Pescara