How to travel from Florence to Stockholm, Sweden

The distance between Florence and Stockholm is around 1,985km (1,233 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 4h 20m.

7 routes found

We've found 7 different ways to get from Florence to Stockholm by plane, train, bus, ferry and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Fly

Fly from Florence (FLR) to Stockholm (ARN).

  • Duration4h 20m
  • Flight time3h 45m
  • Typical cost
    SEK 2,225($210)
Operated bySwiss Airways+ 6 others

1 similiar route

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Train

Take the train to Milano Centrale Station, Basel Bad Bf, Hamburg Hbf then København H and then to Stockholm Centralstation.

  • Duration22h 35m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    SEK 5,575($525)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

1 similiar route

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Bus

Take the bus to Zagreb and then to Stockholm.

  • Duration1 day 20h
  • Departsonce a week
  • Typical cost
    SEK 850($80)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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ferry
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Bus, Ferry and Train

Take the bus to Gdańsk then take a ferry to Nynäshamn - Visby then take the train to Stockholm City station.

  • Duration1 day 23h
  • Departs3 times a week
  • Typical cost
    SEK 1,650($155)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Drive

Drive to Stockholm.

  • Duration23h 20m
  • Distance2,499km (1,553 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Florence and Stockholm

There are several options for getting from Florence to Stockholm by plane, train, bus, ferry and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around SEK 850 ($80) and will take around 1 day 20h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 4h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately SEK 2,225 ($210).

The distance between Florence and Stockholm is around 1,985km (1,233 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,790km (1,113 miles)

It takes around 4h 20m to get from Florence and Stockholm by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 23h 20m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Florence to Stockholm is to fly which takes around 4h 20m and will set you back approx SEK 2,225 ($210).

The cheapest way to travel between Florence and Stockholm, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around SEK 850 ($80) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Florence and Stockholm. It typically takes around 22h 35m and departs once daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from Florence to Stockholm. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Milano Centrale Station, Basel Bad Bf, Hamburg Hbf and København H. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 22h 35m.

ItaloTreno, Swiss Railways, Deutsche Bahn, Danish Railways, Swedish Railways, Trenitalia, Urlaubs-Express and Snälltåget run train services between Florence and Stockholm. Trains depart once daily and will take around 22h 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 Stockholm. It typically takes around 1 day 20h and departs once a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Florence to Stockholm. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Zagreb. These services run once a week and will take a minimum of 1 day 20h.

Florentia Bus and Pepeks Zagreb run regular bus services between Florence and Stockholm. Buses run once a week and take around 1 day 20h on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Florence and Stockholm. Flights depart from Florence (FLR) and arrive at Stockholm (ARN) - via Zurich (ZRH). The flight takes around 3h 45m.

There is no direct flight from Florence to Stockholm. There is however a flight that goes via Zurich (ZRH). This services will take at least 4h 20m (not including layover time).

The flight from Florence to Stockholm typically takes around 3h 45m. Flights depart from Florence (FLR) and and arrive into Stockholm (ARN).

The closest major airport to Stockholm is Stockholm Bromma Airport (BMA) (BMA) which is approximately 8km (5 miles) from Stockholm. Stockholm Arlanda Airport (ARN) (ARN) and Stockholm Skavsta Airport (NYO) (NYO) 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 Stockholm. The distance is around 2,499km (1,553 miles) by road and it will take around 23h 20m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Florence to Stockholm is to fly which takes, on average, 4h 20m and will usually cost around SEK 2,225 ($210).

How do I get from Florence to Stockholm

Compare travel optionsbetween Florence and Stockholm

Transport options from Florence to Stockholm
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly + 1 similar
4h 20m
SEK 2,225($210)
every 15 mins1,985km (1,233 miles)
Fly to Stockholm Bromma (BMA)4h 40m
SEK 3,735($350)
hourly2,217km (1,377 miles)
Train + 1 similar
22h 35m
SEK 5,575($525)
once daily2,624km (1,631 miles)
Train via Verona Porta Nuova1 day 7h
SEK 2,045($190)
once a week2,360km (1,467 miles)
Bus
1 day 20h
SEK 850($80)
once a week3,063km (1,903 miles)
Bus, Ferry and Train
1 day 23h
SEK 1,650($155)
3 times a week2,461km (1,529 miles)
Drive
23h 20m
SEK 4,980($470)
on demand2,499km (1,553 miles)

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Airports near Stockholm

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

BMA
Stockholm Bromma Airport (BMA)
International Airport
Distance
8km (5 miles) from Stockholm
ARN
Stockholm Arlanda Airport (ARN)
International Airport
Distance
37km (23 miles) from Stockholm
NYO
Stockholm Skavsta Airport (NYO)
Domestic Airport
Distance
89km (55 miles) from Stockholm