How to travel from Florence to Trapani, Italy
The distance between Florence and Trapani is around 764km (475 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 2h 35m.
9 routes found
We've found 9 different ways to get from Florence to Trapani by train, plane, bus, car and ferry. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Trapani → Florence if you're planning a return trip.
Train and Plane
Take the train to Bologna Centrale then fly from Bologna (BLQ) to Trapani (TPS).
- Duration2h 35m
- Flight time1h 30m
- Typical cost€200($200)
Multiple operators
4 similiar routes
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Bus
Take the bus to Trapani Imbarco Aliscafo Liberty Lines.
- Duration17h 45m
- Departs5 times a week
- Typical cost€87($87)
Autoservizi Salemi Srl
Train and Bus
Take the train to Roma Tiburtina then take the bus to Trapani Imbarco Aliscafo Liberty Lines.
- Duration14h 55m
- Departs4 times a week
- Typical cost€100($100)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Car and Ferry
Drive to Civitavecchia then take a ferry to Palermo then drive to Trapani.
- Duration17h 10m
- Departsonce a week
- Typical cost€145($145)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Florence and Trapani
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Florence to Trapani by train, plane, bus, car and ferry. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then fly which costs around €42 ($42) and will take around 3hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 2h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €200 ($200).
The distance between Florence and Trapani is around 764km (475 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 648km (403 miles)
It takes around 2h 35m to get from Florence and Trapani by train and plane.
The quickest way to get from Florence to Trapani is to take the train and then fly which takes around 2h 35m and will set you back approx €200 ($200).
The cheapest way to travel between Florence and Trapani is to take the bus and then fly which will typically cost around €42 ($42) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Florence and Trapani. We recommend that you take the train to Bologna Centrale then fly from Bologna (BLQ) to Trapani (TPS). instead which will take 2h 35m.
Bus travel
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Florence and Trapani. It typically takes around 17h 45m and departs 5 times a week.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Florence to Trapani. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Villa Costanza. These services run 5 times a week and will take a minimum of 17h 45m.
Autoservizi Salemi Srl run regular bus services between Florence and Trapani. Buses run 5 times a week and take around 17h 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 Trapani. We recommend that you take the train to Bologna Centrale then fly from Bologna (BLQ) to Trapani (TPS). instead which will take 2h 35m.
The closest major airport to Trapani is Trapani-Birgi Airport (TPS) (TPS) which is approximately 13km (8 miles) from Trapani. Falcone–Borsellino Airport (PMO) (PMO) and Pantelleria Airport (PNL) (PNL) 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 Trapani. We recommend that you take the train to Bologna Centrale then fly from Bologna (BLQ) to Trapani (TPS). instead which will take 2h 35m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Florence to Trapani is to take the train and then fly which takes, on average, 2h 35m and will usually cost around €200 ($200).
Compare travel optionsbetween Florence and Trapani
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Train and Plane + 4 similar | 2h 35m | €200($200) | every 30 mins | 858km (533 miles) |
| Bus to Pisa Airport, Fly | 2h 50m | €120($120) | every 3 hours | 764km (475 miles) |
| Bus and Plane | 3hrs | €42($42) | 6 times a week | 817km (508 miles) |
| Train, Plane and Bus | 3hrs | €100($100) | 6 times a week | 904km (561 miles) |
| Train to Bologna Centrale, plane and bus | 3h 35m | €160($160) | 6 times a week | 918km (570 miles) |
Bus | 17h 45m | €87($87) | 5 times a week | 1,357km (843 miles) |
Train and Bus + 1 similar | 14h 55m | €100($100) | 4 times a week | 1,332km (828 miles) |
| Train to Roma Termini, bus | 15h 25m | €115($115) | 6 times a week | 1,249km (776 miles) |
Car and Ferry | 17h 10m | €145($145) | once a week | 1,208km (751 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Florence and Trapani
Airlines
FlexFlight ApS
Bristow
Ferry operators
Grandi Navi Veloci
Train operators
Bus companies
People Mover
Segesta Autolinee S.p.A.
Autoservizi Salemi Srl
Airports near Trapani
The following major airports near Trapani offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Italy and internationally.
Trapani-Birgi Airport (TPS)
- Distance
- 13km (8 miles) from Trapani
Falcone–Borsellino Airport (PMO)
- Distance
- 55km (34 miles) from Trapani
Pantelleria Airport (PNL)
- Distance
- 142km (88 miles) from Trapani