How to travel from Gallipoli to Florence, Italy

The distance between Gallipoli and Florence is around 820km (509 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus, then fly and then take the train which takes around 3h 40m.

8 routes found

We've found 8 different ways to get from Gallipoli to Florence 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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Bus and Plane

Take the bus to Brindisi - Autorità Portuale then fly from Brindisi (BDS) to Florence (FLR).

  • Duration3h 45m
  • Flight time2hrs
  • Typical cost
    €135($135)
Operated by

Multiple operators

4 similiar routes

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Train

Take the train to Lecce and then to Firenze S.M.N..

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

Multiple train operators

💰 Cheapest
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Bus

Take the bus to Avetrana and then to Florence.

  • Duration13h 15m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €57($57)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Drive

Drive to Florence.

  • Duration8h 50m
  • Distance939km (583 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Gallipoli and Florence

There are several options for getting from Gallipoli to Florence by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €57 ($57) and will take around 13h 15m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the bus, then fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 3h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €95 ($95).

The distance between Gallipoli and Florence is around 820km (509 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 694km (431 miles)

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

The quickest way to get from Gallipoli to Florence is to take the bus, then fly and then take the train which takes around 3h 40m and will set you back approx €95 ($95).

The cheapest way to travel between Gallipoli and Florence, 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 Gallipoli and Florence. It typically takes around 9h 55m and departs once daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from Gallipoli to Florence. 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.

Ferrovie del Sud Est e Servizi Automobilistici and Trenitalia run train services between Gallipoli and Florence. 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 Gallipoli and Florence. It typically takes around 13h 15m and departs twice daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Gallipoli to Florence. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Avetrana and Florence. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 13h 15m.

S.T.P. di Terra d' Otranto and FlixBus run regular bus services between Gallipoli and Florence. Buses run twice daily and take around 13h 15m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Gallipoli to Florence. We recommend that you take the bus to Brindisi - Autorità Portuale then fly from Brindisi (BDS) to Florence (FLR). instead which will take 3h 45m.

The closest major airport to Florence is Florence Airport (FLR) (FLR) which is approximately 6km (3 miles) from Florence. Pisa International Airport (PSA) (PSA) and Forlì Airport (FRL) (FRL) 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 Gallipoli and Florence. The distance is around 939km (583 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 Gallipoli to Florence 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 Gallipoli and Florence

Transport options from Gallipoli to Florence
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus and Plane + 4 similar
3h 45m
€135($135)
once a week820km (509 miles)
Bus to Brindisi - Autorità Portuale, plane3h 55m
€62($62)
once a week894km (556 miles)
Bus, Plane and Train3h 40m
€95($95)
once a week877km (545 miles)
Bus, Train and Plane4h 45m
€110($110)
every 3 hours882km (548 miles)
Bus to Brindisi - Autorità Portuale, plane and train5hrs
€65($65)
once a week865km (537 miles)
Train
9h 55m
€85($85)
once daily941km (584 miles)
Bus
13h 15m
€57($57)
twice daily937km (582 miles)
Drive
8h 50m
€140($140)
on demand939km (583 miles)

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Airports near Florence

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

FLR
Florence Airport (FLR)
International Airport
Distance
6km (3 miles) from Florence
PSA
Pisa International Airport (PSA)
International Airport
Distance
69km (43 miles) from Florence
FRL
Forlì Airport (FRL)
Domestic Airport
Distance
81km (50 miles) from Florence