How to travel from Lecco to Florence, Italy

The distance between Lecco and Florence is around 352km (219 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 2h 25m.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Lecco 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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Train via Milano Centrale

Take the train to Milano Centrale and then to Firenze Santa Maria Novella.

  • Duration2h 25m
  • Departsevery 2 hours
  • Typical cost
    €34($34)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

1 similiar route

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Train to Milano Centrale, Fly

Take the train to Milano Centrale then fly from Milan Linate (LIN) to Florence (FLR).

  • Duration3h 15m
  • Flight time2hrs
  • Typical cost
    €320($320)
Operated by

Multiple operators

1 similiar route

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Bus

Take the bus to Milano - Lampugnano M1 and then to Florence.

  • Duration5h 10m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €30($30)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Drive

Drive to Florence.

  • Duration3h 25m
  • Distance352km (219 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Lecco and Florence

There are several options for getting from Lecco to Florence by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €30 ($30) and will take around 5h 10m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 2h 25m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €34 ($34).

The distance between Lecco and Florence is around 352km (219 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 274km (170 miles)

It takes around 2h 35m to get from Lecco and Florence by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 25m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Lecco to Florence is to take the train which takes around 2h 25m and will set you back approx €34 ($34).

The cheapest way to travel between Lecco and Florence, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €30 ($30) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Lecco and Florence. It typically takes around 2h 35m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Lecco to Florence. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Milano Centrale. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 2h 35m.

Trenord, Trenitalia and ItaloTreno run train services between Lecco and Florence. Trains depart hourly and will take around 2h 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 Lecco and Florence. It typically takes around 5h 10m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Lecco to Florence. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Milano - Lampugnano M1. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 5h 10m.

Autostradale, FlixBus and Itabus run regular bus services between Lecco and Florence. Buses run once daily and take around 5h 10m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Lecco to Florence. We recommend that you take the train to Milano Centrale and then to Malpensa Aeroporto T.1 then fly from Milan Malpensa (MXP) to Florence (FLR). instead which will take 3h 50m.

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 Lecco and Florence. The distance is around 352km (219 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 25m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Lecco to Florence is to take the train which takes, on average, 2h 35m and will usually cost around €34 ($34).

How do I get from Lecco to Florence

Compare travel optionsbetween Lecco and Florence

Transport options from Lecco to Florence
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train via Milano Centrale + 1 similar
2h 25m
€34($34)
every 2 hours353km (219 miles)
Train2h 35m
€34($34)
hourly353km (219 miles)
Train to Milano Centrale, Fly + 1 similar
3h 15m
€320($320)
every 2 hours773km (481 miles)
Train and Plane3h 50m
€410($410)
every 15 mins760km (472 miles)
Bus
5h 10m
€30($30)
once daily367km (228 miles)
Drive
3h 25m
€53($53)
on demand352km (219 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