How to travel from Milan to Florence, Italy

The distance between Milan and Florence is around 302km (187 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 1h 55m.

2 routes found

We've found 2 different ways to get from Milan to Florence by train and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Train

Take the train to Firenze S.M.N..

  • Duration1h 55m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    €35($35)
Operated byTrenitalia+ 1 others
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Drive

Drive to Florence.

  • Duration2h 50m
  • Distance302km (187 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Milan and Florence

There are several options for getting from Milan to Florence by train and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around €35 ($35) and will take around 1h 55m.

The distance between Milan and Florence is around 302km (187 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 249km (155 miles)

It takes around 1h 55m to get from Milan and Florence by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 50m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Milan to Florence is to take the train which takes around 1h 55m and will set you back approx €35 ($35).

The cheapest way to travel between Milan and Florence, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around €35 ($35) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Milan and Florence. It typically takes around 1h 55m and departs hourly.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Milan and Florence with no changeovers required. The train runs hourly and takes 1h 55m.

Trenitalia and ItaloTreno run train services between Milan and Florence. Trains depart hourly and will take around 1h 55m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Milan and Florence. We recommend that you take the train to Firenze S.M.N.. instead which will take 1h 55m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Milan to Florence. We recommend that you take the train to Firenze S.M.N.. instead which will take 1h 55m.

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 Milan and Florence. The distance is around 302km (187 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 50m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Milan to Florence is to take the train which takes, on average, 1h 55m and will usually cost around €35 ($35).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Milan and Florence

Transport options from Milan to Florence
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
1h 55m
€35($35)
hourly304km (189 miles)
Drive
2h 50m
€46($46)
on demand302km (187 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