How to travel from Kraków to Florence, Italy

The distance between Kraków and Florence is around 1,265km (786 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 3h 45m.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Kraków to Florence by plane, train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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plane
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Fly

Fly from Krakow (KRK) to Florence (FLR).

  • Duration3h 45m
  • Flight time3hrs
  • Typical cost
    €470($470)
Operated bySwiss Airways+ 5 others
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3 x train
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Train

Take the train to Wien Hbf then Venezia Mestre and then to Firenze S.M.N..

  • Duration15h 15m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €140($140)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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💰 Cheapest
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bus
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Bus

Take the bus to Florence.

  • Duration19h 20m
  • Departs4 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €60($60)
Operated by

Autokar Polska

1 similiar route

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car
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Drive

Drive to Florence.

  • Duration12h 20m
  • Distance1,305km (811 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Kraków and Florence

There are several options for getting from Kraków to Florence by plane, train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €60 ($60) and will take around 19h 20m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 3h 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €470 ($470).

The distance between Kraków and Florence is around 1,265km (786 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 960km (597 miles)

It takes around 3h 45m to get from Kraków and Florence by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 12h 20m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Kraków to Florence is to fly which takes around 3h 45m and will set you back approx €470 ($470).

The cheapest way to travel between Kraków and Florence, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €60 ($60) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Kraków and Florence. It typically takes around 15h 15m and departs once daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from Kraków to Florence. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Wien Hbf and Venezia Mestre. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 15h 15m.

PKP Intercity, Railjet, Trenitalia, ItaloTreno and Nightjet run train services between Kraków and Florence. Trains depart once daily and will take around 15h 15m, 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 Kraków and Florence. It typically takes around 19h 20m and departs 4 times a week.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Kraków and Florence with no changeovers required. The bus runs 4 times a week and takes 19h 20m.

Autokar Polska and Sindbad run regular bus services between Kraków and Florence. Buses run 4 times a week and take around 19h 20m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Kraków and Florence. Flights depart from Krakow (KRK) and arrive at Florence (FLR) - via Zurich (ZRH). The flight takes around 3hrs.

There is no direct flight from Kraków to Florence. There is however a flight that goes via Zurich (ZRH). This services will take at least 3h 45m (not including layover time).

The flight from Kraków to Florence typically takes around 3hrs. Flights depart from Krakow (KRK) and and arrive into Florence (FLR).

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 Kraków and Florence. The distance is around 1,305km (811 miles) by road and it will take around 12h 20m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Kraków to Florence is to fly which takes, on average, 3h 45m and will usually cost around €470 ($470).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Kraków and Florence

Transport options from Kraków to Florence
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly
3h 45m
€470($470)
every 20 mins1,344km (835 miles)
Train + 1 similar
15h 15m
€140($140)
once daily1,282km (797 miles)
Train via Wien Hbf16h 45m
€95($95)
once daily1,265km (786 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
19h 20m
€60($60)
4 times a week1,450km (901 miles)
Bus to Firenze24h 20m
€72($72)
twice a week1,695km (1,053 miles)
Drive
12h 20m
€235($235)
on demand1,305km (811 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