How to travel from Warsaw to Florence, Italy

The distance between Warsaw and Florence is around 1,497km (930 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 3h 60m.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Warsaw 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 Warsaw Chopin (WAW) to Florence (FLR).

  • Duration3h 60m
  • Flight time3h 15m
  • Typical cost
    €295($295)
Operated bySwiss Airways+ 6 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..

  • Duration16h 45m
  • Departstwice 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.

  • Duration23h 30m
  • Departstwice a week
  • Typical cost
    €65($65)
Operated by

Autokar Polska

1 similiar route

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car
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Drive

Drive to Florence.

  • Duration14h 45m
  • Distance1,514km (941 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Warsaw and Florence

There are several options for getting from Warsaw to Florence by plane, train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €65 ($65) and will take around 23h 30m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 3h 60m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €295 ($295).

The distance between Warsaw and Florence is around 1,497km (930 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,186km (737 miles)

It takes around 3h 60m to get from Warsaw and Florence by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 14h 45m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Warsaw to Florence is to fly which takes around 3h 60m and will set you back approx €295 ($295).

The cheapest way to travel between Warsaw and Florence, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €65 ($65) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Warsaw and Florence. It typically takes around 16h 45m and departs twice daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from Warsaw to Florence. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Wien Hbf and Venezia Mestre. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 16h 45m.

PKP Intercity, Railjet, Trenitalia, ItaloTreno and Nightjet run train services between Warsaw and Florence. Trains depart twice daily and will take around 16h 45m, 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 Warsaw and Florence. It typically takes around 23h 30m and departs twice a week.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Warsaw and Florence with no changeovers required. The bus runs twice a week and takes 23h 30m.

Autokar Polska and Sindbad run regular bus services between Warsaw and Florence. Buses run twice a week and take around 23h 30m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Warsaw and Florence. Flights depart from Warsaw Chopin (WAW) and arrive at Florence (FLR) - via Zurich (ZRH). The flight takes around 3h 15m.

There is no direct flight from Warsaw to Florence. There is however a flight that goes via Zurich (ZRH). This services will take at least 3h 60m (not including layover time).

The flight from Warsaw to Florence typically takes around 3h 15m. Flights depart from Warsaw Chopin (WAW) 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 Warsaw and Florence. The distance is around 1,514km (941 miles) by road and it will take around 14h 45m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Warsaw to Florence is to fly which takes, on average, 3h 60m and will usually cost around €295 ($295).

How do I get from Warsaw to Florence

Compare travel optionsbetween Warsaw and Florence

Transport options from Warsaw to Florence
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly
3h 60m
€295($295)
every 15 mins1,499km (931 miles)
Train + 1 similar
16h 45m
€140($140)
twice daily1,514km (941 miles)
Train via Wien Hbf18h 15m
€95($95)
twice daily1,497km (930 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
23h 30m
€65($65)
twice a week1,713km (1,065 miles)
Bus to Firenze1 day 1h
€77($77)
twice a week1,866km (1,159 miles)
Drive
14h 45m
€275($275)
on demand1,514km (941 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