How to travel from Lisbon to Florence, Italy
The distance between Lisbon and Florence is around 1,795km (1,116 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 3h 20m.
7 routes found
We've found 7 different ways to get from Lisbon 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.
👋 Also check out Florence → Lisbon if you're planning a return trip.
Fly
Fly from Lisbon (LIS) to Florence (FLR).
- Duration3h 20m
- Flight time2h 50m
- Typical cost€255($255)
+ 5 others1 similiar route
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Bus
Take the bus to Genoa Train station and then to Florence.
- Duration1 day 14h
- Departs3 times a week
- Typical cost€105($105)
Multiple bus operators
1 similiar route
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Train and Bus
Take the train to Fundao then take the bus to Bayonne Quai de Lesseps then take the train to Massy Tgv, Chambéry-Challes-les-Eaux then Milano Centrale and then to Firenze S.M.N..
- Duration24h 10m
- Departs3 times a week
- Typical cost€590($590)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Lisbon and Florence
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Lisbon to Florence by plane, train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €105 ($105) and will take around 1 day 14h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 3h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €255 ($255).
The distance between Lisbon and Florence is around 1,795km (1,116 miles).
It takes around 3h 20m to get from Lisbon and Florence by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 21h 10m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Lisbon to Florence is to fly which takes around 3h 20m and will set you back approx €255 ($255).
The cheapest way to travel between Lisbon and Florence, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €105 ($105) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Lisbon and Florence. We recommend that you fly from Lisbon (LIS) to Florence (FLR). instead which will take 3h 20m.
Bus travel
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Lisbon and Florence. It typically takes around 1 day 14h and departs 3 times a week.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Lisbon to Florence. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Estação Oriente and Genoa Train station. These services run 3 times a week and will take a minimum of 1 day 14h.
Union Ivkoni and FlixBus run regular bus services between Lisbon and Florence. Buses run 3 times a week and take around 1 day 14h on average but will vary depending on you book with.
Flights and Airlines
Yes you can fly from Lisbon and Florence. Flights depart from Lisbon (LIS) and arrive at Florence (FLR). The flight takes around 2h 50m.
Yes there is a direct flight between Lisbon and Florence with no stop-overs required. Flights typically take around 2h 50m.
TAP Portugal, Iberia, Vueling Airlines, Air France, Swiss Airways and KLM fly between Lisbon and Florence. Flights depart from Lisbon (LIS) and and arrive into Florence (FLR). These flights usually take around 2h 50m.
The flight from Lisbon to Florence typically takes around 2h 50m. Flights depart from Lisbon (LIS) 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 Lisbon and Florence. The distance is around 2,238km (1,391 miles) by road and it will take around 21h 10m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Lisbon to Florence is to fly which takes, on average, 3h 20m and will usually cost around €255 ($255).
Compare travel optionsbetween Lisbon and Florence
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Fly + 1 similar | 3h 20m | €255($255) | hourly | 1,795km (1,116 miles) |
| Plane and Train | 3h 45m | €155($155) | hourly | 1,912km (1,188 miles) |
Bus + 1 similar | 1 day 14h | €105($105) | 3 times a week | 2,449km (1,521 miles) |
| Bus via Nice Airport | 1 day 14h | €130($130) | 3 times a week | 2,470km (1,535 miles) |
Train and Bus + 1 similar | 24h 10m | €590($590) | 3 times a week | 2,892km (1,797 miles) |
| Bus and Train | 1 day 3h | €700($705) | once a week | 2,948km (1,832 miles) |
Drive | 21h 10m | €405($405) | on demand | 2,238km (1,391 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Lisbon and Florence
Train operators
Bus companies
Euroscoach By Cm Tours
Union Ivkoni
Airports near Florence
The following major airports near Florence offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Italy and internationally.
Florence Airport (FLR)
- Distance
- 6km (3 miles) from Florence
Pisa International Airport (PSA)
- Distance
- 69km (43 miles) from Florence
Forlì Airport (FRL)
- Distance
- 81km (50 miles) from Florence