How to travel from London to Florence, Italy

The distance between London and Florence is around 1,534km (953 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 10h 55m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from London to Florence by train, bus, car and ferry. 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 Paris Nord then Turin Porta Susa and then to Firenze S.M.N..

  • Duration10h 55m
  • Departs5 times a day
  • Typical cost
    €535($540)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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Bus

Take the bus to Paris Gare de Bercy Seine and then to Florence.

  • Duration23hrs
  • Departs4 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €90($90)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Car and Ferry

Drive to Dover then take a ferry to Calais then drive to Florence.

  • Duration16h 15m
  • Departsevery 3 hours
  • Typical cost
    €255($255)
Operated by

Multiple operators

Frequently asked questionsabout travel between London and Florence

There are several options for getting from London to Florence by train, bus, car and ferry. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €47 ($47) and will take around 1 day 10h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 10h 55m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €535 ($540).

The distance between London and Florence is around 1,534km (953 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,209km (751 miles)

It takes around 10h 55m to get from London and Florence by train.

The quickest way to get from London to Florence is to take the train which takes around 10h 55m and will set you back approx €535 ($540).

The cheapest way to travel between London and Florence is to take the bus which will typically cost around €47 ($47) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between London and Florence. It typically takes around 10h 55m and departs 5 times a day.

There are no direct train services that runs from London to Florence. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Paris Nord, Gare de Lyon and Turin Porta Susa. These services run 5 times a day and will take a minimum of 10h 55m.

Eurostar, SNCF and Trenitalia run train services between London and Florence. Trains depart 5 times a day and will take around 10h 55m, 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 London and Florence. It typically takes around 23hrs and departs 4 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from London to Florence. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Paris Gare de Bercy Seine and Florence. These services run 4 times a week and will take a minimum of 23hrs.

RegioJet, Blablabus, Traveleuro Tours & Travels, FlixBus, Union Ivkoni and FlixBus-de run regular bus services between London and Florence. Buses run 4 times a week and take around 23hrs on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from London to Florence. We recommend that you take the train to Paris Nord then Turin Porta Susa and then to Firenze S.M.N.. instead which will take 10h 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

No, its not really possible or feasible to drive from London to Florence. We recommend that you take the train to Paris Nord then Turin Porta Susa and then to Firenze S.M.N.. instead which will take 10h 55m.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from London to Florence is to take the train which takes, on average, 10h 55m and will usually cost around €535 ($540).

How do I get from London to Florence

Compare travel optionsbetween London and Florence

Transport options from London to Florence
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
10h 55m
€535($540)
5 times a day1,616km (1,004 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
23hrs
€90($90)
4 times a week1,673km (1,040 miles)
Bus via Karlsruhe Central Bus Station1 day 10h
€47($47)
4 times a week2,025km (1,258 miles)
Car and Ferry
16h 15m
€255($255)
every 3 hours1,534km (953 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