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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Athens to Florence

Composite routes from Athens to Florence

Cheapest
19 h 57 min
Car
2094 km.
from $115
Other
5 h 54 min
Bus, Plane
1228 km.
from $168.23
18 h 18 min
Bus, Train
1228 km.
from $5.43
34 h 44 min
Bus, Ferry, Train
1227 km.
from $278.28
7 h 23 min
Bus, Plane
1228 km.
from $161.71
7 h 55 min
Bus, Plane
1228 km.
from $198.66
19 h 30 min
Train
1225 km.
Select a ticket
21 h 8 min
1228 km.
from $5.43
37 h 30 min
1228 km.
from $167.02

Transport providers

Airlines

Ryanair

Website:
ryanair.com/
Plane from Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Bologna
Ave. Duration:
2h 25m
Frequency:
Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$52.22–$484.04
Plane from Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Leonardo
Ave. Duration:
2h 15m
Frequency:
Monday to Saturday
Estimated price:
$63.69–$407.61

easyJet

Website:
easyjet.com/
Plane from Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Venice
Ave. Duration:
2h 25m
Frequency:
Thursday and Sunday
Estimated price:
$152.85–$203.80

Ulendo Airlink

Website:
flyulendo.com/
Plane from Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Venice
Ave. Duration:
2h 20m
Frequency:
Monday, Wednesday, and Friday
Estimated price:
$35.67–$203.80

Volotea

Website:
volotea.com
Plane from Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Bologna
Ave. Duration:
2h 15m
Frequency:
Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$70.06–$496.77
Plane from Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Leonardo
Ave. Duration:
2h 7m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$70.06–$420.35
Plane from Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Venice
Ave. Duration:
2h 22m
Frequency:
Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$76.43–$496.77

Alitalia

Website:
alitalia.com/
Plane from Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Florence
Ave. Duration:
4h 20m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$108.27–$547.72
Plane from Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Bologna
Ave. Duration:
4h 50m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$108.27–$827.95
Plane from Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Leonardo
Ave. Duration:
2h 11m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$76.43–$509.51
Plane from Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Venice
Ave. Duration:
4h 57m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$108.27–$585.94

Aegean Airlines

Website:
en.aegeanair.com/
Plane from Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Florence
Ave. Duration:
2h 15m
Frequency:
Tuesday and Saturday
Estimated price:
$57.32–$560.46
Plane from Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Bologna
Ave. Duration:
2h 15m
Frequency:
Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$70.06–$496.77
Plane from Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Leonardo
Ave. Duration:
2h 7m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$70.06–$420.35
Plane from Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Venice
Ave. Duration:
2h 22m
Frequency:
Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$76.43–$496.77

Sky Express

Website:
skyexpress.gr/
Plane from Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Leonardo
Ave. Duration:
2h 5m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$76.43–$407.61

Bus operators

FlixBus

Phone:
+49 30 300 137 300
Email:
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from Bologna Centrale to Florence
Ave. Duration:
1h 20m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$12.74–$17.83

BlaBlaCar Bus

Phone:
+33 18 57 62 228
Website:
blablacar.co.uk/
Bus from Bologna Centrale to Florence
Ave. Duration:
1h 25m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$14.01–$21.65

Itabus

Phone:
+39 06 88 93 82 32
Website:
itabus.it/en/home
Bus from Bologna Centrale to Florence
Ave. Duration:
1h 44m
Frequency:
Every 2 hours
Estimated price:
$7.64–$11.46

Marino Autolinee

Phone:
+39 080 3112335
Email:
Website:
marinobus.it/
Bus from Bologna Centrale to Florence
Ave. Duration:
1h 20m
Frequency:
4 times a week
Estimated price:
$20.38–$28.02

Metro Euro Tirane

Phone:
+30694 051 4160
Email:
Website:
metroeuro.travel/
Bus from Larisa to Tirana
Ave. Duration:
4h 40m
Frequency:
Twice daily

KTEL Achaias

Phone:
+30 2610 623 888
Email:
Website:
ktelachaias.gr/
Bus from Athens, Leoforou Kifisou - KTEL to Patras
Ave. Duration:
3h 30m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$22.93–$29.30

M&B Travel

Phone:
+355697278670
Email:
Website:
facebook.com/mbtravel.durres
Bus from Durrës to Bologna
Ave. Duration:
7h
Frequency:
Twice a week
Estimated price:
$103.76
Bus from Tirana to San
Ave. Duration:
4h 55m
Frequency:
Twice a week
Bus from Fier to Bologna
Ave. Duration:
7h 59m
Frequency:
Twice a week
Estimated price:
$111.85

Alvavel

Phone:
+355 67 604 2191
Website:
facebook.com/profile.php?id=100064871316936
Bus from Athens to Durrës
Ave. Duration:
11h 48m
Frequency:
Once daily

Saimiri Tours

Phone:
21 1012 0492
Email:
Website:
facebook.com/p/Saimiri-Tours-100065043920323/
Bus from Athens to Fier
Ave. Duration:
10h 32m
Frequency:
Once daily

Osumi Travel

Phone:
+ 21 0524 9268
Bus from Athens to Durrës
Ave. Duration:
9h 28m
Frequency:
Once daily

Ruci Tours

Phone:
+30 210 8215414
Email:
Website:
rucitours.com
Bus from Athens Larissis Station to Vlorë
Ave. Duration:
13h
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$43.50
Bus from Vlorë to Firenze
Ave. Duration:
23h 30m
Frequency:
Twice a week
Estimated price:
$87.00

Autolinee Federico

Phone:
+ 39 0965 644747
Email:
Website:
autolineefederico.it/
Bus from Bologna Centrale to Florence
Ave. Duration:
1h 30m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$6.24–$9.55

Komatas Tours Euro Interlines

Phone:
+355 68 407 6607
Website:
facebook.com/KomatasToursEuroInterlines
Bus from Athens to Durrës
Ave. Duration:
12h
Frequency:
Once a week

Train operators

Trenitalia

Phone:
+39 06 68475475
Website:
trenitalia.com/
Train from Bologna Centrale to Firenze
Ave. Duration:
1h 51m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$7.64–$21.65
Train from Ancona to Firenze
Ave. Duration:
4h 50m
Frequency:
Once a week
Estimated price:
$20.38–$70.06
Train from Roma Tiburtina to Firenze
Ave. Duration:
3h 38m
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$17.83–$59.87
Train from San Benedetto Tronto to Bologna
Ave. Duration:
3h 36m
Frequency:
Once a week
Estimated price:
$20.38–$70.06

Trenitalia Frecce

Phone:
+39 06 68475475
Website:
trenitalia.com/en/frecce.html
Train from Bologna Centrale to Firenze
Ave. Duration:
37 min
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$12.74–$56.05
Train from Roma Tiburtina to Firenze
Ave. Duration:
1h 26m
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$25.48–$89.16
Train from Venezia Mestre to Firenze
Ave. Duration:
2h 1m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$25.48–$89.16
Train from San Benedetto Tronto to Bologna
Ave. Duration:
2h 34m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$28.02–$95.53

ItaloTreno

Phone:
+39 06 8937 1892
Website:
italotreno.it/it
Train from Bologna Centrale to Firenze
Ave. Duration:
38 min
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$35.67–$44.58
Train from Roma Tiburtina to Firenze
Ave. Duration:
1h 27m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$54.77–$70.06
Train from Venezia Mestre to Firenze
Ave. Duration:
2h 17m
Frequency:
Every 3 hours
Estimated price:
$53.50–$70.06

Trenitalia Intercity

Phone:
+39 06 68475475
Website:
trenitalia.com/
Train from Bologna Centrale to Firenze
Ave. Duration:
1h 16m
Frequency:
6 times a week
Estimated price:
$9.55–$12.74
Train from San Benedetto Tronto to Bologna
Ave. Duration:
3h 24m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$22.93–$31.84

Hellenic Train

Phone:
14511
Website:
hellenictrain.gr/en
Train from Athens to Larissa
Ave. Duration:
3h 22m
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$11.20–$22.93

Other operators

Blue Star Ferries

Phone:
+302108919800
Email:
Website:
bluestarferries.com/en-gb/
Other from Patras to Ancona
Ave. Duration:
24h
Frequency:
6 times a week
Estimated price:
$108.27–$216.54

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Athens to Florence?

The cheapest way to get from Athens to Florence is to bus which costs $111.36 and takes 37h 30m.

What is the fastest way to get from Athens to Florence?

The fastest way to get from Athens to Florence is to fly which takes 5h 17m and costs $76.09 - $293.48 .

Is there a direct bus between Athens and Florence?

No, there is no direct bus from Athens to Florence. However, there are services departing from Athens and arriving at Florence via Fier and Bologna Centrale. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 21h 8m.

How far is it from Athens to Florence?

The distance between Athens and Florence is 1290 km. The road distance is 2093.7 km.

How do I travel from Athens to Florence without a car?

The best way to get from Athens to Florence without a car is to bus and train which takes 18h 18m and costs .

How long does it take to get from Athens to Florence?

It takes approximately 5h 17m to get from Athens to Florence, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Athens to Florence bus from?

Athens to Florence bus services, operated by Saimiri Tours, depart from Athens station.

Bus or fly from Athens to Florence?

The best way to get from Athens to Florence is to fly which takes 5h 17m and costs $76.09 - $293.48 . Alternatively, you can bus via Bologna, which costs and takes 21h 8m.

Where does the Athens to Florence bus arrive?

Athens to Florence bus services, operated by Saimiri Tours, arrive at Fier station.

What is the time difference between Athens and Florence?

Florence is 1h behind Athens. It is currently 15:42 in Athens and 14:42 in Florence.

Can I drive from Athens to Florence?

Yes, the driving distance between Athens to Florence is 2094 km. It takes approximately 19h 58m to drive from Athens to Florence.

Where can I stay near Florence?

There are 7096+ hotels available in Florence. Prices start at $62.57 per night.
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