There are 7 ways to get from Barcelona Sants Station to Florence by plane, train, taxi, bus or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2rio's travel planner.
Recommended option
Fly Barcelona to Florence
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Fly from Barcelona (BCN) to Florence (FLR)
Cheapest option
Fly Barcelona to Bologna, train
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Fly from Barcelona (BCN) to Bologna (BLQ)
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Take the train from Bologna Centrale to Firenze S.M.N.
5 alternative options
Taxi to Girona, fly to Pisa, train
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Take the taxi from Barcelona to Girona Airport
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Fly from Girona (GRO) to Pisa (PSA)
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Take the train from Pisa Centrale to Firenze S.M.N.
Train
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Take the train from Barcelona-Sants to Lyon Part Dieu
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Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Milano Centrale
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Take the train from Milano Centrale to Firenze S.M.N.
Bus via Florence
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Take the bus from Barcelona to Florence
Bus
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Take the bus from Barcelona/Sants to Florence
Drive
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Drive from Barcelona Sants Station to Florence
Barcelona Sants Station to Florence by train
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Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Barcelona Sants Station to Florence is to bus via Florence which costs €50 - €70 and takes 16h 8m.
The quickest way to get from Barcelona Sants Station to Florence is to fly which costs €60 - €210 and takes 4h 46m.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Barcelona/Sants and arriving at Florence. Services depart once daily. The journey takes approximately 41h.
No, there is no direct train from Barcelona Sants Station to Florence. However, there are services departing from Barcelona-Sants and arriving at Firenze S.M.N. via Lyon Part Dieu and Milano Centrale. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 55m.
The distance between Barcelona Sants Station and Florence is 791 km. The road distance is 1085.7 km.
The best way to get from Barcelona Sants Station to Florence without a car is to train which takes 12h 55m and costs €110 - €230.
It takes approximately 4h 46m to get from Barcelona Sants Station to Florence, including transfers.
Barcelona Sants Station to Florence bus services, operated by ALSA, depart from Barcelona/Sants station.
Barcelona Sants Station to Florence train services, operated by Renfe SNCF, depart from Barcelona-Sants station.
The best way to get from Barcelona Sants Station to Florence is to fly which takes 4h 46m and costs €60 - €210. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €110 - €230 and takes 12h 55m, you could also bus via Florence, which costs €50 - €70 and takes 16h 8m.
- Distance: 791.3 km
- Duration: 4h 46m
What companies run services between Barcelona Sants Station, Catalonia, Spain and Florence, Italy?
Vueling Airlines and Swiss fly from Barcelona Sants Station to Florence 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a train from Barcelona Sants Station to Florence via Lyon Part Dieu and Milano Centrale in around 12h 55m.
- Website
- ryanair.com
Flights from Barcelona to Bologna
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €27 - €210
Flights from Girona to Pisa
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €17 - €190
- Website
- vueling.com
Flights from Barcelona to Florence
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €60 - €240
Flights from Barcelona to Bologna
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €35 - €180
- Website
- swiss.com
Flights from Barcelona to Florence via Zurich
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €120 - €500
Trenitalia’s high-speed Frecce trains run on specialised tracks and have a greater level of service and comfort than InterCity and regional trains. There are three types of Frecce trains: Frecciarossa, (the fastest; connects major Italian cities); Frecciargento (mostly connect Rome to other Italian cities); and Frecciabianca (the slowest Frecce trains). Frecciarossa trains offer four classes of service, all with free Wi-Fi: Standard, Premium, Business and Executive. All Frecce tickets include a seat reservation and must be purchased before boarding the train.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- Website
- trenitalia.com
Train from Bologna Centrale to Firenze S.M.N.
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €11 - €45
- Website
- Trenitalia Frecce
- Super Economy
- €11 - €15
- Base Standard
- €25 - €35
- Base Premium
- €30 - €45
Train from Milano Centrale to Firenze S.M.N.
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 54m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €24 - €80
- Website
- Trenitalia Frecce
- Super Economy
- €24 - €35
- Base Standard
- €45 - €65
- Base Premium
- €55 - €80
Private train company Italotreno operates high-speed trains in Italy on the same tracks as Trenitalia. The routes service 21 stations across the country, including popular routes Milan-Florence, Rome-Venice and Bologna-Naples. Choose from four classes of service, all with free Wi-Fi: Smart, Comfort, Prima and Club Executive. Italo also operates Italobus – an integrated train-bus service that takes passengers from the main train stations to other Italian cities.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +39 060708
- Website
- italotreno.it
Train from Bologna Centrale to Firenze Santa Maria Novella
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €12 - €40
- Website
- Italo Treno
- Smart Economy
- €14 - €21
- Smart Low Cost
- €12 - €17
- Smart Flex
- €26 - €40
Train from Milano Centrale to Firenze Santa Maria Novella
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €20 - €60
- Website
- Italo Treno
- Smart Economy
- €23 - €35
- Smart Low Cost
- €20 - €29
- Smart Flex
- €40 - €60
Trenitalia’s Intercity (IC) trains are slower than the high-speed Frecce trains but are still a good way to travel between major cities and towns, with routes including Rome to Naples, Venice to Bologna and Milan to Genoa. Tickets usually open for booking 90 days ahead of travel, and you’ll need make a seat reservation before boarding. All IC trains have 1st and 2nd class carriages as well as a bar buffet car, air conditioning and power sockets. InterCity trains that run at night are called InterCity Notte (ICN).
Contact Details
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- Website
- trenitalia.com
Train from Bologna Centrale to Firenze S.M.N.
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €7 - €10
- Website
- Trenitalia Intercity
- 2nd Class
- €7 - €10
Train from Milano Centrale to Firenze S.M.N.
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 41m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €19 - €27
- Website
- Trenitalia Intercity
- 2nd Class
- €19 - €27
The primary train operator in Italy, Trenitalia was created in the year 2000. Trenitalia offers national rail connections in Italy as well as international connections to Austria, France, Germany and Switzerland. The company operates regional and long-distance trains, as well as high-speed trains called Frecce that travel on specialised tracks on speeds of up to 360km/h. Trenitalia tickets are available online, in stations across the country or from many travel agents that offer bookings.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- Website
- trenitalia.com
Train from Bologna Centrale to Firenze S.M.N.
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €6 - €14
- Website
- Trenitalia
- 1st Class
- €12 - €14
Train from Pisa Centrale to Firenze S.M.N.
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €5 - €12
- Website
- Trenitalia
- 1st Class
- €10 - €12
Train from Lyon Part Dieu to Milano Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 34m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €30 - €60
- Website
- Trenitalia
- 1st Class
- €53 - €58
Frequently asked questions
- Phone
- +34 902 320 320
- comunicacion@renfe.es
- Website
- renfe-sncf.com
Train from Barcelona-Sants to Lyon Part Dieu
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €60 - €85
- Website
- renfe-sncf.com
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One of Europe’s leading bus companies, Flixbus serves 2000+ destinations in 29 countries, including Germany, France, Italy, Austria, the Netherlands and Croatia and into Scandinavia and eastern Europe, as well as some US cities. Coaches have toilets, free WiFi and power outlets, plus snacks and drinks for purchase on board. Flixbus is a good choice for the budget-conscious traveller; purchase tickets in advance for the cheapest fares (note: there is no option to reserve a seat in advance).
Rome2rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.de
Bus from Barcelona to Florence
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €50 - €60
- Website
- flixbus.co.uk
Frequently asked questions
A Spanish subsidiary of National Express, ALSA provides bus and coach services across Spain and neighbouring countries including Portugal, France, Germany, the Netherlands, Italy, Poland and Malta. Founded in 1923, ALSA values service and the customer experience. Buses are equipped with communal TV screens showing movies, individual behind-seat screens, ALSA radio, app for books and music, and free WiFi. ALSA services are accessible to people with disabilities, and guide dogs are welcome on all journeys. There are three types of tickets on offer (Frequent Traveller Pass, Share Pass and ALSA Pass), along with discounts for senior citizens, students and children.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +34 902 42 22 42
- alsa@alsa.es
- Website
- alsa.es
Bus from Barcelona/Sants to Florence
- Ave. Duration
- 41h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €150 - €210
- Website
- alsa.com
Taxi from Barcelona to Girona Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- On demand
- Schedules at
- taxisaeropuertogirona.com
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The quickest flight from Barcelona Airport to Florence Airport is the direct flight which takes 1h 45m.
Barcelona Sants Station to Florence bus services, operated by ALSA, arrive at Florence station.
Barcelona Sants Station to Florence train services, operated by Trenitalia Frecce, arrive at Firenze S.M.N. station.
Yes, the driving distance between Barcelona Sants Station to Florence is 1086 km. It takes approximately 10h 38m to drive from Barcelona Sants Station to Florence.
Swiss and Vueling Airlines offer flights from Barcelona Airport to Florence Airport.
Book your Barcelona Sants Station to Florence bus tickets online with Omio and Busbud.
There are 4516+ hotels available in Florence. Prices start at €100 per night.