How to get from Zurich to Florence
On Routavio you can compare the ways from Zurich to Florence by price and travel time (route calculated on 27 October 2026).
- 454 km as the crow flies
- Fastest: flight, 3h 30m
- 1 bus departures a day with FlixBus
- First bus at 23:15, last at 23:15
Compare the train, bus and flight options. Then check them for your own date.
At a glance
Fastest
3h 30m
1 transfer
Flight
€183
Cheapest
8h 20m
direct
Bus
€33
Calculated by Routavio, refreshed 27 Oct 2026
Start with the whole journey.
We compared the ways to travel from Zurich to Florence. The most useful option is a flight; the flight itself takes 3h 30m, not counting the trip to and from the airports. The two cities are about 454 km apart in a straight line. The price and operators below come from a real route search.
This fare comes from a search on October 26, 2026 and has not been refreshed since. Run a live search for today's price.
454 km
Which way suits you?
| Transport | Observed fare | Duration and scope | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flight | €183Checked Oct 26 | 3h 30m1 transfer | See Flight details |
| Bus | €29Omio catalogue, Oct 29 | 8h 20mdirect | See Bus details |
- Flight€183Checked Oct 263h 30m · 1 transferSee Flight details
- Bus€29Omio catalogue, Oct 298h 20m · directSee Bus details
These figures were observed on different days. This table is not a live price ranking for your date.
Zurich to Florence: cheapest or fastest?
Pick a tab: the legs, the timing and the difference from the others all change with it.
- 1Zurich Airport → Rome Fiumicinoflight
easyJet·1h 35m - 2Rome Fiumicino → Florence Airportflight
ITA Airways·55m
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
Which date should you go?
The amounts on each day are fares seen earlier, not live offers. A day with no figure is one we have not priced, not one without a service.
Departures from Zurich to Florence
FlixBus runs 1 scheduled departures a day, the first at 23:15 and the last at 23:15.
| Operator | Departures a day | First | Last |
|---|---|---|---|
| FlixBusbus | 1 | 23:15 | 23:15 |
All departures
- 23:15
Departure times come from operator timetables and are local time at the origin. Where a row shows no times, the frequency is the operator's own and the timetable is not published to us. Times can change on holidays and at short notice; confirm with the operator before you travel.
Departure and arrival
Ticket prices on this route
What each way of travelling costs, as the operator publishes it. These describe the route rather than a date you pick, and they refresh once a day. Booking opens at our partner Omio.
Omio last refreshed these on Thu, Oct 29
Operators seen on these journeys
easyJetZurich Airport-Rome FiumicinoSee live options and dates →ITA AirwaysRome Fiumicino-Florence AirportSee live options and dates →
FlixBusZurich Airport-FlorenceBook →On this route you travel with easyJet, ITA Airways, FlixBus; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Zurich to Florence works
Routavio built this route from its own route data on 27 October 2026. Start with a easyJet flight from Zurich to Rome, about 1h 35m. Transfer in Rome and continue by AZ flight on to Florence (55 min). In total it's roughly €183 over 3h 30m, 1 transfer.
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Zurich to Florence: common questions
How long does it take to get from Zurich to Florence?
Routavio's route check on 27 October 2026 times the flight itself at about 3h 30m; the most useful option is a flight. Getting to and from the airports is on top of that.
When is the first bus from Zurich to Florence?
The first bus with FlixBus leaves at 23:15 and the last at 23:15, from Zurich Airport, according to the published timetable.
How many bus departures a day are there from Zurich to Florence?
Routavio's timetable check shows 1 bus departures a day with FlixBus, between 23:15 and 23:15.
Which station does the bus from Zurich to Florence leave from?
Zurich Airport with FlixBus, according to the published timetable.
How far is Florence from Zurich?
About 454 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
How much does Zurich to Florence cost?
Routavio's price check on 26 October 2026 puts the route we recommend at €183. Other options on this page can cost less, and the exact fare depends on your travel date.
Are there direct flights from Zurich to Florence?
The most useful route Routavio found connects: 1 transfer, 3h 30m in total. On flexible dates a live search sometimes turns up a nonstop.
How long is the flight from Zurich to Florence?
Routavio times the flight itself at about 3h 30m. Getting to and from the airports is on top of it.
What are the airport codes for Zurich and Florence?
Zurich is ZRH and Florence is FLR, so this route is usually written ZRH to FLR.
Which operators run Zurich to Florence?
According to Routavio's route data, on this route you travel with easyJet, ITA Airways, FlixBus.
Can you get from Zurich to Florence without flying?
Yes. A ground route by train takes about 5h 31m.
What is the cheapest way to get from Zurich to Florence?
Routavio's comparison usually points to a flexible date, or leaving from a nearby airport. A live search puts every option for your dates side by side.
Can I book directly?
Yes. Routavio sends you straight to the operator or an independent third-party provider. We never add a booking fee. The final fare and availability are confirmed by that provider.
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Sources and method
Routes are calculated by Routavio's multimodal engine from operator timetables and flight data. Durations come from timetables, and prices are the most recent observation, not a guarantee.
Operators: easyJet, ITA Airways, FlixBus
Route calculated: 27 Oct 2026
Prices checked: 26 Oct 2026