The cheapest and fastest coaches from Edinburgh to Florence
Cheapest price
£114
Average price
£155
Fastest journey
1 d 17 h 45 m
Average duration
1 d 21 h
Buses per day
3
Distance
1698 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Edinburgh to Florence is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Edinburgh to Florence will cost around £155 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £114.
Of the 3 buses that leave Edinburgh for Florence every day 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct buses cover the 1698 km distance in an average of 1 d 21 h but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 1 d 17 h 45 m .
The slowest buses will take 2 d 3 h 20 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.






Travel Information
Compare train, coach and flight for Edinburgh to Florence
Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Edinburgh to Florence among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £89. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 3h 23m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £89, and a train costs an average of £547.
Distance: 1698 km
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| Coach | Most popular Flight | Train |
|---|---|---|
£141 Average Price Cheapest | £156 Average Price | £547 Average Price |
43h 35m Average total duration 43h 5m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 23m Average total duration Fastest 3h 23m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 36h 41m Average total duration 36h 11m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
Edinburgh to Florence bus times
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 19:45 Edinburgh | 41h45 | 13:30 Florence | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 21:40 Edinburgh | 49h40 | 23:20 Florence | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Edinburgh to Florence
Distance 1698 km |
Average bus duration 43h 5m |
Cheapest ticket price £89 |
Buses per day 6 |
Fastest bus 38h 55m |
First bus 00:05 |
Last bus 23:40 |
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popular bus stations
Important Stations and Airports in Edinburgh and Florence
- 06:00-23:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Café at the Station (in the station)
- Sandwich Shop (in the station).
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 10, 11, 12, 16, 22, 25, 26, 44 Trams: T50 Trains: Edinburgh Waverley Station
- The place has an entrance that is wheelchair-accessible
- 06:00-21:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Available near the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 12, 13, 17 Train: Firenze Santa Maria Novella
- 06:00-22:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 37, 72 Tram: T1
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