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27722790The most popular day trips by bus from Florence are Siena, Pisa, Lucca, San Gimignano and Bologna. Find out what you can do in these day trip destinations and how to book your bus from Florence on Omio.
Siena is a medieval Tuscan city known for the Piazza del Campo, the Palio and its striped Duomo. Its steep lanes, Gothic buildings and strong civic traditions give it a more austere character than many larger Italian cities.
There are 15 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 00:40, the last at 23:55. The fastest coach covers the 50 km distance in 50m.
Pisa is known worldwide for the Leaning Tower, but it is also a compact university city with medieval streets and graceful squares. Along the Arno, historic buildings and student life give it an easy, thoughtful atmosphere.
There are 14 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 00:30, the last at 23:44. The fastest coach covers the 69 km distance in 1h 5m.
Lucca is known for its complete Renaissance walls, Romanesque churches and handsome historic squares. Its compact old centre feels calm and distinctly Tuscan, with medieval streets and a strong local character.
There are 5 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 00:40, the last at 23:39. The fastest coach covers the 60 km distance in 1h 5m.
San Gimignano is a Tuscan hill town best known for its medieval towers and remarkably preserved historic centre. Stone streets, fortified walls and views over the surrounding countryside give it a striking, self-contained character.
There are 3 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 04:30, the last at 20:35. The fastest coach covers the 37 km distance in 1h 12m.
Bologna is known for its porticoes, medieval centre and one of Europe’s oldest universities. The city feels lively yet grounded, with red-brick streets, elegant piazzas and a food culture that shapes daily life.
There are 43 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 00:05, the last at 23:54. The fastest coach covers the 81 km distance in 1h 10m.
The majority of coaches to Florence from other cities in Italy and locations all over Europe arrive at the SITA coach station. Located on Santa Caterina di Siena Street, in the centre of the city, it is about 10 metres away from the Santa Maria Novella train station. This location is a hub for coach companies, such as ATAF and Li-nea, which run the public transport network within Florence. Tickets for these services are available from sweet shops and newspaper vendors. Eurolines provides coaches to Florence from major European cities such as Paris and Berlin, changing at Siena, which is 70 km away. ATAF runs the coach service between Florence and the international airport at Peretola. Baltour provides most of the routes to other Italian cities. Visitors to Florence can enjoy excursions into the Tuscan countryside using these coach services.
Florence is an ancient city and centuries of history are recorded in the streets and buildings. Passengers arriving at the SITA coach station are a ten minute walk away from the church of Santa Maria Novella, with its distinctive façade completed by architect Leon Alberti in 1470. The Piazza del Duomo, deemed to be the heart of Florence, is 500 metres away. Here, visitors can see the cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore, with the red brickwork dome that Fillipo Brunelleschi designed and built in 1436. The Uffizi Gallery is filled with art treasures, the legacy of the many painters and sculptors that lived in Florence during the Italian Renaissance. A replica of Michelangelo's statue of David stands outside the Palazzo Vecchio, itself a luxurious town house and gallery, while visitors can see the original statue in the Galleria del'Accademia on Ricasoli Street.
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Major art museum displaying Botticelli, Leonardo and Michelangelo, essential for understanding Florentine Renaissance painting.
Museum housing Michelangelo’s David alongside unfinished sculptures and Florentine paintings in a compact, focused setting.
Vast former Medici residence with lavish rooms, court art and a panoramic garden-facing setting across the Arno.
Grand civic square surrounded by historic buildings and open-air sculpture, ideal for architecture, people-watching and evening walks.
Lively square beside the cathedral, central for orienting yourself and admiring the baptistery, facade details and constant street life.
Classic terrace viewpoint with sweeping views over Florence, especially rewarding at sunset and easy to combine with uphill walks.
Thick Tuscan bread soup with tomatoes, olive oil and basil. A frugal Florentine classic that celebrates stale unsalted bread and summer produce.
Hearty soup of black kale, cannellini beans, vegetables and stale Tuscan bread. A traditional peasant dish closely linked with Florence and Tuscany.
Large T-bone steak from Chianina beef, grilled rare over coals. It is Florence’s signature meat dish and prized for its simplicity and quality.
Long-standing sandwich shop near the market, popular for schiacciata filled with Tuscan salumi and cheeses. Informal and very Florentine.
Lively traditional trattoria known for hearty Tuscan dishes such as ribollita and Florentine steak in a classic, bustling setting.
Historic market stall famed for lampredotto sandwiches. Casual, quick and deeply traditional, ideal for trying authentic Florentine street food.
Florence is pricier than many Italian cities, with central stays, museum-area dining and tourist services pushing up daily costs, though local cafés and buses remain fairly manageable.
Tipping is not obligatory. In restaurants, round up or leave 5-10% for good service if no service charge applies. Taxis are usually rounded up. In cafés, small change is enough.
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Santa Maria Novella -> Firenze Santa Maria Novella
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Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Firenze) is 1 km from Florence city centre. Public transport options include:
Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Firenze) has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, ATM, Accessibility, WC and Ticket Office.
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the entrance.
Ticket office support is available at Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Firenze).
Available at Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Firenze): Parking, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Firenze): Elevators, ramps.
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