The cheapest and fastest coaches from Milan Centrale to Florence Santa Maria Novella
Cheapest price on 18 Sept
£10
Average ticket price on 18 Sept
£27
Fastest journey on 18 Sept
4 h
Average journey duration on 18 Sept
4 h 10 m
Buses on 18 Sept
21
Distance
250 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Milan Centrale to Florence Santa Maria Novella is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Milan Centrale to Florence Santa Maria Novella will cost around £27 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £10.
On Fri 18 Sept, we found 21 buses from Milan Centrale to Florence Santa Maria Novella, including 17 direct services.
These direct buses cover the 250 km distance in an average of 4 h 10 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 4 h .
The slowest buses will take 4 h 15 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.
212510:404h40Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano15:20Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence)£101One-way0 changes
241110:004h00Milano, San Donato - Settore B (Viale Giuseppe Impastato)14:00Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence)£121One-way0 changes
24119:104h50Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano14:00Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence)£121One-way0 changes
349116:004h25Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano20:25Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence)£131One-way0 changes
350520:256h20Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano2:45Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence)£181One-way0 changes
241110:004h00Milano, San Donato - Settore B (Viale Giuseppe Impastato)14:00Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence)£121One-way0 changes
05521:054h10Milano, San Donato - Settore B (Viale Giuseppe Impastato)1:15Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence)£441One-way0 changes
241321:004h10Milano, San Donato - Settore B (Viale Giuseppe Impastato)1:10Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence)£221One-way0 changes
24098:004h15Milano, San Donato - Settore B (Viale Giuseppe Impastato)12:15Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence)£221One-way0 changes
240112:354h15Milano, San Donato - Settore B (Viale Giuseppe Impastato)16:50Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence)£181One-way0 changes
Travel Information
Compare train, coach and flight for Milan Centrale to Florence Santa Maria Novella
Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Milan Centrale to Florence Santa Maria Novella among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £19 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 20m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £19, while a flight costs an average of £283.
Distance: 250 km
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| Coach | Most popular Flight | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
£19 Average Price Cheapest | £283 Average Price | £40 Average Price | £66 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 7m Average total duration 4h 37m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 13m Average total duration 3h 13m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 3h 20m Average total duration Fastest 2h 50m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 26m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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This is compared to other travel options from Milan Centrale to Florence Santa Maria Novella:
A coach is £20 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Milan Centrale to Florence Santa Maria Novella costing on average £40.
A coach is £264 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Milan Centrale to Florence Santa Maria Novella costing on average £283.
Other travel options to Florence Santa Maria Novella take longer:
Flight takes on average 3h 13m.
Coach takes on average 4h 37m.
Tickets start at around £19 compared to roughly £66 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about £47. The journey takes 4h 37m versus 3h 26m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Direct services are operated by FlixBus, GoOpti, Infobus, BlaBlaCar Bus, Marino Autolinee, Itabus.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
Live departures
Milan Centrale to Florence Santa Maria Novella bus times
The table below shows live departures for Milan Centrale to Florence Santa Maria Novella coaches for today, Thursday 17 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2411 | 9:10 Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano | 4h50 | 14:00 Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) | 0 changesdirect | |
2411 | 10:00 Milano, San Donato - Settore B (Viale Giuseppe Impastato) | 4h00 | 14:00 Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) | 0 changesdirect | |
2125 | 10:40 Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano | 4h40 | 15:20 Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) | 0 changesdirect | |
2213 · 2413 | 19:20 Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano | 5h50 | 1:10 Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) | 1 change | |
2213 · 2771 | 19:20 Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano | 6h15 | 1:35 Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) | 1 change | |
2213 · 2421 | 19:20 Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano | 6h45 | 2:05 Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) | 1 change | |
2213 · 2771 | 20:05 Milano, San Donato - Settore B (Viale Giuseppe Impastato) | 5h30 | 1:35 Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) | 1 change | |
055 | 20:25 Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano | 4h50 | 1:15 Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) | 0 changesdirect | |
3505 | 20:25 Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano | 6h20 | 2:45 Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 20:35 Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano | 4h25 | 1:00 Firenze, Piazzale Montelungo | 0 changesdirect | |
2413 | 21:00 Milano, San Donato - Settore B (Viale Giuseppe Impastato) | 4h10 | 1:10 Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) | 0 changesdirect | |
055 | 21:05 Milano, San Donato - Settore B (Viale Giuseppe Impastato) | 4h10 | 1:15 Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) | 0 changesdirect | |
2421 | 21:35 Milano, San Donato - Settore B (Viale Giuseppe Impastato) | 4h30 | 2:05 Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 22:00 Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano | 4h40 | 2:40 Firenze, Piazzale Montelungo | 0 changesdirect | |
3897 | 22:30 Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano | 5h05 | 3:35 Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) | 0 changesdirect | |
2495 | 22:45 Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano | 5h25 | 4:10 Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) | 0 changesdirect | |
2495 | 23:30 Milano, San Donato - Settore B (Viale Giuseppe Impastato) | 4h40 | 4:10 Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Milan Centrale to Florence Santa Maria Novella
Buses from Milan Centrale to Florence Santa Maria Novella run on average 39 times per day, taking around 4h 37m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £6 if you book in advance.
There are 37 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 03:35, the last at 20:45. The fastest coach covers the 250 km distance in 3h 15m.
Distance 250 km |
Average bus duration 4h 37m |
Cheapest ticket price £6 |
Buses per day 39 |
Direct buses 37 |
Fastest bus 3h 15m |
First bus 3:35 |
Last bus 20:45 |
Cheapest Month May |
Cheapest Day Mon |
High Season Oct - Dec |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Mon |
Least Busy Day Sat |
Best time to book 28 days |
Bus providers: Infobus, BlaBlaCar Bus, Marino Autolinee, FlixBus, GoOpti, Itabus from Milan Centrale to Florence Santa Maria NovellaYou can travel by bus between Milan Centrale to Florence Santa Maria Novella with Infobus, BlaBlaCar Bus, Marino Autolinee, FlixBus, GoOpti, Itabus for as low as £7. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Milan Centrale to Florence Santa Maria Novella coach
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Milan Centrale to Florence Santa Maria Novella by coach. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest coach, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Florence Santa Maria Novella, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

- BlaBlaCar Bus
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Accessible seating options.
- FlixBus
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Wheelchair-accessible buses.
- Itabus
- Assistance
- Dedicated seating areas
- Accessible restrooms.
- BlaBlaCar Bus
- You can cancel your ticket up to 30 minutes before departure for a refund in the form of a voucher.
- FlixBus
- You can cancel your ticket up to 15 minutes before departure and receive a voucher for future travel. Refund requests for delays over 120 minutes are possible.
- Itabus
- You can cancel your ticket up to 24 hours before departure for a partial refund. Changes allowed for a fee.
- BlaBlaCar Bus
- One carry-on bag up to 7kg and one checked bag up to 20kg.
- FlixBus
- One carry-on bag up to 7kg (42x30x18 cm) and one checked bag up to 20kg (80x50x30 cm).
- Itabus
- One carry-on bag up to 10kg and one checked bag up to 20kg.
- BlaBlaCar Bus
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- FlixBus
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- Itabus
- 5€ per additional bag.
- Infobus
- Small pets allowed in carriers
- larger pets may require a separate ticket.
- FlixBus
- Small pets in carriers allowed
- guide dogs travel for free.
- Itabus
- Small pets allowed in carriers
- larger pets must be leashed and muzzled.
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