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Galleria degli Uffizi
Major art museum displaying Botticelli, Leonardo and Michelangelo, essential for understanding Florentine Renaissance painting.
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The cheapest and fastest coaches from San Gimignano to Florence
Showing times, prices and bookable tickets for 12 Sept
Cheapest price on 12 Sept
£2
Average ticket price on 12 Sept
£2
Fastest journey on 12 Sept
10 m
Average journey duration on 12 Sept
16 m
Buses on 12 Sept
5
Distance
37 km
Cheap tickets
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from San Gimignano to Florence is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from San Gimignano to Florence will cost around £2 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £2.
Fast coaches
On Sat 12 Sept, we found 5 buses from San Gimignano to Florence, including 5 direct services.
These direct buses cover the 37 km distance in an average of 16 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 10 m .
The slowest buses will take 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.
9:500h10San Gimignano10:00Florence£21One-way0 changes- 17:300h20San Gimignano17:50Florence£21One-way0 changes
- 14:100h10San Gimignano14:20Florence£31One-way0 changes
- 17:000h20San Gimignano17:20Florence£31One-way0 changes
- 8:000h20San Gimignano8:20Florence£31One-way0 changes
- 14:100h10San Gimignano14:20Florence£31One-way0 changes
- 9:500h10San Gimignano10:00Florence£21One-way0 changes
- 17:000h20San Gimignano17:20Florence£31One-way0 changes
- 8:000h20San Gimignano8:20Florence£31One-way0 changes
- 17:300h20San Gimignano17:50Florence£21One-way0 changes
Travel Information
Compare coach and train for San Gimignano to Florence
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from San Gimignano to Florence among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £5 For those with little time, consider booking a coach, which has an average total journey time of 1h 47m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.0kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £5, while a train costs an average of £11.
Distance: 37 km
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| Coach | Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
£5 Average Price Cheapest | £11 Average Price | £8 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 47m Average total duration Fastest 1h 17m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 3m Average total duration 1h 33m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 52m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.0kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
Most popular bus company |  Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
The cheapest way to travel from San Gimignano to Florence is a coach with an average price of £5.
This is compared to other travel options from San Gimignano to Florence:
A coach is £7 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from San Gimignano to Florence costing on average £11.
The fastest way to travel from San Gimignano to Florence is by coach with an average journey time of 1h 17m.
Other travel options to Florence take longer:
Train takes on average 1h 33m.
It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between San Gimignano and Florence including taking a coach and train.
Take the bus. It's the cheapest way to make this trip, and the price gap is usually bigger than people expect.
Tickets start at around £5 compared to roughly £8 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about £4. The journey takes 1h 17m versus 52m 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 BlaBlaCar.
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
San Gimignano to Florence bus times
The table below shows live departures for San Gimignano to Florence coaches for today, Friday 11 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
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| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17:50 San Gimignano | 0h30 | 18:20 Florence | 0 changesdirect | |
| 23:20 San Gimignano | 0h50 | 0:10 Florence | 0 changesdirect | |
| Saturday 12 September | |||||
| 8:00 San Gimignano | 0h20 | 8:20 Florence | 0 changesdirect | |
| 9:50 San Gimignano | 0h10 | 10:00 Florence | 0 changesdirect | |
This is the last bus of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from San Gimignano to Florence
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Buses from San Gimignano to Florence run on average 19 times per day, taking around 1h 17m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £5 if you book in advance.
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 15m.
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Distance 37 km |
Average bus duration 1h 17m |
Cheapest ticket price £5 |
Buses per day 19 |
Direct buses 3 |
Fastest bus 1h 15m |
First bus 4:30 |
Last bus 20:35 |
Cheapest Month Aug |
Cheapest Day Mon |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Mon |
Least Busy Day Mon |
Best time to book 21 days |
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Bus providers: BlaBlaCar, Autolinee Toscane from San Gimignano to FlorenceYou can travel by bus between San Gimignano to Florence with BlaBlaCar, Autolinee Toscane for as low as £5. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
BlaBlaCar
About
BlaBlaCar is a French online marketplace for carpooling, connecting drivers with empty seats and passengers traveling to the same destination to share costs. Founded in 2006, it operates in Europe and Latin America, boasting 26 million active members. The platform also includes BlaBlaCar Bus, an intercity bus service. BlaBlaCar's name comes from its rating system for drivers' chattiness: \Bla\" for quiet, \"BlaBla\" for talkative, and \"BlaBlaBla\" for very chatty. The company aims to be the leading marketplace for shared travel, offering affordable and sustainable solutions by combining carpooling with bus journeys."
Luggage & cancellation policy
BlaBlaCar frequency
4 a day
Autolinee Toscane
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Autolinee Toscane Duration
1h 15m
Cheapest Autolinee Toscane Price
£5
Autolinee Toscane frequency
12 a day
Complete guide to Florence
Things to do in Florence
Discover the best of Florence — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Florence trip today.
- Must visit
Galleria dell'Accademia
Museum housing Michelangelo’s David alongside unfinished sculptures and Florentine paintings in a compact, focused setting.
- Must visit
Palazzo Pitti
Vast former Medici residence with lavish rooms, court art and a panoramic garden-facing setting across the Arno.
- Must visit
Piazza della Signoria
Grand civic square surrounded by historic buildings and open-air sculpture, ideal for architecture, people-watching and evening walks.
- Must visit
Piazza del Duomo
Lively square beside the cathedral, central for orienting yourself and admiring the baptistery, facade details and constant street life.
- Must visit
Piazzale Michelangelo
Classic terrace viewpoint with sweeping views over Florence, especially rewarding at sunset and easy to combine with uphill walks.
- Vegetarian
- Vegan
Pappa al pomodoro
Thick Tuscan bread soup with tomatoes, olive oil and basil. A frugal Florentine classic that celebrates stale unsalted bread and summer produce.
- Vegetarian
- Vegan
Ribollita
Hearty soup of black kale, cannellini beans, vegetables and stale Tuscan bread. A traditional peasant dish closely linked with Florence and Tuscany.
- Gluten-free
Bistecca alla Fiorentina
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.
I' Due Fratellini
Long-standing sandwich shop near the market, popular for schiacciata filled with Tuscan salumi and cheeses. Informal and very Florentine.
Trattoria Sostanza
Lively traditional trattoria known for hearty Tuscan dishes such as ribollita and Florentine steak in a classic, bustling setting.
Nerbone
Historic market stall famed for lampredotto sandwiches. Casual, quick and deeply traditional, ideal for trying authentic Florentine street food.
Euro (€)
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.
Average meal costs
- Budget
- €8-12 for fast food or street food.
- Mid-range
- €20-35 per person for a meal.
- Fine dining
- €60+ per person for upscale restaurants.
- Coffee
- €1.50-3.50 for coffee or cappuccino.
Tipping culture
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.
at bus
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Prices
- Single ticket
- €1.70
- Day pass
- €5.50
To the city centre
Santa Maria Novella -> Firenze Santa Maria Novella
- Distance
- 0.5 km
- Travel time
- 20 min
- Tap-and-go contactless payment is available on Autolinee Toscane buses and on tram stop ticket machines; buy before boarding the tram.
- From Villa Costanza, Tram T1 goes directly to Santa Maria Novella in about 20 min, making it the simplest route into central Florence.
FAQs: San Gimignano to Florence coach
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from San Gimignano to Florence 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, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
Cheap coach tickets from San Gimignano to Florence can start from as little as £5 when you book in advance. The average coach ticket price for San Gimignano to Florence is £5; however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.
The average journey time by coach from San Gimignano to Florence is 1h 15m to travel the 37 km long route. Journey times can vary on weekends and holidays, so use our Journey Planner to search for a specific date.
The earliest coach from San Gimignano to Florence leaves at 4:30. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.
The latest coach from San Gimignano to Florence leaves at 20:35.
Yes, there are 3 direct coaches a day from San Gimignano to Florence with BlaBlaCar. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer direct coaches.
When taking a coach from San Gimignano to Florence, you can count on BlaBlaCar, Autolinee Toscane for the best way to get you to Florence. You can also check all possible coach companies who offer a service between San Gimignano and Florence and compare the amenities they offer before buying a coach ticket.
A day trip to Florence from San Gimignano is worth doing with a journey time of 1h 15m each way. Check with Omio app the best way to travel.
The cheapest month for a coach from San Gimignano to Florence is August.
It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between San Gimignano and Florence including taking a coach and train.
No, the coach from San Gimignano to Florence has no accessibility options.
No, there are no bathrooms on board the coach from San Gimignano to Florence.
No, bikes are not allowed on board the coach from San Gimignano to Florence.
Tickets are often cheaper when booked early. Traveling during off-peak hours or on weekdays can help you save money. Sort results by price to quickly identify the most affordable options. Check for promotions or discounts available on our website and app.
Yes, there is food available to purchase on board the coach from San Gimignano to Florence.
No, luggage for the coach from San Gimignano to Florence needs to be booked in addition.
No, there are no additional luggage options for the coach from San Gimignano to Florence.
Unfortunately, pets are not allowed on the coach from San Gimignano to Florence.
No, there are no USB plugs on board the coach from San Gimignano to Florence.
No, there is no WiFi on board the coach from San Gimignano to Florence.
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