How to get to Florence from Brussels

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Compare train, coach and flight for Brussels to Florence

Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Brussels to Florence among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £93 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 58m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the coach is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.9 - 2.4kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £93, while a flight costs an average of £260.

Distance: 943 km

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£260

Average Price

£93

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£252

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4h 58m

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2h 58m

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21h 45m

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21h 15m

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14h 16m

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2.8 - 5.7kg

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0.9 - 2.4kg

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The cheapest way to travel from Brussels to Florence is a coach with an average price of £93.

This is compared to other travel options from Brussels to Florence:

A coach is £167 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Brussels to Florence costing on average £260.

The fastest way to travel from Brussels to Florence is by flight with an average journey time of 4h 58m.

Other travel options to Florence take longer:

Coach takes on average 21h 45m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Brussels and Florence including taking a train, coach and flight.
Take the flight. It's the quicker way to make this trip, and the time saved usually justifies the slightly higher cost.

You'll arrive about 11h 18m sooner (2h 58m by flight vs 14h 16m by car). Tickets start at around £260 compared to roughly £252 in fuel and tolls — a bit more, but you get time back and avoid a long drive.

Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group, want flexibility on timing, or plan to stop en route.

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from Brussels to Florence

How to get to Florence from Brussels by train, bus, flight or ferry.

Our recommendation

bus

The best way to travel from Brussels to Florence is by taking a coach because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus
    22:3026h30
    Brussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi)
    1:00Firenze, Piazzale Montelungo
    £671One-way
    2 changes

Cheapest

  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus
    22:3026h30
    Brussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi)
    1:00Firenze, Piazzale Montelungo
    £671One-way
    2 changes

Fastest

  • RyanairFR 3939
    14:101h40
    Brussels South Charleroi Airport
    15:50Bologna Airport
    £1101One-way
    0 changes

Other options

  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus
    16:4024h10
    Brussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi)
    16:50Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence)
    £731One-way
    2 changes
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    3:4524h10
    Brussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi)
    3:55Firenze, Piazzale Montelungo
    £761One-way
    1 change
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    20:1523h25
    Brussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi)
    19:40Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence)
    £771One-way
    1 change
  • RyanairFR 3745
    7:051h45
    Brussels South Charleroi Airport
    8:50Pisa International Airport
    £1041One-way
    0 changes
  • KLMKL1704 · KL1607+RegionaleRegionale 20733+FrecciarossaFRECCIAROSSA 9568
    10:2512h33
    Brussels Airport
    22:58Florence Santa Maria Novella
    £2331One-way
    3 changes
  • ITAAZ151 · AZ2133+RegionaleRegionale 20693+IntercityIntercity 598
    9:2512h35
    Brussels Airport
    22:00Florence Santa Maria Novella
    £2361One-way
    3 changes

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FAQs: Brussels to Florence

Travel to Florence easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Brussels to Florence.

FAQs
There are 3 options to travel between Brussels and Florence including taking a train, coach and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Brussels to Florence is a coach with an average price of £93.

This is compared to other travel options from Brussels to Florence:

A coach is £167 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Brussels to Florence costing on average £260.

The fastest way to travel from Brussels to Florence is by flight with an average journey time of 4h 58m.

Other travel options to Florence take longer:

Coach takes on average 21h 45m.

The Brussels to Florence distance is approximately 943 km.
The average frequency per day from Brussels to Florence is:
  • Around 44 flights per day.
  • Around 9 coaches per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Brussels and Florence as scheduled services by train, coach and flight can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Brussels to Florence:
  • Flights mostly depart from Brussels Airport and arrive in Florence Peretola Airport.
  • Coaches mostly depart from Brussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi) and arrive in Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence).
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Brussels to Florence, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus to go to Florence by coach.
  • Travel with Malta Air, Ryanair, Vueling, Brussels Airlines, ITA, Air Dolomiti, KLM Cityhopper, Swiss, Air Baltic, Austrian Airlines, Helvetic Airways, Lufthansa Cityline, KLM, Icelandair, BA Cityflyer, Lufthansa, Bulgaria Air, British Airways, Edelweiss Air to go to Florence by flight.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Brussels to Florence:
  • 4 direct flights per day with Malta Air, Ryanair, Brussels Airlines.
Omio customers who travel from Brussels to Florence often also extend their vacation to go to Rome, Pisa, Venice, Milan, Bologna. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Florence and these popular destinations at a great price.
To get from Brussels to Florence, you can choose from several travel options including train, coach and flight.
In Florence, you can climb to Piazzale Michelangelo for stunning panoramic views of the city, visit the Accademia Gallery to admire Michelangelo's David, and take a cooking class to master traditional Tuscan dishes. Enjoy a wine tasting tour in the Chianti region and explore the vibrant San Lorenzo Market for local goods. Key sights include the Florence Cathedral with its impressive dome, the Uffizi Gallery with artworks by Botticelli and Michelangelo, the historic Ponte Vecchio, the Palazzo Vecchio, and the elegant Boboli Gardens.
To fully experience Florence, spending at least three days is ideal to explore its rich history, art, and architecture, including visits to iconic sites such as the Uffizi Gallery, Florence Cathedral, and Ponte Vecchio.

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