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Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Montpellier to Florence among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of £35 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 5h 31m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £35, while a flight costs an average of £364.
Distance: 593 km
Most popular Coach | Flight | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
£72 Average Price | £364 Average Price | £35 Average Price Cheapest | £183 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
13h 43m Average total duration 13h 13m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 31m Average total duration Fastest 3h 31m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 11h 44m Average total duration 11h 14m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 39m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
 Most popular bus company |  Most popular airline |  Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Montpellier to Florence:
A train is £37 less than a coach for this route with tickets for a coach from Montpellier to Florence costing on average £72.
A train is £328 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Montpellier to Florence costing on average £364.
Other travel options to Florence take longer:
Train takes on average 11h 44m.
Coach takes on average 13h 43m.
Tickets start at around £72 compared to roughly £183 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about £111. The journey takes 13h 13m versus 8h 39m 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.
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.
How to get to Florence from Montpellier by train, bus, flight or ferry.
The best way to travel from Montpellier to Florence is by taking a coach because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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The 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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This is compared to other travel options from Montpellier to Florence:
A train is £37 less than a coach for this route with tickets for a coach from Montpellier to Florence costing on average £72.
A train is £328 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Montpellier to Florence costing on average £364.
Other travel options to Florence take longer:
Train takes on average 11h 44m.
Coach takes on average 13h 43m.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Montpellier and Florence as scheduled services by train, coach and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
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