How far is Zürich from Florence?

The distance separating Zürich and Florence is 281 miles (453 km).

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Zürich to Florence?

Most of the buses traveling from Zürich to Florence leave from Sihlquai - Limmatstraße and arrive at Terminal Bus Villa Constanza. These are the main pick-up and drop-off locations on this route, there are other pick-up and drop-off locations that could make it easier for you to reach your destination.

What are the best sights and things to do in Florence?

Once in Florence, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are Tuscan Wine Tour, Palazzo Vecchio, Museo degli Innocenti, Galleria dell’Accademia and Museo Galileo - Institute and Museum of the History of Science.

Bus Zürich to Florence from $34 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Zürich to Florence on November 24
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	12:35am	ZURICH	10h 30m	11:05am	Terminal Bus Villa Constanza	Cheapest
Bus	10:15pm	Sihlquai - Limmatstraße	8h 20m	6:35am	Florence (Villa Costanza)	Fastest
Bus	12:40am	Sihlquai - Limmatstraße	10h 35m	11:15am	Florence (Villa Costanza)	No tags
Bus	12:35am	ZURICH	10h 30m	11:05am	Terminal Bus Villa Constanza	No tags
Bus	3:35am	Sihlquai - Limmatstraße	11h	2:35pm	Florence (Villa Costanza)	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: 11/17/2025 CET.

Compare 2 ways to go from Zürich to Florence

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as the good way to reach Florence. The journey takes about 7 hours 20 minutes and with fares starting at just $46, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1carpool per day

7h 20mAverage Duration

281 milesDistance

19kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$37 - $195	Average Duration10h 50m	CO₂ emissions 11kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$46 - $66	Average Duration7h 20m	CO₂ emissions 19kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Zürich and Florence?

Stops in Zürich

A
Sihlquai - Limmatstraße
Limmatstrasse, 28, 8005 Zürich, Switzerland
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B
Zürich Airport
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C
Schanzengasse, 12
Schanzengasse, 12, 8001 Zürich, Switzerland
D
Postsrasse
Poststrasse 12, 8001 Zürich, Switzerland
E
Schindellegistrasse, 1
Schindellegistrasse, 1, 8808 Freienbach, Switzerland

Stops in Florence

A
Terminal Bus Villa Constanza
A1 - Autostrada del Sole, 50018 Scandicci FI, Italy
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B
Florence - Piazzale Montelungo
50129 Centro Storico FI, Italy
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C
Via Cassia, 49B
Via Cassia, 49B, 50023 Impruneta FI, Italy
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D
Florence Airport
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E
Scandicci - Villa Costanza
Via della Costituzione, 185, 50018 Scandicci FI, Italy
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F
Santa Maria Novella
Piazza della Stazione 45, 50123 Firenze, Italy
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Compare bus companies

FlixBus

3.5/511,417 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Flixbus is a European bus operator that offers intercity and bus travel in over 38 countries. Known for their easy-to-spot lime green buses and for offering affordable transportation between cities in Europe and the Americas, Flixbus is a good option for those looking for an affordable, reliable bus company. In their buses, you'll find free WiFi, bathrooms, and power outlets. You can also pay extra to choose your seat and get extra legroom, or even buy a snack or drink onboard directly from the driver. You can reschedule your ticket for a small fee, which varies from $1 to $5, depending on how close you are to the departure date.

Calanda Viaggi Reisen

3/54 reviews

Staff3.4

Timeliness1.7

Cleanliness5

Wifi2.5

Itabus

4/5946 reviews

Staff4.3

Timeliness3

Cleanliness4.3

Wifi3.1

MarinoBus

4/5895 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness4.3

Cleanliness4.3

Wifi3.3

BlaBlaCar Bus

3.5/511,150 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness3.6

Cleanliness4.3

Wifi2.6

L'aurora Viaggi

5/52 reviews

Staff5

Timeliness5

Cleanliness5

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Frequently asked questions about traveling from Zürich to Florence by bus

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What are the best sights and things to do in Florence?

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

11/22

$36

11/23

$36

Today

$34

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$34

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$34

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$34

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The cheapest trip from Zürich to Florence was searched and found on Nov 27, 2025 with a price of $34

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Zürich to Florence, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $34 to $117 for a bus ticket from Zürich to Florence based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $34 which is on 2025-11-27.

Usually FlixBus will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.