More cities in one trip from Florence
Florence (Italy) is a great base for seeing several cities in one trip: direct low-cost flights arrive from 24 airports, and FlixBus links it directly to 8 cities within about five hours. The most searched are Milan, Rome and Bologna; the quickest to reach is Bologna, about 1 h 10 min away. Below you'll find two ready-made loops, with nights split and travel times.
Updated on 17 September 2026
- 8 nearby cities by bus
- 24 airports with direct flights
- 1 countries
Nearby cities by bus from Florence
Cities with a direct FlixBus or FlixTrain connection, most searched first. The time shown is the fastest direct ride we found on a typical day: times are approximate, so check schedules and prices on the FlixBus website.
| City | Distance | Approx. time | Transport |
|---|---|---|---|
| Milan · Italy | 250 km | 3 h 15 min | Bus |
| Rome · Italy | 231 km | 3 h 10 min | Bus |
| Bologna · Italy | 80 km | 1 h 10 min | Bus |
| Venice · Italy | 204 km | 3 h 20 min | Bus |
| Genoa · Italy | 199 km | 2 h 40 min | Bus |
| Verona · Italy | 187 km | 3 h | Bus |
| Perugia · Italy | 118 km | 1 h 50 min | Bus |
| Trento · Italy | 256 km | 4 h 15 min | Bus |
Loop trips from Florence
Land in Florence, get around by bus and come back here for your return flight. The nights are just a suggestion, and the loop works the other way round too.
Florence → Bologna → Venice → Florence
- 5 nights in total: 2 nights in Florence, 2 nights in Bologna, 1 night in Venice
- About 6 h 20 min of travel in total, over three legs.
| Leg | Approx. time |
|---|---|
| Florence → Bologna | 1 h 10 min |
| Bologna → Venice | 1 h 50 min |
| Venice → Florence | 3 h 20 min |
Florence → Milan → Bologna → Florence
- 5 nights in total: 2 nights in Florence, 2 nights in Milan, 1 night in Bologna
- About 6 h 45 min of travel in total, over three legs.
| Leg | Approx. time |
|---|---|
| Florence → Milan | 3 h 15 min |
| Milan → Bologna | 2 h 20 min |
| Bologna → Florence | 1 h 10 min |
Bus and flight are separate tickets: on the day of your flight, leave at least three hours between the bus arriving and the flight leaving.
Direct low-cost flights to Florence
Airports with direct flights to Florence, by country. Some routes are seasonal only.
Belgium 1
Czech Republic 1
United Kingdom 1
FAQ
Which cities can you reach by bus from Florence?
With a direct FlixBus or FlixTrain connection: Milan, Rome, Bologna, Venice, Genoa, Verona, Perugia and Trento. Times are approximate, so check schedules and prices on the FlixBus website.
How long is the bus from Florence to Milan?
About 3 h 15 min on the fastest direct ride we found, over 250 km. Check schedules and prices on the FlixBus website.
How many nights do you need for a multi-city loop from Florence?
For Florence, Bologna and Venice, about 5 nights is enough (2 nights in Florence, 2 nights in Bologna, 1 night in Venice), with about 6 h 20 min of travel in total.
Which airports have direct low-cost flights to Florence?
From 24 airports in 7 countries, including London, Paris and Barcelona. With a FlyDown watch you get an alert when a flight to Florence is cheap.