Getting around

Florence’s own airport

Small, and mostly European routes. The T2 tram runs from the terminal into Santa Maria Novella in about twenty minutes, which is as easy as arriving gets. Anything long-haul means one connection.

Pisa and Bologna

Bigger airports, more routes, and both close. Pisa is about an hour by train, Bologna thirty-five to forty-five minutes. Often the better answer than connecting twice.

Or fly to Rome or Milan and take the train

Rome is an hour and a half, Milan an hour forty-five, and both land you in the middle of Florence rather than at its edge. Worth pricing against a connecting flight.

By car

The A1 runs past the city, north to Milan and south to Rome. But read the note at the bottom before you plan on driving here.

On foot

The center is compact and walkable end to end. Most residents barely use anything else.

Tram (Tramvia)

Modern, fast, beats traffic. Lines T1 and T2 connect the center to the airport, Careggi hospital, and the edges. Tickets are €1.70 for 90 minutes, or €38.70 for a monthly pass.

City buses (ATAF)

Cover the neighborhoods the tram doesn't reach. Useful for the hills and outer areas.

Intercity buses (FlixBus and Itabus)

A budget alternative to the train for reaching other cities, with low fares and a wide network. In the well-connected north the train is usually faster, more comfortable, and drops you in the center, so most people take the train here. But for tight budgets or routes the train serves awkwardly, the coach is worth a look. Check routes and fares on FlixBus ›