Route guide

Florence → Bucharest

1186 km · Italy to Romania · Fastest: 4h by flight · Cheapest: €39+ by bus

How to travel from Florence to Bucharest

There are 4 ways to travel between Florence and Bucharest — compare duration, price and operators below.

🚄Train

€86–254

Duration: 9h 53m

via Trenitalia (Frecciarossa), Italo, CFR Călători

~17 kg CO₂ per passenger

🚌Bus

€39–103

Duration: 16h 57m

via FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus

~33 kg CO₂ per passenger

✈️Flight

€82–262

Duration: 4h 5m

via Ryanair, easyJet, ITA Airways

~185 kg CO₂ per passenger

🚗Car

€142–261

Duration: 13h 11m

~202 kg CO₂ per passenger

Where they are on the map

Florence and Bucharest highlighted among the 50 European cities we cover. Map is schematic, not to scale.

Travel tips for this route

At 1186 km it's a longer journey — overnight stay strongly recommended.
Both train and flight options exist. Trains often beat flights door-to-door under 600 km once you count airport overhead.
This route crosses from Italy into Romania. Check passport/ID requirements with your operator before booking.
Long-distance coaches (FlixBus and similar) are typically 30–50% cheaper than train, but 2–3× slower.

Florence to Bucharest — every option in detail

Florence to Bucharest by train

Trains link Florence (Italy) and Bucharest (Romania) through the European rail network. Most journeys take around 9h 53m including one or two connections at major hubs.

Operators on this corridor include Trenitalia (Frecciarossa), Italo, CFR Călători.

Train fares are dynamic — typical range is €86 to €254. Advance-purchase tickets (1–2 months ahead) almost always beat walk-up prices.

Climate footprint: about 17 kg CO₂ per passenger by train vs roughly 185 kg by flight — taking the train saves ~168 kg on this distance.

Florence to Bucharest by bus

Long-distance coaches connect Florence and Bucharest with a typical journey of 16h 57m. Buses are usually the slowest mode for this corridor but consistently the cheapest.

Operators include FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus.

Fares start from around €39 when booked in advance, rising to €103 for last-minute travel.

Most modern coaches offer Wi-Fi, USB charging and reclining seats. Overnight services exist on longer corridors and can save a hotel night.

Florence to Bucharest by flight

Flights between Florence and Bucharest take around 2h in the air, but plan on roughly 4h 5m door-to-door once you add airport transfers, check-in and security.

Airlines on this route include Ryanair, easyJet, ITA Airways.

Typical fare range is €82–262. Low-cost carriers offer the cheapest base fares but charge separately for bags and seat selection.

Climate footprint: approximately 185 kg CO₂ per passenger for this flight.

Florence to Bucharest by car

The driving distance from Florence to Bucharest is approximately 1364 km. At motorway speeds, plan on around 13h 11m of driving plus stops.

Fuel-only running cost is in the €142–261 range for a typical car. Toll roads may apply, especially in France, Italy, Spain, Austria and Switzerland — budget extra accordingly.

Crossing the Italy–Romania border by car is straightforward within the Schengen Area; check current rules with the operator or border authority if either country is outside it.

Climate footprint: approximately 202 kg CO₂ per passenger assuming 1.5 occupants per car.

About this route

The distance between Florence and Bucharest is approximately 1186 kilometres. Direct or connecting trains link the two cities through the European rail network. Both cities have international airports with regular flight service. Long-distance coaches offer a budget-friendly alternative on this route. Estimates below reflect typical operator schedules and fare ranges; book in advance for the best prices.

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