Route guide

Rotterdam → Florence

1037 km · Netherlands to Italy · Fastest: 4h by flight · Cheapest: €35+ by bus

How to travel from Rotterdam to Florence

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

🚄Train

€77–227

Duration: 8h 39m

via NS (Intercity), Trenitalia (Frecciarossa), Italo

~15 kg CO₂ per passenger

🚌Bus

€35–93

Duration: 14h 49m

via FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus

~29 kg CO₂ per passenger

✈️Flight

€76–244

Duration: 3h 53m

via Ryanair, easyJet, KLM, Transavia, ITA Airways

~162 kg CO₂ per passenger

🚗Car

€124–228

Duration: 11h 32m

~176 kg CO₂ per passenger

Where they are on the map

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

Travel tips for this route

At 1037 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 Netherlands into Italy. 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.

Rotterdam to Florence — every option in detail

Rotterdam to Florence by train

Trains link Rotterdam (Netherlands) and Florence (Italy) through the European rail network. Most journeys take around 8h 39m including one or two connections at major hubs.

Operators on this corridor include NS (Intercity), Trenitalia (Frecciarossa), Italo.

Train fares are dynamic — typical range is €77 to €227. Advance-purchase tickets (1–2 months ahead) almost always beat walk-up prices.

Climate footprint: about 15 kg CO₂ per passenger by train vs roughly 162 kg by flight — taking the train saves ~147 kg on this distance.

Rotterdam to Florence by bus

Long-distance coaches connect Rotterdam and Florence with a typical journey of 14h 49m. Buses are usually the slowest mode for this corridor but consistently the cheapest.

Operators include FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus.

Fares start from around €35 when booked in advance, rising to €93 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.

Rotterdam to Florence by flight

Flights between Rotterdam and Florence take around 1h in the air, but plan on roughly 3h 53m door-to-door once you add airport transfers, check-in and security.

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

Typical fare range is €76–244. Low-cost carriers offer the cheapest base fares but charge separately for bags and seat selection.

Climate footprint: approximately 162 kg CO₂ per passenger for this flight.

Rotterdam to Florence by car

The driving distance from Rotterdam to Florence is approximately 1193 km. At motorway speeds, plan on around 11h 32m of driving plus stops.

Fuel-only running cost is in the €124–228 range for a typical car. Toll roads may apply, especially in France, Italy, Spain, Austria and Switzerland — budget extra accordingly.

Crossing the Netherlands–Italy 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 176 kg CO₂ per passenger assuming 1.5 occupants per car.

About this route

The distance between Rotterdam and Florence is approximately 1037 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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