Route guide

Stuttgart → Florence

579 km · Germany to Italy · Fastest: 3h by flight · Cheapest: €23+ by bus

How to travel from Stuttgart to Florence

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

🚄Train

€50–144

Duration: 4h 49m

via Deutsche Bahn (ICE), Trenitalia (Frecciarossa), Italo

~8.0 kg CO₂ per passenger

🚌Bus

€23–61

Duration: 8h 16m

via FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus

~16 kg CO₂ per passenger

✈️Flight

€58–189

Duration: 3h 16m

via Ryanair, easyJet, Lufthansa, Eurowings, ITA Airways

~90 kg CO₂ per passenger

🚗Car

€69–127

Duration: 6h 26m

~98 kg CO₂ per passenger

Where they are on the map

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

Travel tips for this route

At 579 km this is a comfortable weekend trip — train or flight both work.
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 Germany 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.

Stuttgart to Florence — every option in detail

Stuttgart to Florence by train

Trains link Stuttgart (Germany) and Florence (Italy) through the European rail network. Most journeys take around 4h 49m including one or two connections at major hubs.

Operators on this corridor include Deutsche Bahn (ICE), Trenitalia (Frecciarossa), Italo.

Train fares are dynamic — typical range is €50 to €144. Advance-purchase tickets (1–2 months ahead) almost always beat walk-up prices.

On routes under 600 km like this one, train often beats flight door-to-door once you factor in airport check-in and transfers.

Climate footprint: about 8.0 kg CO₂ per passenger by train vs roughly 90 kg by flight — taking the train saves ~82 kg on this distance.

Stuttgart to Florence by bus

Long-distance coaches connect Stuttgart and Florence with a typical journey of 8h 16m. Buses are usually the slowest mode for this corridor but consistently the cheapest.

Operators include FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus.

Fares start from around €23 when booked in advance, rising to €61 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.

Stuttgart to Florence by flight

Flights between Stuttgart and Florence take around 1h in the air, but plan on roughly 3h 16m door-to-door once you add airport transfers, check-in and security.

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

Typical fare range is €58–189. Low-cost carriers offer the cheapest base fares but charge separately for bags and seat selection.

Climate footprint: approximately 90 kg CO₂ per passenger for this flight.

Stuttgart to Florence by car

The driving distance from Stuttgart to Florence is approximately 666 km. At motorway speeds, plan on around 6h 26m of driving plus stops.

Fuel-only running cost is in the €69–127 range for a typical car. Toll roads may apply, especially in France, Italy, Spain, Austria and Switzerland — budget extra accordingly.

Crossing the Germany–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 98 kg CO₂ per passenger assuming 1.5 occupants per car.

About this route

The distance between Stuttgart and Florence is approximately 579 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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