How far is Lugano from Florence?

Lugano and Florence are 192 miles (309 km) apart.

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Lugano to Florence?

Most of the buses traveling from Lugano to Florence leave from Arrêt D'autobus Lugano and arrive at Florence - Piazzale Montelungo. These are the most popular pick-up and drop-off locations on this route, but you could find others that could be a better fit for your travel plans.

What are the best sights and things to do in Florence?

Once in Florence, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are Tuscan Wine Tour, Cooking Classes in Florence, Galleria dell’Accademia, Cappella Brancacci and Santa Maria del Carmine and Basilica Santa Croce.

Bus Lugano to Florence from $24 | Refundable Tickets

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Next departures for Lugano to Florence on November 14
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	6:55pm	Lugano	7h 20m	2:15am	Florence (Villa Costanza)	No tags
Bus	6:55pm	Lugano	7h 45m	2:40am	Viale Filippo Strozzi	No tags
Bus	9:25pm	Lugano	7h 30m	4:55am	Florence (Villa Costanza)	No tags
Bus	9:25pm	Lugano	7h 5m	4:30am	Viale Filippo Strozzi	No tags
Bus	11:10pm	Lugano	18h	5:10pm	Florence (Villa Costanza)	No tags

Compare 2 ways to go from Lugano to Florence

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as the good way to reach Florence. The journey takes about 5 hours and with fares starting at just $29, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

3carpool per day

5hAverage Duration

191 milesDistance

13kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$27 - $106	Average Duration7h 10m	CO₂ emissions 8kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$29 - $45	Average Duration5h	CO₂ emissions 13kg CO₂e

Compare bus companies

FlixBus

3.5/511,303 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Flixbus is a European bus operator that offers intercity and bus travel in over 38 countries. Known for their easy-to-spot lime green buses and for offering affordable transportation between cities in Europe and the Americas, Flixbus is a good option for those looking for an affordable, reliable bus company. In their buses, you'll find free WiFi, bathrooms, and power outlets. You can also pay extra to choose your seat and get extra legroom, or even buy a snack or drink onboard directly from the driver. You can reschedule your ticket for a small fee, which varies from $1 to $5, depending on how close you are to the departure date.

Calanda Viaggi Reisen

3/54 reviews

Staff3.4

Timeliness1.7

Cleanliness5

Wifi2.5

Itabus

4/5941 reviews

Staff4.3

Timeliness3

Cleanliness4.3

Wifi3.1

MarinoBus

4/5891 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness4.3

Cleanliness4.3

Wifi3.2

BlaBlaCar Bus

3.5/511,114 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness3.6

Cleanliness4.3

Wifi2.6

L'aurora Viaggi

5/52 reviews

Staff5

Timeliness5

Cleanliness5

IT bus companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Greyhound, Intercape, Rede Expressos, Trenitalia

Where are the popular stops in Lugano and Florence?

Stops in Lugano

A - Arrêt D'autobus Lugano

B - Stazione/Gare de Lugano

C - Via Basilea

Stops in Florence

A - Florence - Piazzale Montelungo

B - Terminal Bus Villa Constanza

C - Via Cassia, 49B

D - Florence Airport

E - Scandicci - Villa Costanza

F - Santa Maria Novella

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Lugano to Florence by bus

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The cheapest trip from Lugano to Florence was searched and found on Nov 15, 2025 with a price of $24

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Lugano to Florence, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $24 to $67 for a bus ticket from Lugano to Florence based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $24 which is on 2025-11-15.