Trains from Cinque Terre to Milan

Traveling on a train from Cinque Terre to Milan is a great way to get from Liguria to Lombardy when you are visiting Italy.

Trains depart from the five towns in Cinque Terre and arrive at Milano Centrale train station. Some trains require changes en route.

Trains depart up to twice an hour throughout the day. Rail services are operated by Trenitalia on fast Frecciargento and Frecciabianca trains, regular InterCity trains, and slower Regional trains.

The journey time on trains from Cinque Terre to Milan ranges from 3 hours and 19 minutes to 5 hours and 29 minutes. Direct trains take 4 hours, and are not always the fastest services.

The cost of a train ticket from Cinque Terre to Milan varies depending on what kind of train or trains you take and how far in advance you buy them. Single ticket fares range from 18.35 euros to 34.55 euros for second class, and 33.90 euros to 46.55 euros in first class. Discounts on Frecciargento, Frecciabianca, and InterCity trains can be found if you book online at least 7 days before you travel.

Buses from Florence to Florence Airport

Buses from Florence to Florence airport are a good way to get from the city to your flight when you are leaving Italy.

Buses are operated by ATAF / SITA, and the service is called the Volainbus. It runs between the city center and Florence Amerigo Vespucci Airport (FLR).

Florence airport buses depart from the Florence city center every 30 minutes from 5:30 to 20:30, then once an hour until 23:00. They operate 7 days a week and on public holidays (from 6:00).

Buses from Florence to Florence airport take 21 minutes to arrive at the terminal buildings. Sometimes they take longer if there is traffic en route, so make sure to leave yourself plenty of time.

Buses depart from the Autostazione Bus Italia stop next to the Santa Maria Novella train station in central Florence. They arrive at the Florence airport bus stop outside of the arrivals hall.

The price of a single ticket on buses from Florence to Florence airport is 5.00 euros. You can buy them on the bus, and validate them in the machines on board.

Buses from Florence Airport to the City

Florence Duomo
Duomo in Florence

Taking a bus from Florence airport to the Florence city center is a good way to get from your flight to your final destination when you arrive in Italy.

Buses on this route are operated by ATAF / SITA, and they run from Florence Amerigo Vespucci Airport (FLR) to the city’s main train station.

The ATAF / SITA bus is called the VolainBus. VolainBuses run from the airport to Florence every 30 minutes from 6:00 to 20:30, then once an hour until 23:30. Buses run 7 days a week and on holidays.

VolainBuses from Florence airport to the Florence city center depart from the airport bus stop outside of the arrivals hall and travel to the Autostazione Bus Italia next to the Santa Maria Novella station. They also stop at Stazione Galleria on the way. The trip takes 12 minutes to Stazione Galleria and 21 minutes to Santa Maria Novella.

The cost of a one-way ticket on buses from Florence airport to the Florence city center is 5.00 euros. Round-trips cost 8.00 euros. You can buy tickets from a machine at the airport. Make sure to validate them when you get on the bus.