Vatican City to Florence by bus
Florence lies 231 km (143 mi) north-west of Vatican City, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
A coach takes about 4 h 23 min including stops, over roughly 281 km (175 mi) of road.
| Vatican City | Florence | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Vatican | Italy |
| Population | 829 | 367,150 |
| Elevation | 61 m (200 ft) | 51 m (167 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+2 (Europe/Vatican) | UTC+2 (Europe/Rome) |
What changes when you arrive in Florence
Crossing from Vatican into Italy: sockets are Euro, Schuko, Type L; the dialling code becomes +39; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q1061257 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q11185210.
Where to book buses from Vatican City to Florence
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Staying in Florence
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Common questions
How far is Florence from Vatican City?
231 km (143 mi) in a straight line, north-west of Vatican City; by road roughly 281 km (175 mi).
How long does it take to get from Vatican City to Florence by bus?
About 4 h 23 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Vatican City and Florence?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
What currency do I need in Florence?
The Euro (EUR).
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 13 September 2026. Hotel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.