How do I get from London to Florence without flying?
How do I get from London to Florence without flying? It takes an average of 19h 59m to travel from London to Florence by train, over a distance of around 749 miles (1206 km). There are normally 17 trains per day travelling from London to Florence and tickets for this journey start from £369.12 when you book in advance.
What part of Florence to stay in?
For first-time visitors and those who have only a short time in Florence, we suggest staying in the Centro Storico or historic district. This area is the heart of Florence and here you'll find the magnificent cathedral or duomo – Santa Maria del Fiore – the Uffizi Gallery, and the Palazzo Vecchio.
What is the best way to get from London to Florence?
Eurostar & Thello night train. Travelling by train from London to Florence is easy. You can make the journey by day, but there's also a useful overnight option. The key link in this trip is the overnight train from Paris to northern Italy, which leaves the French capital every evening bound for Venice.
Is there a sleeper train from Paris to Florence?
Thello night train & Frecciarossa The journey by train from Paris to Florence is easy. You can make this journey entirely by day, but there's also a useful overnight option. Board an overnight Thello train in Paris, which leaves the French capital every evening bound for Venice.
Is Eurostar cheaper than flying?
Unless you book well in advance, the cost of traveling to Paris on the Eurostar is more expensive than flying.
What is the most scenic route from UK to Italy?
Calais – Reims – Nancy – Basel – Lucern – Milan The quickest drive to Italy from England is the straightest, and probably also the most scenic! Within 2 hours from Calais, you'll be leaving the flat plains of northern France behind.