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Florence to London overland: route, cost and stops
Florence to London, overland all the way, across 2 countries, with every leg costed. This is the planner's own output for the corridor — 6 stops, 12 legs, 36h on the move.
Modelled estimates, not live fares. Last rebuilt 2026-09-23.
This is one version of the corridor. Change the budget, the pace, the dates or the bed type and the route rebuilds around them.
Open this route in the plannerThe route, leg by leg
Each row is the mode the planner picked as the best balance of time and money. Alternatives on every leg — including night trains and coaches — are in the planner itself.
| Leg | Mode | Time | Fare |
|---|---|---|---|
| Florence → Cinque Terre | Coach | 2.7h | €5–€5 |
| Cinque Terre → Bologna | Coach | 2.8h | €5–€5 |
| Bologna → Venice | Coach | 2.7h | €5–€5 |
| Venice → Verona | Coach | 2.3h | €5–€5 |
| Verona → Milan | Coach | 2.9h | €5–€10 |
| Milan → Zürich | Coach | 4.1h | €10–€20 |
| Zürich → Strasbourg | Coach | 2.9h | €5–€15 |
| Strasbourg → Reims | Coach | 5.2h | €10–€20 |
| Reims → Lille | Coach | 3.3h | €5–€10 |
| Lille → Calais | Coach | 2.1h | €5–€10 |
| Calais → Canterbury | Ferry | 3.1h | €14–€31 |
| Canterbury → London | Coach | 2h | €5–€10 |
What it costs
| Component | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| Transport | €79 | €102 | €146 |
| Beds | €275 | €324 | €415 |
| Daily spending | €671 | €839 | €1,133 |
| Total per person | €1,097 | €1,345 | €1,786 |
Dorm beds, two people sharing where a room is cheaper than two dorm bunks. Daily spending is food and local transport, modelled per city rather than averaged across the trip.
Where you stop
Florence, Italy
Worth the time: Uffizi, Duomo climb, Oltrarno workshops
Eating: Schiacciata sandwiches €6
Beds near the centre:
Academy Hostel · hostelfirenze rooms cathedral · hostelB&B Il Bargello · guest house
Cinque Terre, Italy
Worth the time: Five-village coastal path, Vernazza harbour
Eating: Focaccia and fried anchovies, €7
Beds near the centre:
Ostello Cinque Terre · hostelLa Dolce Vita · hostelCecio · guest house
Markets and cheap eats:
SP4488 Ittiturismo · seafoodLa Posada · italianDeMeRiva (formerly Food and Sea) · italian
Bologna, Italy
Worth the time: Portici, Santo Stefano, Quadrilatero
Eating: Student city — pranzo €12
Beds near the centre:
Hostel Il Nosadillo · hostelB&B Molineventidue · hostelAttico di Via D'Azeglio · guest house
Venice, Italy
Worth the time: Accademia, Cannaregio at dawn, Giudecca
Eating: Cicchetti bars €2 a plate; avoid San Marco
Beds near the centre:
Ostello Domus Civica · hostelBackpackers House Venice · hostelBest Veniece Apartments · guest house
Verona, Italy
Worth the time: Arena, Castelvecchio, Piazza delle Erbe
Eating: Osteria pranzo €13
Beds near the centre:
Protezione della Giovane · hostelStravagante Hostel · hostelB&b Piazza Bra · guest house
London, England
Worth the time: British Museum, South Bank, Borough Market
Eating: Museums free; markets beat restaurants
Beds near the centre:
London Central YMCA · hostelHelen Graham House · hostelLSE Northumberland House · guest house
Markets and cheap eats:
Market Place Food Hall Leicester Square · marketSoho Vegan Market · marketSeven Dials Market · market
Worth a detour
Places just off the corridor, priced against the route you already have — the extra time and the extra money each one actually adds.
| Place | Fits | Extra time | Extra cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belgrade, Serbia | after Verona | +14m | +€61 |
| Kotor, Montenegro | after Verona | +1.4h | +€81 |
| Lucca, Italy | after Florence | +38m | +€72 |
| Siena, Italy | after Florence | +1.9h | +€82 |
Common questions
How long does the Florence to London trip take?
Moving time is about 36h spread over 12 legs. Allowing 2 nights in each of the 6 stops, the whole corridor works as a 13-day trip. You can compress it by skipping stops, but the travelling time itself does not shrink much.
How much does it cost?
About €1,345 per person for 13 days in dorms, sharing with one other. That splits into roughly €102 of transport, €324 of beds and €839 of daily spending. The realistic range is €1,097 to €1,786 depending on how early you book and how much you eat out.
Can you do it without flying?
Yes. An all-surface version runs about 34h of travel and €1,350 in total — €5 more than the version above. Switch on avoid flying in the planner to see it.
Which countries does it cross?
Italy, United Kingdom — 2 in total. Check visa requirements for your own passport before you commit to the route; this planner does not model them.
What transport does it use?
Coach, Ferry. Every leg is costed with a walk-up fare and an advance fare, so the range on each row is the booking-window spread, not uncertainty about the route.
Adjust it for your own dates, budget and party size.
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