Cardiff to Florence, Italy: Road Trip Guide & Distance

855.2 miles 1376.3 km · straight line
1169.8 miles actual route 1882.6 km · driving distance
25h 17min estimated drive time
£177 - £218 estimated fuel cost
~2h 13min flight time
123° ESE bearing direction

How far is Cardiff from Florence, Italy?

The distance from Cardiff to Florence, Italy is 855.2 miles (1376.3 km) as the crow flies. Florence, Italy is located ESE of Cardiff. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1169.8 miles, taking about 25h 17min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 13min. Cardiff is in United Kingdom, while Florence, Italy is in Italy.

This is a serious multi-day road trip! We strongly recommend breaking this journey up with an overnight stay to ensure you arrive safely and refreshed. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility. Keep in mind this route crosses international borders. Don't forget your passport, and check current border crossing times and vehicle insurance requirements. For a trip of this distance, flying is significantly faster. However, driving offers the flexibility to explore stops along the way.

Coordinates come from public place data for Cardiff and Florence, Italy. The driving distance uses an OSRM road-route result when route data is available. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Cardiff to Florence, Italy

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 25h 17min £177 - £218 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 13min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~30h 20min $94–$175* Budget
Train ~32h 52min $140–$409* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Cardiff & Florence, Italy

Quick Facts

Cardiff
51.48°N, 3.18°W
Europe/London
9m elevation
Florence, Italy
43.77°N, 11.26°E
Europe/Rome
50m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 285 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 71 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 29.1 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM