Cities Near Florence
Cities near Florence, Italy: 10 notable destinations within day-trip and weekend range, including Siena, Pisa, Lucca. Compare distance, drive time and flight time, with day-trip and getaway ideas.
The closest notable city to Florence, Italy is Siena, about 32 mi (52 km) away — roughly 58 min by road. Below, 10 nearby cities are ranked by distance, with real drive and flight estimates and whether each works best as a day trip or an overnight getaway.
| City | Distance | Drive | Flight | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SienaMedieval city of the Palio | 32 mi / 52 km | 58 min | Drive/rail | Day trip |
| PisaThe leaning tower | 42 mi / 68 km | 1 hr 16 min | Drive/rail | Day trip |
| LuccaWalled Renaissance town | 37 mi / 60 km | 1 hr 7 min | Drive/rail | Day trip |
| ArezzoAntiques and Piero frescoes | 39 mi / 62 km | 1 hr 9 min | Drive/rail | Day trip |
| BolognaPorticoes and famous food | 50 mi / 80 km | 1 hr 29 min | Drive/rail | Day trip |
| Prato | 10 mi / 16 km | 35 min | Drive/rail | Day trip |
| Pistoia | 19 mi / 31 km | 37 min | Drive/rail | Day trip |
| Imola | 46 mi / 74 km | 1 hr 23 min | Drive/rail | Day trip |
| Livorno | 49 mi / 78 km | 1 hr 27 min | Drive/rail | Day trip |
| Forlì | 50 mi / 80 km | 1 hr 30 min | Drive/rail | Day trip |
Day trips from Florence
Within about 100 miles and easy to visit in a day: Siena, Pisa, Lucca, Arezzo, Bologna. These are close enough to go and return without an overnight stay.
Getting around
Nearby cities are usually quickest by car or train; for the longer hops a regional flight can save time. Tap any city above for its full distance, driving-time and flight-time breakdown, or plan a specific route with the tools below.
Frequently asked questions
Notable cities near Florence include Siena, Pisa, Lucca, Arezzo, Bologna. The closest is Siena, about 32 miles (52 km) away. The table above lists each with its distance, drive time and best use.