- Must visit
Galleria degli Uffizi
Florence’s flagship art museum, famous for Botticelli, Leonardo, Michelangelo, and Raphael. Timed entry is strongly advised due to very high demand.
Cheapest price
$32
Average price
$32
Fastest journey
7 h 36 m
Average duration
7 h 36 m
Buses per day
1
Distance
250 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Milan Centrale to Florence Santa Maria Novella is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Milan Centrale to Florence Santa Maria Novella will cost around $32 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $32.
It's difficult to get from Milan Centrale to Florence Santa Maria Novella without transferring at least 2 times.
BUS L609A+
Regionale 17831 · Regionale 18519
BUS L609A+
Regionale 17831 · Regionale 18519Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Milan Centrale to Florence Santa Maria Novella among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $11. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 58m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $11, and a flight costs an average of $167.
Distance: 155 miles (250 km)
| Bus | Most popular Train | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$22 Average price Cheapest | $49 Average price | $176 Average price | $90 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 32m Average total duration 4h 2m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 28m Average total duration Fastest 3h 58m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 12h 59m Average total duration 9h 59m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 3h 26m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Milan Centrale to Florence Santa Maria Novella:
A bus is $27 (€22) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Milan Centrale to Florence Santa Maria Novella costing on average $49 (€40).
A bus is $153 (€125) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Milan Centrale to Florence Santa Maria Novella costing on average $176 (€143).
Other travel options to Florence Santa Maria Novella take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 2m.
Flight takes on average 9h 59m.
Tickets start at around $22 (€18) compared to roughly $90 (€73) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $68 (€55). The journey takes 4h 2m versus 3h 26m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Direct services are operated by FlixBus, Itabus, BlaBlaCar Bus, BlaBlaCar, Calanda Viaggi, Infobus, Marino Autolinee.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:35AM | Arrival Time 04:35AM | Duration 4h00 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Sun | Cheapest price $18 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:10AM | Arrival Time 04:35AM | Duration 3h25 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Sun | Cheapest price $18 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:25AM | Arrival Time 06:35AM | Duration 4h10 | Departure days Mon, Sun | Cheapest price $36 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:10AM | Arrival Time 07:20AM | Duration 4h10 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $18 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:00AM | Arrival Time 07:10AM | Duration 3h10 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $29 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:15AM | Arrival Time 10:25AM | Duration 5h10 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Sun | Cheapest price $18 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:35AM | Arrival Time 10:10AM | Duration 4h35 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Sun | Cheapest price $18 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:20AM | Arrival Time 10:10AM | Duration 3h50 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $32 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 06:25AM | Arrival Time 10:45AM | Duration 4h20 | Departure days Mon, Sun | Cheapest price $15 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:00AM | Arrival Time 10:40AM | Duration 3h40 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $18 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:15AM | Arrival Time 11:15AM | Duration 4h00 | Departure days Mon, Sun | Cheapest price $26 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:55AM | Arrival Time 12:55PM | Duration 5h00 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Sun | Cheapest price $23 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 11:10AM | Duration 3h10 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 11:15AM | Duration 3h15 | Departure days Mon, Sun | Cheapest price $26 |
Operator Trenitalia | Departure Time 08:16AM | Arrival Time 03:52PM | Duration 7h36 | Departure days Tue, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $32 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:20AM | Arrival Time 11:20AM | Duration 3h00 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $36 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:20AM | Arrival Time 01:50PM | Duration 5h30 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Sun | Cheapest price $18 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:50AM | Arrival Time 12:55PM | Duration 4h05 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Sun | Cheapest price $23 |
Operator Itabus | Departure Time 08:55AM | Arrival Time 01:54PM | Duration 4h59 | Departure days Mon, Wed | Cheapest price $15 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:00AM | Arrival Time 12:00PM | Duration 3h00 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $28 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:05AM | Arrival Time 01:50PM | Duration 4h45 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Sun | Cheapest price $18 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:10AM | Arrival Time 12:10PM | Duration 3h00 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $26 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:20AM | Arrival Time 12:20PM | Duration 3h00 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $33 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:30AM | Arrival Time 12:20PM | Duration 2h50 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $34 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:40AM | Arrival Time 01:35PM | Duration 3h55 | Departure days Mon, Thu | Cheapest price $24 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:00AM | Arrival Time 01:55PM | Duration 3h55 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $18 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:20AM | Arrival Time 01:40PM | Duration 3h20 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $26 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:30AM | Arrival Time 03:30PM | Duration 5h00 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Sun | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:30AM | Arrival Time 01:40PM | Duration 3h10 | Departure days Mon, Wed | Cheapest price $29 |
Operator Itabus | Departure Time 10:40AM | Arrival Time 03:20PM | Duration 4h40 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:40AM | Arrival Time 01:40PM | Duration 3h00 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:00AM | Arrival Time 02:20PM | Duration 3h20 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $28 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:50AM | Arrival Time 03:20PM | Duration 3h30 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $31 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:55AM | Arrival Time 04:50PM | Duration 4h55 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Sun | Cheapest price $18 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:40PM | Arrival Time 05:50PM | Duration 5h10 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Sun | Cheapest price $18 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:45PM | Arrival Time 04:50PM | Duration 4h05 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Sun | Cheapest price $18 |
Operator Itabus | Departure Time 12:50PM | Arrival Time 05:50PM | Duration 5h00 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $15 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:00PM | Arrival Time 07:00PM | Duration 5h00 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $23 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:20PM | Arrival Time 06:50PM | Duration 4h30 | Departure days Mon, Sun | Cheapest price $18 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:25PM | Arrival Time 07:00PM | Duration 4h35 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $23 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 02:30PM | Arrival Time 06:10PM | Duration 3h40 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $34 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:45PM | Arrival Time 06:50PM | Duration 4h05 | Departure days Mon, Sun | Cheapest price $18 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:00PM | Arrival Time 06:40PM | Duration 3h40 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $37 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:05PM | Arrival Time 07:50PM | Duration 4h45 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Sun | Cheapest price $18 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:15PM | Arrival Time 08:15PM | Duration 5h00 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Sun | Cheapest price $18 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:30PM | Arrival Time 09:15PM | Duration 5h45 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Sun | Cheapest price $18 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:50PM | Arrival Time 08:15PM | Duration 4h25 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Sun | Cheapest price $18 |
Operator Itabus | Departure Time 04:00PM | Arrival Time 08:25PM | Duration 4h25 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $15 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:05PM | Arrival Time 09:15PM | Duration 5h10 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Sun | Cheapest price $18 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:20PM | Arrival Time 09:20PM | Duration 5h00 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Sun | Cheapest price $18 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:20PM | Arrival Time 07:20PM | Duration 3h00 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $32 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:30PM | Arrival Time 09:15PM | Duration 4h45 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Sun | Cheapest price $18 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:40PM | Arrival Time 09:00PM | Duration 4h20 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Sun | Cheapest price $18 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:05PM | Arrival Time 09:20PM | Duration 4h15 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Sun | Cheapest price $18 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:25PM | Arrival Time 09:00PM | Duration 3h35 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Sun | Cheapest price $18 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:30PM | Arrival Time 08:40PM | Duration 3h10 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $26 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:00PM | Arrival Time 09:10PM | Duration 3h10 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $24 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:20PM | Arrival Time 09:20PM | Duration 3h00 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $24 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:25PM | Arrival Time 11:00PM | Duration 4h35 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Sun | Cheapest price $18 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:30PM | Arrival Time 09:50PM | Duration 3h20 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $24 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:10PM | Arrival Time 11:00PM | Duration 3h50 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Sun | Cheapest price $18 |
Operator Itabus | Departure Time 07:20PM | Arrival Time 01:10AM | Duration 5h50 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $31 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:10PM | Arrival Time 11:40PM | Duration 3h30 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $29 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:20PM | Arrival Time 11:50PM | Duration 3h30 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $26 |
Operator Marino Autolinee | Departure Time 08:25PM | Arrival Time 01:15AM | Duration 4h50 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Sun | Cheapest price $48 |
Operator Itabus | Departure Time 08:25PM | Arrival Time 02:45AM | Duration 6h20 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $24 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:35PM | Arrival Time 01:00AM | Duration 4h25 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Sun | Cheapest price $23 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:00PM | Arrival Time 12:30AM | Duration 3h30 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $23 |
Operator Itabus | Departure Time 09:05PM | Arrival Time 03:10AM | Duration 6h05 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $31 |
Operator Marino Autolinee | Departure Time 09:05PM | Arrival Time 01:15AM | Duration 4h10 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Sun | Cheapest price $48 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:10PM | Arrival Time 01:00AM | Duration 3h50 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Sun | Cheapest price $23 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:00PM | Arrival Time 02:40AM | Duration 4h40 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Sun | Cheapest price $18 |
Operator Itabus | Departure Time 10:30PM | Arrival Time 03:35AM | Duration 5h05 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $31 |
Operator Itabus | Departure Time 10:40PM | Arrival Time 04:10AM | Duration 5h30 | Departure days Mon, Thu | Cheapest price $16 |
The table below shows live departures for Milan Centrale to Florence Santa Maria Novella buses for today, Thursday, June 18. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FlixBus | 10:30 AM Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano | 5h00 | 3:30 PM Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) | 0 transfersDirect | |
2125 | 10:40 AM Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano | 4h40 | 3:20 PM Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 12:40 PM Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano | 5h10 | 5:50 PM Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 2:00 PM Sesto San Giovanni, Piazza Primo Maggio (Stazione ferroviaria) | 5h00 | 7:00 PM Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 2:25 PM Milano, San Donato - Settore B (Viale Giuseppe Impastato) | 4h35 | 7:00 PM Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 3:05 PM Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano | 4h45 | 7:50 PM Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 3:15 PM Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano | 5h00 | 8:15 PM Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 3:30 PM Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano | 5h45 | 9:15 PM Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 3:50 PM Assago, Viale Milanofiori (Assago M2) | 4h25 | 8:15 PM Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) | 0 transfersDirect | |
3491 | 4:00 PM Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano | 4h25 | 8:25 PM Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 4:05 PM Assago, Viale Milanofiori (Assago M2) | 5h10 | 9:15 PM Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 4:20 PM Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano | 5h00 | 9:20 PM Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 4:30 PM Milano, San Donato - Settore B (Viale Giuseppe Impastato) | 4h45 | 9:15 PM Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 4:40 PM Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano | 4h20 | 9:00 PM Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 5:05 PM Milano, San Donato - Settore B (Viale Giuseppe Impastato) | 4h15 | 9:20 PM Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 5:25 PM Milano, San Donato - Settore B (Viale Giuseppe Impastato) | 3h35 | 9:00 PM Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 6:25 PM Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano | 4h35 | 11:00 PM Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 7:10 PM Milano, San Donato - Settore B (Viale Giuseppe Impastato) | 3h50 | 11:00 PM Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) | 0 transfersDirect | |
2213 · 2413 | 7:20 PM Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano | 5h50 | 1:10 AM Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) | 1 transfer | |
2213 · 2771 | 7:20 PM Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano | 6h15 | 1:35 AM Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) | 1 transfer | |
3505 | 8:25 PM Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano | 6h20 | 2:45 AM Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) | 0 transfersDirect | |
055 | 8:25 PM Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano | 4h50 | 1:15 AM Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 8:35 PM Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano | 4h25 | 1:00 AM Firenze, Piazzale Montelungo | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 8:35 PM Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano | 4h00 | 12:35 AM Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) | 0 transfersDirect | |
055 | 9:05 PM Milano, San Donato - Settore B (Viale Giuseppe Impastato) | 4h10 | 1:15 AM Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 9:10 PM Milano, San Donato - Settore B (Viale Giuseppe Impastato) | 3h50 | 1:00 AM Firenze, Piazzale Montelungo | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 9:10 PM Milano, San Donato - Settore B (Viale Giuseppe Impastato) | 3h25 | 12:35 AM Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 10:00 PM Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano | 4h40 | 2:40 AM Firenze, Piazzale Montelungo | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 10:00 PM Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano | 4h15 | 2:15 AM Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) | 0 transfersDirect | |
3897 | 10:30 PM Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano | 5h05 | 3:35 AM Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) | 0 transfersDirect | |
2495 | 10:40 PM Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano | 5h30 | 4:10 AM Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Friday, June 19 | |||||
BUS L609A+ Regionale 17831 · Regionale 18519 | 8:16 AM Milan Centrale | 7h36 | 3:52 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 2 transfers | |
This is the last bus of the day. | |||||
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Buses from Milan Centrale to Florence Santa Maria Novella run on average 29 times per day, taking around 4h 2m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $11 (€9) if you book in advance.
There are 23 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 04:25, the last at 21:40. The fastest bus covers the 155 miles (250 km) distance in 3h 15m.
Distance 155 miles (250 km) |
Average bus duration 4h 2m |
Cheapest ticket price $11 (€9) |
Buses per day 29 |
Direct buses 23 |
Fastest bus 3h 15m |
First bus 4:25 AM |
Last bus 9:40 PM |
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Discover the best of Firenze Santa Maria Novella — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Firenze Santa Maria Novella trip today.
Florence’s flagship art museum, famous for Botticelli, Leonardo, Michelangelo, and Raphael. Timed entry is strongly advised due to very high demand.
Best known for Michelangelo’s David, plus important Florentine paintings and sculpture. Advance booking is commonly needed.
Vast former Medici palace housing several museum collections, including Palatine Gallery interiors and royal apartments.
The symbolic heart of Florence, packed with the cathedral complex and some of the city’s most photographed architecture.
Historic civic square filled with monumental sculpture and framed by Palazzo Vecchio and the Loggia dei Lanzi.
The classic panoramic terrace over Florence, especially popular at sunset and widely featured in travel photography and social media.
The iconic Florentine T-bone steak, cut very thick from Chianina beef and grilled rare over coals. It is one of the city’s most famous traditional dishes.
A classic Florentine street food made from the fourth stomach of the cow, simmered in broth and usually served in a bread roll with green sauce or spicy oil.
A hearty Tuscan soup of bread, cannellini beans, and vegetables, especially black cabbage. It is a rustic peasant dish strongly associated with Florence and Tuscany.
Established Michelin-starred restaurant offering refined contemporary Tuscan cuisine in an elegant setting within central Florence.
Long-established local favorite known for its intimate old-school atmosphere and classic dishes such as butter chicken and Tuscan comfort food.
Historic, no-frills Florentine trattoria near the central market, famous for traditional Tuscan dishes including steak, ribollita, and hearty daily specials.
Moderate for Italy: cafés and casual meals are reasonable, but hotels and tourist-area dining near the station cost more.
Service is often included or covered by coperto. Tipping is not obligatory; round up or leave EUR 1-2 at cafés, 5-10% for great restaurant service, and round up taxis.
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Firenze, Piazza della Stazione -> Firenze Santa Maria Novella
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