- Must visit
Galleria degli Uffizi
World-famous Renaissance gallery with masterpieces by Botticelli, Leonardo, Michelangelo, and Caravaggio. One of Florence’s essential museum visits.
Cheapest price
$28
Average price
$67
Fastest journey
2 h 49 m
Average duration
2 h 58 m
Trains per day
34
Distance
182 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Ancona station 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 Ancona station to Florence Santa Maria Novella will cost around $67 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $28.
Of the 34 trains that leave Ancona station for Florence Santa Maria Novella on Sun, Jun 07, 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sun, Jun 07 the direct trains cover the 182 km distance in an average of 2 h 58 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 49 m .
On Sun, Jun 07 the slowest trains will take 3 h 4 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
Regionale Veloce 1776 · Regionale 94474
Regionale Veloce TTPER 3922 · Regionale 94470
Regionale Veloce 3908 · Regionale 94472
Regionale TTPER 18122 · Regionale 94500 · Regionale 94470
Regionale Veloce TTPER 3926 · Regionale 94476
FRECCIAROSSA 9802 · FRECCIAROSSA 9515
FRECCIAROSSA 8824 · FRECCIAROSSA 8525
FRECCIAROSSA 9808 · FRECCIAROSSA 8529
FRECCIAROSSA 8818 · FRECCIAROSSA 8519
FRECCIAROSSA 8806 · FRECCIAROSSA 8507Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Ancona station to Florence Santa Maria Novella among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $16. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 11m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $16, and a train costs an average of $28.
Distance: 113 miles (182 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$29 Average price | $27 Average price Cheapest | $62 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 41m Average total duration Fastest 3h 11m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 29m Average total duration 3h 59m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 9m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
![]() Most popular train company | ![]() Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Ancona station to Florence Santa Maria Novella:
A bus is $2 (€2) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Ancona station to Florence Santa Maria Novella costing on average $29 (€23).
Other travel options to Florence Santa Maria Novella take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 59m.
Tickets start at around $29 (€23) compared to roughly $62 (€50) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $33 (€27). The journey takes 3h 11m versus 3h 9m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
The table below shows live departures for Ancona station to Florence Santa Maria Novella trains for today, Saturday, June 6. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Intercity 610+ FRECCIAROSSA 9551 | 2:38 PM Ancona station | 3h26 | 6:04 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 1 transfer | |
Intercity 610 · Intercity 594+ Regionale 18312 | 2:38 PM Ancona station | 4h05 | 6:43 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 2 transfers | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 3922 · Regionale 17843 · Regionale 18529 | 2:45 PM Ancona station | 5h07 | 7:52 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 2 transfers | |
FRECCIAROSSA 8824 · FRECCIAROSSA 8525 | 3:25 PM Ancona station | 2h59 | 6:24 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 1 transfer | |
Intercity 612+ FRECCIAROSSA 9559 | 4:38 PM Ancona station | 3h26 | 8:04 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 3926 · Regionale 17851 | 4:45 PM Ancona station | 5h25 | 10:10 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 3926+ Intercity 599 | 4:45 PM Ancona station | 4h37 | 9:22 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9808 · FRECCIAROSSA 8529 | 5:25 PM Ancona station | 2h59 | 8:24 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 1 transfer | |
Intercity 614+ FRECCIAROSSA 9567 | 6:38 PM Ancona station | 3h26 | 10:04 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 3930 · Regionale 17853 · Regionale 18539 | 6:45 PM Ancona station | 5h05 | 11:50 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 2 transfers | |
treno 4151 effettuato con bus PG741 · Regionale 7526 · Regionale Veloce 4094 | 3:15 AM Ancona station | 6h37 | 9:52 AM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 2 transfers | |
InterCityNotte 754+ FRECCIAROSSA 9505 | 3:17 AM Ancona station | 3h47 | 7:04 AM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 1 transfer | |
InterCityNotte 754+ Regionale 17807 | 3:17 AM Ancona station | 5h09 | 8:26 AM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 8802 · FRECCIAROSSA 8505 | 5:20 AM Ancona station | 3h04 | 8:24 AM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce 3904 · Regionale 94452 | 5:45 AM Ancona station | 4h26 | 10:11 AM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9802 · FRECCIAROSSA 9515 | 6:15 AM Ancona station | 2h49 | 9:04 AM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 8804 · FRECCIAROSSA 9405 | 6:20 AM Ancona station | 3h19 | 9:39 AM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 8806 · FRECCIAROSSA 8507 | 7:20 AM Ancona station | 3h04 | 10:24 AM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce 3908+ FRECCIAROSSA 8503 | 7:45 AM Ancona station | 3h39 | 11:24 AM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce 3908 · Regionale 94472 | 7:45 AM Ancona station | 5h10 | 12:55 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 1 transfer | |
Intercity 604+ FRECCIAROSSA 9527 | 8:38 AM Ancona station | 3h26 | 12:04 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 1 transfer | |
Intercity 604 · Intercity 584+ Regionale Veloce 4032 | 8:38 AM Ancona station | 4h55 | 1:33 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 2 transfers | |
FRECCIAROSSA 8810 · FRECCIAROSSA 9413 | 9:25 AM Ancona station | 3h14 | 12:39 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce 1776 · Regionale 94474 | 9:45 AM Ancona station | 4h26 | 2:11 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9806 · FRECCIAROSSA 9415 | 10:28 AM Ancona station | 3h11 | 1:39 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 1 transfer | |
Intercity 606+ FRECCIAROSSA 9535 | 10:40 AM Ancona station | 3h24 | 2:04 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 3914 · Regionale TTPER 17935 · Regionale 18519 | 10:45 AM Ancona station | 5h07 | 3:52 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 2 transfers | |
FRECCIAROSSA 8814 · FRECCIAROSSA 8419 | 11:25 AM Ancona station | 3h14 | 2:39 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 3916 · Regionale 17833 · Regionale 18523 | 11:45 AM Ancona station | 5h07 | 4:52 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 2 transfers | |
treno 4153 effettuato con bus PG755 · Regionale Veloce 4078 | 11:50 AM Ancona station | 6h07 | 5:57 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 8816 · FRECCIAROSSA 9421 | 12:25 PM Ancona station | 3h14 | 3:39 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 3918 · Regionale 17837 · Regionale 18525 | 12:45 PM Ancona station | 5h07 | 5:52 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 2 transfers | |
FRECCIAROSSA 8818 · FRECCIAROSSA 8519 | 1:25 PM Ancona station | 2h59 | 4:24 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 1 transfer | |
Regionale TTPER 18122 · Regionale 94500 · Regionale 94470 | 2:10 PM Ancona station | 6h12 | 8:22 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 2 transfers | |
Regionale TTPER 18122 · Regionale TTPER 17859 · Regionale 18527 | 2:10 PM Ancona station | 4h42 | 6:52 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 2 transfers | |
FRECCIAROSSA 8820 · FRECCIAROSSA 9427 | 2:25 PM Ancona station | 3h14 | 5:39 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 1 transfer | |
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Trains from Ancona station to Florence Santa Maria Novella run on average 38 times per day, taking around 3h 11m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $28 (€23) but you can travel from only $16 (€13) by bus.
The earliest train runs at 02:45, the last at 17:45. The fastest train covers the 113 miles (182 km) distance in 4h 25m.
Distance 113 miles (182 km) |
Average train duration 3h 11m |
Cheapest ticket price $28 (€23) |
Trains per day 38 |
Fastest train 4h 25m |
First train 2:45 AM |
Last train 5:45 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.
World-famous Renaissance gallery with masterpieces by Botticelli, Leonardo, Michelangelo, and Caravaggio. One of Florence’s essential museum visits.
Best known for Michelangelo’s David, this museum also holds important Florentine paintings and sculptures. Timed-entry tickets are commonly used.
Outstanding museum preserving original works from the Florence Cathedral complex, including sculptures by Michelangelo, Donatello, and Ghiberti.
The ceremonial heart of Florence, surrounded by the cathedral, baptistery, and bell tower. Essential for first-time visitors and iconic photos.
Historic civic square filled with sculpture and framed by Palazzo Vecchio and the Loggia dei Lanzi. One of Florence’s most atmospheric public spaces.
The city’s classic panoramic viewpoint, especially popular at sunset and on social media for sweeping views over Florence’s rooftops and dome.
Thick-cut Chianina beef steak grilled rare over coals, one of Florence's most iconic and celebratory dishes.
Hearty Tuscan soup of bread, cannellini beans, and vegetables, traditionally reheated the next day for deeper flavor.
Rustic tomato and bread soup with garlic, olive oil, and basil, a classic example of Tuscan cucina povera.
Renowned fine dining institution with Michelin-starred cuisine and one of Italy's most celebrated wine cellars.
Popular steakhouse known for Bistecca Alla Fiorentina, with a polished yet approachable atmosphere near Santa Maria Novella.
Historic, lively trattoria near the central market, famous for Florentine steak and classic Tuscan dishes.
Moderate by Italian standards. Cafes and casual meals are reasonable, but hotels and central dining near the station cost more.
Service is often included or covered by a coperto. Tipping is not required, but rounding up or leaving EUR 1-3 for good service is appreciated. Taxis are usually rounded up.
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Firenze Santa Maria Novella -> Piazza del Duomo, Florence
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