- 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
$33
Average price
$62
Fastest journey
2 h 49 m
Average duration
3 h 5 m
Trains per day
27
Distance
183 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Ancona 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 to Florence Santa Maria Novella will cost around $62 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $33.
Of the 27 trains that leave Ancona for Florence Santa Maria Novella on Sun, Jun 21, 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sun, Jun 21 the direct trains cover the 183 km distance in an average of 3 h 5 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 49 m .
On Sun, Jun 21 the slowest trains will take 3 h 19 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 1728 · Regionale TTPER 17847 · Regionale 18533
Regionale 1794
Regionale Veloce 3904 · Regionale 17817 · Regionale 18509
Regionale Veloce TTPER 1702 · Regionale TTPER 17859 · Regionale 18527
Regionale Veloce TTPER 3916 · Regionale 17833 · Regionale 18523
FRECCIAROSSA 9802 · FRECCIAROSSA 9515
FRECCIAROSSA 8802 · FRECCIAROSSA 8505
FRECCIAROSSA 8806 · FRECCIAROSSA 8507
FRECCIAROSSA 9806 · FRECCIAROSSA 9415
FRECCIAROSSA 8804 · FRECCIAROSSA 9405Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Ancona to Florence Santa Maria Novella among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $27. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 7m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $27, and a bus costs an average of $23.
Distance: 113 miles (183 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$30 Average price Cheapest | $40 Average price | $84 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 37m Average total duration Fastest 3h 7m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 39m Average total duration 4h 9m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 22m 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 to Florence Santa Maria Novella:
A train is $10 (€9) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Ancona to Florence Santa Maria Novella costing on average $40 (€33).
Other travel options to Florence Santa Maria Novella take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 9m.
The journey is about 15m faster (3h 7m by train vs 3h 22m by car) and roughly $54 (€44) cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($30 (€24) vs $84 (€69)). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
The table below shows live departures for Ancona to Florence Santa Maria Novella trains for tomorrow, Sunday, June 21. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
InterCityNotte 754+ FRECCIAROSSA 9505 | 3:17 AM Ancona station | 3h47 | 7:04 AM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce 4151+ FRECCIAROSSA 9508 | 3:31 AM Ancona station | 4h15 | 7:46 AM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce 4151 · Regionale Veloce 4094 | 3:31 AM Ancona station | 6h21 | 9:52 AM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce 4151+ Intercity 580 | 3:31 AM Ancona station | 4h35 | 8:06 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 17817 · Regionale 18509 | 5:45 AM Ancona station | 5h07 | 10:52 AM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 2 transfers | |
Regionale Veloce 3904+ Intercity 583+ Regionale 18667 | 5:45 AM Ancona station | 4h30 | 10:15 AM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 2 transfers | |
Intercity 533+ Regionale Veloce 4072 | 5:50 AM Ancona station | 6h05 | 11:55 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 4153 · Regionale Veloce 4074 | 9:00 AM Ancona station | 4h51 | 1:51 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce 1776 · Regionale TTPER 17827 · Regionale 18517 | 9:45 AM Ancona station | 5h07 | 2:52 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 2 transfers | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9806 · FRECCIAROSSA 9415 | 10:28 AM Ancona station | 3h11 | 1:39 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 | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 3916 · Regionale 17833 · Regionale 18523 | 11:45 AM Ancona station | 5h07 | 4:52 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 2 transfers | |
Intercity 608+ FRECCIAROSSA 9543 | 12:38 PM Ancona station | 3h26 | 4:04 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 | |
Regionale Veloce 4155 · Regionale Veloce 4082 | 1:40 PM Ancona station | 6h12 | 7:52 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 1702 · Regionale TTPER 17859 · Regionale 18527 | 2:10 PM Ancona station | 4h42 | 6:52 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 2 transfers | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 1706 · Regionale 17843 · Regionale 18529 | 2:45 PM Ancona station | 5h07 | 7:52 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 2 transfers | |
FRECCIAROSSA 8826 · FRECCIAROSSA 9555 | 3:35 PM Ancona station | 3h29 | 7:04 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce 1728 · Regionale TTPER 17847 · Regionale 18533 | 4:01 PM Ancona station | 4h51 | 8:52 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 2 transfers | |
Intercity 612+ FRECCIAROSSA 9559 | 4:38 PM Ancona station | 3h26 | 8:04 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 1708+ Intercity 599 | 4:45 PM Ancona station | 4h37 | 9:22 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 1794 | 4:55 PM Ancona station | 4h50 | 9:45 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Trains from Ancona to Florence Santa Maria Novella run on average 39 times per day, taking around 3h 7m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $27 (€22) but you can travel from only $23 (€19) by bus.
The earliest train runs at 02:45, the last at 13:45. The fastest train covers the 113 miles (183 km) distance in 4h 25m.
Distance 113 miles (183 km) |
Average train duration 3h 7m |
Cheapest ticket price $27 (€22) |
Trains per day 39 |
Fastest train 4h 25m |
First train 2:45 AM |
Last train 1:45 PM |
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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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