- 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
$100
Average price
$100
Fastest journey
6 h 12 m
Average duration
6 h 12 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
423 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Arth 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 Arth to Florence Santa Maria Novella will cost around $100 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $100.
Of the 1 trains that leave Arth for Florence Santa Maria Novella on Wed, Jun 17, 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Wed, Jun 17 the direct trains cover the 423 km distance in an average of 6 h 12 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 6 h 12 m .
On Wed, Jun 17 the slowest trains will take 6 h 12 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.


Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Arth to Florence Santa Maria Novella among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $102. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 5h 35m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $102, and a flight costs an average of $139.
Distance: 262 miles (423 km)
Most popular Train | Flight | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$115 Average price | $294 Average price | $102 Average price Cheapest | $120 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 5m Average total duration Fastest 5h 35m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 12h 13m Average total duration 9h 13m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 9h 55m Average total duration 9h 25m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 8m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Arth to Florence Santa Maria Novella:
A bus is $13 (€11) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Arth to Florence Santa Maria Novella costing on average $115 (€93).
A bus is $192 (€156) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Arth to Florence Santa Maria Novella costing on average $294 (€238).
Other travel options to Florence Santa Maria Novella take longer:
Flight takes on average 9h 13m.
Bus takes on average 9h 25m.
The journey is about 33m faster (5h 35m by train vs 6h 8m by car) and roughly $5 (€4) cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($115 (€93) vs $120 (€97)). 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 Arth to Florence Santa Maria Novella trains for today, Tuesday, June 16. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
EuroCity 15+ Intercity 597+ Regionale 18232 | 10:18 AM Arth-Goldau | 7h34 | 5:52 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 2 transfers | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9539+ EuroCity 15 | 10:18 AM Arth-Goldau | 4h46 | 3:04 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9321+ EuroCity 153 | 11:18 AM Arth-Goldau | 5h32 | 4:50 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 1 transfer | |
EuroCity 153+ Intercity 594+ Regionale 18312 | 11:18 AM Arth-Goldau | 7h25 | 6:43 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 2 transfers | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9547+ EuroCity 19 | 12:18 PM Arth-Goldau | 4h46 | 5:04 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9551+ EuroCity 151 | 1:18 PM Arth-Goldau | 4h46 | 6:04 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9555+ EuroCity 21 | 2:18 PM Arth-Goldau | 4h46 | 7:04 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 1 transfer | |
EuroCity 21+ Intercity 599 | 2:18 PM Arth-Goldau | 7h04 | 9:22 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9559+ EuroCity 37 | 3:18 PM Arth-Goldau | 4h46 | 8:04 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 1 transfer | |
EuroCity 37 | 3:18 PM Arth-Goldau | 6h12 | 9:30 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9563+ EuroCity 23 | 4:18 PM Arth-Goldau | 4h46 | 9:04 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9567+ EuroCity 173 | 4:49 PM Arth-Goldau | 5h15 | 10:04 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 1 transfer | |
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Trains from Arth to Florence Santa Maria Novella run on average 10 times per day, taking around 5h 35m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $100 (€81) if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 13:18, the last at 13:18. The fastest train covers the 262 miles (423 km) distance in 6h 12m.
Distance 262 miles (423 km) |
Average train duration 5h 35m |
Cheapest ticket price $100 (€81) |
Trains per day 10 |
Fastest train 6h 12m |
First train 1:18 PM |
Last train 1:18 PM |
Cheapest Month Nov |
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Low Season Oct - Dec |
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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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Firenze Santa Maria Novella -> Piazza del Duomo, Florence
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