The cheapest and fastest trains from Bellinzona to Florence Santa Maria Novella
Cheapest price
$110
Average price
$110
Fastest journey
5 h 16 m
Average duration
5 h 16 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
321 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Bellinzona 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 Bellinzona to Florence Santa Maria Novella will cost around $110 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $110.
Of the 1 trains that leave Bellinzona for Florence Santa Maria Novella on Fri, May 29, 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Fri, May 29 the direct trains cover the 321 km distance in an average of 5 h 16 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 5 h 16 m .
On Fri, May 29 the slowest trains will take 5 h 16 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.
3:14 PM5h16Bellinzona8:30 PMFlorence Santa Maria Novella$1101One-way0 transfers
3:14 PM5h16Bellinzona8:30 PMFlorence Santa Maria Novella$1101One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare train and bus for Bellinzona to Florence Santa Maria Novella
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Bellinzona to Florence Santa Maria Novella among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $28. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 40m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $28, and a train costs an average of $63.
Distance: 199 miles (321 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$90 Average price | $33 Average price Cheapest | $91 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 10m Average total duration Fastest 3h 40m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 30m Average total duration 6h 0m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 28m 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 Bellinzona to Florence Santa Maria Novella:
A bus is $57 (€46) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bellinzona to Florence Santa Maria Novella costing on average $90 (€72).
Other travel options to Florence Santa Maria Novella take longer:
Bus takes on average 6h 0m.
The journey is about 48m faster (3h 40m by train vs 4h 28m by car) and roughly $1 (€1) cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($90 (€72) vs $91 (€73)). 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.
Direct services run with Trenitalia.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
Live departures
Bellinzona to Florence Santa Maria Novella train times
The table below shows live departures for Bellinzona to Florence Santa Maria Novella trains for tomorrow, Friday, May 29. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 3:14 PM Bellinzona | 5h16 | 8:30 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0 transfersDirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Bellinzona to Florence Santa Maria Novella
Trains from Bellinzona to Florence Santa Maria Novella run on average 13 times per day, taking around 3h 40m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $63 (€51) but you can travel from only $28 (€22) by bus.
There are 1 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 14:14, the last at 15:14. The fastest train covers the 199 miles (321 km) distance in 5h 16m.
Distance 199 miles (321 km) |
Average train duration 3h 40m |
Cheapest ticket price $63 (€51) |
Trains per day 13 |
Direct trains 1 |
Fastest train 5h 16m |
First train 2:14 PM |
Last train 3:14 PM |
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Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Oct - Dec |
Low Season Jul - Sep |
Train companies: Frecciarossa, Italo, Trenitalia, Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) from Bellinzona to Florence Santa Maria Novella trainsFrecciarossa, Italo, Trenitalia, Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) trains will get you between Bellinzona and Florence Santa Maria Novella from $28 (€22). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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Italo
Trenitalia
Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
FAQs: Trains from Bellinzona to Florence Santa Maria Novella
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Bellinzona to Florence Santa Maria Novella by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Florence Santa Maria Novella, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Popular train stations from Bellinzona to Florence Santa Maria Novella
- 6:00 AM - 8:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 7 days a week from 5:00 a.m. to 1:00 a.m. Departures can be made outside of opening hours. Access via Viale Stazione.
- Ristorante Casa del Popolo
- Ristorante Locanda Orico
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps.
- CHF 1
- Hotel Internazionale Bellinzona
- Hotel & SPA Internazionale
- Hotel Unione
- Located in the main hall
- 300 places, covered
- Europcar
- Hertz
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platforms 1-5 for trains to regional and international destinations
- Train: SBB InterCity, RegioExpress
- Bus: Several lines available
- Mon - Sun: 06:00 - 21:00
- Free WiFi (30 minutes limit).
- Provided by KiPoint and located on the ground floor, on the side of Piazza Adua. Open daily from 06:00 to 23:00.
- 12oz Coffee Joint
- Casa Maioli
- Don Nino
- Fratelli Cuore
- McDonald´s
- Panella
- Segafredo Zanetti
- Spizzico
- Venchi
- & many more
- Elevators, escalators, step-free access. Mobility assistance is available with the Sala Blu, located next to Platform 1.
- Hotel Luxor Florence
- Joy Hotel Florence
- Diplomat Hotel Florence
- Mon - Sun: 06:00 - 21:00
- Located inside and outside the station.
- Tram lines: T1, T2
- Bus lines: 6, 11, 12, 13, 17, 23, 36, 37, C4
- Train lines: FR, FA, Italo
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