The cheapest and fastest trains from Bern to Florence Santa Maria Novella
Cheapest price
$164
Average price
$174
Fastest journey
5 h 30 m
Average duration
6 h 52 m
Trains per day
5
Distance
461 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Bern 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 Bern to Florence Santa Maria Novella will cost around $174 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $164.
It's difficult to get from Bern to Florence Santa Maria Novella without transferring at least once.
EuroCity 65+
Intercity 5991:34 PM7h48Bern Hauptbahnhof9:22 PMFlorence Santa Maria Novella$1641One-way1 transfer
EuroCity 65+
99551:34 PM6h01Bern Hauptbahnhof7:35 PMFlorence Santa Maria Novella$1721One-way1 transfer
EuroCity 65+
99591:34 PM7h01Bern Hauptbahnhof8:35 PMFlorence Santa Maria Novella$1721One-way1 transfer
EuroCity 65+
99611:34 PM8h01Bern Hauptbahnhof9:35 PMFlorence Santa Maria Novella$1761One-way1 transfer
FRECCIAROSSA 9555+
EuroCity 651:34 PM5h30Bern Hauptbahnhof7:04 PMFlorence Santa Maria Novella$1881One-way1 transfer
FRECCIAROSSA 9555+
EuroCity 651:34 PM5h30Bern Hauptbahnhof7:04 PMFlorence Santa Maria Novella$1881One-way1 transfer
EuroCity 65+
99551:34 PM6h01Bern Hauptbahnhof7:35 PMFlorence Santa Maria Novella$1721One-way1 transfer
EuroCity 65+
99591:34 PM7h01Bern Hauptbahnhof8:35 PMFlorence Santa Maria Novella$1721One-way1 transfer
EuroCity 65+
Intercity 5991:34 PM7h48Bern Hauptbahnhof9:22 PMFlorence Santa Maria Novella$1641One-way1 transfer
EuroCity 65+
99611:34 PM8h01Bern Hauptbahnhof9:35 PMFlorence Santa Maria Novella$1761One-way1 transfer
Travel Information
Compare bus, train, and flight for Bern to Florence Santa Maria Novella
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Bern to Florence Santa Maria Novella among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $56. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 6h 2m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $56, and a flight costs an average of $118.
Distance: 286 miles (461 km)
Compare train with
Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$155 Average price | $90 Average price Cheapest | $255 Average price | $232 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 32m Average total duration Fastest 6h 2m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 15h 30m Average total duration 15h 0m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 11h 21m Average total duration 8h 21m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 7h 22m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Bern to Florence Santa Maria Novella:
A bus is $65 (€52) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bern to Florence Santa Maria Novella costing on average $155 (€124).
A bus is $165 (€132) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Bern to Florence Santa Maria Novella costing on average $255 (€205).
Other travel options to Florence Santa Maria Novella take longer:
Flight takes on average 8h 21m.
Bus takes on average 15h 0m.
The journey is about 1h 20m faster (6h 2m by train vs 7h 22m by car) and roughly $77 (€62) cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($155 (€124) vs $232 (€186)). 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.
Live departures
Bern to Florence Santa Maria Novella train times
The table below shows live departures for Bern to Florence Santa Maria Novella trains for tomorrow, Thursday, May 14. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
EuroCity 65+ Intercity 599 | 1:34 PM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 7h48 | 9:22 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 1 transfer | |
EuroCity 65+ 9955 | 1:34 PM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 6h01 | 7:35 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 1 transfer | |
EuroCity 65+ 9961 | On time 1:34 PM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 8h01 | 9:35 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9555+ EuroCity 65 | 1:34 PM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 5h30 | 7:04 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 1 transfer | |
EuroCity 65+ 9959 | On time 1:34 PM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 7h01 | 8:35 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 1 transfer |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Bern to Florence Santa Maria Novella
Trains from Bern to Florence Santa Maria Novella run on average 4 times per day, taking around 6h 2m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $99 (€79) but you can travel from only $56 (€45) by bus.
The earliest train runs at 06:34, the last at 12:34. The fastest train covers the 286 miles (461 km) distance in 5h 30m.
Distance 286 miles (461 km) |
Average train duration 6h 2m |
Cheapest ticket price $99 (€79) |
Trains per day 4 |
Fastest train 5h 30m |
First train 6:34 AM |
Last train 12:34 PM |
Cheapest Month Jan |
Cheapest Day Fri |
High Season Oct - Dec |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Mon |
Least Busy Day Mon |
Train companies: Trenitalia, Intercity, Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) from Bern to Florence Santa Maria Novella trainsTrenitalia, Intercity, Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) trains will get you between Bern and Florence Santa Maria Novella from $56 (€45). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
FAQs: Trains from Bern to Florence Santa Maria Novella
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Bern 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 Bern to Florence Santa Maria Novella
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 7 days a week, 24 hours a day. Access via Parkterrasse or Schanzenstrasse.
- Restaurant Lötschberg
- Tibits Bern Gurtengasse
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps.
- CHF 1
- Hotel Schweizerhof Bern & Spa
- Hotel Savoy Bern
- Best Western Plus Hotel Bern
- Located in the main hall
- Located in the main hall
- 1,000 places, mostly covered
- Avis
- Europcar
- Hertz
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-12 for long-distance and regional trains
- Hall 2: S-Bahn platforms
- Hall 3: Tram and bus connections
- Tram: Line 3, Line 6, Line 7, Line 8, Line 9
- 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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