- Must visit
Uffizi Galleries
Florence’s premier art museum, famed for Renaissance masterpieces by Botticelli, Leonardo, Michelangelo, and Raphael. One of Italy’s essential museum visits.
Cheapest price
$45
Average price
$75
Fastest journey
3 h 12 m
Average duration
3 h 12 m
Trains per day
37
Distance
303 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Bolzano to Florence is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Bolzano to Florence will cost around $75 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $45.
Of the 37 trains that leave Bolzano for Florence on Thu, Jun 18, 8 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Thu, Jun 18 the direct trains cover the 303 km distance in an average of 3 h 12 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 3 h 12 m .
On Thu, Jun 18 the slowest trains will take 3 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.
Regionale Veloce 3845 · Regionale 17851
Regionale 3843 · Regionale 17845 · Regionale 18483
Regionale 3841 · Regionale 17839 · Regionale 18527
Regionale Veloce 3461 · Autobus TTPER B0401 · Regionale 18489
Regionale SAD 16734 · Regionale Veloce 3845 · Regionale 17851
8953
FRECCIAROSSA 8525
FRECCIAROSSA 8507
8963
FRECCIAROSSA 8505Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Bolzano to Florence among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $19. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 49m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.3kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $19, and a train costs an average of $36.
Distance: 188 miles (303 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$47 Average price | $33 Average price Cheapest | $107 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 19m Average total duration Fastest 3h 49m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 49m Average total duration 5h 19m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 57m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.8kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
![]() Most popular train company | ![]() Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Bolzano to Florence:
A bus is $14 (€12) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bolzano to Florence costing on average $47 (€38).
Other travel options to Florence take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 19m.
The journey is about 8m faster (3h 49m by train vs 3h 57m by car) and roughly $60 (€49) cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($47 (€38) vs $107 (€88)). 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 Frecciarossa, Italo.
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 Bolzano to Florence trains for tomorrow, Thursday, June 18. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Regionale Veloce 3461 · Autobus TTPER B0401 · Regionale 18489 | 5:00 AM Bolzano/Bozen | 6h24 | 11:24 AM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 2 transfers | |
FRECCIAROSSA 8505 | 5:12 AM Bolzano/Bozen | 3h12 | 8:24 AM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 8513 | 5:50 AM Bolzano/Bozen | 3h34 | 9:24 AM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 17100+ FRECCIAROSSA 8507 | 6:37 AM Kaiserau | 3h47 | 10:24 AM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 17100+ FRECCIAROSSA 8507 | 6:40 AM Bolzano Sud Bozen Sud | 3h44 | 10:24 AM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 1 transfer | |
8953 | 6:42 AM Bolzano/Bozen | 3h12 | 9:54 AM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 17126 · Regionale Veloce 3463+ FRECCIAROSSA 8503 | 7:09 AM Kaiserau | 4h15 | 11:24 AM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 2 transfers | |
FRECCIAROSSA 8507 | 7:12 AM Bolzano/Bozen | 3h12 | 10:24 AM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 17126 · Regionale Veloce 3463+ FRECCIAROSSA 8503 | 7:12 AM Bolzano Sud Bozen Sud | 4h12 | 11:24 AM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 2 transfers | |
Regionale Veloce 3463 · Regionale Veloce 3485+ Intercity 584 | 7:31 AM Bolzano/Bozen | 7h24 | 2:55 PM Florence Rifredi | 2 transfers | |
Regionale Veloce 3463+ FRECCIAROSSA 8503 | 7:31 AM Bolzano/Bozen | 3h53 | 11:24 AM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 17104+ FRECCIAROSSA 9721 · FRECCIAROSSA 9535 | 7:49 AM Kaiserau | 6h15 | 2:04 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 17106+ FRECCIAROSSA 9721 · FRECCIAROSSA 9535 | 8:19 AM Bolzano Sud Bozen Sud | 5h45 | 2:04 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 2 transfers | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9721 · FRECCIAROSSA 9535 | 8:45 AM Bolzano/Bozen | 5h19 | 2:04 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9721 · FRECCIAROSSA 9715 · FRECCIAROSSA 9415 | 8:45 AM Bolzano/Bozen | 4h54 | 1:39 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 17154 · Regionale 3841+ Intercity 597 | 11:49 AM Kaiserau | 5h38 | 5:27 PM Florence Rifredi | 2 transfers | |
Regionale SAD 22432 · Regionale 3841+ Intercity 597 | 12:19 PM Bolzano Sud Bozen Sud | 5h08 | 5:27 PM Florence Rifredi | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 3841+ Intercity 597 | 12:31 PM Bolzano/Bozen | 4h56 | 5:27 PM Florence Rifredi | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 3841 · Regionale 17839 · Regionale 18527 | 12:31 PM Bolzano/Bozen | 6h21 | 6:52 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 17156+ FRECCIAROSSA 8519 | 12:49 PM Kaiserau | 3h35 | 4:24 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 17156+ FRECCIAROSSA 8519 | 12:52 PM Bolzano Sud Bozen Sud | 3h32 | 4:24 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 8519 | 1:12 PM Bolzano/Bozen | 3h12 | 4:24 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 17158 · Regionale 3843+ Intercity 599 | 1:49 PM Kaiserau | 7h33 | 9:22 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 17158 · Regionale 3843+ Intercity 599 | 1:52 PM Bolzano Sud Bozen Sud | 7h30 | 9:22 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 3843+ Intercity 599 | 2:25 PM Bolzano/Bozen | 6h57 | 9:22 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 3843 · Regionale 17845 · Regionale 18483 | 2:25 PM Bolzano/Bozen | 5h59 | 8:24 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 16689 · Regionale 16343+ Intercity 599 | 2:34 PM Bolzano/Bozen | 6h48 | 9:22 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 2 transfers | |
8963 | On time 2:42 PM Bolzano/Bozen | 3h12 | 5:54 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 17168+ FRECCIAROSSA 8525 | 2:49 PM Kaiserau | 3h35 | 6:24 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 17168+ FRECCIAROSSA 8525 | 2:52 PM Bolzano Sud Bozen Sud | 3h32 | 6:24 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 8525 | 3:12 PM Bolzano/Bozen | 3h12 | 6:24 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 17178 · Regionale Veloce 3845 · Regionale 17851 | 3:49 PM Kaiserau | 6h21 | 10:10 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 2 transfers | |
Regionale SAD 16734 · Regionale Veloce 3845 · Regionale 17851 | 4:20 PM Bolzano Sud Bozen Sud | 5h50 | 10:10 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 2 transfers | |
Regionale Veloce 3845 · Regionale 17851 | 4:31 PM Bolzano/Bozen | 5h39 | 10:10 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 17264+ FRECCIAROSSA 8529 | 4:49 PM Kaiserau | 3h35 | 8:24 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 17264+ FRECCIAROSSA 8529 | 4:52 PM Bolzano Sud Bozen Sud | 3h32 | 8:24 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 8529 | 5:10 PM Bolzano/Bozen | 3h14 | 8:24 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Trains from Bolzano to Florence run on average 29 times per day, taking around 3h 49m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $36 (€29) but you can travel from only $19 (€15) by bus.
There are 7 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:45, the last at 21:30. The fastest train covers the 188 miles (303 km) distance in 3h 12m.
Distance 188 miles (303 km) |
Average train duration 3h 49m |
Cheapest ticket price $36 (€29) |
Trains per day 29 |
Direct trains 7 |
Fastest train 3h 12m |
First train 12:45 AM |
Last train 9:30 PM |
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Best time to book 84 days |
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Florence’s premier art museum, famed for Renaissance masterpieces by Botticelli, Leonardo, Michelangelo, and Raphael. One of Italy’s essential museum visits.
Best known for Michelangelo’s David, this museum also holds important Florentine paintings and sculpture. Advance booking is strongly advisable.
Vast palace museum complex with royal apartments, Palatine Gallery, and decorative arts. A major stop for art, Medici history, and grand interiors.
Florence’s monumental heart, where the cathedral, baptistery, and bell tower stand together. Essential for first-time visitors and photographers.
Historic civic square filled with sculpture and dominated by Palazzo Vecchio. One of the city’s most important and lively public spaces.
Florence’s most famous viewpoint, especially popular at sunset and widely shared on social media for its sweeping skyline panorama.
A Thick-Cut T-Bone Steak From Chianina Beef, Grilled Rare Over Coals. It Is Florence’s Signature Dish And A Classic Of Tuscan Cuisine.
A Traditional Florentine Street Food Made From The Fourth Stomach Of The Cow, Slow-Cooked In Broth And Served In A Roll, Often With Green Sauce.
A Rustic Tomato, Bread, Garlic, And Olive Oil Soup. It Is A Beloved Tuscan Dish That Turns Stale Bread Into Rich Comfort Food.
A Michelin-Starred Restaurant Offering Refined Tuscan Cuisine With Creative Technique, Elegant Service, And A Contemporary Fine-Dining Atmosphere.
A Small, Long-Running Florentine Favorite Known For Traditional Cooking, Especially Butter Chicken And Simple Tuscan Classics In An Old-School Setting.
A Historic, Casual Trattoria Near Mercato Centrale, Famous For Bistecca Alla Fiorentina, Tuscan Soups, And A Lively Local Atmosphere.
Generally moderate for Italy: museums and central hotels cost more, while casual food and coffee remain fairly affordable.
Service is often included or covered by a coperto. Tipping is not required, but leaving EUR 1-2 at cafes or 5-10% for excellent restaurant service is appreciated.
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