- 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
$36
Average price
$74
Fastest journey
3 h 8 m
Average duration
3 h 32 m
Trains per day
8
Distance
288 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Chiasso 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 Chiasso to Florence Santa Maria Novella will cost around $74 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $36.
It's difficult to get from Chiasso to Florence Santa Maria Novella without transferring at least once.
Regionale TRENORD 25525 · Regionale Veloce TTPER 2475 · Regionale 17851
S11 TRENORD 25017 · Regionale 2293 · Regionale 18413
Regionale TRENORD 25527+
Intercity 599
Regionale TRENORD 25511+
FRECCIAROSSA 9527
S11 TRENORD 25017+
FRECCIAROSSA 9515
Regionale TRENORD 25521+
FRECCIAROSSA 8813 · FRECCIAROSSA 9425
Regionale TRENORD 25523+
FRECCIAROSSA 9809 · FRECCIAROSSA 9323
Regionale TRENORD 25511+
FRECCIAROSSA 9527
Autobus EC011+
FRECCIAROSSA 9587
S11 TRENORD 25017+
FRECCIAROSSA 9515Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Chiasso to Florence Santa Maria Novella among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $9. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 4h 29m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $9, and a train costs an average of $22.
Distance: 178 miles (288 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$35 Average price | $33 Average price Cheapest | $117 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 59m Average total duration Fastest 4h 29m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 3m Average total duration 6h 33m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 59m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Chiasso to Florence Santa Maria Novella:
A bus is $2 (€2) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Chiasso to Florence Santa Maria Novella costing on average $35 (€28).
Other travel options to Florence Santa Maria Novella take longer:
Bus takes on average 6h 33m.
Tickets start at around {cheapestPrice} compared to roughly {drivingPriceInCents} in fuel and tolls — a saving of about {savingsAmount}. The journey takes {durationInMinutes} versus {drivingDurationInMinutes} by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Direct services run with Italo.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
The table below shows live departures for Chiasso to Florence Santa Maria Novella trains for today, Wednesday, June 17. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 11:31 AM Chiasso | 2h44 | 2:15 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 1 transfer | |
| Thursday, June 18 | |||||
S11 TRENORD 25017 · Regionale 2293 · Regionale 18413 | 5:13 AM Chiasso station | 9h55 | 3:08 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 2 transfers | |
S11 TRENORD 25017+ FRECCIAROSSA 9515 | 5:13 AM Chiasso station | 3h51 | 9:04 AM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 1 transfer | |
Regionale TRENORD 25511+ FRECCIAROSSA 9527 | 8:31 AM Chiasso station | 3h33 | 12:04 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9587+ Autobus EC011 | 9:15 AM Chiasso station | 3h49 | 1:04 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 1 transfer | |
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Trains from Chiasso to Florence Santa Maria Novella run on average 14 times per day, taking around 4h 29m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $22 (€18) but you can travel from only $9 (€7) by bus.
There are 1 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 04:13, the last at 15:31. The fastest train covers the 178 miles (288 km) distance in 4h 51m.
Distance 178 miles (288 km) |
Average train duration 4h 29m |
Cheapest ticket price $22 (€18) |
Trains per day 14 |
Direct trains 1 |
Fastest train 4h 51m |
First train 4:13 AM |
Last train 3:31 PM |
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Discover the best of Firenze Santa Maria Novella — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Firenze Santa Maria Novella trip today.
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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