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Uffizi Galleries
Florence’s premier art museum, famed for Botticelli, Leonardo, Michelangelo, and Raphael. One of Italy’s essential museum visits and often requires advance booking in busy seasons.
Cheapest price
$26
Average price
$27
Fastest journey
4 h 21 m
Average duration
4 h 21 m
Trains per day
2
Distance
197 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Desenzano del Garda-Sirmione to Florence is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Desenzano del Garda-Sirmione to Florence will cost around $27 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $26.
Of the 2 trains that leave Desenzano del Garda-Sirmione for Florence on Sun, May 31, 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sun, May 31 the direct trains cover the 197 km distance in an average of 4 h 21 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 4 h 21 m .
On Sun, May 31 the slowest trains will take 4 h 21 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 Desenzano del Garda-Sirmione to Florence among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $25. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 37m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $25, and a bus costs an average of $19.
Distance: 122 miles (197 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$27 Average price Cheapest | $32 Average price | $76 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 7m Average total duration Fastest 2h 37m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 10m Average total duration 2h 40m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 35m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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This is compared to other travel options from Desenzano del Garda-Sirmione to Florence:
A train is $5 (€4) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Desenzano del Garda-Sirmione to Florence costing on average $32 (€26).
Other travel options to Florence take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 40m.
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 Desenzano del Garda-Sirmione to Florence trains for today, Saturday, May 30. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FRECCIAROSSA 9723 · FRECCIAROSSA 9421 | 12:38 PM Desenzano del Garda-Sirmione | 3h01 | 3:39 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9726 · FRECCIAROSSA 9543 | 12:53 PM Desenzano del Garda-Sirmione | 3h11 | 4:04 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 1 transfer | |
8959 | On time 1:44 PM Desenzano del Garda-Sirmione | 2h10 | 3:54 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale TRENORD 2625+ FRECCIAROSSA 8519 | 1:49 PM Desenzano del Garda-Sirmione | 2h35 | 4:24 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9729 · FRECCIAROSSA 9551 | 2:54 PM Desenzano del Garda-Sirmione | 3h10 | 6:04 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 1 transfer | |
Regionale TRENORD 2629+ FRECCIAROSSA 8525 | 3:49 PM Desenzano del Garda-Sirmione | 2h35 | 6:24 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 1 transfer | |
Regionale TRENORD 2636+ Intercity 599 | 4:07 PM Desenzano del Garda-Sirmione | 5h15 | 9:22 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9743 · FRECCIAROSSA 8527 | 5:08 PM Desenzano del Garda-Sirmione | 2h16 | 7:24 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 1 transfer | |
8967 | 5:43 PM Desenzano del Garda-Sirmione | 2h11 | 7:54 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale TRENORD 2633 · Regionale Veloce 3845 · Regionale 17851 | 5:49 PM Desenzano del Garda-Sirmione | 4h21 | 10:10 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 2 transfers | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9749 · FRECCIAROSSA 8529 | 6:07 PM Desenzano del Garda-Sirmione | 2h17 | 8:24 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9748 · FRECCIAROSSA 9567 | 6:23 PM Desenzano del Garda-Sirmione | 3h41 | 10:04 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 1 transfer | |
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Trains from Desenzano del Garda-Sirmione to Florence run on average 24 times per day, taking around 2h 37m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $25 (€20) but you can travel from only $19 (€15) by bus.
There are 3 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 06:07, the last at 16:49. The fastest train covers the 122 miles (197 km) distance in 4h 21m.
Distance 122 miles (197 km) |
Average train duration 2h 37m |
Cheapest ticket price $25 (€20) |
Trains per day 24 |
Direct trains 3 |
Fastest train 4h 21m |
First train 6:07 AM |
Last train 4:49 PM |
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Moderate for Italy: museums and central hotels cost more, while casual dining and local transport stay reasonable.
Service is often included or covered by a coperto. Tipping is not mandatory; round up or leave 5-10% for very good service. Small change is fine in cafes; round up taxi fares.
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Florence Santa Maria Novella -> Piazza del Duomo, Florence
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