- Must visit
Uffizi Gallery
World-famous gallery with Botticelli, Leonardo, and Michelangelo. Essential for understanding Renaissance painting and one of Florence’s top visits.
Cheapest price on Sep 07
$26
Average ticket price on Sep 07
$85
Fastest journey on Sep 07
2 h 10 m
Average journey duration on Sep 07
2 h 13 m
Trains on Sep 07
37
Distance
197 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Desenzano del Garda 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 to Florence will cost around $85 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $26.
On Mon, Sep 07, we found 37 trains from Desenzano del Garda to Florence, including 3 direct services.
On Mon, Sep 07 the direct trains cover the 197 km distance in an average of 2 h 13 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 10 m .
On Mon, Sep 07 the slowest trains will take 2 h 17 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 3547 · Regionale Veloce 3845 · Regionale 17851
Regionale TRENORD 2625 · Regionale 3841+
Intercity 597
Regionale TRENORD 2615 · Regionale Veloce 3485+
Intercity 584
Regionale 16017+
Intercity 584
8967+
Regionale 17851
8959
8951
8967
FRECCIAROSSA 9743 · FRECCIAROSSA 8527
Regionale 16277+
FRECCIAROSSA 8505Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Desenzano del Garda to Florence among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $41 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 20m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.2kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $41, while a flight costs an average of $762.
Distance: 122 miles (197 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$58 Average price | $41 Average price Cheapest | $762 Average price | $74 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 20m Average total duration Fastest 2h 50m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 48m Average total duration 4h 18m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 56m Average total duration 2h 56m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 2h 50m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | 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 Desenzano del Garda to Florence:
A bus is $17 (€14) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Desenzano del Garda to Florence costing on average $58 (€47).
A bus is $721 (€583) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Desenzano del Garda to Florence costing on average $762 (€616).
Other travel options to Florence take longer:
Flight takes on average 2h 56m.
Bus takes on average 4h 18m.
Tickets start at around $58 (€47) compared to roughly $74 (€60) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $16 (€13). The journey takes 2h 50m versus 2h 50m 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 to Florence trains for tomorrow, Monday, September 7. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Regionale 16277+ FRECCIAROSSA 8505 | 6:07 AM Desenzano del Garda-Sirmione | 2h17 | 8:24 AM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 1 transfer | |
8951 | 6:43 AM Desenzano del Garda-Sirmione | 2h11 | 8:54 AM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0 transfersDirect | |
8951+ FRECCIAROSSA 9405 | 6:43 AM Desenzano del Garda-Sirmione | 2h56 | 9:39 AM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 1 transfer | |
8951+ FRECCIAROSSA 9519 | 6:43 AM Desenzano del Garda-Sirmione | 3h21 | 10:04 AM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 1 transfer | |
8951+ FRECCIAROSSA 8513 | 6:43 AM Desenzano del Garda-Sirmione | 2h41 | 9:24 AM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 16017+ FRECCIAROSSA 8513 | 6:54 AM Desenzano del Garda-Sirmione | 2h30 | 9:24 AM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 16017+ Intercity 584 | 6:54 AM Desenzano del Garda-Sirmione | 8h01 | 2:55 PM Florence Rifredi | 1 transfer | |
Regionale TRENORD 2613+ FRECCIAROSSA 8507 | 7:49 AM Desenzano del Garda-Sirmione | 2h35 | 10:24 AM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 1 transfer | |
Regionale TRENORD 2615 · Regionale Veloce 3485+ Intercity 584 | 8:49 AM Desenzano del Garda-Sirmione | 6h06 | 2:55 PM Florence Rifredi | 2 transfers | |
Regionale TRENORD 2615+ FRECCIAROSSA 8503 | 8:49 AM Desenzano del Garda-Sirmione | 2h35 | 11:24 AM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9709 · FRECCIAROSSA 9413 | 9:08 AM Desenzano del Garda-Sirmione | 3h31 | 12:39 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9713 · FRECCIAROSSA 9587 | 9:23 AM Desenzano del Garda-Sirmione | 3h41 | 1:04 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9715 · FRECCIAROSSA 9415 | 10:08 AM Desenzano del Garda-Sirmione | 3h31 | 1:39 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9718 · FRECCIAROSSA 8807 · FRECCIAROSSA 9415 | 10:23 AM Desenzano del Garda-Sirmione | 3h16 | 1:39 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 2 transfers | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9718 · FRECCIAROSSA 9535 | 10:23 AM Desenzano del Garda-Sirmione | 3h41 | 2:04 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 1 transfer | |
Regionale TRENORD 2626+ FRECCIAROSSA 9539 | 11:07 AM Desenzano del Garda-Sirmione | 3h57 | 3:04 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 1 transfer | |
Regionale TRENORD 2626+ Intercity 597 | 11:07 AM Desenzano del Garda-Sirmione | 6h20 | 5:27 PM Florence Rifredi | 1 transfer | |
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+ FRECCIAROSSA 9425 | 1:44 PM Desenzano del Garda-Sirmione | 2h55 | 4:39 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 1 transfer | |
8959 | 1:44 PM Desenzano del Garda-Sirmione | 2h10 | 3:54 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0 transfersDirect | |
8959+ FRECCIAROSSA 9321 | 1:44 PM Desenzano del Garda-Sirmione | 3h06 | 4:50 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 1 transfer | |
8959+ FRECCIAROSSA 8519 | 1:44 PM Desenzano del Garda-Sirmione | 2h40 | 4:24 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 1 transfer | |
Regionale TRENORD 2625+ FRECCIAROSSA 8519 | 1:49 PM Desenzano del Garda-Sirmione | 2h35 | 4:24 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 1 transfer | |
Regionale TRENORD 2625 · Regionale 3841+ Intercity 597 | 1:49 PM Desenzano del Garda-Sirmione | 3h38 | 5:27 PM Florence Rifredi | 2 transfers | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9732 · FRECCIAROSSA 9809 · FRECCIAROSSA 9323 | 2:23 PM Desenzano del Garda-Sirmione | 3h27 | 5:50 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 2 transfers | |
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+ Regionale 17851 | 5:43 PM Desenzano del Garda-Sirmione | 4h27 | 10:10 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 | |
8967+ Intercity 599 | 5:43 PM Desenzano del Garda-Sirmione | 3h39 | 9:22 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 1 transfer | |
8967+ FRECCIAROSSA 8529 | 5:43 PM Desenzano del Garda-Sirmione | 2h41 | 8:24 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce 3547 · Regionale Veloce 3845 · Regionale 17851 | 5:55 PM Desenzano del Garda-Sirmione | 4h15 | 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 to Florence run on average 31 times per day, taking around 2h 50m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $11 (€9) if you book in advance.
There are 3 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:24, the last at 23:18. The fastest train covers the 122 miles (197 km) distance in 1h 52m.
Distance 122 miles (197 km) |
Average train duration 2h 50m |
Cheapest ticket price $11 (€9) |
Trains per day 31 |
Direct trains 3 |
Fastest train 1h 52m |
First train 12:24 AM |
Last train 11:18 PM |
Cheapest Month Aug |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Sat |
Least Busy Day Mon |
Best time to book 14 days |
Discover the best of Florence — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Florence trip today.
World-famous gallery with Botticelli, Leonardo, and Michelangelo. Essential for understanding Renaissance painting and one of Florence’s top visits.
Houses Michelangelo’s David alongside major Renaissance sculptures. A must for first-time visitors interested in Florence’s artistic legacy.
Monastic museum with Fra Angelico frescoes and tranquil cells. Ideal for experiencing spiritual art in one of Florence’s most atmospheric spaces.
Florence’s monumental main square, framed by civic buildings and sculpture. A must for first impressions, history, and lively urban atmosphere.
The cathedral square is Florence’s ceremonial heart, surrounded by the Duomo, Baptistery, and bell tower. Essential for architecture lovers.
Riverside viewpoint with one of Florence’s classic panoramas. Best at sunset for sweeping views over the Arno, domes, and historic center.
Thick Florentine T-bone steak from Chianina beef, grilled rare over coals. It is the city's signature celebratory dish and a classic of Tuscan cuisine.
A rustic Tuscan bread soup with black cabbage, cannellini beans, vegetables, and olive oil. A beloved frugal dish rooted in Florentine home cooking.
A thick soup of bread, tomatoes, basil, garlic, and olive oil, served warm or at room temperature. It celebrates simple Tuscan ingredients and stale bread.
Three-Michelin-star fine dining by Enoteca Pinchiorri, known for refined Italian cuisine and an exceptional wine cellar. Elegant and formal.
Legendary casual stop for Lampredotto sandwiches and other tripe specialties. Simple, authentic street food experience in central Florence.
Historic steakhouse famed for Bistecca Alla Fiorentina and classic Tuscan dishes. Traditional, bustling atmosphere near Santa Croce.
Moderate for Italy: hotels in the center are pricier, but dining and transit are reasonable versus Rome or Venice.
Service is often included. Round up or leave €1-2 at cafés, 5-10% for great restaurant service, and round up taxi fares.
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Firenze Santa Maria Novella -> Piazza del Duomo, Florence
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Desenzano del Garda to Florence 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, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Desenzano del Garda to Florence trains use the Desenzano del Garda-Sirmione to Firenze Santa Maria Novella station pair, with some services arriving at Firenze Rifredi. Use this guide to compare Desenzano del Garda and Florence train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Desenzano del Garda-Sirmione has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Ristorante Esplanade, Trattoria Alessi
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Desenzano del Garda-Sirmione. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Desenzano del Garda-Sirmione. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Desenzano del Garda-Sirmione: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Desenzano del Garda-Sirmione: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Desenzano del Garda-Sirmione: Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Mayer & Splendid, Hotel Piroscafo, Hotel Bonotto.
Firenze Santa Maria Novella is 1 km from Florence city centre. Public transport options include:
Firenze Santa Maria Novella has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food options include: 12oz Coffee Joint, Casa Maioli, Don Nino, Fratelli Cuore, McDonald´s, Panella, Segafredo Zanetti, Spizzico, Venchi, & many more
Free WiFi (30 minutes limit). ATMs are located in the basement in the shopping center next to the Feltrinelli bookshop and between Celio and Mango shops.
The ticket office is open Mon - Sun: 06:00 - 21:00. Information desks are located inside and outside the station.
Luggage storage is provided by KiPoint and located on the ground floor, on the side of Piazza Adua. Open daily from 06:00 to 23:00.
Available at Firenze Santa Maria Novella: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Firenze Santa Maria Novella: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Firenze Santa Maria Novella: Elevators, escalators, step-free access. Mobility assistance is available with the Sala Blu, located next to Platform 1.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Luxor Florence, Joy Hotel Florence, Diplomat Hotel Florence.
Firenze Rifredi is 3 km from Florence city centre. Public transport options include:
Firenze Rifredi has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Trattoria Fratelli Briganti, Osteria di Poneta
Free.
Ticket office support is available at Firenze Rifredi. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Firenze Rifredi. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Firenze Rifredi: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Firenze Rifredi: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Firenze Rifredi: Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Raffaello, Hotel Corolle, Hotel Dalmazia.
Firenze Campo di Marte is 2 km from Florence city centre. Public transport options include:
Firenze Campo di Marte has practical services for this route, including Dining, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, and Bike Rental.
Food options include: Moka Café
The ticket office is open Mon - Sun: 07:15 - 20:45.
Available at Firenze Campo di Marte: Taxis, WC.
Available at Firenze Campo di Marte: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Firenze Campo di Marte: The station is fully accessible, with step-free access throughout the station.
Nearby hotels include Florence Stadium B&B, Hotel Villa Liana, Hotel della Robbia.
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