- 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
$17
Average price
$32
Fastest journey
1 h 9 m
Average duration
1 h 9 m
Trains per day
43
Distance
122 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Ferrara station 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 Ferrara station to Florence Santa Maria Novella will cost around $32 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $17.
Of the 43 trains that leave Ferrara station for Florence Santa Maria Novella on Thu, Jun 11, 18 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Thu, Jun 11 the direct trains cover the 122 km distance in an average of 1 h 9 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 9 m .
On Thu, Jun 11 the slowest trains will take 1 h 9 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 3983 · Regionale TTPER 17847 · Regionale 18531
Regionale Veloce 3989 · Regionale 17853 · Regionale 18539
Regionale Veloce 3979 · Regionale 17839 · Regionale 18527
Regionale Veloce 3977 · Regionale 17837 · Regionale 18525
Regionale Veloce 3971 · Regionale TTPER 17827 · Regionale 18517
8903
8915
8927
8913
8907Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Ferrara station to Florence Santa Maria Novella among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $12. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 35m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $12, and a train costs an average of $17.
Distance: 75 miles (122 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$22 Average price | $20 Average price Cheapest | $46 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 5m Average total duration Fastest 1h 35m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 4m Average total duration 2h 34m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 58m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
![]() Most popular train company | ![]() Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Ferrara station to Florence Santa Maria Novella:
A bus is $1 (€1) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Ferrara station to Florence Santa Maria Novella costing on average $22 (€18).
Other travel options to Florence Santa Maria Novella take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 34m.
The journey is about 23m faster (1h 35m by train vs 1h 58m by car) and roughly $24 (€19) cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($22 (€18) vs $46 (€37)). 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 Ferrara station to Florence Santa Maria Novella trains for today, Wednesday, June 10. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Autobus TTPER B0169 · Regionale 17801 · Regionale 18657 | 4:18 AM Ferrara station | 3h10 | 7:28 AM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 2 transfers | |
Autobus TTPER B0171 · Regionale 17807 | 4:18 AM Ferrara station | 4h08 | 8:26 AM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 1 transfer | |
Regionale TTPER 17941+ FRECCIAROSSA 9401 | 5:50 AM Ferrara station | 1h49 | 7:39 AM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 1 transfer | |
Regionale TTPER 17943+ FRECCIAROSSA 9301 | 6:09 AM Ferrara station | 1h41 | 7:50 AM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 1 transfer | |
Regionale TTPER 17943 · Regionale TTPER 17809 · Regionale 18505 | 6:09 AM Ferrara station | 2h43 | 8:52 AM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 2 transfers | |
Regionale TTPER 17481+ FRECCIAROSSA 8505 | 6:18 AM Ferrara station | 2h06 | 8:24 AM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce 3961 · Regionale 17813 · Regionale 18507 | 7:05 AM Ferrara station | 2h47 | 9:52 AM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 2 transfers | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9403 | 7:29 AM Ferrara station | 1h10 | 8:39 AM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale TTPER 17949+ FRECCIAROSSA 8513 | 7:33 AM Ferrara station | 1h51 | 9:24 AM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 1 transfer | |
Regionale TTPER 17949 · Regionale 17815 · Regionale 18467 | 7:33 AM Ferrara station | 2h50 | 10:23 AM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 2 transfers | |
8903 | On time 8:11 AM Ferrara station | 1h09 | 9:20 AM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3963+ FRECCIAROSSA 9519 | 8:18 AM Ferrara station | 1h46 | 10:04 AM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9409 | 9:29 AM Ferrara station | 1h10 | 10:39 AM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0 transfersDirect | |
Treno 3967 effettuato con bus VE607 · Regionale TTPER 17827 · Regionale 18517 | 10:46 AM Ferrara station | 4h06 | 2:52 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 2 transfers | |
Treno 3997 effettuato con bus VE615 · Regionale 17831 · Regionale 18519 | 11:46 AM Ferrara station | 4h06 | 3:52 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 2 transfers | |
FRECCIAROSSA 8419 | 1:29 PM Ferrara station | 1h10 | 2:39 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3975 · Regionale 17833 · Regionale 18521 | 2:05 PM Ferrara station | 2h47 | 4:52 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 2 transfers | |
8913 | On time 2:11 PM Ferrara station | 1h09 | 3:20 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0 transfersDirect | |
Intercity 584+ FRECCIAROSSA 9543 | 2:17 PM Ferrara station | 1h47 | 4:04 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 1 transfer | |
Intercity 584+ Regionale Veloce 4042 | 2:17 PM Ferrara station | 2h16 | 4:33 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce 3977+ FRECCIAROSSA 9321 | 3:05 PM Ferrara station | 1h45 | 4:50 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce 3977 · Regionale 17837 · Regionale 18525 | 3:05 PM Ferrara station | 2h47 | 5:52 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 2 transfers | |
Regionale Veloce 3977+ Intercity 597+ Regionale 18232 | 3:05 PM Ferrara station | 2h47 | 5:52 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 2 transfers | |
8915 | On time 3:11 PM Ferrara station | 1h09 | 4:20 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0 transfersDirect | |
8919 | On time 4:11 PM Ferrara station | 1h09 | 5:20 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3979 · Regionale 17839 · Regionale 18527 | 4:18 PM Ferrara station | 2h34 | 6:52 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 2 transfers | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9427 | 4:29 PM Ferrara station | 1h10 | 5:39 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0 transfersDirect | |
Intercity 594+ FRECCIAROSSA 8525 | 4:50 PM Ferrara station | 1h34 | 6:24 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 1 transfer | |
Intercity 594+ Regionale 18312 | 4:50 PM Ferrara station | 1h53 | 6:43 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce 3981 · Regionale 17843 · Regionale 18529 | 5:05 PM Ferrara station | 2h47 | 7:52 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 2 transfers | |
Regionale Veloce 3981+ FRECCIAROSSA 9431 | 5:05 PM Ferrara station | 1h34 | 6:39 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce 3983 · Regionale TTPER 17847 · Regionale 18531 | 6:05 PM Ferrara station | 2h47 | 8:52 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 2 transfers | |
8925 | On time 6:11 PM Ferrara station | 1h09 | 7:20 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9433 | 6:29 PM Ferrara station | 1h10 | 7:39 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale TTPER 17973+ FRECCIAROSSA 8529 | 6:45 PM Ferrara station | 1h39 | 8:24 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 1 transfer | |
8927 | On time 7:11 PM Ferrara station | 1h09 | 8:20 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3985+ Intercity 599 | 7:18 PM Ferrara station | 2h04 | 9:22 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce 3985 · Regionale 17851 | 7:18 PM Ferrara station | 2h52 | 10:10 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9435 | 7:29 PM Ferrara station | 1h10 | 8:39 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9437 | 8:29 PM Ferrara station | 1h10 | 9:39 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3989 · Regionale 17853 · Regionale 18539 | 9:11 PM Ferrara station | 2h39 | 11:50 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 2 transfers | |
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Trains from Ferrara station to Florence Santa Maria Novella run on average 30 times per day, taking around 1h 35m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $17 (€14) but you can travel from only $12 (€10) by bus.
There are 11 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 04:50, the last at 20:11. The fastest train covers the 75 miles (122 km) distance in 1h 9m.
Distance 75 miles (122 km) |
Average train duration 1h 35m |
Cheapest ticket price $17 (€14) |
Trains per day 30 |
Direct trains 11 |
Fastest train 1h 9m |
First train 4:50 AM |
Last train 8:11 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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