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Compare train and bus for Florence Santa Maria Novella to Bellinzona
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Florence Santa Maria Novella to Bellinzona among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $26. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 40m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $26, and a train costs an average of $59.
Distance: 199 miles (321 km)
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4h 10m Average total duration Fastest 3h 40m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 33m Average total duration 6h 3m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Florence Santa Maria Novella to Bellinzona
Trains from Florence Santa Maria Novella to Bellinzona run on average 13 times per day, taking around 3h 40m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $59 (€48) but you can travel from only $26 (€21) by bus.
The earliest train runs at 03:32, the last at 06:50. The fastest train covers the 199 miles (321 km) distance in 5h 56m.
Distance 199 miles (321 km) |
Average train duration 3h 40m |
Cheapest ticket price $59 (€48) |
Trains per day 13 |
Fastest train 5h 56m |
First train 03:32 |
Last train 06:50 |
Cheapest month Feb |
Cheapest day Wed |
High season Apr - Jun |
Low season Jul - Sep |
Busiest day Fri |
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Train companies: Italo, Frecciarossa, Trenitalia, Trenitalia EuroCity from Florence Santa Maria Novella to Bellinzona trainsItalo, Frecciarossa, Trenitalia, Trenitalia EuroCity trains will get you between Florence Santa Maria Novella and Bellinzona from $26 (€21). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Trains from Florence Santa Maria Novella to Bellinzona
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Florence Santa Maria Novella to Bellinzona 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 Bellinzona, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Popular train stations from Florence Santa Maria Novella to Bellinzona
- Mon - Sun: 06:00 - 21:00
- Free WiFi (30 minutes limit).
- Provided by KiPoint and located on the ground floor, on the side of Piazza Adua. Open daily from 06:00 to 23:00.
- 12oz Coffee Joint
- Casa Maioli
- Don Nino
- Fratelli Cuore
- McDonald´s
- Panella
- Segafredo Zanetti
- Spizzico
- Venchi
- & many more
- Elevators, escalators, step-free access. Mobility assistance is available with the Sala Blu, located next to Platform 1.
- Hotel Luxor Florence
- Joy Hotel Florence
- Diplomat Hotel Florence
- Mon - Sun: 06:00 - 21:00
- Located inside and outside the station.
- Tram lines: T1, T2
- Bus lines: 6, 11, 12, 13, 17, 23, 36, 37, C4
- Train lines: FR, FA, Italo
- 6:00 AM - 8:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 7 days a week from 5:00 a.m. to 1:00 a.m. Departures can be made outside of opening hours. Access via Viale Stazione.
- Ristorante Casa del Popolo
- Ristorante Locanda Orico
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps.
- CHF 1
- Hotel Internazionale Bellinzona
- Hotel & SPA Internazionale
- Hotel Unione
- Located in the main hall
- 300 places, covered
- Europcar
- Hertz
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platforms 1-5 for trains to regional and international destinations
- Train: SBB InterCity, RegioExpress
- Bus: Several lines available
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