The cheapest and fastest trains from Florence Santa Maria Novella to Metaponto
Cheapest price
$86
Average price
$88
Fastest journey
10 h 14 m
Average duration
10 h 32 m
Trains per day
3
Distance
595 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Florence Santa Maria Novella to Metaponto is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Florence Santa Maria Novella to Metaponto will cost around $88 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $86.
Of the 3 trains that leave Florence Santa Maria Novella for Metaponto on Wed, Jun 03, 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Wed, Jun 03 the direct trains cover the 595 km distance in an average of 10 h 32 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 10 h 14 m .
On Wed, Jun 03 the slowest trains will take 10 h 41 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.
11:14 AM10h41Florence Santa Maria Novella9:55 PMMetaponto$861One-way0 transfers
8:53 AM10h14Florence Santa Maria Novella7:07 PMMetaponto$881One-way0 transfers
12:14 PM10h41Florence Santa Maria Novella10:55 PMMetaponto$901One-way0 transfers
8:53 AM10h14Florence Santa Maria Novella7:07 PMMetaponto$881One-way0 transfers
12:14 PM10h41Florence Santa Maria Novella10:55 PMMetaponto$901One-way0 transfers
11:14 AM10h41Florence Santa Maria Novella9:55 PMMetaponto$861One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare bus, train, and flight for Florence Santa Maria Novella to Metaponto
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Florence Santa Maria Novella to Metaponto among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $33. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 6h 38m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $33, and a flight costs an average of $93.
Distance: 369 miles (595 km)
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Most popular Train | Flight | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$88 Average price | $149 Average price | $73 Average price Cheapest | $196 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
7h 8m Average total duration Fastest 6h 38m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 13h 24m Average total duration 10h 24m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 13h 42m Average total duration 13h 12m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 31m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Florence Santa Maria Novella to Metaponto:
A bus is $14 (€12) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Florence Santa Maria Novella to Metaponto costing on average $88 (€71).
A bus is $76 (€61) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Florence Santa Maria Novella to Metaponto costing on average $149 (€120).
Other travel options to Metaponto take longer:
Flight takes on average 10h 24m.
Bus takes on average 13h 12m.
The journey is about 53m faster (6h 38m by train vs 7h 31m by car) and roughly $108 (€87) cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($88 (€71) vs $196 (€158)). 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.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
Live departures
Florence Santa Maria Novella to Metaponto train times
The table below shows live departures for Florence Santa Maria Novella to Metaponto trains for today, Tuesday, June 2. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Regionale 94461+ InterCityNotte 765+ Intercity 558 | 7:40 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 13h31 | 9:11 AM Metaponto | 2 transfers | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9592+ InterCityNotte 765+ Intercity 558 | 9:55 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 11h16 | 9:11 AM Metaponto | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 17852+ InterCityNotte 755+ Intercity 566 | 10:22 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 15h11 | 1:33 PM Metaponto | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 18805+ InterCityNotte 1963+ Intercity 564 | 11:18 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 14h44 | 2:02 PM Metaponto | 2 transfers | |
| Wednesday, June 3 | |||||
![]() | 8:53 AM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 10h14 | 7:07 PM Metaponto | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 11:14 AM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 10h41 | 9:55 PM Metaponto | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 12:14 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 10h41 | 10:55 PM Metaponto | 0 transfersDirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Florence Santa Maria Novella to Metaponto
Trains from Florence Santa Maria Novella to Metaponto run on average 8 times per day, taking around 6h 38m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $52 (€42) but you can travel from only $33 (€26) by bus.
There are 1 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 07:28, the last at 23:40. The fastest train covers the 369 miles (595 km) distance in 10h 14m.
Distance 369 miles (595 km) |
Average train duration 6h 38m |
Cheapest ticket price $52 (€42) |
Trains per day 8 |
Direct trains 1 |
Fastest train 10h 14m |
First train 7:28 AM |
Last train 11:40 PM |
Cheapest Month Jul |
Cheapest Day Fri |
High Season Oct - Dec |
Low Season Jul - Sep |
Busiest Day Thu |
Least Busy Day Thu |
Train companies: Frecciarossa from Florence Santa Maria Novella to Metaponto trainsFrecciarossa trains will get you between Florence Santa Maria Novella and Metaponto from $33 (€26). 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 Metaponto
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Florence Santa Maria Novella to Metaponto 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 Metaponto, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Popular train stations from Florence Santa Maria Novella to Metaponto
- 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
- Parking is available near the station, with spaces for short-term and long-term parking.
- Blumen Bad Beach
- Lido Marinella
- Outside the main entrance.
- Ramps, restrooms.
- Free of charge
- Hotel Turismo
- Hotel Palatinum
- Magna Grecia Hotel Village
- Located in the main hall
- Hall 1: main entrance, ticket office, and waiting area
- Platforms: 1-2 for regional train services
- Bus: Local bus services available
- Train: Regional train services
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