- Must visit
Museo Storico e il Parco del Castello di Miramare
Museum inside Miramare Castle with preserved imperial rooms and decorative arts. Essential for understanding Habsburg Trieste in a spectacular setting.
Cheapest price on Sep 19
$27
Average ticket price on Sep 19
$37
Fastest journey on Sep 19
5 h 10 m
Average journey duration on Sep 19
6 h 44 m
Trains on Sep 19
4
Distance
289 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Florence Santa Maria Novella to Trieste 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 Trieste will cost around $37 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $27.
On Sat, Sep 19, we found 4 trains from Florence Santa Maria Novella to Trieste, including 4 direct services.
On Sat, Sep 19 the direct trains cover the 289 km distance in an average of 6 h 44 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 5 h 10 m .
On Sat, Sep 19 the slowest trains will take 7 h 16 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 Florence Santa Maria Novella to Trieste among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $43 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 12m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $43, while a flight costs an average of $377.
Distance: 179 miles (289 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$78 Average price | $43 Average price Cheapest | $377 Average price | $119 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 13m Average total duration 4h 43m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 25m Average total duration 5h 55m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 12m Average total duration Fastest 2h 12m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 3h 59m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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This is compared to other travel options from Florence Santa Maria Novella to Trieste:
A bus is $35 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Florence Santa Maria Novella to Trieste costing on average $78.
A bus is $334 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Florence Santa Maria Novella to Trieste costing on average $377.
Other travel options to Trieste take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 43m.
Bus takes on average 5h 55m.
Tickets start at around $78 compared to roughly $119 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $41. The journey takes 4h 43m versus 3h 59m 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 Florence Santa Maria Novella to Trieste trains for today, Friday, September 18. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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![]() | 4:23 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 5h15 | 9:38 PM Trieste | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 5:28 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 5h10 | 10:38 PM Trieste | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Saturday, September 19 | |||||
![]() | 2:32 AM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 7h16 | 9:48 AM Trieste | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 3:32 AM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 7h16 | 10:48 AM Trieste | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Trains from Florence Santa Maria Novella to Trieste run on average 14 times per day, taking around 4h 43m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $40 but you can travel from only $22 by bus.
There are 1 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 02:32, the last at 16:28. The fastest train covers the 179 miles (289 km) distance in 3h 38m.
Distance 179 miles (289 km) |
Average train duration 4h 43m |
Cheapest ticket price $40 |
Trains per day 14 |
Direct trains 1 |
Fastest train 3h 38m |
First train 2:32 AM |
Last train 4:28 PM |
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Discover the best of Trieste — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Trieste trip today.
Museum inside Miramare Castle with preserved imperial rooms and decorative arts. Essential for understanding Habsburg Trieste in a spectacular setting.
Main civic art museum with Italian paintings, sculpture, fashion, and design. A strong overview of Trieste’s artistic and cultural development.
Museum in San Giusto Castle presenting archaeology, weapons, and civic collections. It pairs well with the hilltop setting and city panoramas.
Trieste’s canal district with waterside buildings, churches, and cafés nearby. It is among the city’s most photogenic and walkable central areas.
Seafront promenade stretching along Barcola, popular for sunset walks, swimming spots, and open gulf views. It is a beloved everyday Trieste experience.
Popular urban beach and waterfront district north of the center. Visitors come for sea access, relaxed walks, and classic Adriatic scenery.
A hearty bean and sauerkraut soup with pork, shaped by Trieste's Austro-Hungarian heritage. It is one of the city's most iconic cold-weather dishes.
Boiled pork platter, often with cotechino, tongue and sauerkraut. A classic Trieste meal linked to Central European culinary traditions.
Breaded and fried anchovies, usually served crisp as a popular Adriatic seafood dish in local trattorias and osmize.
Refined seafood restaurant with a long reputation for elegant Adriatic dishes and polished service near central Trieste.
Well-known seafood restaurant serving fresh fish and Adriatic specialties in a warm, established local atmosphere.
Classic Trieste café famous for coffee, pastries and literary history. Ideal for local coffee culture and traditional sweets.
Moderate for Italy: hotels can rise in peak season, but dining and local buses are reasonable versus Venice or Milan.
Service is often included. Rounding up or leaving €1-2 at cafés is enough; 5-10% in restaurants is appreciated, not expected. Taxis are usually rounded up.
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Florence Santa Maria Novella to Trieste 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 Trieste, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Florence Santa Maria Novella to Trieste trains use the Firenze Santa Maria Novella to Trieste Centrale station pair. Use this guide to compare Florence Santa Maria Novella and Trieste train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
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.
Trieste Centrale is 1 km from Trieste city centre. Public transport options include:
Trieste Centrale has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Buffet da Pepi, Trattoria Nerodiseppia
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Trieste Centrale. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Trieste Centrale. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Trieste Centrale: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Trieste Centrale: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Trieste Centrale: Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include Savoia Excelsior Palace Trieste, Hotel Continentale, NH Trieste.
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