The cheapest and fastest trains from Florence Santa Maria Novella to Vatican
Cheapest price
$19
Average price
$26
Fastest journey
1 h 52 m
Average duration
3 h 20 m
Trains per day
4
Distance
230 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Florence Santa Maria Novella to Vatican 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 Vatican will cost around $26 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $19.
Of the 4 trains that leave Florence Santa Maria Novella for Vatican on Tue, Dec 23, 4 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Tue, Dec 23 the direct trains cover the 230 km distance in an average of 3 h 20 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 52 m .
On Tue, Dec 23 the slowest trains will take 4 h 33 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.








Travel Information
Compare train, bus, and flight for Florence Santa Maria Novella to Vatican
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Florence Santa Maria Novella to Vatican among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €6. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 14m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €6, and a flight costs an average of €63.
Distance: 142 miles (230 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight |
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€22 Average price | €9 Average price Cheapest | €127 Average price |
3h 11m Average total duration 2h 41m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 53m Average total duration 3h 23m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 14m Average total duration Fastest 1h 14m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Florence Santa Maria Novella to Vatican train times
The table below shows live departures for Florence Santa Maria Novella to Vatican trains for tomorrow, Tuesday, December 23. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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![]() | 7:04 AM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 4h28 | 11:32 AM Vatican | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 11:14 AM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 4h33 | 3:47 PM Vatican | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 11:48 AM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 2h26 | 2:14 PM Vatican | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Why should you book Florence Santa Maria Novella to Vatican trains with Omio?
Italo as well as Frecciarossa, Intercity and Regionale offer trains services from Florence Santa Maria Novella to Vatican. Omio is an official ticket reseller for all your travel options from Florence Santa Maria Novella to Vatican.
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- Multiple modes of transport: Omio allows you to compare travel options including train, bus and flight to find the ideal travel option from Florence Santa Maria Novella to Vatican.
Journey information
Overview: Train from Florence Santa Maria Novella to Vatican
Trains from Florence Santa Maria Novella to Vatican run on average 151 times per day, taking around 2h 41m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $17 (€14) but you can travel from only $8 (€6) by bus.
There are 31 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 03:45, the last at 20:43. The fastest train covers the 142 miles (230 km) distance in 1h 36m.
Distance 142 miles (230 km) |
Average train duration 2h 41m |
Cheapest ticket price $17 (€14) |
Trains per day 151 |
Direct trains 31 |
Fastest train 1h 36m |
First train 03:45 |
Last train 20:43 |
Train companies: Italo, Frecciarossa, Intercity, Regionale from Florence Santa Maria Novella to Vatican trainsItalo, Frecciarossa, Intercity, Regionale trains will get you between Florence Santa Maria Novella and Vatican from $8 (€6). 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 Vatican
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Florence Santa Maria Novella to Vatican 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 Vatican, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Popular train stations from Florence Santa Maria Novella to Vatican
- 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
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