- Must visit
MAG Museo Alto Garda
Main museum of Riva del Garda inside the fortress. It covers local history, archaeology, art, and changing exhibitions in a striking setting.
Cheapest price on Sep 20
€22
Average ticket price on Sep 20
€22
Fastest journey on Sep 20
5 h 36 m
Average journey duration on Sep 20
6 h 9 m
Trains on Sep 20
3
Distance
238 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Florence to Riva del Garda is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Florence to Riva del Garda will cost around €22 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €22.
On Sun, Sep 20, we found 3 trains from Florence to Riva del Garda, including 3 direct services.
On Sun, Sep 20 the direct trains cover the 238 km distance in an average of 6 h 9 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 5 h 36 m .
On Sun, Sep 20 the slowest trains will take 6 h 25 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 to Riva del Garda among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of €37 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 45m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of €37, while a flight costs an average of €598.
Distance: 147 miles (238 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
€37 Average price Cheapest | €45 Average price | €598 Average price | €70 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 45m Average total duration Fastest 3h 15m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 38m Average total duration 5h 8m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 36m Average total duration 2h 36m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 3h 23m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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This is compared to other travel options from Florence to Riva del Garda:
A train is €8 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Florence to Riva del Garda costing on average €45.
A train is €560 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Florence to Riva del Garda costing on average €598.
Other travel options to Riva del Garda take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 15m.
Bus takes on average 5h 8m.
The journey is about 8m faster (3h 15m by train vs 3h 23m by car) and roughly €33 cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls (€37 vs €70). 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.
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 Florence to Riva del Garda trains for today, Saturday, September 19. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FRECCIAROSSA 8508+ Regionale 16612 | 11:36 AM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 3h19 | 2:55 PM Serravalle all'Adige station | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 8508+ Regionale Veloce 3850 · Regionale 16685 | 11:36 AM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 3h17 | 2:53 PM Mori station | 2 transfers | |
FRECCIAROSSA 8508+ Regionale Veloce 3850 | 11:36 AM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 3h02 | 2:38 PM Rovereto station | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 8508+ Regionale 16612 | 11:36 AM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 3h24 | 3:00 PM Mori station | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 8509+ Regionale 16708 | 12:36 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 4h19 | 4:55 PM Serravalle all'Adige station | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 8509+ Regionale 16693 | 12:36 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 4h17 | 4:53 PM Mori station | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 8509 | 12:36 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 2h25 | 3:01 PM Rovereto station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 8418+ Regionale Veloce 3844 | 1:20 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 3h18 | 4:38 PM Rovereto station | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 8418+ Regionale Veloce 3844 · Regionale 16693 | 1:20 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 3h33 | 4:53 PM Mori station | 2 transfers | |
FRECCIAROSSA 8418+ Regionale Veloce 3844 · Regionale 16708 | 1:20 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 3h35 | 4:55 PM Serravalle all'Adige station | 2 transfers | |
Intercity 588+ Regionale Veloce 3846 · Regionale 16716 | 1:33 PM Florence Rifredi | 5h22 | 6:55 PM Serravalle all'Adige station | 2 transfers | |
Intercity 588+ Regionale Veloce 3846 · Regionale 16701 | 1:33 PM Florence Rifredi | 5h19 | 6:52 PM Mori station | 2 transfers | |
Intercity 588+ Regionale Veloce 3846 | 1:33 PM Florence Rifredi | 5h05 | 6:38 PM Rovereto station | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 94457+ Intercity 610+ Regionale 16709 | 1:40 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 7h13 | 8:53 PM Mori station | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 94457+ Intercity 610+ Regionale 16722 | 1:40 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 7h15 | 8:55 PM Serravalle all'Adige station | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 94457+ Intercity 610 | 1:40 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 5h51 | 7:31 PM Rovereto station | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 18518 · Regionale TTPER 17850 · Regionale Veloce 3846 | 2:09 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 4h29 | 6:38 PM Rovereto station | 2 transfers | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9422+ Regionale Veloce 3846 | 3:20 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 3h18 | 6:38 PM Rovereto station | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9422+ Regionale Veloce 3846 · Regionale 16716 | 3:20 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 3h35 | 6:55 PM Serravalle all'Adige station | 2 transfers | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9422+ Regionale Veloce 3846 · Regionale 16701 | 3:20 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 3h32 | 6:52 PM Mori station | 2 transfers | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9540+ Intercity 610 | 3:55 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 3h36 | 7:31 PM Rovereto station | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 18522 · Regionale 17836 · Regionale Veloce 3848 | 4:09 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 4h29 | 8:38 PM Rovereto station | 2 transfers | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9423 · FRECCIAROSSA 9752 · FRECCIAROSSA 9751 | 4:20 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 3h41 | 8:01 PM Rovereto station | 2 transfers | |
Intercity 590+ Regionale Veloce 3760 | 4:38 PM Firenze Castello | 6h07 | 10:45 PM Rovereto station | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 18524 · Regionale 17838 · Regionale Veloce 3760 | 5:09 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 5h36 | 10:45 PM Rovereto station | 2 transfers | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9426+ Regionale Veloce 3848 · Regionale 16722 | 5:20 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 3h35 | 8:55 PM Serravalle all'Adige station | 2 transfers | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9426+ Regionale Veloce 3848 · Regionale 16709 | 5:20 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 3h33 | 8:53 PM Mori station | 2 transfers | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9426+ Regionale Veloce 3848 | 5:20 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 3h18 | 8:38 PM Rovereto station | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 8524 | 6:36 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 2h25 | 9:01 PM Rovereto station | 0 transfersDirect | |
8920 · 8966 | 6:39 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 3h51 | 10:30 PM Rovereto station | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 8526 | 7:36 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 2h25 | 10:01 PM Rovereto station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Intercity 596+ Regionale Veloce 3470 · Regionale 16040 | 7:41 PM Firenze Castello | 3h57 | 11:38 PM Rovereto station | 2 transfers | |
8966 | 8:05 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 2h25 | 10:30 PM Rovereto station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 8528+ Regionale 16040 | 8:36 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 3h02 | 11:38 PM Rovereto station | 1 transfer | |
| Sunday, September 20 | |||||
![]() | 2:32 AM Florence | 6h25 | 8:57 AM Riva del Garda | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 3:32 AM Florence | 6h25 | 9:57 AM Riva del Garda | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Trains from Florence to Riva del Garda run on average 58 times per day, taking around 3h 15m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €19 but you can travel from only €13 by bus.
There are 8 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 01:41, the last at 22:32. The fastest train covers the 147 miles (238 km) distance in 2h 14m.
Distance 147 miles (238 km) |
Average train duration 3h 15m |
Cheapest ticket price €19 |
Trains per day 58 |
Direct trains 8 |
Fastest train 2h 14m |
First train 1:41 AM |
Last train 10:32 PM |
Cheapest Month May |
Cheapest Day Sat |
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Discover the best of Riva del Garda — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Riva del Garda trip today.
Main museum of Riva del Garda inside the fortress. It covers local history, archaeology, art, and changing exhibitions in a striking setting.
Museum in the historic hydroelectric plant. It explains renewable energy, engineering, and architecture through interactive displays and guided visits.
Historic picture gallery collection associated with MAG. It presents regional artworks and helps place Riva within the wider culture of Lake Garda.
Elegant lakeside promenade lined with historic buildings, cafes, and mountain views. It is the classic place for a scenic walk in central Riva.
Main harbor square opening onto the lake. Surrounded by historic architecture, it is one of the most atmospheric and photogenic spots in town.
Panoramic walking route climbing toward the Bastione. The path combines stone walls, olive trees, and increasingly wide views over Riva and the lake.
Carne salada is lightly cured beef, served raw with olive oil or grilled with beans. It is a signature Trentino specialty strongly linked to the Garda area.
Bigoli con le sarde pairs thick pasta with lake sardines from Garda. It reflects the town’s fishing tradition and nearby Venetian culinary influence.
Polenta e funghi combines slow-cooked cornmeal with local mushrooms. It is a comforting mountain dish common across Trentino taverns and family kitchens.
Refined Michelin-starred dining in a grand lakeside hotel. Known for elegant Italian cuisine, seasonal tasting menus, and polished service.
Historic traditional restaurant near the center, appreciated for Trentino dishes, local wines, and a warm classic atmosphere.
Well-known casual spot serving pizzas and regional Italian dishes. Popular for reliable quality, generous portions, and a lively setting.
Moderate for Lake Garda. Hotels cost more in peak season, but dining and local buses are similar to other Italian resort towns.
Service is usually included or modest. Round up or leave €1-2 in cafes, 5-10% in restaurants for good service, and round up taxi fares.
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Florence to Riva del Garda 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 Riva del Garda, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Florence to Riva del Garda trains use the Firenze Santa Maria Novella to Rovereto station pair. Use this guide to compare Florence and Riva del Garda 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.
Firenze Rifredi is 3 km from Florence city centre. Public transport options include:
Firenze Rifredi has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Trattoria Fratelli Briganti, Osteria di Poneta
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Ticket office support is available at Firenze Rifredi. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Firenze Rifredi. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Firenze Rifredi: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Firenze Rifredi: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Firenze Rifredi: Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Raffaello, Hotel Corolle, Hotel Dalmazia.
Firenze Campo di Marte is 2 km from Florence city centre. Public transport options include:
Firenze Campo di Marte has practical services for this route, including Dining, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, and Bike Rental.
Food options include: Moka Café
The ticket office is open Mon - Sun: 07:15 - 20:45.
Available at Firenze Campo di Marte: Taxis, WC.
Available at Firenze Campo di Marte: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Firenze Campo di Marte: The station is fully accessible, with step-free access throughout the station.
Nearby hotels include Florence Stadium B&B, Hotel Villa Liana, Hotel della Robbia.
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