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Museo delle Terre Nuove
Main civic museum on the history of the Valdarno new towns. Excellent for understanding medieval planning through models, documents, and local context.
Cheapest price
$8
Average price
$8
Fastest journey
50 m
Average duration
52 m
Trains per day
3
Distance
32 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Florence to San Giovanni Valdarno is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Florence to San Giovanni Valdarno will cost around $8 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $8.
Of the 3 trains that leave Florence for San Giovanni Valdarno on Thu, Aug 13, 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Thu, Aug 13 the direct trains cover the 32 km distance in an average of 52 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 50 m .
On Thu, Aug 13 the slowest trains will take 55 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 San Giovanni Valdarno among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $5. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 37m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $5, and a train costs an average of $8.
Distance: 19 miles (32 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$8 Average price | $5 Average price Cheapest | $13 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 7m Average total duration Fastest 37m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 14m Average total duration 44m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 50m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
![]() Most popular train company | ![]() Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Florence to San Giovanni Valdarno:
A bus is $3 (€2) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Florence to San Giovanni Valdarno costing on average $8 (€6).
Other travel options to San Giovanni Valdarno take longer:
Bus takes on average 44m.
The journey is about 13m faster (37m by train vs 50m by car) and roughly $5 (€4) cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($8 (€6) vs $13 (€10)). 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 Regionale.
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 San Giovanni Valdarno trains for today, Wednesday, August 12. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Regionale 18731 | 5:00 AM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0h45 | 5:45 AM San Giovanni Valdarno station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 18733 | 5:30 AM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0h49 | 6:19 AM San Giovanni Valdarno station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 18737 | 6:00 AM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0h50 | 6:50 AM San Giovanni Valdarno station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 18737 | 6:10 AM Firenze Rovezzano | 0h40 | 6:50 AM San Giovanni Valdarno station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce 4099 | 6:35 AM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0h30 | 7:05 AM San Giovanni Valdarno station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 18741 | 7:08 AM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0h48 | 7:56 AM San Giovanni Valdarno station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 18745 | 7:34 AM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0h48 | 8:22 AM San Giovanni Valdarno station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 18821 | 7:43 AM Florence Campo di Marte | 0h44 | 8:27 AM San Giovanni Valdarno station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce 4073 | 8:02 AM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0h40 | 8:42 AM San Giovanni Valdarno station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce 4101 | 9:04 AM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0h29 | 9:33 AM San Giovanni Valdarno station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 18749 | 9:22 AM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0h58 | 10:20 AM San Giovanni Valdarno station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 18749 | 9:32 AM Firenze Rovezzano | 0h48 | 10:20 AM San Giovanni Valdarno station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 18753 | 10:22 AM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0h54 | 11:16 AM San Giovanni Valdarno station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 18753 | 10:32 AM Firenze Rovezzano | 0h44 | 11:16 AM San Giovanni Valdarno station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce 4103 | 11:14 AM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0h31 | 11:45 AM San Giovanni Valdarno station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 18755 | 11:18 AM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0h54 | 12:12 PM San Giovanni Valdarno station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 18755 | 11:29 AM Firenze Rovezzano | 0h43 | 12:12 PM San Giovanni Valdarno station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 18757 | 11:30 AM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0h56 | 12:26 PM San Giovanni Valdarno station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 18757 | 11:42 AM Firenze Rovezzano | 0h44 | 12:26 PM San Giovanni Valdarno station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce 4077 | 12:14 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0h31 | 12:45 PM San Giovanni Valdarno station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 18761 | 12:22 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0h54 | 1:16 PM San Giovanni Valdarno station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 18761 | 12:32 PM Firenze Rovezzano | 0h44 | 1:16 PM San Giovanni Valdarno station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 18835 | 12:51 PM Florence Campo di Marte | 0h49 | 1:40 PM San Giovanni Valdarno station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce 4105 | 1:04 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0h31 | 1:35 PM San Giovanni Valdarno station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 18763 | 1:22 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0h54 | 2:16 PM San Giovanni Valdarno station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 18763 | 1:32 PM Firenze Rovezzano | 0h44 | 2:16 PM San Giovanni Valdarno station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce 4079 | 2:14 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0h31 | 2:45 PM San Giovanni Valdarno station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 18769 | 2:30 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0h50 | 3:20 PM San Giovanni Valdarno station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 18769 | 2:40 PM Firenze Rovezzano | 0h40 | 3:20 PM San Giovanni Valdarno station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 18839 | 2:52 PM Florence Campo di Marte | 0h43 | 3:35 PM San Giovanni Valdarno station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce 4107 | 3:14 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0h31 | 3:45 PM San Giovanni Valdarno station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 18771 | 3:22 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0h54 | 4:16 PM San Giovanni Valdarno station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 18771 | 3:32 PM Firenze Rovezzano | 0h44 | 4:16 PM San Giovanni Valdarno station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce 4081 | 4:14 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0h31 | 4:45 PM San Giovanni Valdarno station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 18773 | 4:22 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0h57 | 5:19 PM San Giovanni Valdarno station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 18773 | 4:32 PM Firenze Rovezzano | 0h47 | 5:19 PM San Giovanni Valdarno station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 18845 | 4:52 PM Florence Campo di Marte | 0h43 | 5:35 PM San Giovanni Valdarno station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce 4109 | 5:14 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0h32 | 5:46 PM San Giovanni Valdarno station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 18849 | 5:31 PM Florence Campo di Marte | 0h47 | 6:18 PM San Giovanni Valdarno station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 18779 | 5:35 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0h53 | 6:28 PM San Giovanni Valdarno station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 18779 | 5:45 PM Firenze Rovezzano | 0h43 | 6:28 PM San Giovanni Valdarno station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 18847 | 5:52 PM Florence Campo di Marte | 0h21 | 6:13 PM San Giovanni Valdarno station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce 4085 | 6:14 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0h31 | 6:45 PM San Giovanni Valdarno station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 18857 | 6:26 PM Florence Campo di Marte | 0h50 | 7:16 PM San Giovanni Valdarno station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 18785 | 6:35 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0h49 | 7:24 PM San Giovanni Valdarno station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 18855 | 6:52 PM Florence Campo di Marte | 0h43 | 7:35 PM San Giovanni Valdarno station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce 4111 | 7:14 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0h31 | 7:45 PM San Giovanni Valdarno station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 18789 | 7:22 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0h57 | 8:19 PM San Giovanni Valdarno station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 18789 | 7:32 PM Firenze Rovezzano | 0h47 | 8:19 PM San Giovanni Valdarno station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 18791 | 8:08 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0h52 | 9:00 PM San Giovanni Valdarno station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce 4089 | 8:14 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0h31 | 8:45 PM San Giovanni Valdarno station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 18791 | 8:18 PM Firenze Rovezzano | 0h42 | 9:00 PM San Giovanni Valdarno station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 18793 | 8:22 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0h54 | 9:16 PM San Giovanni Valdarno station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 18793 | 8:32 PM Firenze Rovezzano | 0h44 | 9:16 PM San Giovanni Valdarno station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 18861 | 8:52 PM Florence Campo di Marte | 0h43 | 9:35 PM San Giovanni Valdarno station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce 4113 | 9:14 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0h31 | 9:45 PM San Giovanni Valdarno station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 18795 | 9:20 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0h54 | 10:14 PM San Giovanni Valdarno station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 18795 | 9:30 PM Firenze Rovezzano | 0h44 | 10:14 PM San Giovanni Valdarno station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 18803 | 10:08 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0h54 | 11:02 PM San Giovanni Valdarno station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 18803 | 10:18 PM Firenze Rovezzano | 0h44 | 11:02 PM San Giovanni Valdarno station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 18805 | 11:18 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0h52 | 12:10 AM San Giovanni Valdarno station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 18805 | 11:28 PM Firenze Rovezzano | 0h42 | 12:10 AM San Giovanni Valdarno station | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Trains from Florence to San Giovanni Valdarno run on average 49 times per day, taking around 37m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $8 (€6) but you can travel from only $5 (€4) by bus.
There are 49 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:11, the last at 23:28. The fastest train covers the 19 miles (32 km) distance in 21m.
Distance 19 miles (32 km) |
Average train duration 37m |
Cheapest ticket price $8 (€6) |
Trains per day 49 |
Direct trains 49 |
Fastest train 21m |
First train 12:11 AM |
Last train 11:28 PM |
Cheapest Month Mar |
Cheapest Day Wed |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Thu |
Least Busy Day Sun |
Best time to book 28 days |
Discover the best of San Giovanni Valdarno — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect San Giovanni Valdarno trip today.
Main civic museum on the history of the Valdarno new towns. Excellent for understanding medieval planning through models, documents, and local context.
Museum preserving the Basilica’s sacred art, including works linked to Beato Angelico. A rewarding visit for Renaissance painting and devotional history.
Modern art space dedicated to local master Masaccio and related cultural programming. Worth visiting for exhibitions connecting the town to early Renaissance art.
The town’s main square and social heart, framed by historic buildings. Best place to appreciate the planned medieval layout and everyday local atmosphere.
Principal shopping and walking street through the old center. Ideal for experiencing the town’s arcades, architecture, and lively daily rhythm.
Large green park popular with locals for walks and relaxation. A practical stop for families and visitors wanting open space near the center.
Thick hand-rolled pasta from nearby Valdarno, traditionally served with duck ragù or rich meat sauce. A prized local first course tied to Tuscan farm cooking.
Tuscan bread soup made with stale bread, tomatoes, onion, and basil. A beloved peasant dish that reflects the area's frugal cucina povera tradition.
A rustic soup of black cabbage, cannellini beans, potatoes, and bread. Traditional in Tuscany, especially in colder months, and rooted in farmhouse cooking.
Traditional Tuscan restaurant known for grilled meats, local pasta, and a rustic atmosphere suited to a classic Valdarno meal.
Refined restaurant in a historic setting, appreciated for seasonal Tuscan dishes, careful presentation, and a quieter dining experience.
Casual local spot for pizza and Tuscan staples, popular for relaxed meals with families and groups in the town center.
Moderate for Tuscany: rooms and dining cost less than Florence, while local trains and simple meals stay fairly affordable for tourists.
Service is often included or modest. Round up in cafes, leave 5-10% at restaurants for good service, and round up taxi fares.
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San Giovanni Valdarno station -> Piazza Cavour, San Giovanni Valdarno
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Florence to San Giovanni Valdarno 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 San Giovanni Valdarno, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Florence to San Giovanni Valdarno trains use the Firenze Santa Maria Novella to San Giovanni Valdarno station pair. Use this guide to compare Florence and San Giovanni Valdarno 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 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.
Firenze Rovezzano is 4 km from Florence city centre. Public transport options include:
Firenze Rovezzano has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Taxis, Accessibility, Hotel, Bike Parking, and Bike Rental.
Food and drink options are available at Firenze Rovezzano.
Available at Firenze Rovezzano: Parking, Taxis.
Available at Firenze Rovezzano: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Firenze Rovezzano: Elevators, ramps.
Nearby hotels include Rovezzano B&B, Mulino di Firenze.
San Giovanni Valdarno has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Ristorante La Buca di Ipo, Osteria del Borro
Free.
Ticket office support is available at San Giovanni Valdarno. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at San Giovanni Valdarno. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at San Giovanni Valdarno: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at San Giovanni Valdarno: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at San Giovanni Valdarno: Ramps, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Masaccio, Hotel Michelangelo.
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