Florence to Turin train

Trains from Florence to Turin

There are roughly 35 trains from Florence to Turin per day. The schedule is fairly consistent across most days of the week including holidays meaning they were about 245 trains per week. The journey covers 198 miles (319 km). Once in Turin, you will be able to visit the Royal Palace and the impressive Mole Antonelliana, a late 19th-century landmark of the capital of Piedmont.

Florence to Turin Train Time: Daily Departures

Of the 35 trains that depart on a daily basis a vast majority of them occur between the morning hours and the early evening hours. There are just a couple of trains that leave in the overnight hours and one that leaves very late in the evening. The first train of the day departs at around 12:40 a.m. while the last train will leave at around 11:00 p.m.

What is the trip time from Florence to Turin and what distance is covered?

Trains from Florence to Turin cover a distance of 198 miles (319 km). A good portion of the trains on this route are direct although there are some trips that require one or two transfers. Trips on this route can take anywhere from 3h up to 9h.

What is/are the departure and arrival stations for trains from Florence to Turin?

Departure train station: Santa Maria Novella Train Station. The station has a total of 19 platforms. The station is right in the center of the city and it's just a short walk from many of the major attractions in the city. When you enter the station you will find ticket offices as well as several shops and restaurants. There is also a tourism office, a currency exchange desk, a luggage office, a post office, passenger restrooms, and the Florence tourism office. Just outside of the Station you'll find stops for several bus lines that run throughout Florence. Because of this practically any location in Florence is just a short trip from the station via one of these many bus routes.

Arrival train station: Turin Porta Nuova Train Station. This station, that sits just 1 mile (1.7 km) from the city center, is the third busiest station in Italy. There are 20 train platforms in the station and the station consist of three levels. On the main level, travelers will find ticket counters as well as several shops and restaurants plus a host of services. There are also retail shops on the upper level of the station as well. The Turin Metro makes a stop on the lower level of the station. Outside the station, you will find that several bus and tram routes that serve the city make stops at the station. Because of all of these choices of transport, any final destination you may need to reach after your train from Florence to Turin can be quickly reached via one of these transportation options.

Which train companies travel from Florence to Turin?

Both Trenitalia and Italo offer train services on this route. All Italo trains are direct routes on high-speed trains. Trenitalia offers a mix of both high-speed and regional trains with routes that are direct or require one or two transfers.

Italo trains from Florence to Turin

All Italo trains are high-speed and are direct with no transfers necessary. The trip on these trains takes just a little over 3h. They offer roughly five trains per day spread throughout the day from the morning hours until the early evening.

Trenitalia trains from Florence to Turin

Trenitalia offers a mix of trains from Florence to Turin. Some occur on their Frecciarossa high-speed trains. Most of these trains are direct or require one transfer. They also offer service on their slower regional trains. All of these routes require one or two transfers. Trenitalia trains run throughout the day from the early overnight hours up until late in the evening.

Train Florence to Turin: Services on Board

Seating classes available on trains from Florence to Turin can vary depending on the operator as well as the type of train used for the trip. All of the Italo trains offer three classes of seating including Smart, Prima, and Club Executive. The Trenitalia high-speed routes have four classes of seating including Standard, Premium, Business, and Executive. On their regional trains, you will find either second and first-class seating or just second-class seating. Both providers offer generous amenities for their guests. If you wish to bring your pet on board, you can do so free of charge. Pets need to travel in a pet container. On Italo trains, large breeds will require an additional fee. Both providers offer the ability to bring luggage for your travels onboard free of charge. They each offer ample storage spaces for your luggage onboard both over your seat and at the end of the train cars. These providers will let you bring your bicycle onboard free of charge. The only stipulation is that you disassemble the bike before boarding. A collapsible bicycle can ride onboard in a collapsed state, but other bicycles must ride in a bag on the journey. Both providers offer several services to those passengers with disabilities such as assistance for those in wheelchairs and those that are hearing and visually impaired.

How to find cheap train tickets from Florence to Turin?

No matter which provider you use or which type of train you travel upon, one of the best ways to save money consistently on train travel is by booking as far in advance as possible. Trains on this route often offer specials and discounts that are more easily found well in advance of the departure date. As the departure date grows closer, these discounts and specials can begin to sell out or disappear. As you see on this route, there is a substantial difference in the time it takes to make the journey from Florence to Turin based on the type of train used and the number of transfers required. If you are in no rush to make the jury you are most likely going to save money on your fare by taking a route that takes longer to complete. One of the great tips for saving money on your train travel is to travel on non-peak times or days. When researching your trip if you stick to times and days that are in less demand the fare you pay should be substantially less than those occurring on those peak times and days.