Florence to Vernazza train

Trains from Florence to Vernazza

Over 40 trains from Florence to Vernazza are scheduled every day, including on weekends and holidays. Most of the trains require two transfers, but about a quarter of the routes have only one transfer. The 81-mile (131 km) journey lasts between 2h 35min and 4h 13min. Once in Vernazza, visitors can relax along the beach or harbor and enjoy the spectacular seaside views.

Florence to Vernazza Train Time: Daily Departures

With over 40 trains scheduled to depart between about 4:30 a.m. and 10:00 p.m. daily, travelers never have to wait more than an hour for a departure, and most hours have multiple departures scheduled.

How long is the journey by train from Florence to Vernazza?

The journey by train from Florence to Vernazza lasts between 2h 35min and 4h 13min, with most routes taking around 3h (plus or minus 15min) to arrive at their destination. Trip durations are similar for routes with one and two stops.

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

Departure train station: Most of the trains from Florence to Vernazza depart from Florence’s Santa Maria Novella Railway Station, which is located in the center of the city and is just a 2min walk from the Basilica of Santa Maria Novella. Station facilities include train ticket offices, shopping and dining, a tourism office, an office for assisting passengers with disabilities, first-class passenger lounges, a luggage storage counter, a post office, restrooms, and car rental agents. Outside the station, travelers will find a hub for buses as well as a taxi stand.  Almost a quarter of the trains from Florence to Vernazza depart from Florence’s Rifredi Station, which is located about 2 miles (3.3 km) north of the Santa Maria Novella Station in the city center. Trenitalia’s regional trains run between the two stations about every half hour, taking about 5min to travel between the stations. At Rifredi Station, travelers will find restrooms, restaurants, a newsstand and vending machines. Buses and taxis stop outside the station, and parking is available. A couple of daily trains depart from Florence’s Campo di Marte Railway Station, which is located about 1.7 miles (2.8 km) east of the Santa Maria Novella Station. Trenitalia’s regional trains travel the 5min route between the two stations about every 15min. The Campo di Marte Station features a place to get a bite to eat, a waiting area, a newsstand, vending machines, shopping, and bus stops and a taxi stand outside the station.

Arrival train station: All trains from Florence to Vernazza arrive at Vernazza’s Railway Station, which is on the eastern edge of the city center. The station is less than one-quarter mile (290 m) from the Doria Castle overlooking the harbor on the western edge of the city center, a 5min walk from the station. The town is not set up for car travel, so walking is the best way to get around town. There are no buses serving the city center, but there are buses that service the region, and these buses do stop at the train station. Other services at the station include restrooms, a ticket office, vending machines, some light shopping and a passenger waiting area.

Which train companies travel from Florence to Vernazza?

Trenitalia is the train company that travels from Florence to Vernazza. Most routes start on a Trenitalia regional train and end on one of their Cinque Terre Express train, which serve the cities around Vernazza. Almost every train has a transfer at one of the La Spezia railway stations before arriving in Vernazza. Trenitalia also offers a late-night Frecciargento train as well as an InterCity Night train on one of the overnight routes.

Trenitalia trains from Florence to Vernazza

The Trenitalia regional trains operate at least one of the legs of almost all of the routes from Florence to Vernazza. Most of these routes have a transfer in La Spezia where passengers switch to a Cinque Terre Express train, Trenitalia’s fast regional train that serves the main cities of the Cinque Terre National Park. Trenitalia offers one route that departs around midnight and has an InterCity Night train for part of the journey. Trenitalia’s high-speed Frecciargento train also runs part of the journey on one of the late-night routes. None of the trains run direct routes from Florence to Vernazza; most of the routes require two transfers, although about a quarter of the routes only require one transfer. The journey lasts an average of about 3h, and the fastest route arrives at its destination in just over 2h 30min.

Train Florence to Vernazza: Services on Board

Trenitalia’s regional trains and Cinque Terre Express trains offer one standard class of service and provide basic trains with comfortable seats and plenty of space on the train for luggage. The InterCity Night train offers standard-class service, comfortable seats, food and beverages, restrooms in each car, and a variety of options for sleeping compartments. Frecciargento high-speed trains offer four classes of service: Executive, Business, Premium and Standard. The trains are air conditioned and have a bar/bistro car on every train. Each car has restrooms, and all seats are equipped with electrical outlets. There is one car on every train that is accessible for passengers with limited mobility. Passengers can bring luggage on board all Trenitalia trains for free and without restrictions. Bikes are considered luggage; they must be folded and placed in a travel bag in the train sections designated for bulky luggage. Small pets that are kept in a travel crate small enough to fit under the seat are allowed on board for free. Dogs that aren’t traveling in such a crate may travel in the passenger area for a small fee, and they must be restrained with a leash and muzzle on the train. Services are available to assist passengers with disabilities; Trenitalia recommends passengers contact the company at least 48 hours before traveling to arrange any extra services needed to ensure a smooth trip.

How to find cheap train tickets from Florence to Vernazza?

If you’re looking for cheap train tickets from Florence to Vernazza, it is helpful to plan ahead and book your tickets early. Being flexible with your travel dates also helps passengers find the best deals. Trenitalia offers discounts for families and other groups, seniors over 60, disabled passengers, and teens and young adults under 26.