Florence to Verona train

Trains from Florence to Verona

Travelers searching for trains from Florence to Verona will find that there are hundreds of options that are available each week. The routes are run both as direct services or with transfers, so the roughly 150-mile (242-km) journey from the center of Italy toward the north can take anywhere from about 1h 32min for the direct, fast-train options to about 8h 25min for the options that run later at night and require multiple transfers.

Florence to Verona Train Time: Daily Departures

There are roughly about 250 options for trains from Florence to Verona that run each week, with an average of around 35 daily departures—all providing passengers with a wide variety of choices. Typically, the first departure each day leaves Florence a little after 2:00 a.m. and the final train departs close to 11:20 p.m. In the interim time, there can be as many as up to five trains departing within a single hour and there are routes available most hours.

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

The trip via train from Florence to Verona can vary significantly in duration, with the shortest available routes taking about 1h 32min and the longest scheduled routes taking around 8h 25min. A number of factors can affect the length of the trip, including the time of day of the departure, the departure and arrival stations, the number and locations of the transfers, and the type of train, or trains, that operate the route.

What are the departure and arrival stations for trains from Florence to Verona?

Departure train stations: Trains leaving Florence for Verona will depart from either Florence Campo di Marte, Florence Santa Maria Novella or Florence Rifredi. To get to Campo di Marte from the city center, passengers can take the REG train; the REG is also available to get passengers to the Rifredi. To get to Santa Maria Novella, the 301A bus is available. Alternatively, travelers can grab a taxi to any of these stations. Once there, each station has restrooms and ticketing areas.

Arrival train stations: The trains from Florence to Verona will arrive at one of two stations—either Verona Porta Vescovo or Verona Porta Nuova. To get to the city center from Porta Vescovo, travelers can grab a taxi, which will take about 8min, or can catch the number 11 bus. From Porta Nuova, the city center can be reached via taxi in about 16min or passengers can grab the 123 bus then change to the 120 bus. At both stations there are food options, restrooms and ticket desks.

Which train companies travel from Florence to Verona?

Both Trenitalia and Italo provide options for trains from Florence to Verona. Typically, there is just a single route provided each day by Italo which departs from Florence in the morning. However, there are a wide range of available service options that are run daily by Trenitalia. Both Italo and Trenitalia have direct routes that can take roughly just over 1h 30min. But, with so many available routes on the schedule, there are many services that are operated by Trenitalia that can take much longer and will include at least one transfer at either Padova, Prato or Bologna. For the routes where there are two transfers, passengers may be required to change at one of these cities as well as another station in either the arrival or departure location.

Trenitalia trains from Florence to Verona

The schedule operated by Trenitalia includes around 250 options each week with between about 34 and 38 options daily. Trenitalia’s service begins at about 2:03 a.m., with a final service of the day typically departing around 11:18 p.m. The train company is able to provide a plethora of services by offering routes that are run by the high speed Frecciarossa trains or Frecciargento trains, the regional and intercity trains, or even a combination of multiple train types. Trenitalia’s direct options can take as little as about 1h 32min, while one-transfer options may take between about 2h and 5h. Services changing at two stations run between 2h 30min and 8h 25min.

Italo trains from Florence to Verona

The train company Italo operates about seven trains from Florence to Verona each week, with just one option made available to passengers each day. Typically, the train service departs Florence roughly around 10:05 a.m. from the Florence Santa Maria Novella train station. The route ends when the train arrives at Verona Porta Nuova station around 11:38 a.m., meaning the direct service fast train completes the journey in roughly about 1h 33min.

Train Florence to Verona: Services on Board

Italo and Trenitalia have accommodating luggage policies, including policies regarding transportation of pets and bicycles. Passengers can bring pets with both train companies—Trenitalia allows small pets that are in a container no larger than 25 x 12 x 19.5 in (70 x 30 x 50 cm), while Italo does not require containers for small pets. While both trains do also allow large dogs, unlike with small pets, a ticket is needed for larger animals, unless it is a guide dog. However a pet is transported, passengers should take note that no animal is permitted to occupy a seat. For traditional luggage, there is ample room on all trains; once on board, passengers must store their own baggage in a safe, secure manner that doesn’t inhibit the movement of other customers—this includes bicycles. Any bike brought on board must be disassembled and placed in a bag for transportation, regardless of the class of ticket held by the passenger. On Italo trains, Smart tickets are the base fare and there are upgrade options, including Prima and Club Executive. Trenitalia tickets range from Standard to Executive. No matter the ticket class, all passengers have access to free wi-fi. Additionally, any travelers requiring extra assistance due to limited mobility are encouraged to reach out to the company with which the ticket has been booked ahead of departure in order to discuss any needs—both companies offer support with boarding, disembarking, accommodations for guide dogs and storage for wheelchairs.

How to find cheap train tickets from Florence to Verona?

There are a number of ways that passengers can impact the cost of a train ticket. Notably, since there are a variety of train types that service the route from Florence to Verona, passengers may opt for a combination of intercity trains or regional trains for their journey, since ticket prices for these routes tend to be a bit lower. Additionally, passengers who have flexibility with their schedule may choose to book a ticket for a train that departs very early in the morning, during mid-afternoon or late at night, as these hours also tend to have lower prices. Passengers are encouraged to research available discounts as well, since certain qualifications may warrant reduced ticket prices; for example, senior citizens and families traveling with minors may benefit from some of the offers provided by Trenitalia or Italo.