- Must visit
Galleria degli Uffizi
Florence’s flagship art museum, famous for Botticelli, Leonardo, Michelangelo, and Raphael. Timed entry is strongly advised due to very high demand.
Cheapest price
$179
Average price
$201
Fastest journey
6 h 37 m
Average duration
7 h 52 m
Trains per day
3
Distance
483 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Geneva to Florence Santa Maria Novella is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Geneva to Florence Santa Maria Novella will cost around $201 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $179.
Of the 3 trains that leave Geneva for Florence Santa Maria Novella on Wed, Jun 17, 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Wed, Jun 17 the direct trains cover the 483 km distance in an average of 7 h 52 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 6 h 37 m .
On Wed, Jun 17 the slowest trains will take 10 h 23 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 Geneva to Florence Santa Maria Novella among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $45. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 26m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $45, and a train costs an average of $114.
Distance: 300 miles (483 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$196 Average price | $81 Average price Cheapest | $188 Average price | $288 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 39m Average total duration 6h 9m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 10h 13m Average total duration 9h 43m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 26m Average total duration Fastest 2h 26m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 6h 52m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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This is compared to other travel options from Geneva to Florence Santa Maria Novella:
A bus is $108 (€87) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Geneva to Florence Santa Maria Novella costing on average $188 (€152).
A bus is $116 (€94) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Geneva to Florence Santa Maria Novella costing on average $196 (€159).
Other travel options to Florence Santa Maria Novella take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 9m.
Bus takes on average 9h 43m.
The journey is about 43m faster (6h 9m by train vs 6h 52m by car) and roughly $91 (€74) cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($196 (€159) vs $288 (€233)). 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 Geneva to Florence Santa Maria Novella trains for today, Tuesday, June 16. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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![]() | 3:27 AM Geneva | 6h37 | 10:04 AM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 4:27 AM Geneva | 6h37 | 11:04 AM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 11:27 AM Geneva | 10h23 | 9:50 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 12:27 PM Geneva | 10h23 | 10:50 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Trains from Geneva to Florence Santa Maria Novella run on average 3 times per day, taking around 6h 9m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $114 (€92) but you can travel from only $45 (€37) by bus.
The earliest train runs at 03:27, the last at 12:27. The fastest train covers the 300 miles (483 km) distance in 6h 37m.
Distance 300 miles (483 km) |
Average train duration 6h 9m |
Cheapest ticket price $114 (€92) |
Trains per day 3 |
Fastest train 6h 37m |
First train 3:27 AM |
Last train 12:27 PM |
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Florence’s flagship art museum, famous for Botticelli, Leonardo, Michelangelo, and Raphael. Timed entry is strongly advised due to very high demand.
Best known for Michelangelo’s David, plus important Florentine paintings and sculpture. Advance booking is commonly needed.
Vast former Medici palace housing several museum collections, including Palatine Gallery interiors and royal apartments.
The symbolic heart of Florence, packed with the cathedral complex and some of the city’s most photographed architecture.
Historic civic square filled with monumental sculpture and framed by Palazzo Vecchio and the Loggia dei Lanzi.
The classic panoramic terrace over Florence, especially popular at sunset and widely featured in travel photography and social media.
The iconic Florentine T-bone steak, cut very thick from Chianina beef and grilled rare over coals. It is one of the city’s most famous traditional dishes.
A classic Florentine street food made from the fourth stomach of the cow, simmered in broth and usually served in a bread roll with green sauce or spicy oil.
A hearty Tuscan soup of bread, cannellini beans, and vegetables, especially black cabbage. It is a rustic peasant dish strongly associated with Florence and Tuscany.
Established Michelin-starred restaurant offering refined contemporary Tuscan cuisine in an elegant setting within central Florence.
Long-established local favorite known for its intimate old-school atmosphere and classic dishes such as butter chicken and Tuscan comfort food.
Historic, no-frills Florentine trattoria near the central market, famous for traditional Tuscan dishes including steak, ribollita, and hearty daily specials.
Moderate for Italy: cafés and casual meals are reasonable, but hotels and tourist-area dining near the station cost more.
Service is often included or covered by coperto. Tipping is not obligatory; round up or leave EUR 1-2 at cafés, 5-10% for great restaurant service, and round up taxis.
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