- 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
$28
Average price
$53
Fastest journey
3 h 11 m
Average duration
3 h 19 m
Trains per day
35
Distance
199 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Genoa Piazza Principe 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 Genoa Piazza Principe to Florence Santa Maria Novella will cost around $53 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $28.
It's difficult to get from Genoa Piazza Principe to Florence Santa Maria Novella without transferring at least once.
Regionale Veloce 3365 · Regionale Veloce 3269 · Regionale 18415
Regionale Veloce 3371 · Regionale Veloce 3277 · Regionale 18423
Regionale Veloce 3289 · Regionale 12263 · Regionale 18391
TRENO DEL MARE TRENORD 3005 · Regionale 18395
Regionale 12415 · Regionale 19483
FRECCIABIANCA 8619+
Regionale Veloce 4046
FRECCIABIANCA 8605+
Regionale Veloce 4018
FRECCIARGENTO 8591+
Regionale Veloce 4088
FRECCIAROSSA 8623+
Regionale Veloce 4058
FRECCIABIANCA 8613+
Regionale Veloce 4038Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Genoa Piazza Principe to Florence Santa Maria Novella among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $7. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 3h 6m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $7, and a train costs an average of $25.
Distance: 123 miles (199 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$28 Average price | $14 Average price Cheapest | $76 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 59m Average total duration 3h 29m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 36m Average total duration Fastest 3h 6m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 40m 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 Genoa Piazza Principe to Florence Santa Maria Novella:
A bus is $14 (€11) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Genoa Piazza Principe to Florence Santa Maria Novella costing on average $28 (€23).
Other travel options to Florence Santa Maria Novella take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 29m.
Tickets start at around $28 (€23) compared to roughly $76 (€62) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $48 (€39). The journey takes 3h 29m versus 2h 40m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
The table below shows live departures for Genoa Piazza Principe to Florence Santa Maria Novella trains for tomorrow, Sunday, June 21. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FRECCIABIANCA 8601+ Regionale Veloce 4012 | 5:07 AM Genoa Piazza Principe | 3h31 | 8:38 AM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIABIANCA 8605+ Regionale Veloce 4018 | 6:50 AM Genoa Piazza Principe | 3h11 | 10:01 AM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 12323 · Regionale 19357 · Regionale Veloce 4032 | 7:11 AM Genoa Piazza Principe | 6h22 | 1:33 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 2 transfers | |
Intercity 653+ FRECCIAROSSA 9391 | 7:19 AM Genoa Piazza Principe | 3h31 | 10:50 AM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 1 transfer | |
Intercity 651+ Regionale 18411 | 7:47 AM Genoa Piazza Principe | 4h21 | 12:08 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce 3019+ FRECCIAROSSA 9311 | 7:50 AM Genoa Piazza Principe | 4h00 | 11:50 AM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 1 transfer | |
Intercity 658+ Regionale TRENORD 10458+ FRECCIAROSSA 9527 | 8:19 AM Genoa Piazza Principe | 3h45 | 12:04 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 2 transfers | |
Intercity 505+ Regionale Veloce 4030 | 8:53 AM Genoa Piazza Principe | 3h40 | 12:33 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 1 transfer | |
Intercity 662+ FRECCIAROSSA 9587 | 9:18 AM Genoa Piazza Principe | 3h46 | 1:04 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 1 transfer | |
Intercity 657+ Regionale Veloce 4032 | 9:47 AM Genoa Piazza Principe | 3h46 | 1:33 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce 2119 · Regionale Veloce 3265 · Regionale 18413 | 10:32 AM Genoa Piazza Principe | 4h36 | 3:08 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 2 transfers | |
TRENO DEL MARE TRENORD 3005 · Regionale 18395 | 10:50 AM Genoa Piazza Principe | 5h18 | 4:08 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 1 transfer | |
TRENO DEL MARE TRENORD 3005 · Regionale 19361 · Regionale Veloce 4038 | 10:50 AM Genoa Piazza Principe | 4h43 | 3:33 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 2 transfers | |
Intercity 631+ S13 TRENORD 24442+ FRECCIAROSSA 9539 | 11:19 AM Genoa Piazza Principe | 3h45 | 3:04 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 2 transfers | |
FRECCIABIANCA 8613+ Regionale Veloce 4038 | 12:05 PM Genoa Piazza Principe | 3h28 | 3:33 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce 3365 · Regionale Veloce 3269 · Regionale 18415 | 12:19 PM Genoa Piazza Principe | 4h49 | 5:08 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 2 transfers | |
Intercity 511+ Regionale 18523 | 12:24 PM Genoa Piazza Principe | 4h28 | 4:52 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 1 transfer | |
Intercity 745+ Regionale TRENORD 10468+ FRECCIAROSSA 9547 | 1:19 PM Genoa Piazza Principe | 3h45 | 5:04 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 2 transfers | |
Regionale Veloce 3071+ FRECCIAROSSA 9643 · FRECCIAROSSA 9427 | 1:44 PM Genoa Piazza Principe | 3h55 | 5:39 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 2 transfers | |
Intercity 665+ Regionale 18399 · Regionale Veloce 4046 | 1:47 PM Genoa Piazza Principe | 4h14 | 6:01 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 2 transfers | |
Intercity 665+ Regionale 18399 | 1:47 PM Genoa Piazza Principe | 4h21 | 6:08 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce 2127 · Regionale Veloce 3273 · Regionale 18401 | 2:32 PM Genoa Piazza Principe | 4h36 | 7:08 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 2 transfers | |
FRECCIABIANCA 8619+ Regionale Veloce 4046 | 2:50 PM Genoa Piazza Principe | 3h11 | 6:01 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 1 transfer | |
Intercity 1539+ Regionale TRENORD 10472+ FRECCIAROSSA 9555 | 3:20 PM Genoa Piazza Principe | 3h44 | 7:04 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 2 transfers | |
Intercity 669+ Regionale 18316 | 3:47 PM Genoa Piazza Principe | 4h14 | 8:01 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 12415 · Regionale 19483 | 4:10 PM Genoa Piazza Principe | 5h02 | 9:12 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce 3371 · Regionale Veloce 3277 · Regionale 18423 | 4:19 PM Genoa Piazza Principe | 4h49 | 9:08 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 2 transfers | |
FRECCIAROSSA 8623+ Regionale Veloce 4058 | 5:05 PM Genoa Piazza Principe | 3h28 | 8:33 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 1 transfer | |
Intercity 673+ Regionale Veloce 4060 | 5:47 PM Genoa Piazza Principe | 3h52 | 9:39 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIARGENTO 8591+ Regionale Veloce 4088 | 6:35 PM Genoa Piazza Principe | 3h15 | 9:50 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 1 transfer | |
Intercity 681+ FRECCIAROSSA 9573 | 7:22 PM Genoa Piazza Principe | 3h52 | 11:14 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 1 transfer | |
Intercity 679+ Regionale 18332 | 7:47 PM Genoa Piazza Principe | 4h03 | 11:50 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce 3289 · Regionale 12263 · Regionale 18391 | 10:52 PM Genoa Piazza Principe | 8h22 | 7:14 AM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 2 transfers | |
Regionale Veloce 3289 · Regionale 12263 · Regionale 18391 | 10:52 PM Genoa Piazza Principe | 8h22 | 7:14 AM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 2 transfers | |
InterCityNotte 799+ Regionale 18250 | 11:53 PM Genoa Piazza Principe | 5h35 | 5:28 AM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 1 transfer | |
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Trains from Genoa Piazza Principe to Florence Santa Maria Novella run on average 34 times per day, taking around 3h 29m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $25 (€20) but you can travel from only $7 (€6) by bus.
The earliest train runs at 02:50, the last at 21:52. The fastest train covers the 123 miles (199 km) distance in 3h 11m.
Distance 123 miles (199 km) |
Average train duration 3h 29m |
Cheapest ticket price $25 (€20) |
Trains per day 34 |
Fastest train 3h 11m |
First train 2:50 AM |
Last train 9:52 PM |
Cheapest Month Jun |
Cheapest Day Fri |
High Season Jan - Mar |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
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Discover the best of Firenze Santa Maria Novella — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Firenze Santa Maria Novella trip today.
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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Firenze Santa Maria Novella -> Piazza del Duomo, Florence
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