The cheapest and fastest trains from Genoa Piazza Principe to Florence Santa Maria Novella
Cheapest price
$28
Average price
$28
Fastest journey
3 h 31 m
Average duration
4 h 58 m
Trains per day
5
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 $28 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $28.
Of the 5 trains that leave Genoa Piazza Principe for Florence Santa Maria Novella on Thu, May 07, 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Thu, May 07 the direct trains cover the 199 km distance in an average of 4 h 58 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 3 h 31 m .
On Thu, May 07 the slowest trains will take 5 h 55 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.
4:07 AM3h31Genoa Piazza Principe7:38 AMFlorence Santa Maria Novella$281One-way0 transfers
3:24 PM4h44Genoa Piazza Principe8:08 PMFlorence Santa Maria Novella$281One-way0 transfers
1:20 PM4h48Genoa Piazza Principe6:08 PMFlorence Santa Maria Novella$281One-way0 transfers
10:15 AM5h53Genoa Piazza Principe4:08 PMFlorence Santa Maria Novella$281One-way0 transfers
12:13 PM5h55Genoa Piazza Principe6:08 PMFlorence Santa Maria Novella$301One-way0 transfers
4:07 AM3h31Genoa Piazza Principe7:38 AMFlorence Santa Maria Novella$281One-way0 transfers
3:24 PM4h44Genoa Piazza Principe8:08 PMFlorence Santa Maria Novella$281One-way0 transfers
1:20 PM4h48Genoa Piazza Principe6:08 PMFlorence Santa Maria Novella$281One-way0 transfers
10:15 AM5h53Genoa Piazza Principe4:08 PMFlorence Santa Maria Novella$281One-way0 transfers
12:13 PM5h55Genoa Piazza Principe6:08 PMFlorence Santa Maria Novella$301One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare train and bus for Genoa Piazza Principe to Florence Santa Maria Novella
Omio 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 $6. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 3h 1m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $6, and a train costs an average of $25.
Distance: 123 miles (199 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$29 Average price | $14 Average price Cheapest | $78 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 53m Average total duration 3h 23m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 31m Average total duration Fastest 3h 1m 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 $15 (€12) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Genoa Piazza Principe to Florence Santa Maria Novella costing on average $29 (€23).
Other travel options to Florence Santa Maria Novella take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 23m.
Tickets start at around $29 (€23) compared to roughly $78 (€62) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $49 (€39). The journey takes 3h 23m 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.
Live departures
Genoa Piazza Principe to Florence Santa Maria Novella train times
The table below shows live departures for Genoa Piazza Principe to Florence Santa Maria Novella trains for tomorrow, Thursday, May 7. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 4:07 AM Genoa Piazza Principe | 3h31 | 7:38 AM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 10:15 AM Genoa Piazza Principe | 5h53 | 4:08 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 12:13 PM Genoa Piazza Principe | 5h55 | 6:08 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 1:20 PM Genoa Piazza Principe | 4h48 | 6:08 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 3:24 PM Genoa Piazza Principe | 4h44 | 8:08 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0 transfersDirect |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Genoa Piazza Principe to Florence Santa Maria Novella
Trains from Genoa Piazza Principe to Florence Santa Maria Novella run on average 32 times per day, taking around 3h 23m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $25 (€20) but you can travel from only $6 (€5) by bus.
The earliest train runs at 04:07, the last at 18:47. The fastest train covers the 123 miles (199 km) distance in 3h 20m.
Distance 123 miles (199 km) |
Average train duration 3h 23m |
Cheapest ticket price $25 (€20) |
Trains per day 32 |
Fastest train 3h 20m |
First train 4:07 AM |
Last train 6:47 PM |
Cheapest Month Jun |
Cheapest Day Fri |
High Season Jan - Mar |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Mon |
Least Busy Day Tue |
Train companies: Intercity, Frecciabianca, Regionale, Frecciargento, Frecciarossa, Intercity Notte, Italo from Genoa Piazza Principe to Florence Santa Maria Novella trainsIntercity, Frecciabianca, Regionale, Frecciargento, Frecciarossa, Intercity Notte, Italo trains will get you between Genoa Piazza Principe and Florence Santa Maria Novella from $6 (€5). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Trains from Genoa Piazza Principe to Florence Santa Maria Novella
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Genoa Piazza Principe to Florence Santa Maria Novella by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Florence Santa Maria Novella, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Popular train stations from Genoa Piazza Principe to Florence Santa Maria Novella
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 7 days a week, with access from Piazza Acquaverde.
- Ristorante Salgari
- Trattoria dell'Acciughetta
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps.
- €1
- Hotel Continental Genova
- Grand Hotel Savoia
- Hotel Britannia
- Located in the main hall
- Avis
- Europcar
- Hertz
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platforms 1-10 for regional and long-distance trains
- Hall 2: platforms 11-20 for local and suburban trains
- Hall 3: metro and bus connections
- Metro: Line 1
- Bus: Several lines available
- Tram: Line 3
- Mon - Sun: 06:00 - 21:00
- Free WiFi (30 minutes limit).
- Provided by KiPoint and located on the ground floor, on the side of Piazza Adua. Open daily from 06:00 to 23:00.
- 12oz Coffee Joint
- Casa Maioli
- Don Nino
- Fratelli Cuore
- McDonald´s
- Panella
- Segafredo Zanetti
- Spizzico
- Venchi
- & many more
- Elevators, escalators, step-free access. Mobility assistance is available with the Sala Blu, located next to Platform 1.
- Hotel Luxor Florence
- Joy Hotel Florence
- Diplomat Hotel Florence
- Mon - Sun: 06:00 - 21:00
- Located inside and outside the station.
- Tram lines: T1, T2
- Bus lines: 6, 11, 12, 13, 17, 23, 36, 37, C4
- Train lines: FR, FA, Italo
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