- Must visit
Uffizi Galleries
Florence’s premier art museum, famed for Botticelli, Leonardo, Michelangelo, and Raphael. One of Italy’s essential museum visits and often requires advance booking in busy seasons.
Cheapest price
$28
Average price
$69
Fastest journey
2 h 54 m
Average duration
3 h 11 m
Trains per day
39
Distance
198 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Genoa to Florence is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Genoa to Florence will cost around $69 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $28.
Of the 39 trains that leave Genoa for Florence on Sun, May 31, 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sun, May 31 the direct trains cover the 198 km distance in an average of 3 h 11 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 54 m .
On Sun, May 31 the slowest trains will take 3 h 28 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.
Regionale Veloce 3025 · Regionale Veloce 3273 · Regionale 18401
TRENO DEL MARE TRENORD 3005 · Regionale 18395
Regionale 12413 · Regionale 19483
Regionale 12323 · Regionale 19357 · Regionale 18515
TRENO DEL MARE TRENORD 3005 · Regionale 19361 · Regionale Veloce 4038
FRECCIARGENTO 8591
FRECCIAROSSA 8623+
Regionale 94509
FRECCIABIANCA 8619+
Regionale Veloce 4046
FRECCIABIANCA 8605+
Regionale Veloce 4018
FRECCIABIANCA 8613+
Regionale Veloce 4038Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Genoa to Florence 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 train which can get you there in 3h 25m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $7, and a train costs an average of $26.
Distance: 123 miles (198 km)
Most popular Train | Bus |
|---|---|
$29 Average price | $15 Average price Cheapest |
3h 55m Average total duration Fastest 3h 25m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 14m Average total duration 3h 44m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions |
![]() Most popular train company | ![]() Most popular bus company |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Genoa to Florence:
A bus is $14 (€11) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Genoa to Florence costing on average $29 (€24).
Other travel options to Florence take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 44m.
The table below shows live departures for Genoa to Florence trains for today, Saturday, May 30. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FRECCIAROSSA 8623+ Regionale Veloce 4058 | 5:05 PM Genoa Piazza Principe | 3h28 | 8:33 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 1 transfer | |
Regionale TTPER 2090 · Regionale 17853 · Regionale 18539 | 5:14 PM Genoa Piazza Principe | 6h36 | 11:50 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 2 transfers | |
Intercity 635+ FRECCIAROSSA 9563 | 5:19 PM Genoa Piazza Principe | 3h45 | 9:04 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 | 6:35 PM Genoa Piazza Principe | 2h54 | 9:29 PM Florence Campo di Marte | 0 transfersDirect | |
Intercity 679+ Regionale 18330 | 7:47 PM Genoa Piazza Principe | 4h03 | 11:50 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 1 transfer | |
InterCityNotte 799+ Regionale 18250 | 11:53 PM Genoa Piazza Principe | 5h35 | 5:28 AM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 1 transfer | |
| Sunday, May 31 | |||||
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 18515 | 7:11 AM Genoa Piazza Principe | 6h41 | 1:52 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 18513 | 7:47 AM Genoa Piazza Principe | 4h10 | 11:57 AM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 1 transfer | |
Intercity 658+ Regionale TRENORD 2322+ FRECCIAROSSA 9311 | 8:19 AM Genoa Piazza Principe | 3h31 | 11:50 AM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 2 transfers | |
Intercity 505+ Regionale 18515 | 8:53 AM Genoa Piazza Principe | 4h59 | 1:52 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 19498 | 9:47 AM Genoa Piazza Principe | 4h46 | 2:33 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce 3361 · Regionale Veloce 3265 · Regionale 18413 | 10:23 AM Genoa Piazza Principe | 4h45 | 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+ FRECCIAROSSA 9539 | 11:19 AM Genoa Piazza Principe | 3h45 | 3:04 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIABIANCA 8613+ Regionale Veloce 4038 | 12:05 PM Genoa Piazza Principe | 3h28 | 3:33 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 1 transfer | |
Intercity 666+ FRECCIAROSSA 9543 | 12:19 PM Genoa Piazza Principe | 3h45 | 4:04 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 | |
Regionale Veloce 3030+ FRECCIAROSSA 9321 | 1:02 PM Genoa Piazza Principe | 3h48 | 4:50 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 1 transfer | |
Intercity 745+ Regionale Veloce 3030+ FRECCIAROSSA 9321 | 1:19 PM Genoa Piazza Principe | 3h31 | 4:50 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 2 transfers | |
Intercity 745+ FRECCIAROSSA 9547 | 1:19 PM Genoa Piazza Principe | 3h45 | 5:04 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 1 transfer | |
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 | 1:47 PM Genoa Piazza Principe | 4h21 | 6:08 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 1 transfer | |
Intercity 665+ Regionale 18399 · Regionale Veloce 4046 | 1:47 PM Genoa Piazza Principe | 4h14 | 6:01 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 2 transfers | |
Intercity 670+ Regionale TRENORD 2334+ FRECCIAROSSA 9323 | 2:19 PM Genoa Piazza Principe | 3h31 | 5:50 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 2 transfers | |
Regionale Veloce 3025 · Regionale Veloce 3273 · Regionale 18401 | 2:20 PM Genoa Piazza Principe | 4h48 | 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 | |
Regionale Veloce 3034+ FRECCIAROSSA 9325 | 3:02 PM Genoa Piazza Principe | 3h48 | 6:50 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 1 transfer | |
Intercity 1539+ Regionale Veloce 3034+ FRECCIAROSSA 9325 | 3:20 PM Genoa Piazza Principe | 3h30 | 6:50 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 2 transfers | |
Intercity 1539+ FRECCIAROSSA 9555 | 3:20 PM Genoa Piazza Principe | 3h44 | 7:04 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 1 transfer | |
Intercity 669+ Regionale Veloce 4052 | 3:47 PM Genoa Piazza Principe | 3h46 | 7:33 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 12413 · 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 | |
Intercity 674+ FRECCIAROSSA 9559 | 4:19 PM Genoa Piazza Principe | 3h45 | 8:04 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 1 transfer | |
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Trains from Genoa to Florence run on average 31 times per day, taking around 3h 25m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $26 (€21) but you can travel from only $7 (€6) by bus.
There are 2 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:02, the last at 23:53. The fastest train covers the 123 miles (198 km) distance in 3h 28m.
Distance 123 miles (198 km) |
Average train duration 3h 25m |
Cheapest ticket price $26 (€21) |
Trains per day 31 |
Direct trains 2 |
Fastest train 3h 28m |
First train 12:02 AM |
Last train 11:53 PM |
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Cheapest Day Fri |
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Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Sun |
Least Busy Day Thu |
Best time to book 91 days |
Discover the best of Florence — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Florence trip today.
Florence’s premier art museum, famed for Botticelli, Leonardo, Michelangelo, and Raphael. One of Italy’s essential museum visits and often requires advance booking in busy seasons.
Best known for Michelangelo’s David, this compact but world-famous museum also holds important Florentine paintings and sculpture. Timed entry is commonly advisable.
Outstanding museum for original sculptures and treasures from Florence Cathedral, including works by Donatello, Ghiberti, and Michelangelo. A superb companion to the Duomo complex.
The monumental heart of Florence, surrounded by the cathedral, baptistery, and bell tower. Essential for first-time visitors and iconic city views.
Historic civic square lined with statues and anchored by Palazzo Vecchio. A lively open-air showcase of Florence’s political and artistic heritage.
The city’s most famous viewpoint, especially popular at sunset for sweeping panoramas over Florence. A social-media favorite and classic photo stop.
A Thick-Cut T-Bone Steak From Chianina Beef, Charcoal-Grilled Rare. It Is Florence’s Signature Dish And A Classic Of Tuscan Cooking.
A Hearty Tuscan Soup Of Bread, Cannellini Beans, Kale, And Vegetables, Traditionally Reboiled The Next Day For Deeper Flavor.
A Rustic Tomato And Bread Soup With Garlic, Olive Oil, And Basil. It Is A Beloved Florentine Comfort Dish.
A Refined Michelin-Starred Restaurant Offering Creative Tuscan Cuisine In An Elegant Contemporary Setting.
An Old-Style Florentine Institution Known For Its Butter Chicken, Artichoke Omelette, And Traditional Tuscan Atmosphere.
Historic, Bustling Trattoria Near Mercato Centrale, Famous For Florentine Classics Such As Bistecca Alla Fiorentina And Ribollita.
Moderate for Italy: museums and central hotels cost more, while casual dining and local transport stay reasonable.
Service is often included or covered by a coperto. Tipping is not mandatory; round up or leave 5-10% for very good service. Small change is fine in cafes; round up taxi fares.
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Florence Santa Maria Novella -> Piazza del Duomo, Florence
The train connection between Genova and Florence is well-served by several providers, including Intercity, Frecciabianca, and Frecciargento. Travelers can enjoy a comfortable journey through the picturesque Italian countryside as they traverse this route. With frequent departures throughout the day, passengers have flexibility in planning their trips while experiencing efficient service from these reputable train operators.
Traveling from Genova to Florence takes approximately 3 hours and 52 minutes, with a faster option available at around 3 hours and 5 minutes. There are up to 2 direct connections per day between these cities. The departure stations in Genova include Genova Piazza Principe and Genova Brignole, while the arrival stations in Florence are Firenze Campo di Marte and Firenze Rifredi.
The first daily train from Genova to Florence departs at 05:04, providing an early start for travelers looking to explore the beautiful landscapes of Italy. The last journey of the day leaves at 22:53, allowing visitors ample time to enjoy their evening in Florence before returning.
The cheapest ticket price for the train connection between Genova and Florence is €23. The average ticket price typically hovers around €26, making it a convenient option for travelers looking to explore these beautiful Italian cities.
The Florence Cathedral, or Duomo di Firenze, is a stunning masterpiece of Gothic architecture that took over 140 years to complete. Its iconic dome, designed by Filippo Brunelleschi in the early 15th century, remains one of the largest brick domes ever constructed and symbolizes the city’s artistic prowess during the Renaissance. As you stand beneath its magnificent façade adorned with intricate sculptures and vibrant mosaics, you'll feel a deep connection to Florence's rich history as a cradle of art and culture.
Next on our journey is the Uffizi Gallery, which houses one of the most important collections of Renaissance art in existence. Established in 1584 by Francesco I de' Medici for administrative offices (hence "Uffizi," meaning "offices"), it has since become an essential pilgrimage site for art lovers around the world. Inside these historic walls are masterpieces from legends like Botticelli and Michelangelo; each brushstroke tells stories that have shaped not only Italian but global artistry.
Finally, we arrive at Ponte Vecchio—the oldest bridge across Florence's Arno River—dating back to medieval times when it was lined with shops selling fish and meat before evolving into goldsmiths’ boutiques. This unique structure stands out not just for its picturesque views but also because it's one of few bridges worldwide still inhabited by businesses today—a testament to resilience through centuries! As you stroll along this charming walkway filled with artisan craftsmanship, take a moment to appreciate how this landmark embodies both Florentine tradition and innovation throughout history.
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Genoa to Florence 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, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

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