- Must visit
Uffizi Galleries
Florence’s premier art museum, famed for Renaissance masterpieces by Botticelli, Leonardo, Michelangelo, and Raphael. One of Italy’s essential museum visits.
Cheapest price
$40
Average price
$78
Fastest journey
4 h 44 m
Average duration
5 h 15 m
Trains per day
22
Distance
259 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Imperia to Florence is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Imperia to Florence will cost around $78 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $40.
It's difficult to get from Imperia to Florence without transferring at least once.
Regionale Veloce 3365 · Regionale Veloce 3269 · Regionale 18415
Regionale Veloce 3367 · Regionale Veloce 3273 · Regionale 18401
Regionale Veloce 3371 · Regionale Veloce 3277 · Regionale 18423
Regionale Veloce 3361 · Regionale Veloce 3265 · Regionale 18413
Intercity 745 · Intercity 665+
Regionale 18399
Intercity 653+
FRECCIARGENTO 8551
Regionale Veloce 3375+
FRECCIARGENTO 8591
Intercity 635+
S13 TRENORD 24366+
FRECCIAROSSA 9563
Intercity 631+
S13 TRENORD 24342+
FRECCIAROSSA 9539
Intercity 745+
S13 TRENORD 24350+
FRECCIAROSSA 9547Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Imperia to Florence among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $38. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 4h 52m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $38, and a bus costs an average of $38.
Distance: 160 miles (259 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$41 Average price Cheapest | $58 Average price | $112 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 22m Average total duration Fastest 4h 52m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 11h 55m Average total duration 11h 25m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 11m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Imperia to Florence:
A train is $17 (€14) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Imperia to Florence costing on average $58 (€47).
Other travel options to Florence take longer:
Bus takes on average 11h 25m.
Tickets start at around $41 (€33) compared to roughly $112 (€92) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $71 (€58). The journey takes 4h 52m versus 4h 11m 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 Imperia to Florence trains for tomorrow, Friday, June 19. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Intercity 653 · Intercity 651+ Regionale Veloce 4026 | 5:20 AM Imperia station | 6h13 | 11:33 AM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 2 transfers | |
Intercity 653+ FRECCIARGENTO 8551 | 5:20 AM Imperia station | 4h44 | 10:04 AM Florence Campo di Marte | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce 3019+ FRECCIAROSSA 9311 | 5:40 AM Imperia station | 6h10 | 11:50 AM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce 3361 · Regionale Veloce 3265 · Regionale 18413 | 8:29 AM Imperia station | 6h39 | 3:08 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 2 transfers | |
Intercity 631+ FRECCIAROSSA 9543 | 9:35 AM Imperia station | 6h29 | 4:04 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 1 transfer | |
Intercity 631 · Intercity 511+ Regionale Veloce 4040 | 9:35 AM Imperia station | 6h26 | 4:01 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 2 transfers | |
Intercity 631+ S13 TRENORD 24342+ FRECCIAROSSA 9539 | 9:35 AM Imperia station | 5h29 | 3:04 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 2 transfers | |
Regionale Veloce 3365 · Regionale Veloce 3269 · Regionale 18415 | 10:29 AM Imperia station | 6h39 | 5:08 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 2 transfers | |
Intercity 745 · Intercity 599 | 11:32 AM Imperia station | 9h50 | 9:22 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 1 transfer | |
Intercity 745 · Intercity 665+ Regionale 18399 | 11:32 AM Imperia station | 6h36 | 6:08 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 2 transfers | |
Intercity 745+ S13 TRENORD 24350+ FRECCIAROSSA 9547 | 11:32 AM Imperia station | 5h32 | 5:04 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 2 transfers | |
Intercity 745+ FRECCIAROSSA 9551 | 11:32 AM Imperia station | 6h32 | 6:04 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce 3367 · Regionale Veloce 3273 · Regionale 18401 | 12:29 PM Imperia station | 6h39 | 7:08 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 2 transfers | |
Regionale Veloce 3367+ FRECCIABIANCA 8619+ Regionale Veloce 4046 | 12:29 PM Imperia station | 5h32 | 6:01 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 12267 · Regionale Veloce 3021+ FRECCIAROSSA 9559 | 1:04 PM Imperia station | 7h00 | 8:04 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 2 transfers | |
Regionale Veloce 3371 · Regionale Veloce 3277 · Regionale 18423 | 2:29 PM Imperia station | 6h39 | 9:08 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 2 transfers | |
Regionale Veloce 3371+ FRECCIAROSSA 8623+ Regionale Veloce 4058 | 2:29 PM Imperia station | 6h04 | 8:33 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 2 transfers | |
Intercity 635+ S13 TRENORD 24366+ FRECCIAROSSA 9563 | 3:35 PM Imperia station | 5h29 | 9:04 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 2 transfers | |
Regionale Veloce 3375+ FRECCIARGENTO 8591 | 4:29 PM Imperia station | 5h00 | 9:29 PM Florence Campo di Marte | 1 transfer | |
Intercity 681 · Intercity 679+ Regionale 18330 | 5:32 PM Imperia station | 6h18 | 11:50 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 2 transfers | |
Intercity 681+ FRECCIAROSSA 9573 | 5:32 PM Imperia station | 5h42 | 11:14 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce 3383+ InterCityNotte 799+ Regionale 18250 | 8:29 PM Imperia station | 8h59 | 5:28 AM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 2 transfers | |
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Trains from Imperia to Florence run on average 20 times per day, taking around 4h 52m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $38 (€31) if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 00:40, the last at 23:00. The fastest train covers the 160 miles (259 km) distance in 5h 22m.
Distance 160 miles (259 km) |
Average train duration 4h 52m |
Cheapest ticket price $38 (€31) |
Trains per day 20 |
Fastest train 5h 22m |
First train 12:40 AM |
Last train 11:00 PM |
Cheapest Month Oct |
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High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Tue |
Least Busy Day Tue |
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 Renaissance masterpieces by Botticelli, Leonardo, Michelangelo, and Raphael. One of Italy’s essential museum visits.
Best known for Michelangelo’s David, this museum also holds important Florentine paintings and sculpture. Advance booking is strongly advisable.
Vast palace museum complex with royal apartments, Palatine Gallery, and decorative arts. A major stop for art, Medici history, and grand interiors.
Florence’s monumental heart, where the cathedral, baptistery, and bell tower stand together. Essential for first-time visitors and photographers.
Historic civic square filled with sculpture and dominated by Palazzo Vecchio. One of the city’s most important and lively public spaces.
Florence’s most famous viewpoint, especially popular at sunset and widely shared on social media for its sweeping skyline panorama.
A Thick-Cut T-Bone Steak From Chianina Beef, Grilled Rare Over Coals. It Is Florence’s Signature Dish And A Classic Of Tuscan Cuisine.
A Traditional Florentine Street Food Made From The Fourth Stomach Of The Cow, Slow-Cooked In Broth And Served In A Roll, Often With Green Sauce.
A Rustic Tomato, Bread, Garlic, And Olive Oil Soup. It Is A Beloved Tuscan Dish That Turns Stale Bread Into Rich Comfort Food.
A Michelin-Starred Restaurant Offering Refined Tuscan Cuisine With Creative Technique, Elegant Service, And A Contemporary Fine-Dining Atmosphere.
A Small, Long-Running Florentine Favorite Known For Traditional Cooking, Especially Butter Chicken And Simple Tuscan Classics In An Old-School Setting.
A Historic, Casual Trattoria Near Mercato Centrale, Famous For Bistecca Alla Fiorentina, Tuscan Soups, And A Lively Local Atmosphere.
Generally moderate for Italy: museums and central hotels cost more, while casual food and coffee remain fairly affordable.
Service is often included or covered by a coperto. Tipping is not required, but leaving EUR 1-2 at cafes or 5-10% for excellent restaurant service is appreciated.
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Florence Santa Maria Novella, Florence -> Piazza del Duomo, Florence
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Imperia 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.

Most Imperia to Florence trains use the Imperia to Firenze Santa Maria Novella station pair, with some services arriving at Firenze Campo di Marte. Use this guide to compare Imperia and Florence train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Imperia is 1 km from Imperia city centre. Public transport options include:
Imperia has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Ristorante Salvo Cacciatori, Osteria Didu
Free.
Ticket office support is available at Imperia. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Imperia. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Imperia: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Imperia: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Imperia: Elevators, ramps.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Rossini al Teatro, Hotel Corallo Imperia, Hotel Kristina.
Firenze Santa Maria Novella is 1 km from Florence city centre. Public transport options include:
Firenze Santa Maria Novella has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food options include: 12oz Coffee Joint, Casa Maioli, Don Nino, Fratelli Cuore, McDonald´s, Panella, Segafredo Zanetti, Spizzico, Venchi, & many more
Free WiFi (30 minutes limit). ATMs are located in the basement in the shopping center next to the Feltrinelli bookshop and between Celio and Mango shops.
The ticket office is open Mon - Sun: 06:00 - 21:00. Information desks are located inside and outside the station.
Luggage storage is provided by KiPoint and located on the ground floor, on the side of Piazza Adua. Open daily from 06:00 to 23:00.
Available at Firenze Santa Maria Novella: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Firenze Santa Maria Novella: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Firenze Santa Maria Novella: Elevators, escalators, step-free access. Mobility assistance is available with the Sala Blu, located next to Platform 1.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Luxor Florence, Joy Hotel Florence, Diplomat Hotel Florence.
Firenze Campo di Marte is 2 km from Florence city centre. Public transport options include:
Firenze Campo di Marte has practical services for this route, including Dining, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, and Bike Rental.
Food options include: Moka Café
The ticket office is open Mon - Sun: 07:15 - 20:45.
Available at Firenze Campo di Marte: Taxis, WC.
Available at Firenze Campo di Marte: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Firenze Campo di Marte: The station is fully accessible, with step-free access throughout the station.
Nearby hotels include Florence Stadium B&B, Hotel Villa Liana, Hotel della Robbia.
Firenze Rifredi is 3 km from Florence city centre. Public transport options include:
Firenze Rifredi has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Trattoria Fratelli Briganti, Osteria di Poneta
Free.
Ticket office support is available at Firenze Rifredi. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Firenze Rifredi. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Firenze Rifredi: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Firenze Rifredi: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Firenze Rifredi: Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Raffaello, Hotel Corolle, Hotel Dalmazia.
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