- Must visit
Galleria degli Uffizi
Florence’s most famous art museum, holding masterpieces by Botticelli, Leonardo, Michelangelo, and Raphael. One of Italy’s essential museum visits and often requires advance booking.
Cheapest price
$18
Average price
$20
Fastest journey
1 h 45 m
Average duration
1 h 52 m
Trains per day
78
Distance
118 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from La Spezia 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 La Spezia to Florence Santa Maria Novella will cost around $20 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $18.
Of the 78 trains that leave La Spezia for Florence Santa Maria Novella on Thu, Jun 25, 18 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Thu, Jun 25 the direct trains cover the 118 km distance in an average of 1 h 52 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 45 m .
On Thu, Jun 25 the slowest trains will take 2 h 2 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 19379 · Regionale Veloce 4062
Regionale 19355 · Regionale 18288
Treno 19359 effettuato con bus FI449 · Regionale 19359 · Regionale Veloce 4036
Regionale 18403
Regionale 19339 · Regionale Veloce 4014
FRECCIABIANCA 8619+
Regionale Veloce 4046
FRECCIABIANCA 8605+
Regionale Veloce 4018
FRECCIARGENTO 8583+
Regionale Veloce 4014
FRECCIARGENTO 8551+
Regionale Veloce 4020
FRECCIARGENTO 8591+
Regionale Veloce 4084Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from La Spezia to Florence Santa Maria Novella among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $18. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 8m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $18, and a bus costs an average of $12.
Distance: 73 miles (118 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$19 Average price Cheapest | $22 Average price | $45 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 38m Average total duration Fastest 2h 8m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 55m Average total duration 2h 25m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 49m 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 La Spezia to Florence Santa Maria Novella:
A train is $4 (€3) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from La Spezia to Florence Santa Maria Novella costing on average $22 (€18).
Other travel options to Florence Santa Maria Novella take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 25m.
Tickets start at around {cheapestPrice} compared to roughly {drivingPriceInCents} in fuel and tolls — a saving of about {savingsAmount}. The journey takes {durationInMinutes} versus {drivingDurationInMinutes} 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.
Direct services run with Regionale.
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 La Spezia to Florence Santa Maria Novella trains for today, Wednesday, June 24. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Regionale 18391 | 4:43 AM La Spezia Centrale | 2h31 | 7:14 AM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 18391 | 4:43 AM La Spezia Centrale | 2h31 | 7:14 AM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 19335 · Regionale 18260 | 5:11 AM La Spezia Centrale | 2h17 | 7:28 AM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 19335 · Regionale 18503 | 5:11 AM La Spezia Centrale | 2h56 | 8:07 AM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 19335 · Regionale 18260 | 5:11 AM La Spezia Centrale | 2h17 | 7:28 AM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 1 transfer | |
Intercity 501+ Regionale 18264 | 5:44 AM La Spezia Centrale | 2h25 | 8:09 AM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 1 transfer | |
Intercity 501+ Regionale 18264 | 5:44 AM La Spezia Centrale | 2h25 | 8:09 AM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 19339 · Regionale Veloce 4014 | 6:00 AM La Spezia Centrale | 2h38 | 8:38 AM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 19339 · Regionale 18505 | 6:00 AM La Spezia Centrale | 2h52 | 8:52 AM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 19339 · Regionale Veloce 4014 | 6:00 AM La Spezia Centrale | 2h38 | 8:38 AM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 19232 · Regionale 18425 | 6:06 AM La Spezia Centrale | 2h42 | 8:48 AM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 19232 · Regionale 18425 | 6:06 AM La Spezia Centrale | 2h42 | 8:48 AM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 19341 · Regionale 18507 | 6:28 AM La Spezia Centrale | 3h24 | 9:52 AM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 19341 · Regionale 18270 | 6:28 AM La Spezia Centrale | 2h40 | 9:08 AM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 19341 · Regionale 18270 | 6:28 AM La Spezia Centrale | 2h40 | 9:08 AM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIARGENTO 8583+ Regionale Veloce 4014 | 6:51 AM La Spezia Centrale | 1h47 | 8:38 AM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 19347 · Regionale Veloce 4016 | 7:11 AM La Spezia Centrale | 2h22 | 9:33 AM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 19347 · Regionale Veloce 4016 | 7:11 AM La Spezia Centrale | 2h22 | 9:33 AM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 19349 · Regionale Veloce 4018 | 7:40 AM La Spezia Centrale | 2h21 | 10:01 AM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 19349 · Regionale Veloce 4018 | 7:40 AM La Spezia Centrale | 2h21 | 10:01 AM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIABIANCA 8605+ Regionale Veloce 4018 | 8:16 AM La Spezia Centrale | 1h45 | 10:01 AM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 19351 · Regionale 18282 | 8:21 AM La Spezia Centrale | 2h47 | 11:08 AM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 19351 · Regionale 18282 | 8:21 AM La Spezia Centrale | 2h47 | 11:08 AM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIARGENTO 8551+ Regionale Veloce 4020 | 8:32 AM La Spezia Centrale | 2h01 | 10:33 AM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 1 transfer | |
Intercity 651+ Regionale Veloce 4026 | 9:28 AM La Spezia Centrale | 2h05 | 11:33 AM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 1 transfer | |
Intercity 651+ Regionale Veloce 4026 | 9:28 AM La Spezia Centrale | 2h05 | 11:33 AM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 19355 · Regionale 18288 | 10:21 AM La Spezia Centrale | 2h47 | 1:08 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 19355 · Regionale 18288 | 10:21 AM La Spezia Centrale | 2h47 | 1:08 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 1 transfer | |
Treno 19359 effettuato con bus FI449 · Regionale 19359 · Regionale Veloce 4036 | 11:05 AM La Spezia Centrale | 3h28 | 2:33 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 2 transfers | |
Treno 19359 effettuato con bus FI449 · Regionale 19359 · Regionale Veloce 4036 | 11:05 AM La Spezia Centrale | 3h28 | 2:33 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 18413 | 12:35 PM La Spezia Centrale | 2h33 | 3:08 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 18413 | 12:35 PM La Spezia Centrale | 2h33 | 3:08 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 19361 · Regionale Veloce 4038 | 1:11 PM La Spezia Centrale | 2h22 | 3:33 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 19361 · Regionale Veloce 4038 | 1:11 PM La Spezia Centrale | 2h22 | 3:33 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIABIANCA 8613+ Regionale Veloce 4038 | 1:16 PM La Spezia Centrale | 2h17 | 3:33 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 18393 | 1:35 PM La Spezia Centrale | 2h33 | 4:08 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 18393 · Regionale Veloce 4040 | 1:35 PM La Spezia Centrale | 2h26 | 4:01 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 18393 · Regionale Veloce 4040 | 1:35 PM La Spezia Centrale | 2h26 | 4:01 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 18393 | 1:35 PM La Spezia Centrale | 2h33 | 4:08 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0 transfersDirect | |
Intercity 511+ Regionale Veloce 4040 | 1:55 PM La Spezia Centrale | 2h06 | 4:01 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 1 transfer | |
Intercity 511+ Regionale Veloce 4040 | 1:55 PM La Spezia Centrale | 2h06 | 4:01 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 19363 · Regionale Veloce 4042 | 2:11 PM La Spezia Centrale | 2h22 | 4:33 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 19363 · Regionale Veloce 4042 | 2:11 PM La Spezia Centrale | 2h22 | 4:33 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 18415 | 2:35 PM La Spezia Centrale | 2h33 | 5:08 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 18415 | 2:35 PM La Spezia Centrale | 2h33 | 5:08 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 18399 · Regionale Veloce 4046 | 3:40 PM La Spezia Centrale | 2h21 | 6:01 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 18399 · Regionale Veloce 4046 | 3:40 PM La Spezia Centrale | 2h21 | 6:01 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 18399 | 3:40 PM La Spezia Centrale | 2h28 | 6:08 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 18399 | 3:40 PM La Spezia Centrale | 2h28 | 6:08 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIABIANCA 8619+ Regionale Veloce 4046 | 4:16 PM La Spezia Centrale | 1h45 | 6:01 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 19367 · Regionale Veloce 4048 | 4:21 PM La Spezia Centrale | 2h12 | 6:33 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 19367 · Regionale Veloce 4048 | 4:21 PM La Spezia Centrale | 2h12 | 6:33 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 18401 | 4:40 PM La Spezia Centrale | 2h28 | 7:08 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 18401 | 4:40 PM La Spezia Centrale | 2h28 | 7:08 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 19373 · Regionale Veloce 4052 | 5:11 PM La Spezia Centrale | 2h22 | 7:33 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 19373 · Regionale Veloce 4052 | 5:11 PM La Spezia Centrale | 2h22 | 7:33 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 18403 · Regionale Veloce 4056 | 5:40 PM La Spezia Centrale | 2h21 | 8:01 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 18403 | 5:40 PM La Spezia Centrale | 2h28 | 8:08 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 18403 | 5:40 PM La Spezia Centrale | 2h28 | 8:08 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 18403 · Regionale Veloce 4056 | 5:40 PM La Spezia Centrale | 2h21 | 8:01 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 19375 · Regionale Veloce 4058 | 6:11 PM La Spezia Centrale | 2h22 | 8:33 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 19375 · Regionale Veloce 4058 | 6:11 PM La Spezia Centrale | 2h22 | 8:33 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 8623+ Regionale Veloce 4058 | 6:16 PM La Spezia Centrale | 2h17 | 8:33 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 18423 | 6:40 PM La Spezia Centrale | 2h28 | 9:08 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 18423 | 6:40 PM La Spezia Centrale | 2h28 | 9:08 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 18407 · Regionale 18242 | 7:16 PM La Spezia Centrale | 2h36 | 9:52 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 18407 | 7:16 PM La Spezia Centrale | 2h41 | 9:57 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 18407 · Regionale 18242 | 7:16 PM La Spezia Centrale | 2h36 | 9:52 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 18407 | 7:16 PM La Spezia Centrale | 2h41 | 9:57 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0 transfersDirect | |
Intercity 673+ Regionale Veloce 4060 | 7:23 PM La Spezia Centrale | 2h16 | 9:39 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 1 transfer | |
Intercity 673+ Regionale Veloce 4060 | 7:23 PM La Spezia Centrale | 2h16 | 9:39 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIARGENTO 8591+ Regionale Veloce 4084 | 7:48 PM La Spezia Centrale | 2h02 | 9:50 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 19379 · Regionale Veloce 4062 | 8:11 PM La Spezia Centrale | 2h21 | 10:32 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 19379 · Regionale Veloce 4062 | 8:11 PM La Spezia Centrale | 2h21 | 10:32 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 1 transfer | |
Intercity 679+ Regionale 18330 | 9:23 PM La Spezia Centrale | 2h27 | 11:50 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 1 transfer | |
Intercity 679+ Regionale 18330 | 9:23 PM La Spezia Centrale | 2h27 | 11:50 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 1 transfer | |
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Trains from La Spezia to Florence Santa Maria Novella run on average 36 times per day, taking around 2h 8m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $18 (€15) but you can travel from only $12 (€10) by bus.
There are 7 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 04:55, the last at 19:11. The fastest train covers the 73 miles (118 km) distance in 1h 55m.
Distance 73 miles (118 km) |
Average train duration 2h 8m |
Cheapest ticket price $18 (€15) |
Trains per day 36 |
Direct trains 7 |
Fastest train 1h 55m |
First train 4:55 AM |
Last train 7:11 PM |
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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 most famous art museum, holding masterpieces by Botticelli, Leonardo, Michelangelo, and Raphael. One of Italy’s essential museum visits and often requires advance booking.
Best known for Michelangelo’s David, this compact museum is one of Florence’s top cultural highlights. Timed entry is commonly recommended due to high demand.
Outstanding museum of original sculptures and cathedral treasures, including works by Donatello and Michelangelo. It gives vital context to the Duomo complex.
The monumental heart of Florence, where the cathedral, baptistery, and bell tower create one of Italy’s most impressive urban ensembles. Essential for first-time visitors.
Florence’s historic civic square is lined with major sculptures and landmark buildings, making it one of the city’s most atmospheric public spaces. A must for walking and people-watching.
The city’s best-known panoramic viewpoint, especially popular for sunset photos and wide skyline views. It has become a social media favorite for classic Florence shots.
Thick-cut T-bone steak from Chianina beef, grilled rare over coals. It is one of Florence's signature dishes and a classic of Tuscan cooking.
Traditional Tuscan soup made with bread, cannellini beans, and winter vegetables such as kale. It is a rustic Florentine staple with deep local roots.
A comforting tomato and bread soup flavored with garlic, basil, and olive oil. It is a beloved Tuscan dish that showcases simple local ingredients.
Iconic fine-dining restaurant with a renowned wine cellar and refined Italian cuisine, ideal for a high-end Florence dining experience.
Historic and very popular traditional spot near the Mercato Centrale, known for hearty Florentine dishes and an old-school local atmosphere.
Large, well-known trattoria near Santa Maria Novella, popular for Tuscan classics such as Florentine steak, soups, and pasta in a lively setting.
Prices are moderate for Italy. Cafes and casual meals are manageable, but hotels and tourist-area dining near the station cost more.
Service is often included or covered by a coperto. Tipping is not required; round up or leave EUR 1-2 for good cafe service, and about 5-10% at restaurants only for excellent service.
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Firenze Santa Maria Novella -> Piazza del Duomo, Florence
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