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Uffizi Galleries
Florence’s premier art museum, famed for Renaissance masterpieces by Botticelli, Leonardo, Michelangelo, and Raphael. One of Italy’s essential museum visits.
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Montorso to Florence among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $31. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 18m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $31, and a bus costs an average of $38.
Distance: 121 miles (196 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$31 Average price Cheapest | $39 Average price | $57 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 48m Average total duration Fastest 3h 18m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 12h 8m Average total duration 11h 38m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 26m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Montorso to Florence:
A train is $8 (€6) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Montorso to Florence costing on average $39 (€31).
Other travel options to Florence take longer:
Bus takes on average 11h 38m.
The journey is about 8m faster (3h 18m by train vs 3h 26m by car) and roughly $26 (€21) cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($31 (€25) vs $57 (€46)). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
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Trains from Montorso to Florence run on average 59 times per day, taking around 3h 18m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $31 (€25) if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 02:03, the last at 22:22. The fastest train covers the 121 miles (196 km) distance in 6h 41m.
Distance 121 miles (196 km) |
Average train duration 3h 18m |
Cheapest ticket price $31 (€25) |
Trains per day 59 |
Fastest train 6h 41m |
First train 2:03 AM |
Last train 10:22 PM |
Cheapest Month Oct |
Cheapest Day Fri |
High Season Oct - Dec |
Low Season Apr - Jun |
Best time to book 3 days |
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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
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