- Must visit
Galleria degli Uffizi
Florence’s flagship art museum, famous for Botticelli, Leonardo, Michelangelo, and Raphael. Timed entry is strongly advised due to very high demand.
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Muratella to Florence Santa Maria Novella among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $9. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 55m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $9, and a flight costs an average of $248.
Distance: 147 miles (237 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$30 Average price | $10 Average price Cheapest | $401 Average price | $87 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 14m Average total duration 2h 44m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 45m Average total duration 3h 15m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 55m Average total duration Fastest 55m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 3h 15m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Muratella to Florence Santa Maria Novella:
A bus is $20 (€16) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Muratella to Florence Santa Maria Novella costing on average $30 (€25).
A bus is $391 (€320) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Muratella to Florence Santa Maria Novella costing on average $401 (€328).
Other travel options to Florence Santa Maria Novella take longer:
Train takes on average 2h 44m.
Bus takes on average 3h 15m.
The journey is about 31m faster (2h 44m by train vs 3h 15m by car) and roughly $56 (€46) cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($30 (€25) vs $87 (€71)). 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 Muratella to Florence Santa Maria Novella run on average 39 times per day, taking around 2h 44m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $22 (€18) but you can travel from only $9 (€7) by bus.
The earliest train runs at 09:43, the last at 17:13. The fastest train covers the 147 miles (237 km) distance in 4h 9m.
Distance 147 miles (237 km) |
Average train duration 2h 44m |
Cheapest ticket price $22 (€18) |
Trains per day 39 |
Fastest train 4h 9m |
First train 9:43 AM |
Last train 5:13 PM |
Cheapest Month May |
Cheapest Day Wed |
High Season Oct - Dec |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Fri |
Least Busy Day Fri |
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Florence’s flagship art museum, famous for Botticelli, Leonardo, Michelangelo, and Raphael. Timed entry is strongly advised due to very high demand.
Best known for Michelangelo’s David, plus important Florentine paintings and sculpture. Advance booking is commonly needed.
Vast former Medici palace housing several museum collections, including Palatine Gallery interiors and royal apartments.
The symbolic heart of Florence, packed with the cathedral complex and some of the city’s most photographed architecture.
Historic civic square filled with monumental sculpture and framed by Palazzo Vecchio and the Loggia dei Lanzi.
The classic panoramic terrace over Florence, especially popular at sunset and widely featured in travel photography and social media.
The iconic Florentine T-bone steak, cut very thick from Chianina beef and grilled rare over coals. It is one of the city’s most famous traditional dishes.
A classic Florentine street food made from the fourth stomach of the cow, simmered in broth and usually served in a bread roll with green sauce or spicy oil.
A hearty Tuscan soup of bread, cannellini beans, and vegetables, especially black cabbage. It is a rustic peasant dish strongly associated with Florence and Tuscany.
Established Michelin-starred restaurant offering refined contemporary Tuscan cuisine in an elegant setting within central Florence.
Long-established local favorite known for its intimate old-school atmosphere and classic dishes such as butter chicken and Tuscan comfort food.
Historic, no-frills Florentine trattoria near the central market, famous for traditional Tuscan dishes including steak, ribollita, and hearty daily specials.
Moderate for Italy: cafés and casual meals are reasonable, but hotels and tourist-area dining near the station cost more.
Service is often included or covered by coperto. Tipping is not obligatory; round up or leave EUR 1-2 at cafés, 5-10% for great restaurant service, and round up taxis.
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Firenze Santa Maria Novella -> Piazza del Duomo, Florence
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