- Must visit
Uffizi Galleries
Florence’s premier art museum, famed for Botticelli, Leonardo, Michelangelo, and Raphael. Timed-entry booking is strongly recommended due to very high demand.
Cheapest price
$73
Average price
$74
Fastest journey
3 h 17 m
Average duration
3 h 17 m
Trains per day
4
Distance
280 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Novara station to Florence is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Novara station to Florence will cost around $74 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $73.
It's difficult to get from Novara station to Florence without transferring at least once.








Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Novara station to Florence among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $20. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 46m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $20, and a train costs an average of $30.
Distance: 173 miles (280 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$37 Average price | $22 Average price Cheapest | $71 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 16m Average total duration Fastest 2h 46m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 50m Average total duration 3h 20m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 51m 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 Novara station to Florence:
A bus is $15 (€12) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Novara station to Florence costing on average $37 (€30).
Other travel options to Florence take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 20m.
The journey is about 1h 5m faster (2h 46m by train vs 3h 51m by car) and roughly $34 (€27) cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($37 (€30) vs $71 (€57)). 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.
The table below shows live departures for Novara station to Florence trains for today, Saturday, May 16. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 12:18 PM Novara station | 3h17 | 3:35 PM Florence | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 1:18 PM Novara station | 3h17 | 4:35 PM Florence | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 5:18 PM Novara station | 3h17 | 8:35 PM Florence | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 7:18 PM Novara station | 3h17 | 10:35 PM Florence | 1 transfer | |
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Trains from Novara station to Florence run on average 24 times per day, taking around 2h 46m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $30 (€24) but you can travel from only $20 (€16) by bus.
The earliest train runs at 14:48, the last at 15:18. The fastest train covers the 173 miles (280 km) distance in 5h 4m.
Distance 173 miles (280 km) |
Average train duration 2h 46m |
Cheapest ticket price $30 (€24) |
Trains per day 24 |
Fastest train 5h 4m |
First train 2:48 PM |
Last train 3:18 PM |
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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. Timed-entry booking is strongly recommended due to very high demand.
Best known for Michelangelo’s David, plus important Florentine paintings and sculpture. Advance booking is strongly recommended.
A vast former Medici palace housing major museums and royal apartments. Worth visiting for both art collections and palace interiors.
The ceremonial heart of Florence, framed by the cathedral, baptistery, and bell tower. Essential for first-time visitors.
Florence’s great civic square, packed with sculpture, historic atmosphere, and immediate access to key landmarks.
The city’s most famous viewpoint, especially popular at sunset for panoramic photos over Florence’s skyline.
Florence’s iconic thick-cut T-bone steak from Chianina beef, grilled rare and simply seasoned. It is one of the city’s most famous traditional dishes.
A hearty Tuscan soup of bread, cannellini beans, and winter vegetables, especially black cabbage. It is a classic peasant dish strongly associated with Florence and Tuscany.
A comforting tomato and bread soup made with stale bread, garlic, olive oil, and basil. It is a beloved Florentine-Tuscan staple.
Florence’s landmark fine-dining destination, renowned for haute cuisine, exceptional wine service, and one of Italy’s most prestigious cellars.
Long-established traditional restaurant known for its butter chicken, artichoke omelette, and intimate old-Florence atmosphere.
Historic, no-frills Florentine trattoria near Mercato Centrale, famous for bistecca alla Fiorentina, ribollita, and other classic Tuscan dishes.
Compared with many Italian cities, Florence is moderately priced overall, but accommodation and dining in the historic center are noticeably higher.
Service is often included or reflected in menu prices, and tipping is not obligatory. In restaurants, locals may round up the bill or leave EUR 1-5 for good service; around 5-10% is appreciated only.}
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