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Uffizi Galleries
Florence’s premier art museum, famed for Botticelli, Leonardo, Michelangelo, and Raphael. One of Italy’s essential museum visits and often requires advance booking in busy seasons.
Cheapest price
$24
Average price
$26
Fastest journey
5 h 4 m
Average duration
5 h 13 m
Trains per day
2
Distance
279 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Novara 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 to Florence will cost around $26 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $24.
Of the 2 trains that leave Novara for Florence on Mon, Jun 08, 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Mon, Jun 08 the direct trains cover the 279 km distance in an average of 5 h 13 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 5 h 4 m .
On Mon, Jun 08 the slowest trains will take 5 h 22 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.




Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Novara to Florence among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $17. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 3h 15m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $17, and a flight costs an average of $315.
Distance: 173 miles (279 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Flight |
|---|---|---|
$39 Average price | $30 Average price Cheapest | $315 Average price |
4h 15m Average total duration 3h 45m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 23m Average total duration 5h 53m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 15m Average total duration Fastest 3h 15m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Novara to Florence:
A bus is $9 (€8) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Novara to Florence costing on average $39 (€32).
A bus is $285 (€232) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Novara to Florence costing on average $315 (€257).
Other travel options to Florence take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 45m.
Bus takes on average 5h 53m.
The table below shows live departures for Novara to Florence trains for tomorrow, Monday, June 8. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 10:05 AM Novara | 5h22 | 3:27 PM Florence | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 3:18 PM Novara | 5h04 | 8:22 PM Florence | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Trains from Novara to Florence run on average 38 times per day, taking around 3h 45m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $23 (€19) but you can travel from only $17 (€14) by bus.
There are 1 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:40, the last at 23:10. The fastest train covers the 173 miles (279 km) distance in 2h 24m.
Distance 173 miles (279 km) |
Average train duration 3h 45m |
Cheapest ticket price $23 (€19) |
Trains per day 38 |
Direct trains 1 |
Fastest train 2h 24m |
First train 12:40 AM |
Last train 11:10 PM |
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Cheapest Day Mon |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Fri |
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Best time to book 2 days |
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Florence’s premier art museum, famed for Botticelli, Leonardo, Michelangelo, and Raphael. One of Italy’s essential museum visits and often requires advance booking in busy seasons.
Best known for Michelangelo’s David, this compact but world-famous museum also holds important Florentine paintings and sculpture. Timed entry is commonly advisable.
Outstanding museum for original sculptures and treasures from Florence Cathedral, including works by Donatello, Ghiberti, and Michelangelo. A superb companion to the Duomo complex.
The monumental heart of Florence, surrounded by the cathedral, baptistery, and bell tower. Essential for first-time visitors and iconic city views.
Historic civic square lined with statues and anchored by Palazzo Vecchio. A lively open-air showcase of Florence’s political and artistic heritage.
The city’s most famous viewpoint, especially popular at sunset for sweeping panoramas over Florence. A social-media favorite and classic photo stop.
A Thick-Cut T-Bone Steak From Chianina Beef, Charcoal-Grilled Rare. It Is Florence’s Signature Dish And A Classic Of Tuscan Cooking.
A Hearty Tuscan Soup Of Bread, Cannellini Beans, Kale, And Vegetables, Traditionally Reboiled The Next Day For Deeper Flavor.
A Rustic Tomato And Bread Soup With Garlic, Olive Oil, And Basil. It Is A Beloved Florentine Comfort Dish.
A Refined Michelin-Starred Restaurant Offering Creative Tuscan Cuisine In An Elegant Contemporary Setting.
An Old-Style Florentine Institution Known For Its Butter Chicken, Artichoke Omelette, And Traditional Tuscan Atmosphere.
Historic, Bustling Trattoria Near Mercato Centrale, Famous For Florentine Classics Such As Bistecca Alla Fiorentina And Ribollita.
Moderate for Italy: museums and central hotels cost more, while casual dining and local transport stay reasonable.
Service is often included or covered by a coperto. Tipping is not mandatory; round up or leave 5-10% for very good service. Small change is fine in cafes; round up taxi fares.
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