- 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.
Cheapest price
$29
Average price
$57
Fastest journey
2 h 59 m
Average duration
2 h 59 m
Trains per day
37
Distance
279 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Novara 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 Novara to Florence Santa Maria Novella will cost around $57 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $29.
It's difficult to get from Novara to Florence Santa Maria Novella without transferring at least once.
Regionale Veloce 2031+
Intercity 599
Regionale 11523 · Regionale Veloce 2029+
Intercity 599
Regionale TRENORD 2260 · S2 TRENORD 22660+
Intercity 599
Regionale Veloce 2031 · Regionale Veloce TTPER 2475 · Regionale 17851
Regionale Veloce 2023+
Intercity 597+
Regionale 18232
Regionale Veloce 2037+
FRECCIAROSSA 9567
Regionale Veloce 2025+
FRECCIAROSSA 9543
Regionale Veloce 2031+
FRECCIAROSSA 9555
Regionale Veloce 2017+
FRECCIAROSSA 9527
Regionale Veloce 2033+
FRECCIAROSSA 9559Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Novara to Florence Santa Maria Novella among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $30. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 51m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $30, and a bus costs an average of $33.
Distance: 173 miles (279 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$49 Average price Cheapest | $53 Average price | $70 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 21m Average total duration Fastest 3h 51m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 50m Average total duration 5h 20m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 53m 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 to Florence Santa Maria Novella:
A train is $3 (€3) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Novara to Florence Santa Maria Novella costing on average $53 (€43).
Other travel options to Florence Santa Maria Novella take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 20m.
The journey is about 2m faster (3h 51m by train vs 3h 53m by car) and roughly $20 (€17) cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($49 (€40) vs $70 (€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 to Florence Santa Maria Novella trains for today, Sunday, June 21. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 2:05 PM Novara | 6h05 | 8:10 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Monday, June 22 | |||||
Regionale Veloce 2011+ Intercity 657+ Regionale 18413 | 6:05 AM Novara station | 9h03 | 3:08 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 2 transfers | |
Regionale Veloce 2011+ FRECCIAROSSA 9515 | 6:05 AM Novara station | 2h59 | 9:04 AM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce 2013+ FRECCIAROSSA 9519 | 7:05 AM Novara station | 2h59 | 10:04 AM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 11509 · Regionale Veloce 2015+ FRECCIAROSSA 9583 | 7:24 AM Vignale | 3h40 | 11:04 AM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 2 transfers | |
Regionale Veloce 2053+ FRECCIAROSSA 9391 | 7:33 AM Novara station | 3h17 | 10:50 AM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce 2015+ FRECCIAROSSA 9583 | 8:05 AM Novara station | 2h59 | 11:04 AM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 11511 · Regionale Veloce 2055+ FRECCIAROSSA 9311 | 8:24 AM Vignale | 3h26 | 11:50 AM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 2 transfers | |
Regionale Veloce 2055+ FRECCIAROSSA 9311 | 8:38 AM Novara station | 3h12 | 11:50 AM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce 2016+ Intercity 511+ Regionale Veloce 4040 | 8:56 AM Novara station | 7h05 | 4:01 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 2 transfers | |
Regionale Veloce 2017+ FRECCIAROSSA 9527 | 9:05 AM Novara station | 2h59 | 12:04 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce 2019+ FRECCIAROSSA 9587 | 10:05 AM Novara station | 2h59 | 1:04 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 1 transfer | |
Regionale TRENORD 2236 · Regionale TRENORD 80336+ FRECCIAROSSA 9535 | 10:09 AM Novara Nord | 3h55 | 2:04 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 2 transfers | |
Regionale Veloce 2023+ FRECCIAROSSA 9539 | 12:05 PM Novara station | 2h59 | 3:04 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce 2023+ Intercity 597+ Regionale 18232 | 12:05 PM Novara station | 5h47 | 5:52 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 2 transfers | |
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Trains from Novara to Florence Santa Maria Novella run on average 34 times per day, taking around 3h 51m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $30 (€25) if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 03:40, the last at 19:42. The fastest train covers the 173 miles (279 km) distance in 1h 55m.
Distance 173 miles (279 km) |
Average train duration 3h 51m |
Cheapest ticket price $30 (€25) |
Trains per day 34 |
Fastest train 1h 55m |
First train 3:40 AM |
Last train 7:42 PM |
Cheapest Month Nov |
Cheapest Day Sun |
High Season Apr - Jun |
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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