- 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
$18
Average price
$22
Fastest journey
2 h 53 m
Average duration
3 h 26 m
Trains per day
8
Distance
189 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Padua 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 Padua to Florence Santa Maria Novella will cost around $22 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $18.
Of the 8 trains that leave Padua for Florence Santa Maria Novella on Thu, Jun 18, 8 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Thu, Jun 18 the direct trains cover the 189 km distance in an average of 3 h 26 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 53 m .
On Thu, Jun 18 the slowest trains will take 3 h 43 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 Padua to Florence Santa Maria Novella among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $14. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 39m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $14, and a bus costs an average of $10.
Distance: 117 miles (189 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$24 Average price Cheapest | $28 Average price | $66 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 9m Average total duration Fastest 2h 39m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 0m Average total duration 3h 30m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 40m 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 Padua to Florence Santa Maria Novella:
A train is $4 (€3) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Padua to Florence Santa Maria Novella costing on average $28 (€23).
Other travel options to Florence Santa Maria Novella take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 30m.
The journey is about 1m faster (2h 39m by train vs 2h 40m by car) and roughly $42 (€34) cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($24 (€19) vs $66 (€53)). 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.
Direct services run with Italo, Frecciarossa.
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 Padua to Florence Santa Maria Novella trains for today, Wednesday, June 17. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FRECCIAROSSA 9403 | 6:56 AM Padova | 1h43 | 8:39 AM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3963 · Autobus TTPER B0401 · Regionale 18489 | 7:09 AM Padova | 4h15 | 11:24 AM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 2 transfers | |
8903 | On time 7:35 AM Padova | 1h45 | 9:20 AM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9405 | 7:56 AM Padova | 1h43 | 9:39 AM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3965 · Autobus TTPER B0403 · Regionale 18673 | 8:09 AM Padova | 5h05 | 1:14 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 2 transfers | |
8905 | On time 8:35 AM Padova | 1h45 | 10:20 AM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9409 | 8:56 AM Padova | 1h43 | 10:39 AM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3967 · Autobus TTPER B0405 · Regionale 18515 | 9:09 AM Padova | 4h43 | 1:52 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 2 transfers | |
8907 | On time 9:35 AM Padova | 1h45 | 11:20 AM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9411 | 9:56 AM Padova | 1h43 | 11:39 AM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 3997 · Autobus FI681 · Regionale 18473 | 10:09 AM Padova | 4h15 | 2:24 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 2 transfers | |
8902 | 10:35 AM Padova | 1h45 | 12:20 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9413 | 10:56 AM Padova | 1h43 | 12:39 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3971 · Regionale TTPER 17827 · Regionale 18517 | 11:09 AM Padova | 3h43 | 2:52 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 2 transfers | |
Intercity 584+ Regionale 18413 | 11:19 AM Padova | 3h49 | 3:08 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 1 transfer | |
8911 | On time 11:35 AM Padova | 1h45 | 1:20 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9415 | 11:56 AM Padova | 1h43 | 1:39 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3973 · Regionale 17831 · Regionale 18519 | 12:09 PM Padova | 3h43 | 3:52 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 2 transfers | |
8929 | On time 12:35 PM Padova | 1h45 | 2:20 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 8419 | 12:56 PM Padova | 1h43 | 2:39 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3975 · Regionale 17833 · Regionale 18521 | 1:09 PM Padova | 3h43 | 4:52 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 2 transfers | |
8913 | On time 1:35 PM Padova | 1h45 | 3:20 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9421 | 1:56 PM Padova | 1h43 | 3:39 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3977 · Regionale 17837 · Regionale 18525 | 2:09 PM Padova | 3h43 | 5:52 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 2 transfers | |
Regionale Veloce 3977+ Intercity 597+ Regionale 18232 | 2:09 PM Padova | 3h43 | 5:52 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 2 transfers | |
8915 | On time 2:35 PM Padova | 1h45 | 4:20 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9425 | 2:56 PM Padova | 1h43 | 4:39 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3979 · Regionale 17839 · Regionale 18527 | 3:09 PM Padova | 3h43 | 6:52 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 2 transfers | |
8919 | On time 3:35 PM Padova | 1h45 | 5:20 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0 transfersDirect | |
Intercity 594+ Regionale 18312 | 3:50 PM Padova | 2h53 | 6:43 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9427 | 3:56 PM Padova | 1h43 | 5:39 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3981 · Regionale 17843 · Regionale 18529 | 4:09 PM Padova | 3h43 | 7:52 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 2 transfers | |
8923 | On time 4:35 PM Padova | 1h45 | 6:20 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9431 | 4:56 PM Padova | 1h43 | 6:39 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3983 · Regionale TTPER 17847 · Regionale 18531 | 5:09 PM Padova | 3h43 | 8:52 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 2 transfers | |
8925 | On time 5:35 PM Padova | 1h45 | 7:20 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9433 | 5:56 PM Padova | 1h43 | 7:39 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3985+ Intercity 599 | 6:09 PM Padova | 3h13 | 9:22 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce 3985 · Regionale 17851 | 6:09 PM Padova | 4h01 | 10:10 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 1 transfer | |
8927 | On time 6:35 PM Padova | 1h45 | 8:20 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9435 | 6:56 PM Padova | 1h43 | 8:39 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9437 | 7:56 PM Padova | 1h43 | 9:39 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3989 · Regionale 17853 · Regionale 18539 | 8:09 PM Padova | 3h41 | 11:50 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 2 transfers | |
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Trains from Padua to Florence Santa Maria Novella run on average 38 times per day, taking around 2h 39m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $14 (€12) but you can travel from only $10 (€8) by bus.
There are 24 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 08:09, the last at 19:09. The fastest train covers the 117 miles (189 km) distance in 1h 43m.
Distance 117 miles (189 km) |
Average train duration 2h 39m |
Cheapest ticket price $14 (€12) |
Trains per day 38 |
Direct trains 24 |
Fastest train 1h 43m |
First train 8:09 AM |
Last train 7:09 PM |
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Discover the best of Firenze Santa Maria Novella — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Firenze Santa Maria Novella trip today.
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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