The cheapest and fastest trains from Palermo Centrale to Florence Santa Maria Novella
Cheapest price
$128
Average price
$175
Fastest journey
12 h 46 m
Average duration
14 h 30 m
Trains per day
7
Distance
655 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Palermo Centrale 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 Palermo Centrale to Florence Santa Maria Novella will cost around $175 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $128.
It's difficult to get from Palermo Centrale to Florence Santa Maria Novella without transferring at least once.
Intercity 736+
Regionale Veloce 41107:00 AM16h50Palermo Centrale11:50 PMFlorence Santa Maria Novella$1281One-way1 transfer
InterCityNotte 1958+
Intercity 590+
Regionale 182268:21 PM19h31Palermo Centrale3:52 PMFlorence Santa Maria Novella$1721One-way2 transfers
InterCityNotte 1954 · InterCityNotte 89512+
Regionale Veloce 40205:32 PM17h01Palermo Centrale10:33 AMFlorence Santa Maria Novella$1791One-way2 transfers
Intercity 730+
FRECCIAROSSA 956810:10 AM12h48Palermo Centrale10:58 PMFlorence Santa Maria Novella$1821One-way1 transfer
Intercity 736+
FRECCIAROSSA 95567:00 AM12h46Palermo Centrale7:46 PMFlorence Santa Maria Novella$1821One-way1 transfer
Intercity 736+
FRECCIAROSSA 95567:00 AM12h46Palermo Centrale7:46 PMFlorence Santa Maria Novella$1821One-way1 transfer
Intercity 730+
FRECCIAROSSA 956810:10 AM12h48Palermo Centrale10:58 PMFlorence Santa Maria Novella$1821One-way1 transfer
InterCityNotte 1954+
FRECCIAROSSA 94045:32 PM14h39Palermo Centrale8:11 AMFlorence Santa Maria Novella$1851One-way1 transfer
InterCityNotte 1958+
FRECCIAROSSA 95248:21 PM15h25Palermo Centrale11:46 AMFlorence Santa Maria Novella$1961One-way1 transfer
Intercity 736+
Regionale Veloce 41107:00 AM16h50Palermo Centrale11:50 PMFlorence Santa Maria Novella$1281One-way1 transfer
Travel Information
Compare train, bus, flight, and ferry for Palermo Centrale to Florence Santa Maria Novella
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Palermo Centrale to Florence Santa Maria Novella among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the ferry with prices starting from $49. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 38m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a ferry costs an average of $49, and a train costs an average of $86.
Distance: 406 miles (655 km)
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Most popular Train | Flight | Bus | Ferry | Driving |
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$131 Average price | $87 Average price | $72 Average price | $59 Average price Cheapest | $61 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
13h 2m Average total duration 12h 32m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 38m Average total duration Fastest 1h 38m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 16h 45m Average total duration 16h 15m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 21h 30m Average total duration 20h 30m Onboard + 1h 0m Additional time* | 12h 58m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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This is compared to other travel options from Palermo Centrale to Florence Santa Maria Novella:
A ferry is $13 (€10) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Palermo Centrale to Florence Santa Maria Novella costing on average $72 (€59).
A ferry is $27 (€22) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Palermo Centrale to Florence Santa Maria Novella costing on average $87 (€71).
A ferry is $71 (€59) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Palermo Centrale to Florence Santa Maria Novella costing on average $131 (€107).
Other travel options to Florence Santa Maria Novella take longer:
Train takes on average 12h 32m.
Bus takes on average 16h 15m.
Ferry takes on average 20h 30m.
You'll arrive about 26m sooner (12h 32m by train vs 12h 58m by car). Tickets start at around $131 (€107) compared to roughly $61 (€51) in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
Live departures
Palermo Centrale to Florence Santa Maria Novella train times
The table below shows live departures for Palermo Centrale to Florence Santa Maria Novella trains for today, Tuesday, July 21. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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InterCityNotte 1958+ Intercity 590+ Regionale 18226 | 8:21 PM Palermo Centrale | 19h31 | 3:52 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 2 transfers | |
InterCityNotte 1958+ FRECCIAROSSA 9524 | 8:21 PM Palermo Centrale | 15h25 | 11:46 AM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 1 transfer | |
| Wednesday, July 22 | |||||
Intercity 736+ Regionale Veloce 4110 | 7:00 AM Palermo Centrale | 16h50 | 11:50 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 1 transfer | |
Intercity 736+ FRECCIAROSSA 9556 | 7:00 AM Palermo Centrale | 12h46 | 7:46 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 1 transfer | |
Intercity 730+ FRECCIAROSSA 9568 | 10:10 AM Palermo Centrale | 12h48 | 10:58 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 1 transfer | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Palermo Centrale to Florence Santa Maria Novella
Trains from Palermo Centrale to Florence Santa Maria Novella run on average 6 times per day, taking around 12h 32m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $86 (€71) but you can travel from only $21 (€17) by flight.
The earliest train runs at 05:02, the last at 19:25. The fastest train covers the 406 miles (655 km) distance in 12h 43m.
Distance 406 miles (655 km) |
Average train duration 12h 32m |
Cheapest ticket price $86 (€71) |
Trains per day 6 |
Fastest train 12h 43m |
First train 5:02 AM |
Last train 7:25 PM |
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Cheapest Day Wed |
High Season Jan - Mar |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
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Train companies: Intercity Notte, Intercity, Italo, Frecciarossa, Regionale from Palermo Centrale to Florence Santa Maria Novella trainsIntercity Notte, Intercity, Italo, Frecciarossa, Regionale trains will get you between Palermo Centrale and Florence Santa Maria Novella from $21 (€17). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Trains from Palermo Centrale to Florence Santa Maria Novella
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Palermo Centrale to Florence Santa Maria Novella by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Florence Santa Maria Novella, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

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Popular train stations from Palermo Centrale to Florence Santa Maria Novella
Most Palermo Centrale to Florence Santa Maria Novella trains use the Enna to Firenze Santa Maria Novella station pair. Use this guide to compare Palermo Centrale and Florence Santa Maria Novella train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Getting to Firenze Santa Maria Novella from Florence city centre
Firenze Santa Maria Novella is 1 km from Florence city centre. Public transport options include:
Firenze Santa Maria Novella train station facilities and services
Firenze Santa Maria Novella has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food options include: 12oz Coffee Joint, Casa Maioli, Don Nino, Fratelli Cuore, McDonald´s, Panella, Segafredo Zanetti, Spizzico, Venchi, & many more
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free WiFi (30 minutes limit). ATMs are located in the basement in the shopping center next to the Feltrinelli bookshop and between Celio and Mango shops.
Tickets and information
The ticket office is open Mon - Sun: 06:00 - 21:00. Information desks are located inside and outside the station.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is provided by KiPoint and located on the ground floor, on the side of Piazza Adua. Open daily from 06:00 to 23:00.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Firenze Santa Maria Novella: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Firenze Santa Maria Novella: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Firenze Santa Maria Novella: Elevators, escalators, step-free access. Mobility assistance is available with the Sala Blu, located next to Platform 1.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Hotel Luxor Florence, Joy Hotel Florence, Diplomat Hotel Florence.
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