The cheapest and fastest trains from Piacenza station to Florence Santa Maria Novella
Cheapest price
$17
Average price
$31
Fastest journey
2 h 45 m
Average duration
4 h 47 m
Trains per day
4
Distance
187 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Piacenza station 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 Piacenza station to Florence Santa Maria Novella will cost around $31 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $17.
Of the 4 trains that leave Piacenza station for Florence Santa Maria Novella on Thu, May 07, 4 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Thu, May 07 the direct trains cover the 187 km distance in an average of 4 h 47 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 45 m .
On Thu, May 07 the slowest trains will take 7 h 40 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.
5:37 PM2h45Piacenza station8:22 PMFlorence Santa Maria Novella$171One-way0 transfers
8:46 AM4h38Piacenza station1:24 PMFlorence Santa Maria Novella$261One-way0 transfers
9:46 AM4h06Piacenza station1:52 PMFlorence Santa Maria Novella$261One-way0 transfers
10:05 PM7h40Piacenza station5:45 AMFlorence Santa Maria Novella$571One-way0 transfers
5:37 PM2h45Piacenza station8:22 PMFlorence Santa Maria Novella$171One-way0 transfers
9:46 AM4h06Piacenza station1:52 PMFlorence Santa Maria Novella$261One-way0 transfers
8:46 AM4h38Piacenza station1:24 PMFlorence Santa Maria Novella$261One-way0 transfers
10:05 PM7h40Piacenza station5:45 AMFlorence Santa Maria Novella$571One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare bus and train for Piacenza station to Florence Santa Maria Novella
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Piacenza station to Florence Santa Maria Novella among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $16. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 36m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $16, and a train costs an average of $14.
Distance: 116 miles (187 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$25 Average price | $22 Average price Cheapest | $73 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 6m Average total duration Fastest 2h 36m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 4m Average total duration 3h 34m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 50m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Piacenza station to Florence Santa Maria Novella:
A bus is $4 (€3) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Piacenza station to Florence Santa Maria Novella costing on average $25 (€20).
Other travel options to Florence Santa Maria Novella take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 34m.
The journey is about 14m faster (2h 36m by train vs 2h 50m by car) and roughly $48 (€38) cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($25 (€20) vs $73 (€58)). 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 Frecciarossa, Intercity.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
Live departures
Piacenza station to Florence Santa Maria Novella train times
The table below shows live departures for Piacenza station to Florence Santa Maria Novella trains for tomorrow, Thursday, May 7. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 8:46 AM Piacenza station | 4h38 | 1:24 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 9:46 AM Piacenza station | 4h06 | 1:52 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 5:37 PM Piacenza station | 2h45 | 8:22 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 10:05 PM Piacenza station | 7h40 | 5:45 AM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Piacenza station to Florence Santa Maria Novella
Trains from Piacenza station to Florence Santa Maria Novella run on average 58 times per day, taking around 2h 36m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $14 (€11) if you book in advance.
There are 2 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 06:13, the last at 22:05. The fastest train covers the 116 miles (187 km) distance in 2h 45m.
Distance 116 miles (187 km) |
Average train duration 2h 36m |
Cheapest ticket price $14 (€11) |
Trains per day 58 |
Direct trains 2 |
Fastest train 2h 45m |
First train 6:13 AM |
Last train 10:05 PM |
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Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Jan - Mar |
Low Season Jul - Sep |
Busiest Day Fri |
Least Busy Day Wed |
Train companies: Regionale, Frecciarossa, Intercity from Piacenza station to Florence Santa Maria Novella trainsRegionale, Frecciarossa, Intercity trains will get you between Piacenza station and Florence Santa Maria Novella from $14 (€11). 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 Piacenza station to Florence Santa Maria Novella
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Piacenza station 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.

popular train stations
Popular train stations from Piacenza station to Florence Santa Maria Novella
- 6:00 AM - 8:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 7 days a week from 6:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. Access is available from Via dei Mille.
- Al Duca
- Osteria Carducci
- Outside the main entrance.
- Ramps, restrooms.
- €1
- Best Western Park Hotel
- Grande Albergo Roma
- Hotel Ovest
- Located in the main hall
- Avis
- Europcar
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platforms 1-5 for regional and long-distance trains
- Hall 2: ticket office and waiting area
- Bus: Several lines available
- Train: Regional and long-distance connections
- Mon - Sun: 06:00 - 21:00
- Free WiFi (30 minutes limit).
- Provided by KiPoint and located on the ground floor, on the side of Piazza Adua. Open daily from 06:00 to 23:00.
- 12oz Coffee Joint
- Casa Maioli
- Don Nino
- Fratelli Cuore
- McDonald´s
- Panella
- Segafredo Zanetti
- Spizzico
- Venchi
- & many more
- Elevators, escalators, step-free access. Mobility assistance is available with the Sala Blu, located next to Platform 1.
- Hotel Luxor Florence
- Joy Hotel Florence
- Diplomat Hotel Florence
- Mon - Sun: 06:00 - 21:00
- Located inside and outside the station.
- Tram lines: T1, T2
- Bus lines: 6, 11, 12, 13, 17, 23, 36, 37, C4
- Train lines: FR, FA, Italo
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