- 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.
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Porto San Giorgio to Florence Santa Maria Novella among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $32. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 4h 11m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $32, and a bus costs an average of $19.
Distance: 134 miles (216 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$35 Average price Cheapest | $41 Average price | $60 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 41m Average total duration Fastest 4h 11m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 41m Average total duration 5h 11m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 26m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Porto San Giorgio to Florence Santa Maria Novella:
A train is $5 (€4) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Porto San Giorgio to Florence Santa Maria Novella costing on average $41 (€33).
Other travel options to Florence Santa Maria Novella take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 11m.
Tickets start at around $35 (€28) compared to roughly $60 (€49) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $25 (€20). The journey takes 4h 11m versus 3h 26m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
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Trains from Porto San Giorgio to Florence Santa Maria Novella run on average 21 times per day, taking around 4h 11m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $32 (€26) but you can travel from only $19 (€15) by bus.
The earliest train runs at 02:49, the last at 10:03. The fastest train covers the 134 miles (216 km) distance in 5h 21m.
Distance 134 miles (216 km) |
Average train duration 4h 11m |
Cheapest ticket price $32 (€26) |
Trains per day 21 |
Fastest train 5h 21m |
First train 2:49 AM |
Last train 10:03 AM |
Cheapest Month Oct |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
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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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Firenze Santa Maria Novella -> Piazza del Duomo, Florence
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