- 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
$3
Average price
$3
Fastest journey
40 m
Average duration
40 m
Trains per day
4
Distance
19 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Prato Borgonuovo 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 Prato Borgonuovo to Florence Santa Maria Novella will cost around $3 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $3.
Of the 4 trains that leave Prato Borgonuovo for Florence Santa Maria Novella on Sat, Jun 20, 4 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sat, Jun 20 the direct trains cover the 19 km distance in an average of 40 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 40 m .
On Sat, Jun 20 the slowest trains will take 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.








Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Prato Borgonuovo to Florence Santa Maria Novella among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $3. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 20m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $3, and a bus costs an average of $5.
Distance: 11 miles (19 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$3 Average price Cheapest | $6 Average price | $5 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 9m Average total duration 39m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 50m Average total duration Fastest 20m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 39m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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This is compared to other travel options from Prato Borgonuovo to Florence Santa Maria Novella:
A train is $3 (€2) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Prato Borgonuovo to Florence Santa Maria Novella costing on average $6 (€5).
Other travel options to Florence Santa Maria Novella take longer:
Train takes on average 39m.
Tickets start at around {cheapestPrice} compared to roughly {drivingPriceInCents} in fuel and tolls — a saving of about {savingsAmount}. The journey takes {durationInMinutes} versus {drivingDurationInMinutes} 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.
Direct services run with Regionale.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
The table below shows live departures for Prato Borgonuovo to Florence Santa Maria Novella trains for today, Friday, June 19. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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![]() | 6:34 PM Prato Borgonuovo | 0h40 | 7:14 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Saturday, June 20 | |||||
![]() | 6:34 AM Prato Borgonuovo | 0h40 | 7:14 AM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 7:34 AM Prato Borgonuovo | 0h40 | 8:14 AM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 4:34 PM Prato Borgonuovo | 0h40 | 5:14 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Trains from Prato Borgonuovo to Florence Santa Maria Novella run on average 17 times per day, taking around 39m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $3 (€3) if you book in advance.
There are 10 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 04:03, the last at 19:04. The fastest train covers the 11 miles (19 km) distance in 35m.
Distance 11 miles (19 km) |
Average train duration 39m |
Cheapest ticket price $3 (€3) |
Trains per day 17 |
Direct trains 10 |
Fastest train 35m |
First train 4:03 AM |
Last train 7:04 PM |
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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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