The cheapest and fastest trains from Prato Porta al Serraglio to Florence Santa Maria Novella
Cheapest price
$4
Average price
$4
Fastest journey
28 m
Average duration
31 m
Trains per day
5
Distance
17 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Prato Porta al Serraglio 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 Porta al Serraglio to Florence Santa Maria Novella will cost around $4 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $4.
Of the 5 trains that leave Prato Porta al Serraglio for Florence Santa Maria Novella on Tue, May 12, 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Tue, May 12 the direct trains cover the 17 km distance in an average of 31 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 28 m .
On Tue, May 12 the slowest trains will take 35 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.
6:56 PM0h28Prato Porta al Serraglio7:24 PMFlorence Santa Maria Novella$41One-way0 transfers
8:56 AM0h28Prato Porta al Serraglio9:24 AMFlorence Santa Maria Novella$41One-way0 transfers
6:39 PM0h35Prato Porta al Serraglio7:14 PMFlorence Santa Maria Novella$41One-way0 transfers
4:24 PM0h28Prato Porta al Serraglio4:52 PMFlorence Santa Maria Novella$41One-way0 transfers
5:39 PM0h35Prato Porta al Serraglio6:14 PMFlorence Santa Maria Novella$41One-way0 transfers
4:24 PM0h28Prato Porta al Serraglio4:52 PMFlorence Santa Maria Novella$41One-way0 transfers
6:56 PM0h28Prato Porta al Serraglio7:24 PMFlorence Santa Maria Novella$41One-way0 transfers
8:56 AM0h28Prato Porta al Serraglio9:24 AMFlorence Santa Maria Novella$41One-way0 transfers
5:39 PM0h35Prato Porta al Serraglio6:14 PMFlorence Santa Maria Novella$41One-way0 transfers
6:39 PM0h35Prato Porta al Serraglio7:14 PMFlorence Santa Maria Novella$41One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare train and bus for Prato Porta al Serraglio to Florence Santa Maria Novella
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Prato Porta al Serraglio to Florence Santa Maria Novella among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $4. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 30m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $4, and a bus costs an average of $6.
Distance: 10 miles (17 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$4 Average price Cheapest | $6 Average price | $6 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 0m Average total duration Fastest 30m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 15m Average total duration 45m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 40m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Prato Porta al Serraglio to Florence Santa Maria Novella:
A train is $3 (€2) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Prato Porta al Serraglio to Florence Santa Maria Novella costing on average $6 (€5).
Other travel options to Florence Santa Maria Novella take longer:
Bus takes on average 45m.
The journey is about 10m faster (30m by train vs 40m by car) and roughly $2 (€2) cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($4 (€3) vs $6 (€4)). 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 Regionale.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
Live departures
Prato Porta al Serraglio to Florence Santa Maria Novella train times
The table below shows live departures for Prato Porta al Serraglio to Florence Santa Maria Novella trains for today, Monday, May 11. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Regionale 18703 | 9:56 PM Prato Porta al Serraglio | 0h30 | 10:26 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 18537 | 10:24 PM Prato Porta al Serraglio | 0h28 | 10:52 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 18539 | 11:24 PM Prato Porta al Serraglio | 0h26 | 11:50 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Tuesday, May 12 | |||||
![]() | 8:56 AM Prato Porta al Serraglio | 0h28 | 9:24 AM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 4:24 PM Prato Porta al Serraglio | 0h28 | 4:52 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 5:39 PM Prato Porta al Serraglio | 0h35 | 6:14 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 6:39 PM Prato Porta al Serraglio | 0h35 | 7:14 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 6:56 PM Prato Porta al Serraglio | 0h28 | 7:24 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Prato Porta al Serraglio to Florence Santa Maria Novella
Trains from Prato Porta al Serraglio to Florence Santa Maria Novella run on average 30 times per day, taking around 30m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $4 (€3) if you book in advance.
There are 30 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 08:56, the last at 22:24. The fastest train covers the 10 miles (17 km) distance in 26m.
Distance 10 miles (17 km) |
Average train duration 30m |
Cheapest ticket price $4 (€3) |
Trains per day 30 |
Direct trains 30 |
Fastest train 26m |
First train 8:56 AM |
Last train 10:24 PM |
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Train companies: Regionale from Prato Porta al Serraglio to Florence Santa Maria Novella trainsRegionale trains will get you between Prato Porta al Serraglio and Florence Santa Maria Novella from $4 (€3). 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 Prato Porta al Serraglio to Florence Santa Maria Novella
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Prato Porta al Serraglio 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 Prato Porta al Serraglio to Florence Santa Maria Novella
- 6:00 AM - 8:00 PM Monday - Saturday
- Parking is available near the station, with limited spaces.
- Ristorante Il Mercato
- Osteria Su Santa Trinita
- Outside the main entrance.
- Ramps, restrooms.
- €1
- Hotel San Marco
- Hotel Flora
- Hotel Giardino
- The station is a small facility with basic amenities and two platforms for regional train services.
- Bus: Several local bus lines available
- 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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