- Must visit
Galleria degli Uffizi
Florence’s most famous art museum, holding masterpieces by Botticelli, Leonardo, Michelangelo, and Raphael. One of Italy’s essential museum visits and often requires advance booking.
Cheapest price
$3
Average price
$3
Fastest journey
23 m
Average duration
26 m
Trains per day
48
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 $3 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $3.
Of the 48 trains that leave Prato Porta al Serraglio for Florence Santa Maria Novella on Tue, Jun 30, 48 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Tue, Jun 30 the direct trains cover the 17 km distance in an average of 26 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 23 m .
On Tue, Jun 30 the slowest trains will take 28 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.
Regionale 18663
Regionale 18529
Regionale 18475
Regionale 18517
Regionale 18485
Regionale 18503
Regionale 18539
Regionale 18485
Regionale 18529
Regionale 18475Omio 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 $3. 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 $3, and a bus costs an average of $5.
Distance: 10 miles (17 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$3 Average price Cheapest | $6 Average price | $5 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) |
![]() Most popular train company | ![]() Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
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 ($3 (€3) vs $5 (€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.
The table below shows live departures for Prato Porta al Serraglio to Florence Santa Maria Novella trains for tomorrow, Tuesday, June 30. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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Regionale 18651 | 5:34 AM Prato Porta al Serraglio | 0h31 | 6:05 AM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 18461 | 6:08 AM Prato Porta al Serraglio | 0h30 | 6:38 AM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 18655 | 6:30 AM Prato Porta al Serraglio | 0h36 | 7:06 AM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 18657 | 6:49 AM Prato Porta al Serraglio | 0h39 | 7:28 AM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 18501 | 7:04 AM Prato Porta al Serraglio | 0h32 | 7:36 AM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 18661 | 7:37 AM Prato Porta al Serraglio | 0h37 | 8:14 AM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 18503 | 7:44 AM Prato Porta al Serraglio | 0h23 | 8:07 AM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 18463 | 8:03 AM Prato Porta al Serraglio | 0h30 | 8:33 AM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 18505 | 8:24 AM Prato Porta al Serraglio | 0h28 | 8:52 AM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 18663 | 8:39 AM Prato Porta al Serraglio | 0h35 | 9:14 AM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 18465 | 8:56 AM Prato Porta al Serraglio | 0h28 | 9:24 AM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 18507 | 9:24 AM Prato Porta al Serraglio | 0h28 | 9:52 AM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 18665 | 9:39 AM Prato Porta al Serraglio | 0h36 | 10:15 AM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 18467 | 9:55 AM Prato Porta al Serraglio | 0h28 | 10:23 AM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 18509 | 10:24 AM Prato Porta al Serraglio | 0h28 | 10:52 AM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 18669 | 10:38 AM Prato Porta al Serraglio | 0h36 | 11:14 AM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 18489 | 10:56 AM Prato Porta al Serraglio | 0h28 | 11:24 AM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 18511 | 11:24 AM Prato Porta al Serraglio | 0h28 | 11:52 AM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 18671 | 11:39 AM Prato Porta al Serraglio | 0h35 | 12:14 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 18673 | 12:39 PM Prato Porta al Serraglio | 0h35 | 1:14 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 18515 | 1:24 PM Prato Porta al Serraglio | 0h28 | 1:52 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 18675 | 1:39 PM Prato Porta al Serraglio | 0h35 | 2:14 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 18473 | 1:56 PM Prato Porta al Serraglio | 0h28 | 2:24 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 18517 | 2:24 PM Prato Porta al Serraglio | 0h28 | 2:52 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 18677 | 2:39 PM Prato Porta al Serraglio | 0h35 | 3:14 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 18491 | 2:56 PM Prato Porta al Serraglio | 0h28 | 3:24 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 18519 | 3:24 PM Prato Porta al Serraglio | 0h28 | 3:52 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 18681 | 3:39 PM Prato Porta al Serraglio | 0h35 | 4:14 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 18475 | 3:55 PM Prato Porta al Serraglio | 0h28 | 4:23 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 18521 | 4:24 PM Prato Porta al Serraglio | 0h28 | 4:52 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 18683 | 4:39 PM Prato Porta al Serraglio | 0h35 | 5:14 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 18493 | 4:56 PM Prato Porta al Serraglio | 0h28 | 5:24 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 18525 | 5:24 PM Prato Porta al Serraglio | 0h28 | 5:52 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 18687 | 5:39 PM Prato Porta al Serraglio | 0h35 | 6:14 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 18497 | 5:56 PM Prato Porta al Serraglio | 0h29 | 6:25 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 18527 | 6:24 PM Prato Porta al Serraglio | 0h28 | 6:52 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 18689 | 6:39 PM Prato Porta al Serraglio | 0h35 | 7:14 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 18481 | 6:56 PM Prato Porta al Serraglio | 0h29 | 7:25 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 18529 | 7:24 PM Prato Porta al Serraglio | 0h28 | 7:52 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 18691 | 7:39 PM Prato Porta al Serraglio | 0h35 | 8:14 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 18483 | 7:56 PM Prato Porta al Serraglio | 0h28 | 8:24 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 18531 | 8:24 PM Prato Porta al Serraglio | 0h28 | 8:52 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 18693 | 8:39 PM Prato Porta al Serraglio | 0h35 | 9:14 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 18485 | 8:55 PM Prato Porta al Serraglio | 0h27 | 9:22 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 18535 | 9:24 PM Prato Porta al Serraglio | 0h28 | 9:52 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 18487 | 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 | |
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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 $3 (€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 $3 (€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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High Season Apr - Jun |
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Discover the best of Firenze Santa Maria Novella — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Firenze Santa Maria Novella trip today.
Florence’s most famous art museum, holding masterpieces by Botticelli, Leonardo, Michelangelo, and Raphael. One of Italy’s essential museum visits and often requires advance booking.
Best known for Michelangelo’s David, this compact museum is one of Florence’s top cultural highlights. Timed entry is commonly recommended due to high demand.
Outstanding museum of original sculptures and cathedral treasures, including works by Donatello and Michelangelo. It gives vital context to the Duomo complex.
The monumental heart of Florence, where the cathedral, baptistery, and bell tower create one of Italy’s most impressive urban ensembles. Essential for first-time visitors.
Florence’s historic civic square is lined with major sculptures and landmark buildings, making it one of the city’s most atmospheric public spaces. A must for walking and people-watching.
The city’s best-known panoramic viewpoint, especially popular for sunset photos and wide skyline views. It has become a social media favorite for classic Florence shots.
Thick-cut T-bone steak from Chianina beef, grilled rare over coals. It is one of Florence's signature dishes and a classic of Tuscan cooking.
Traditional Tuscan soup made with bread, cannellini beans, and winter vegetables such as kale. It is a rustic Florentine staple with deep local roots.
A comforting tomato and bread soup flavored with garlic, basil, and olive oil. It is a beloved Tuscan dish that showcases simple local ingredients.
Iconic fine-dining restaurant with a renowned wine cellar and refined Italian cuisine, ideal for a high-end Florence dining experience.
Historic and very popular traditional spot near the Mercato Centrale, known for hearty Florentine dishes and an old-school local atmosphere.
Large, well-known trattoria near Santa Maria Novella, popular for Tuscan classics such as Florentine steak, soups, and pasta in a lively setting.
Prices are moderate for Italy. Cafes and casual meals are manageable, but hotels and tourist-area dining near the station cost more.
Service is often included or covered by a coperto. Tipping is not required; round up or leave EUR 1-2 for good cafe service, and about 5-10% at restaurants only for excellent service.
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Firenze Santa Maria Novella -> Piazza del Duomo, Florence
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.

Most Prato Porta al Serraglio to Florence Santa Maria Novella trains use the Prato Centrale to Firenze Santa Maria Novella station pair. Use this guide to compare Prato Porta al Serraglio and Florence Santa Maria Novella train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Prato Porta Al Serraglio has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, and Bike Rental.
Food options include: Ristorante Il Mercato, Osteria Su Santa Trinita
Ticket office support is available at Prato Porta Al Serraglio.
Available at Prato Porta Al Serraglio: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Prato Porta Al Serraglio: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Prato Porta Al Serraglio: Ramps, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include Hotel San Marco, Hotel Flora, Hotel Giardino.
Firenze Santa Maria Novella is 1 km from Florence city centre. Public transport options include:
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 options include: 12oz Coffee Joint, Casa Maioli, Don Nino, Fratelli Cuore, McDonald´s, Panella, Segafredo Zanetti, Spizzico, Venchi, & many more
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.
The ticket office is open Mon - Sun: 06:00 - 21:00. Information desks are located inside and outside the station.
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.
Available at Firenze Santa Maria Novella: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Firenze Santa Maria Novella: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
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.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Luxor Florence, Joy Hotel Florence, Diplomat Hotel Florence.
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