- Must visit
Galleria degli Uffizi
World-famous Renaissance gallery with masterpieces by Botticelli, Leonardo, Michelangelo, and Caravaggio. One of Florence’s essential art museums and often requires advance booking.
Cheapest price
$19
Average price
$20
Fastest journey
2 h 39 m
Average duration
2 h 54 m
Trains per day
2
Distance
114 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Reggio Emilia 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 Reggio Emilia to Florence Santa Maria Novella will cost around $20 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $19.
Of the 2 trains that leave Reggio Emilia for Florence Santa Maria Novella on Tue, May 26, 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Tue, May 26 the direct trains cover the 114 km distance in an average of 2 h 54 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 39 m .
On Tue, May 26 the slowest trains will take 3 h 8 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 Reggio Emilia to Florence Santa Maria Novella among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $12. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 45m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $12, and a bus costs an average of $11.
Distance: 70 miles (114 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$19 Average price Cheapest | $19 Average price | $48 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 15m Average total duration Fastest 1h 45m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 25m Average total duration 2h 55m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 53m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Reggio Emilia to Florence Santa Maria Novella:
A train is $0.04 (€0.03) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Reggio Emilia to Florence Santa Maria Novella costing on average $19 (€15).
Other travel options to Florence Santa Maria Novella take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 55m.
The journey is about 8m faster (1h 45m by train vs 1h 53m by car) and roughly $29 (€23) cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($19 (€15) vs $48 (€39)). 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 Italo, Frecciarossa, Intercity.
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 Reggio Emilia to Florence Santa Maria Novella trains for tomorrow, Tuesday, May 26. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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![]() | 6:44 AM Reggio Emilia | 2h39 | 9:23 AM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 1:44 PM Reggio Emilia | 3h08 | 4:52 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Trains from Reggio Emilia to Florence Santa Maria Novella run on average 64 times per day, taking around 1h 45m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $12 (€10) but you can travel from only $11 (€8) by bus.
There are 34 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 03:43, the last at 20:28. The fastest train covers the 70 miles (114 km) distance in 1h 7m.
Distance 70 miles (114 km) |
Average train duration 1h 45m |
Cheapest ticket price $12 (€10) |
Trains per day 64 |
Direct trains 34 |
Fastest train 1h 7m |
First train 3:43 AM |
Last train 8:28 PM |
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World-famous Renaissance gallery with masterpieces by Botticelli, Leonardo, Michelangelo, and Caravaggio. One of Florence’s essential art museums and often requires advance booking.
Best known for Michelangelo’s David, plus important Florentine paintings and sculpture. Extremely popular and commonly booked in advance.
Outstanding museum of original works from Florence Cathedral, Baptistery, and Giotto’s Bell Tower, including sculptures by Michelangelo and Donatello.
Florence’s monumental heart, surrounded by the cathedral, baptistery, and bell tower. Constantly lively and essential for first-time visitors.
Historic political square lined with sculptures and dominated by Palazzo Vecchio. One of the city’s most iconic public spaces.
The classic panoramic viewpoint over Florence, highly popular for sunset photos and sweeping skyline views.
Thick-cut T-bone steak from Chianina beef, grilled rare over coals. It is the city’s signature dish and a classic of Florentine cooking.
A hearty Tuscan bread and vegetable soup, usually made with cavolo nero, beans, and stale bread. It is one of Florence’s most traditional comfort foods.
Rustic tomato and bread soup flavored with garlic, basil, and olive oil. A beloved Tuscan staple with simple, local ingredients.
Established Michelin-starred restaurant offering refined Tuscan cuisine in an elegant contemporary setting not far from central Florence.
Historic, no-frills Florentine trattoria popular for traditional daily dishes, ribollita, and hearty meat plates in a classic local atmosphere.
Well-known traditional restaurant with a rustic dining room, famous for Tuscan antipasti and Bistecca Alla Fiorentina served in generous portions.
Moderate by Italian standards. Coffee 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 required; round up or leave EUR 1-5 for good service. Taxis can be rounded up.
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