- 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
$61
Average price
$75
Fastest journey
2 h 19 m
Average duration
2 h 19 m
Trains per day
5
Distance
259 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Rho Fiera 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 Rho Fiera to Florence Santa Maria Novella will cost around $75 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $61.
Of the 5 trains that leave Rho Fiera for Florence Santa Maria Novella on Thu, Jun 11, 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Thu, Jun 11 the direct trains cover the 259 km distance in an average of 2 h 19 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 19 m .
On Thu, Jun 11 the slowest trains will take 2 h 19 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.
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9939Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Rho Fiera to Florence Santa Maria Novella among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $11. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 15m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $11, and a train costs an average of $33.
Distance: 160 miles (259 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$37 Average price | $14 Average price Cheapest | $94 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 45m Average total duration Fastest 3h 15m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 33m Average total duration 5h 3m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 28m 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 Rho Fiera to Florence Santa Maria Novella:
A bus is $23 (€19) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Rho Fiera to Florence Santa Maria Novella costing on average $37 (€30).
Other travel options to Florence Santa Maria Novella take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 3m.
The journey is about 13m faster (3h 15m by train vs 3h 28m by car) and roughly $56 (€46) cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($37 (€30) vs $94 (€76)). 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 Frecciarossa, Italo.
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 Rho Fiera to Florence Santa Maria Novella trains for today, Wednesday, June 10. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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9917 | On time 7:16 AM Rho Fiera | 2h19 | 9:35 AM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9391 | 8:28 AM Rho Fiera | 2h22 | 10:50 AM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9311 | 9:28 AM Rho Fiera | 2h22 | 11:50 AM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0 transfersDirect | |
9939 | 1:16 PM Rho Fiera | 2h19 | 3:35 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0 transfersDirect | |
8143 | 2:16 PM Rho Fiera | 2h19 | 4:35 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9321 | 2:28 PM Rho Fiera | 2h22 | 4:50 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9323 | 3:28 PM Rho Fiera | 2h22 | 5:50 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9325 | 4:28 PM Rho Fiera | 2h22 | 6:50 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce 2031 · Regionale Veloce TTPER 2475 · Regionale 17851 | 4:31 PM Rho Fiera | 5h39 | 10:10 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 2 transfers | |
9959 | 6:16 PM Rho Fiera | 2h19 | 8:35 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9329 | 6:28 PM Rho Fiera | 2h22 | 8:50 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0 transfersDirect | |
9963 | 8:16 PM Rho Fiera | 2h19 | 10:35 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Trains from Rho Fiera to Florence Santa Maria Novella run on average 11 times per day, taking around 3h 15m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $33 (€27) but you can travel from only $11 (€9) by bus.
There are 7 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 06:16, the last at 19:16. The fastest train covers the 160 miles (259 km) distance in 2h 19m.
Distance 160 miles (259 km) |
Average train duration 3h 15m |
Cheapest ticket price $33 (€27) |
Trains per day 11 |
Direct trains 7 |
Fastest train 2h 19m |
First train 6:16 AM |
Last train 7:16 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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