- Must visit
Uffizi Galleries
Florence’s premier art museum, famed for Renaissance masterpieces by Botticelli, Leonardo, Michelangelo, and Raphael. One of Italy’s essential museum visits.
Cheapest price
$27
Average price
$45
Fastest journey
2 h 26 m
Average duration
2 h 27 m
Trains per day
32
Distance
238 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Riva del Garda to Florence is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Riva del Garda to Florence will cost around $45 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $27.
Of the 32 trains that leave Riva del Garda for Florence on Sun, Jun 21, 7 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sun, Jun 21 the direct trains cover the 238 km distance in an average of 2 h 27 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 26 m .
On Sun, Jun 21 the slowest trains will take 2 h 27 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 16693 · Regionale Veloce 3845 · Regionale 1794
Regionale 16693 · Regionale Veloce 3845 · Regionale 1794
Regionale 3843 · Regionale TTPER 17847 · Regionale 18533
Regionale Veloce 3427 · Regionale 17817 · Regionale 18509
Regionale 3841 · Regionale TTPER 17859 · Regionale 18527
8963
FRECCIAROSSA 8525
FRECCIAROSSA 8519
FRECCIAROSSA 8529
8953Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Riva del Garda to Florence among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $23. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 0m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $23, and a bus costs an average of $20.
Distance: 147 miles (238 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$28 Average price Cheapest | $38 Average price | $86 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 30m Average total duration Fastest 3h 0m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 35m Average total duration 4h 5m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 31m 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 Riva del Garda to Florence:
A train is $9 (€8) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Riva del Garda to Florence costing on average $38 (€31).
Other travel options to Florence take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 5m.
The journey is about 31m faster (3h 0m by train vs 3h 31m by car) and roughly $58 (€48) cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($28 (€23) vs $86 (€71)). 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.
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 Riva del Garda to Florence trains for tomorrow, Sunday, June 21. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Regionale Veloce 3427 · Regionale 17817 · Regionale 18509 | 5:51 AM Rovereto station | 5h01 | 10:52 AM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 2 transfers | |
Regionale Veloce 3427+ Intercity 584 | 5:51 AM Rovereto station | 6h36 | 12:27 PM Florence Rifredi | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 8505 | 5:57 AM Rovereto station | 2h27 | 8:24 AM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0 transfersDirect | |
8953 | On time 7:27 AM Rovereto station | 2h27 | 9:54 AM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 8507 | 7:57 AM Rovereto station | 2h27 | 10:24 AM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3463+ FRECCIAROSSA 8503 | 8:25 AM Rovereto station | 2h59 | 11:24 AM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 8805 · FRECCIAROSSA 9411 | 8:41 AM Rovereto station | 2h58 | 11:39 AM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 16663 · Regionale Veloce 3753+ FRECCIAROSSA 9587 | 8:49 AM Rovereto station | 4h15 | 1:04 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 16663 · Regionale Veloce 3753+ FRECCIAROSSA 9587 | 8:54 AM Mori station | 4h10 | 1:04 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 16663 · Regionale Veloce 3753+ FRECCIAROSSA 9587 | 8:59 AM Serravalle all'Adige station | 4h05 | 1:04 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 16671 · Regionale Veloce 3465+ FRECCIAROSSA 9539 | 10:53 AM Mori station | 4h11 | 3:04 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 16671 · Regionale Veloce 3465+ FRECCIAROSSA 9539 | 10:58 AM Serravalle all'Adige station | 4h06 | 3:04 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 16039 · Regionale Veloce 3465+ FRECCIAROSSA 9539 | 11:27 AM Rovereto station | 3h37 | 3:04 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 16673+ FRECCIAROSSA 8519 | 12:59 PM Serravalle all'Adige station | 3h25 | 4:24 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 16610+ FRECCIAROSSA 8519 | 1:01 PM Mori station | 3h23 | 4:24 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 3841 · Regionale TTPER 17859 · Regionale 18527 | 1:25 PM Rovereto station | 5h27 | 6:52 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 2 transfers | |
FRECCIAROSSA 8519 | 1:57 PM Rovereto station | 2h27 | 4:24 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 16685+ FRECCIAROSSA 8525 | 2:59 PM Serravalle all'Adige station | 3h25 | 6:24 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 16685 · Regionale 3843+ Intercity 599 | 2:59 PM Serravalle all'Adige station | 6h23 | 9:22 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 16612+ FRECCIAROSSA 8525 | 3:01 PM Mori station | 3h23 | 6:24 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 16612 · Regionale 3843+ Intercity 599 | 3:01 PM Mori station | 6h21 | 9:22 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 3843 · Regionale TTPER 17847 · Regionale 18533 | 3:21 PM Rovereto station | 5h31 | 8:52 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 3843+ Intercity 599 | 3:21 PM Rovereto station | 6h01 | 9:22 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 1 transfer | |
8963 | On time 3:28 PM Rovereto station | 2h26 | 5:54 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 8525 | 3:57 PM Rovereto station | 2h27 | 6:24 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 16693 · Regionale Veloce 3845 · Regionale 1794 | 4:54 PM Mori station | 4h51 | 9:45 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 16693+ FRECCIAROSSA 8529 | 4:59 PM Serravalle all'Adige station | 3h25 | 8:24 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 16693 · Regionale Veloce 3845 · Regionale 1794 | 4:59 PM Serravalle all'Adige station | 4h46 | 9:45 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 16708 · Regionale Veloce 3845 · Regionale 1794 | 5:01 PM Mori station | 4h44 | 9:45 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 16708+ FRECCIAROSSA 8529 | 5:01 PM Mori station | 3h23 | 8:24 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce 3845 · Regionale 1794 | 5:25 PM Rovereto station | 4h20 | 9:45 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 8529 | 5:57 PM Rovereto station | 2h27 | 8:24 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Trains from Riva del Garda to Florence run on average 39 times per day, taking around 3h 0m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $23 (€19) but you can travel from only $20 (€16) by bus.
There are 8 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 01:20, the last at 22:32. The fastest train covers the 147 miles (238 km) distance in 2h 26m.
Distance 147 miles (238 km) |
Average train duration 3h 0m |
Cheapest ticket price $23 (€19) |
Trains per day 39 |
Direct trains 8 |
Fastest train 2h 26m |
First train 1:20 AM |
Last train 10:32 PM |
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Florence’s premier art museum, famed for Renaissance masterpieces by Botticelli, Leonardo, Michelangelo, and Raphael. One of Italy’s essential museum visits.
Best known for Michelangelo’s David, this museum also holds important Florentine paintings and sculpture. Advance booking is strongly advisable.
Vast palace museum complex with royal apartments, Palatine Gallery, and decorative arts. A major stop for art, Medici history, and grand interiors.
Florence’s monumental heart, where the cathedral, baptistery, and bell tower stand together. Essential for first-time visitors and photographers.
Historic civic square filled with sculpture and dominated by Palazzo Vecchio. One of the city’s most important and lively public spaces.
Florence’s most famous viewpoint, especially popular at sunset and widely shared on social media for its sweeping skyline panorama.
A Thick-Cut T-Bone Steak From Chianina Beef, Grilled Rare Over Coals. It Is Florence’s Signature Dish And A Classic Of Tuscan Cuisine.
A Traditional Florentine Street Food Made From The Fourth Stomach Of The Cow, Slow-Cooked In Broth And Served In A Roll, Often With Green Sauce.
A Rustic Tomato, Bread, Garlic, And Olive Oil Soup. It Is A Beloved Tuscan Dish That Turns Stale Bread Into Rich Comfort Food.
A Michelin-Starred Restaurant Offering Refined Tuscan Cuisine With Creative Technique, Elegant Service, And A Contemporary Fine-Dining Atmosphere.
A Small, Long-Running Florentine Favorite Known For Traditional Cooking, Especially Butter Chicken And Simple Tuscan Classics In An Old-School Setting.
A Historic, Casual Trattoria Near Mercato Centrale, Famous For Bistecca Alla Fiorentina, Tuscan Soups, And A Lively Local Atmosphere.
Generally moderate for Italy: museums and central hotels cost more, while casual food and coffee remain fairly affordable.
Service is often included or covered by a coperto. Tipping is not required, but leaving EUR 1-2 at cafes or 5-10% for excellent restaurant service is appreciated.
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