- Must visit
Uffizi Gallery
World-famous gallery with Botticelli, Leonardo, and Michelangelo. Essential for understanding Renaissance painting and one of Florence’s top visits.
Cheapest price on Sep 20
$23
Average ticket price on Sep 20
$44
Fastest journey on Sep 20
2 h 26 m
Average journey duration on Sep 20
2 h 27 m
Trains on Sep 20
36
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 $44 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $23.
On Sun, Sep 20, we found 36 trains from Riva del Garda to Florence, including 7 direct services.
On Sun, Sep 20 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, Sep 20 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.
FRECCIAROSSA 8505
Regionale 16693 · Regionale Veloce 3845 · Regionale 17851
Regionale 16693 · Regionale Veloce 3845 · Regionale 17851
Regionale 3843 · Regionale TTPER 17847 · Regionale 18533
Regionale 3841 · Regionale TTPER 17859 · Regionale 18527
8963
FRECCIAROSSA 8505
FRECCIAROSSA 8529
FRECCIAROSSA 8507
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 bus, with an average ticket price of $48 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 38m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $48, while a train costs an average of $53.
Distance: 147 miles (238 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$53 Average price | $48 Average price Cheapest | $87 Average price (fuel + tolls) | |
3h 38m Average total duration Fastest 3h 8m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 7m Average total duration 5h 37m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 31m Average total duration (door-to-door) | |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Riva del Garda to Florence:
A bus is $5 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Riva del Garda to Florence costing on average $53.
Other travel options to Florence take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 37m.
The journey is about 23m faster (3h 8m by train vs 3h 31m by car) and roughly $34 cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($53 vs $87). 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 today, Saturday, September 19. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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+ Intercity 611 · Intercity 597 | 12:59 PM Serravalle all'Adige station | 4h22 | 5:21 PM Firenze Castello | 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 16610 · Regionale 3841+ Intercity 597 | 1:01 PM Mori station | 4h20 | 5:21 PM Firenze Castello | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 3841 · Regionale 17839 · Regionale 18527 | 1:25 PM Rovereto station | 5h27 | 6:52 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 3841+ Intercity 597 | 1:25 PM Rovereto station | 3h56 | 5:21 PM Firenze Castello | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 8519 | 1:57 PM Rovereto station | 2h27 | 4:24 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 16685 · Regionale 3843+ Intercity 599 | 2:59 PM Serravalle all'Adige station | 6h23 | 9:22 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 16685+ FRECCIAROSSA 8525 | 2:59 PM Serravalle all'Adige station | 3h25 | 6:24 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 1 transfer | |
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 17845 · Regionale 18531 | 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 | 3:28 PM Rovereto station | 2h26 | 5:54 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0 transfersDirect | |
8963 · 8925 | 3:28 PM Rovereto station | 3h52 | 7:20 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 8525 | 3:57 PM Rovereto station | 2h27 | 6:24 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 16693 · Regionale 3849 · Regionale 17851 | 4:54 PM Mori station | 5h16 | 10:10 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 3849 · Regionale 17851 | 4:59 PM Serravalle all'Adige station | 5h11 | 10:10 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 16708 · Regionale 3849 · Regionale 17851 | 5:01 PM Mori station | 5h09 | 10:10 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 3849 · Regionale 17851 | 5:25 PM Rovereto station | 4h45 | 10:10 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 8529 | 5:57 PM Rovereto station | 2h27 | 8:24 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3847+ InterCityNotte 770+ Regionale 18732 | 7:25 PM Rovereto station | 11h31 | 6:56 AM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 2 transfers | |
InterCityNotte 763+ FRECCIAROSSA 9404 | 10:32 PM Rovereto station | 9h39 | 8:11 AM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 1 transfer | |
| Sunday, September 20 | |||||
Regionale Veloce 3427+ Intercity 584 | 5:51 AM Rovereto station | 6h36 | 12:27 PM Florence Rifredi | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce 3427 · Regionale 17817 · Regionale 18509 | 5:51 AM Rovereto station | 5h01 | 10:52 AM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 2 transfers | |
FRECCIAROSSA 8505 | 5:57 AM Rovereto station | 2h27 | 8:24 AM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0 transfersDirect | |
8953 | 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 | |
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 16668+ FRECCIAROSSA 9721 · FRECCIAROSSA 9535 | 9:01 AM Mori station | 5h03 | 2:04 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 2 transfers | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9721+ Regionale Veloce 3753+ FRECCIAROSSA 9587 | 9:34 AM Rovereto station | 3h30 | 1:04 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 2 transfers | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9721 · FRECCIAROSSA 9535 | 9:34 AM Rovereto station | 4h30 | 2:04 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 1 transfer | |
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Trains from Riva del Garda to Florence run on average 30 times per day, taking around 3h 8m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $23 but you can travel from only $23 by bus.
There are 7 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 22m.
Distance 147 miles (238 km) |
Average train duration 3h 8m |
Cheapest ticket price $23 |
Trains per day 30 |
Direct trains 7 |
Fastest train 2h 22m |
First train 1:20 AM |
Last train 10:32 PM |
Cheapest Month Jul |
Cheapest Day Wed |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
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Least Busy Day Thu |
Best time to book 6 days |
Discover the best of Florence — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Florence trip today.
World-famous gallery with Botticelli, Leonardo, and Michelangelo. Essential for understanding Renaissance painting and one of Florence’s top visits.
Houses Michelangelo’s David alongside major Renaissance sculptures. A must for first-time visitors interested in Florence’s artistic legacy.
Monastic museum with Fra Angelico frescoes and tranquil cells. Ideal for experiencing spiritual art in one of Florence’s most atmospheric spaces.
Florence’s monumental main square, framed by civic buildings and sculpture. A must for first impressions, history, and lively urban atmosphere.
The cathedral square is Florence’s ceremonial heart, surrounded by the Duomo, Baptistery, and bell tower. Essential for architecture lovers.
Riverside viewpoint with one of Florence’s classic panoramas. Best at sunset for sweeping views over the Arno, domes, and historic center.
Thick Florentine T-bone steak from Chianina beef, grilled rare over coals. It is the city's signature celebratory dish and a classic of Tuscan cuisine.
A rustic Tuscan bread soup with black cabbage, cannellini beans, vegetables, and olive oil. A beloved frugal dish rooted in Florentine home cooking.
A thick soup of bread, tomatoes, basil, garlic, and olive oil, served warm or at room temperature. It celebrates simple Tuscan ingredients and stale bread.
Three-Michelin-star fine dining by Enoteca Pinchiorri, known for refined Italian cuisine and an exceptional wine cellar. Elegant and formal.
Legendary casual stop for Lampredotto sandwiches and other tripe specialties. Simple, authentic street food experience in central Florence.
Historic steakhouse famed for Bistecca Alla Fiorentina and classic Tuscan dishes. Traditional, bustling atmosphere near Santa Croce.
Moderate for Italy: hotels in the center are pricier, but dining and transit are reasonable versus Rome or Venice.
Service is often included. Round up or leave €1-2 at cafés, 5-10% for great restaurant service, and round up taxi fares.
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Firenze Santa Maria Novella -> Piazza del Duomo, Florence
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Riva del Garda to Florence 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, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Riva del Garda to Florence trains use the Rovereto to Firenze Santa Maria Novella station pair, with some services arriving at Firenze Rifredi. Use this guide to compare Riva del Garda and Florence train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
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.
Firenze Rifredi is 3 km from Florence city centre. Public transport options include:
Firenze Rifredi has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Trattoria Fratelli Briganti, Osteria di Poneta
Free.
Ticket office support is available at Firenze Rifredi. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Firenze Rifredi. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Firenze Rifredi: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Firenze Rifredi: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Firenze Rifredi: Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Raffaello, Hotel Corolle, Hotel Dalmazia.
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