The cheapest and fastest trains from Rufina station to Florence Santa Maria Novella
Cheapest price
$5
Average price
$5
Fastest journey
35 m
Average duration
54 m
Trains per day
2
Distance
20 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Rufina station 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 Rufina station to Florence Santa Maria Novella will cost around $5 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $5.
Of the 2 trains that leave Rufina station for Florence Santa Maria Novella on Tue, Nov 25, 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Tue, Nov 25 the direct trains cover the 20 km distance in an average of 54 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 35 m .
On Tue, Nov 25 the slowest trains will take 1 h 12 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.




Travel Information
Compare bus and train for Rufina station to Florence Santa Maria Novella
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Rufina station to Florence Santa Maria Novella among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from €4. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 36m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of €4, and a bus costs an average of €8.
Distance: 12 miles (20 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus |
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€4 Average price Cheapest | €8 Average price |
1h 6m Average total duration Fastest 36m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 51m Average total duration 2h 21m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
Rufina station to Florence Santa Maria Novella train times
The table below shows live departures for Rufina station to Florence Santa Maria Novella trains for today, Monday, November 24. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 3:30 AM Rufina station | 0h35 | 4:05 AM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Rufina station to Florence Santa Maria Novella
Trains from Rufina station to Florence Santa Maria Novella run on average 17 times per day, taking around 36m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $5 (€4) if you book in advance.
There are 10 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 03:30, the last at 19:34. The fastest train covers the 12 miles (20 km) distance in 31m.
Distance 12 miles (20 km) |
Average train duration 36m |
Cheapest ticket price $5 (€4) |
Trains per day 17 |
Direct trains 10 |
Fastest train 31m |
First train 03:30 |
Last train 19:34 |
Train companies: Regionale from Rufina station to Florence Santa Maria Novella trainsRegionale trains will get you between Rufina station and Florence Santa Maria Novella from $5 (€4). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Trains from Rufina station to Florence Santa Maria Novella
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Rufina station 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.

popular train stations
Popular train stations from Rufina station to Florence Santa Maria Novella
- Mon - Sun: 06:00 - 21:00
- Free WiFi (30 minutes limit).
- Provided by KiPoint and located on the ground floor, on the side of Piazza Adua. Open daily from 06:00 to 23:00.
- 12oz Coffee Joint
- Casa Maioli
- Don Nino
- Fratelli Cuore
- McDonald´s
- Panella
- Segafredo Zanetti
- Spizzico
- Venchi
- & many more
- Elevators, escalators, step-free access. Mobility assistance is available with the Sala Blu, located next to Platform 1.
- Hotel Luxor Florence
- Joy Hotel Florence
- Diplomat Hotel Florence
- Mon - Sun: 06:00 - 21:00
- Located inside and outside the station.
- Tram lines: T1, T2
- Bus lines: 6, 11, 12, 13, 17, 23, 36, 37, C4
- Train lines: FR, FA, Italo
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