The cheapest and fastest trains from Rufina station to Florence Santa Maria Novella
Cheapest price on Aug 30
$5
Average ticket price on Aug 30
$5
Fastest journey on Aug 30
34 m
Average journey duration on Aug 30
34 m
Trains on Aug 30
1
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.
On Sun, Aug 30, we found 1 trains from Rufina station to Florence Santa Maria Novella, including 1 direct services.
On Sun, Aug 30 the direct trains cover the 20 km distance in an average of 34 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 34 m .
On Sun, Aug 30 the slowest trains will take 34 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.
5:30 PM0h34Rufina station6:04 PMFlorence Santa Maria Novella$51One-way0 transfers
5:30 PM0h34Rufina station6:04 PMFlorence Santa Maria Novella$51One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare train and bus 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 an average ticket price of $5 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 7m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $5, while a bus costs an average of $8.
Distance: 12 miles (20 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$5 Average price Cheapest | $8 Average price | $7 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 7m Average total duration Fastest 37m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 4m Average total duration 1h 34m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 53m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Rufina station to Florence Santa Maria Novella:
A train is $3 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Rufina station to Florence Santa Maria Novella costing on average $8.
Other travel options to Florence Santa Maria Novella take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 34m.
The journey is about 16m faster (37m by train vs 53m by car) and roughly $2 cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($5 vs $7). 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 Regionale.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
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, Saturday, August 29. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 12:26 PM Rufina station | 1h12 | 1:38 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0 transfersDirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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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 18 times per day, taking around 37m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $5 if you book in advance.
There are 11 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 07:08, the last at 18:34. The fastest train covers the 12 miles (20 km) distance in 31m.
Distance 12 miles (20 km) |
Average train duration 37m |
Cheapest ticket price $5 |
Trains per day 18 |
Direct trains 11 |
Fastest train 31m |
First train 7:08 AM |
Last train 6:34 PM |
Cheapest Month Sep |
Cheapest Day Thu |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Sun |
Least Busy Day Wed |
Best time to book 1 day |
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. 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
Most Rufina station to Florence Santa Maria Novella trains use the Rufina to Firenze Santa Maria Novella station pair. Use this guide to compare Rufina station and Florence Santa Maria Novella train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Getting to Rufina from Rufina city centre
Rufina train station facilities and services
Rufina has practical services for this route, including Dining, ATM, and Accessibility.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Rufina.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
ATMs are available at Rufina.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Rufina.
Getting to Firenze Santa Maria Novella from Florence city centre
Firenze Santa Maria Novella is 1 km from Florence city centre. Public transport options include:
Firenze Santa Maria Novella train station facilities and services
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 and drink
Food options include: 12oz Coffee Joint, Casa Maioli, Don Nino, Fratelli Cuore, McDonald´s, Panella, Segafredo Zanetti, Spizzico, Venchi, & many more
Wi-Fi and ATMs
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.
Tickets and information
The ticket office is open Mon - Sun: 06:00 - 21:00. Information desks are located inside and outside the station.
Luggage and lost property
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.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Firenze Santa Maria Novella: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Firenze Santa Maria Novella: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
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.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Hotel Luxor Florence, Joy Hotel Florence, Diplomat Hotel Florence.
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