The cheapest and fastest trains from Rufina station to Florence Santa Maria Novella
Cheapest price
$5
Average price
$5
Fastest journey
47 m
Average duration
1 h
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 Wed, May 27, 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Wed, May 27 the direct trains cover the 20 km distance in an average of 1 h but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 47 m .
On Wed, May 27 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.
12:26 PM1h12Rufina station1:38 PMFlorence Santa Maria Novella$51One-way0 transfers
5:39 AM0h47Rufina station6:26 AMFlorence Santa Maria Novella$51One-way0 transfers
5:39 AM0h47Rufina station6:26 AMFlorence Santa Maria Novella$51One-way0 transfers
12:26 PM1h12Rufina station1:38 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 prices starting from $5. 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 $5, and a train costs an average of $5.
Distance: 12 miles (20 km)
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Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|
$5 Average price Cheapest | $7 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 6m Average total duration Fastest 36m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 53m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
![]() Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Other travel options to Florence Santa Maria Novella take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 57m.
The journey is about 17m faster (36m by train vs 53m by car) and roughly $2 (€1) cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($5 (€4) vs $7 (€5)). 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, Tuesday, May 26. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Regionale 18976 | 8:34 PM Rufina station | 0h31 | 9:05 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 18978 | 9:34 PM Rufina station | 0h34 | 10:08 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Wednesday, May 27 | |||||
![]() | 5:39 AM Rufina station | 0h47 | 6:26 AM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 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 36m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $5 (€4) if you book in advance.
There are 11 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 05:39, the last at 20:25. The fastest train covers the 12 miles (20 km) distance in 34m.
Distance 12 miles (20 km) |
Average train duration 36m |
Cheapest ticket price $5 (€4) |
Trains per day 18 |
Direct trains 11 |
Fastest train 34m |
First train 5:39 AM |
Last train 8:25 PM |
Cheapest Month May |
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High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
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Least Busy Day Fri |
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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