- 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
$5
Average price
$5
Fastest journey
31 m
Average duration
31 m
Trains per day
2
Distance
18 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Sant'Ellero to Florence is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Sant'Ellero to Florence 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 Sant'Ellero for Florence on Thu, Jul 16, 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Thu, Jul 16 the direct trains cover the 18 km distance in an average of 31 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 31 m .
On Thu, Jul 16 the slowest trains will take 31 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.




Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Sant'Ellero to Florence among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $4. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 20m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.0kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $4, and a train costs an average of $5.
Distance: 11 miles (18 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$5 Average price | $4 Average price Cheapest | $6 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 1m Average total duration 31m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 50m Average total duration Fastest 20m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 44m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.0kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.0 - 0.0kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
![]() Most popular train company | ![]() Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Sant'Ellero to Florence:
A bus is $1 (€0.94) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Sant'Ellero to Florence costing on average $5 (€4).
Other travel options to Florence take longer:
Train takes on average 31m.
The journey is about 13m faster (31m by train vs 44m by car) and roughly $0.72 (€0.59) cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($5 (€4) vs $6 (€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.
The table below shows live departures for Sant'Ellero to Florence trains for tomorrow, Thursday, July 16. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 8:31 PM Sant'Ellero | 0h31 | 9:02 PM Florence | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 9:31 PM Sant'Ellero | 0h31 | 10:02 PM Florence | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Trains from Sant'Ellero to Florence run on average 32 times per day, taking around 31m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $5 (€4) but you can travel from only $4 (€3) by bus.
There are 30 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 05:24, the last at 23:28. The fastest train covers the 11 miles (18 km) distance in 19m.
Distance 11 miles (18 km) |
Average train duration 31m |
Cheapest ticket price $5 (€4) |
Trains per day 32 |
Direct trains 30 |
Fastest train 19m |
First train 5:24 AM |
Last train 11:28 PM |
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High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
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Best time to book 35 days |
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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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