- Must visit
Uffizi Galleries
Florence’s premier art museum, famed for Renaissance masterpieces by Botticelli, Leonardo, Michelangelo, and Raphael. One of Italy’s essential museum visits.
Cheapest price
$50
Average price
$76
Fastest journey
4 h 43 m
Average duration
9 h 22 m
Trains per day
5
Distance
579 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Scalea to Florence is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Scalea to Florence will cost around $76 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $50.
Of the 5 trains that leave Scalea for Florence on Sat, Jun 20, 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sat, Jun 20 the direct trains cover the 579 km distance in an average of 9 h 22 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 4 h 43 m .
On Sat, Jun 20 the slowest trains will take 11 h 24 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 Scalea to Florence among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $32. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 30m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $32, and a train costs an average of $31.
Distance: 359 miles (579 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$75 Average price | $55 Average price Cheapest | $68 Average price | $184 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 46m Average total duration 6h 16m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 10m Average total duration 8h 40m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 30m Average total duration Fastest 2h 30m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 6h 34m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Scalea to Florence:
A bus is $13 (€11) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Scalea to Florence costing on average $68 (€56).
A bus is $20 (€16) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Scalea to Florence costing on average $75 (€61).
Other travel options to Florence take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 16m.
Bus takes on average 8h 40m.
The journey is about 18m faster (6h 16m by train vs 6h 34m by car) and roughly $109 (€89) cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($75 (€61) vs $184 (€151)). 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 Italo, Frecciarossa.
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 Scalea to Florence trains for today, Friday, June 19. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 11:24 AM Scalea | 10h26 | 9:50 PM Florence | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 12:24 PM Scalea | 10h26 | 10:50 PM Florence | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Saturday, June 20 | |||||
![]() | 5:44 AM Scalea | 4h43 | 10:27 AM Florence | 0 transfersDirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Trains from Scalea to Florence run on average 14 times per day, taking around 6h 16m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $31 (€26) but you can travel from only $21 (€17) by flight.
There are 3 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:12, the last at 23:26. The fastest train covers the 359 miles (579 km) distance in 4h 43m.
Distance 359 miles (579 km) |
Average train duration 6h 16m |
Cheapest ticket price $31 (€26) |
Trains per day 14 |
Direct trains 3 |
Fastest train 4h 43m |
First train 12:12 AM |
Last train 11:26 PM |
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Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Thu |
Least Busy Day Mon |
Best time to book 49 days |
Discover the best of Florence — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Florence trip today.
Florence’s premier art museum, famed for Renaissance masterpieces by Botticelli, Leonardo, Michelangelo, and Raphael. One of Italy’s essential museum visits.
Best known for Michelangelo’s David, this museum also holds important Florentine paintings and sculpture. Advance booking is strongly advisable.
Vast palace museum complex with royal apartments, Palatine Gallery, and decorative arts. A major stop for art, Medici history, and grand interiors.
Florence’s monumental heart, where the cathedral, baptistery, and bell tower stand together. Essential for first-time visitors and photographers.
Historic civic square filled with sculpture and dominated by Palazzo Vecchio. One of the city’s most important and lively public spaces.
Florence’s most famous viewpoint, especially popular at sunset and widely shared on social media for its sweeping skyline panorama.
A Thick-Cut T-Bone Steak From Chianina Beef, Grilled Rare Over Coals. It Is Florence’s Signature Dish And A Classic Of Tuscan Cuisine.
A Traditional Florentine Street Food Made From The Fourth Stomach Of The Cow, Slow-Cooked In Broth And Served In A Roll, Often With Green Sauce.
A Rustic Tomato, Bread, Garlic, And Olive Oil Soup. It Is A Beloved Tuscan Dish That Turns Stale Bread Into Rich Comfort Food.
A Michelin-Starred Restaurant Offering Refined Tuscan Cuisine With Creative Technique, Elegant Service, And A Contemporary Fine-Dining Atmosphere.
A Small, Long-Running Florentine Favorite Known For Traditional Cooking, Especially Butter Chicken And Simple Tuscan Classics In An Old-School Setting.
A Historic, Casual Trattoria Near Mercato Centrale, Famous For Bistecca Alla Fiorentina, Tuscan Soups, And A Lively Local Atmosphere.
Generally moderate for Italy: museums and central hotels cost more, while casual food and coffee remain fairly affordable.
Service is often included or covered by a coperto. Tipping is not required, but leaving EUR 1-2 at cafes or 5-10% for excellent restaurant service is appreciated.
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