- Must visit
Galleria degli Uffizi
World-famous Renaissance gallery with masterpieces by Botticelli, Leonardo, Michelangelo, and Caravaggio. One of Florence’s essential art museums and often requires advance booking.
Cheapest price
$87
Average price
$123
Fastest journey
4 h 43 m
Average duration
5 h 32 m
Trains per day
19
Distance
580 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Scalea 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 Scalea to Florence Santa Maria Novella will cost around $123 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $87.
Of the 19 trains that leave Scalea for Florence Santa Maria Novella on Sat, May 23, 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sat, May 23 the direct trains cover the 580 km distance in an average of 5 h 32 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 4 h 43 m .
On Sat, May 23 the slowest trains will take 6 h 4 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.
Regionale 5592+
Intercity 734+
Regionale Veloce 4110
InterCityNotte 89020+
Regionale Veloce 4026
Intercity 556+
Regionale Veloce 4110
Intercity 550+
Regionale Veloce 4730 · Regionale Veloce 4104
Intercity 560+
InterCityNotte 796+
Regionale 18250
FRECCIAROSSA 8509
Intercity 560+
FRECCIAROSSA 9674+
FRECCIARGENTO 8332
8134
FRECCIAROSSA 9584
Intercity 556+
FRECCIAROSSA 9552Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Scalea to Florence Santa Maria Novella among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $25. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 30m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $25, and a train costs an average of $87.
Distance: 360 miles (580 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$88 Average price | $59 Average price Cheapest | $65 Average price | $138 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 56m Average total duration 6h 26m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 58m Average total duration 9h 28m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 30m Average total duration Fastest 1h 30m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 6h 42m 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 Santa Maria Novella:
A bus is $6 (€5) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Scalea to Florence Santa Maria Novella costing on average $65 (€53).
A bus is $28 (€23) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Scalea to Florence Santa Maria Novella costing on average $88 (€71).
Other travel options to Florence Santa Maria Novella take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 26m.
Bus takes on average 9h 28m.
The journey is about 16m faster (6h 26m by train vs 6h 42m by car) and roughly $50 (€41) cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($88 (€71) vs $138 (€112)). 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 Frecciarossa, Italo.
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 Santa Maria Novella trains for today, Friday, May 22. 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 Santa Maria Novella | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Saturday, May 23 | |||||
InterCityNotte 89020+ Regionale Veloce 4026 | 2:00 AM Scalea-Santa Domenica Talao | 9h33 | 11:33 AM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 1 transfer | |
InterCityNotte 89020+ FRECCIAROSSA 9516 | 2:00 AM Scalea-Santa Domenica Talao | 7h46 | 9:46 AM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 1 transfer | |
InterCityNotte 89020+ FRECCIAROSSA 9608 · FRECCIAROSSA 9512 | 2:00 AM Scalea-Santa Domenica Talao | 6h46 | 8:46 AM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 2 transfers | |
FRECCIAROSSA 8509 | 7:44 AM Scalea-Santa Domenica Talao | 4h43 | 12:27 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Trains from Scalea to Florence Santa Maria Novella run on average 14 times per day, taking around 6h 26m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $87 (€70) but you can travel from only $25 (€20) by bus.
There are 2 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:28, the last at 11:30. The fastest train covers the 360 miles (580 km) distance in 9h 12m.
Distance 360 miles (580 km) |
Average train duration 6h 26m |
Cheapest ticket price $87 (€70) |
Trains per day 14 |
Direct trains 2 |
Fastest train 9h 12m |
First train 12:28 AM |
Last train 11:30 AM |
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Discover the best of Firenze Santa Maria Novella — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Firenze Santa Maria Novella trip today.
World-famous Renaissance gallery with masterpieces by Botticelli, Leonardo, Michelangelo, and Caravaggio. One of Florence’s essential art museums and often requires advance booking.
Best known for Michelangelo’s David, plus important Florentine paintings and sculpture. Extremely popular and commonly booked in advance.
Outstanding museum of original works from Florence Cathedral, Baptistery, and Giotto’s Bell Tower, including sculptures by Michelangelo and Donatello.
Florence’s monumental heart, surrounded by the cathedral, baptistery, and bell tower. Constantly lively and essential for first-time visitors.
Historic political square lined with sculptures and dominated by Palazzo Vecchio. One of the city’s most iconic public spaces.
The classic panoramic viewpoint over Florence, highly popular for sunset photos and sweeping skyline views.
Thick-cut T-bone steak from Chianina beef, grilled rare over coals. It is the city’s signature dish and a classic of Florentine cooking.
A hearty Tuscan bread and vegetable soup, usually made with cavolo nero, beans, and stale bread. It is one of Florence’s most traditional comfort foods.
Rustic tomato and bread soup flavored with garlic, basil, and olive oil. A beloved Tuscan staple with simple, local ingredients.
Established Michelin-starred restaurant offering refined Tuscan cuisine in an elegant contemporary setting not far from central Florence.
Historic, no-frills Florentine trattoria popular for traditional daily dishes, ribollita, and hearty meat plates in a classic local atmosphere.
Well-known traditional restaurant with a rustic dining room, famous for Tuscan antipasti and Bistecca Alla Fiorentina served in generous portions.
Moderate by Italian standards. Coffee and casual meals are reasonable, but hotels and tourist-area dining near the station cost more.
Service is often included or covered by coperto. Tipping is not required; round up or leave EUR 1-5 for good service. Taxis can be rounded up.
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