- Must visit
Galleria degli Uffizi
Florence’s flagship art museum, famous for Botticelli, Leonardo, Michelangelo, and Raphael. Timed entry is strongly advised due to very high demand.
Cheapest price
$3
Average price
$4
Fastest journey
17 m
Average duration
20 m
Trains per day
56
Distance
16 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Prato Centrale 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 Prato Centrale to Florence Santa Maria Novella will cost around $4 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $3.
Of the 56 trains that leave Prato Centrale for Florence Santa Maria Novella on Tue, Jun 23, 53 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Tue, Jun 23 the direct trains cover the 16 km distance in an average of 20 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 17 m .
On Tue, Jun 23 the slowest trains will take 22 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 18651
Regionale 18665
Regionale 18505
Regionale 18483
Regionale 18525
Intercity 599
Regionale 17851
Regionale 18539
Regionale 18503
Regionale 18505Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Prato Centrale to Florence Santa Maria Novella among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $3. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 22m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $3, and a bus costs an average of $5.
Distance: 9 miles (16 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$3 Average price Cheapest | $7 Average price | $5 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
52m Average total duration Fastest 22m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 5m Average total duration 35m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 38m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
![]() Most popular train company | ![]() Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Prato Centrale to Florence Santa Maria Novella:
A train is $3 (€3) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Prato Centrale to Florence Santa Maria Novella costing on average $7 (€5).
Other travel options to Florence Santa Maria Novella take longer:
Bus takes on average 35m.
The journey is about 16m faster (22m by train vs 38m by car) and roughly $2 (€2) cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($3 (€3) vs $5 (€4)). 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, Intercity.
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 Prato Centrale to Florence Santa Maria Novella trains for today, Monday, June 22. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Regionale 18655 | 6:35 AM Prato Centrale | 0h31 | 7:06 AM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 18657 | 6:53 AM Prato Centrale | 0h35 | 7:28 AM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 18501 | 7:09 AM Prato Centrale | 0h27 | 7:36 AM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce 18659 | 7:16 AM Prato Centrale | 0h24 | 7:40 AM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 18661 | 7:41 AM Prato Centrale | 0h33 | 8:14 AM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 18503 | 7:47 AM Prato Centrale | 0h20 | 8:07 AM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 17807 | 7:51 AM Prato Centrale | 0h35 | 8:26 AM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 18463 | 8:07 AM Prato Centrale | 0h26 | 8:33 AM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 18505 | 8:30 AM Prato Centrale | 0h22 | 8:52 AM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 18663 | 8:42 AM Prato Centrale | 0h32 | 9:14 AM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 18465 | 9:01 AM Prato Centrale | 0h23 | 9:24 AM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 18507 | 9:30 AM Prato Centrale | 0h22 | 9:52 AM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 18665 | 9:42 AM Prato Centrale | 0h33 | 10:15 AM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 18467 | 10:01 AM Prato Centrale | 0h22 | 10:23 AM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 18509 | 10:30 AM Prato Centrale | 0h22 | 10:52 AM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 18669 | 10:42 AM Prato Centrale | 0h32 | 11:14 AM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 18489 | 11:01 AM Prato Centrale | 0h23 | 11:24 AM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 18511 | 11:30 AM Prato Centrale | 0h22 | 11:52 AM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 18671 | 11:42 AM Prato Centrale | 0h32 | 12:14 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 18673 | 12:42 PM Prato Centrale | 0h32 | 1:14 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 18515 | 1:30 PM Prato Centrale | 0h22 | 1:52 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 18675 | 1:42 PM Prato Centrale | 0h32 | 2:14 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 18473 | 2:01 PM Prato Centrale | 0h23 | 2:24 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 18517 | 2:30 PM Prato Centrale | 0h22 | 2:52 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0 transfersDirect | |
Intercity 584+ Regionale 18413 | 2:37 PM Prato Centrale | 0h31 | 3:08 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 18677 | 2:42 PM Prato Centrale | 0h32 | 3:14 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 18491 | 3:01 PM Prato Centrale | 0h23 | 3:24 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 18519 | 3:30 PM Prato Centrale | 0h22 | 3:52 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 18681 | 3:42 PM Prato Centrale | 0h32 | 4:14 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 18475 | 4:01 PM Prato Centrale | 0h22 | 4:23 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 18521 | 4:30 PM Prato Centrale | 0h22 | 4:52 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 18683 | 4:42 PM Prato Centrale | 0h32 | 5:14 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 18493 | 5:01 PM Prato Centrale | 0h23 | 5:24 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 18849 · Regionale Veloce 4044 | 5:04 PM Prato Centrale | 0h29 | 5:33 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 18525 | 5:30 PM Prato Centrale | 0h22 | 5:52 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 18687 | 5:42 PM Prato Centrale | 0h32 | 6:14 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 18497 | 6:01 PM Prato Centrale | 0h24 | 6:25 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0 transfersDirect | |
Intercity 594+ Regionale 18312 | 6:14 PM Prato Centrale | 0h29 | 6:43 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 18527 | 6:30 PM Prato Centrale | 0h22 | 6:52 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 18689 | 6:42 PM Prato Centrale | 0h32 | 7:14 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 18481 | 7:01 PM Prato Centrale | 0h24 | 7:25 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 18529 | 7:30 PM Prato Centrale | 0h22 | 7:52 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 18691 | 7:42 PM Prato Centrale | 0h32 | 8:14 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 18483 | 8:01 PM Prato Centrale | 0h23 | 8:24 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 18531 | 8:30 PM Prato Centrale | 0h22 | 8:52 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 18693 | 8:42 PM Prato Centrale | 0h32 | 9:14 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 18485 | 9:00 PM Prato Centrale | 0h22 | 9:22 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0 transfersDirect | |
Intercity 599 | 9:05 PM Prato Centrale | 0h17 | 9:22 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 18695 | 9:12 PM Prato Centrale | 0h31 | 9:43 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 18535 | 9:30 PM Prato Centrale | 0h22 | 9:52 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 17851 | 9:51 PM Prato Centrale | 0h19 | 10:10 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 18487 | 10:01 PM Prato Centrale | 0h25 | 10:26 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 18537 | 10:30 PM Prato Centrale | 0h22 | 10:52 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 18539 | 11:30 PM Prato Centrale | 0h20 | 11:50 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Tuesday, June 23 | |||||
Regionale 18651 | 5:37 AM Prato Centrale | 0h28 | 6:05 AM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 18461 | 6:12 AM Prato Centrale | 0h26 | 6:38 AM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Trains from Prato Centrale to Florence Santa Maria Novella run on average 45 times per day, taking around 22m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $3 (€3) if you book in advance.
There are 43 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 10:01, the last at 22:30. The fastest train covers the 9 miles (16 km) distance in 20m.
Distance 9 miles (16 km) |
Average train duration 22m |
Cheapest ticket price $3 (€3) |
Trains per day 45 |
Direct trains 43 |
Fastest train 20m |
First train 10:01 AM |
Last train 10:30 PM |
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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.
Florence’s flagship art museum, famous for Botticelli, Leonardo, Michelangelo, and Raphael. Timed entry is strongly advised due to very high demand.
Best known for Michelangelo’s David, plus important Florentine paintings and sculpture. Advance booking is commonly needed.
Vast former Medici palace housing several museum collections, including Palatine Gallery interiors and royal apartments.
The symbolic heart of Florence, packed with the cathedral complex and some of the city’s most photographed architecture.
Historic civic square filled with monumental sculpture and framed by Palazzo Vecchio and the Loggia dei Lanzi.
The classic panoramic terrace over Florence, especially popular at sunset and widely featured in travel photography and social media.
The iconic Florentine T-bone steak, cut very thick from Chianina beef and grilled rare over coals. It is one of the city’s most famous traditional dishes.
A classic Florentine street food made from the fourth stomach of the cow, simmered in broth and usually served in a bread roll with green sauce or spicy oil.
A hearty Tuscan soup of bread, cannellini beans, and vegetables, especially black cabbage. It is a rustic peasant dish strongly associated with Florence and Tuscany.
Established Michelin-starred restaurant offering refined contemporary Tuscan cuisine in an elegant setting within central Florence.
Long-established local favorite known for its intimate old-school atmosphere and classic dishes such as butter chicken and Tuscan comfort food.
Historic, no-frills Florentine trattoria near the central market, famous for traditional Tuscan dishes including steak, ribollita, and hearty daily specials.
Moderate for Italy: cafés 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 obligatory; round up or leave EUR 1-2 at cafés, 5-10% for great restaurant service, and round up taxis.
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Firenze Santa Maria Novella -> Piazza del Duomo, Florence
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Prato Centrale 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.

Most Prato Centrale to Florence Santa Maria Novella trains use the Prato Centrale to Firenze Santa Maria Novella station pair, with some services arriving at Firenze Rifredi. Use this guide to compare Prato Centrale and Florence Santa Maria Novella train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Prato Centrale is 1 km from Prato city centre. Public transport options include:
Prato Centrale has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Car Rental, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Ristorante Il Mercato, Osteria Su Santa Trinita
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Prato Centrale. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Prato Centrale. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Prato Centrale: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Prato Centrale: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Prato Centrale: Ramps, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include Hotel President, Art Hotel Museo, Wall Art Hotel.
Prato Porta Al Serraglio has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, and Bike Rental.
Food options include: Ristorante Il Mercato, Osteria Su Santa Trinita
Ticket office support is available at Prato Porta Al Serraglio.
Available at Prato Porta Al Serraglio: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Prato Porta Al Serraglio: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Prato Porta Al Serraglio: Ramps, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include Hotel San Marco, Hotel Flora, Hotel Giardino.
Prato Borgonuovo is 1 km from Prato city centre. Public transport options include:
Prato Borgonuovo has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Bike Parking.
Food and drink options are available at Prato Borgonuovo.
Available at Prato Borgonuovo: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Prato Borgonuovo: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Prato Borgonuovo: Elevators, ramps.
Firenze Santa Maria Novella is 1 km from Florence city centre. Public transport options include:
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 options include: 12oz Coffee Joint, Casa Maioli, Don Nino, Fratelli Cuore, McDonald´s, Panella, Segafredo Zanetti, Spizzico, Venchi, & many more
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.
The ticket office is open Mon - Sun: 06:00 - 21:00. Information desks are located inside and outside the station.
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.
Available at Firenze Santa Maria Novella: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Firenze Santa Maria Novella: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
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.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Luxor Florence, Joy Hotel Florence, Diplomat Hotel Florence.
Firenze Rifredi is 3 km from Florence city centre. Public transport options include:
Firenze Rifredi has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Trattoria Fratelli Briganti, Osteria di Poneta
Free.
Ticket office support is available at Firenze Rifredi. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Firenze Rifredi. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Firenze Rifredi: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Firenze Rifredi: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Firenze Rifredi: Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Raffaello, Hotel Corolle, Hotel Dalmazia.
Firenze Campo di Marte is 2 km from Florence city centre. Public transport options include:
Firenze Campo di Marte has practical services for this route, including Dining, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, and Bike Rental.
Food options include: Moka Café
The ticket office is open Mon - Sun: 07:15 - 20:45.
Available at Firenze Campo di Marte: Taxis, WC.
Available at Firenze Campo di Marte: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Firenze Campo di Marte: The station is fully accessible, with step-free access throughout the station.
Nearby hotels include Florence Stadium B&B, Hotel Villa Liana, Hotel della Robbia.
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