The cheapest and fastest trains from Vatican to Florence Santa Maria Novella
Cheapest price
$18
Average price
$24
Fastest journey
1 h 36 m
Average duration
3 h 38 m
Trains per day
2
Distance
230 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Vatican 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 Vatican to Florence Santa Maria Novella will cost around $24 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $18.
Of the 2 trains that leave Vatican for Florence Santa Maria Novella on Sat, Nov 08, 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sat, Nov 08 the direct trains cover the 230 km distance in an average of 3 h 38 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 36 m .
On Sat, Nov 08 the slowest trains will take 5 h 39 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.




Travel Information
Compare bus, train, and flight for Vatican to Florence Santa Maria Novella
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Vatican to Florence Santa Maria Novella among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €6. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 55m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €6, and a flight costs an average of €73.
Distance: 142 miles (230 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight |
|---|---|---|
€24 Average price | €8 Average price Cheapest | €174 Average price |
3h 17m Average total duration 2h 47m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 14m Average total duration 3h 44m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 55m Average total duration Fastest 55m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
Vatican to Florence Santa Maria Novella train times
The table below shows live departures for Vatican to Florence Santa Maria Novella trains for today, Friday, November 7. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 5:41 AM Vatican | 5h09 | 10:50 AM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 2:13 PM Vatican | 4h42 | 6:55 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 4:26 PM Vatican | 5h24 | 9:50 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Vatican to Florence Santa Maria Novella
Trains from Vatican to Florence Santa Maria Novella run on average 169 times per day, taking around 2h 47m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $17 (€14) but you can travel from only $7 (€6) by bus.
There are 30 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 04:55, the last at 17:26. The fastest train covers the 142 miles (230 km) distance in 1h 36m.
Distance 142 miles (230 km) |
Average train duration 2h 47m |
Cheapest ticket price $17 (€14) |
Trains per day 169 |
Direct trains 30 |
Fastest train 1h 36m |
First train 04:55 |
Last train 17:26 |
Train companies: Italo, Frecciarossa, Regionale, Intercity from Vatican to Florence Santa Maria Novella trainsItalo, Frecciarossa, Regionale, Intercity trains will get you between Vatican and Florence Santa Maria Novella from $7 (€6). 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 Vatican to Florence Santa Maria Novella
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Vatican 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 Vatican 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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