- Must visit
Galleria degli Uffizi
World-famous Renaissance gallery with masterpieces by Botticelli, Leonardo, Michelangelo, and Caravaggio. Timed entry is strongly recommended due to high demand.
Cheapest price
$27
Average price
$54
Fastest journey
2 h 13 m
Average duration
2 h 13 m
Trains per day
41
Distance
204 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Venice Santa Lucia 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 Venice Santa Lucia to Florence Santa Maria Novella will cost around $54 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $27.
Of the 41 trains that leave Venice Santa Lucia for Florence Santa Maria Novella on Sat, Jul 11, 24 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sat, Jul 11 the direct trains cover the 204 km distance in an average of 2 h 13 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 13 m .
On Sat, Jul 11 the slowest trains will take 2 h 13 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 Veloce 3985 · Regionale 17851
Regionale Veloce 3981 · Regionale 17843 · Regionale 18529
Regionale Veloce 3977 · Regionale 17837 · Regionale 18525
Regionale Veloce 3963 · Regionale 17817 · Regionale 18509
Regionale Veloce 3983 · Regionale TTPER 17847 · Regionale 18531
FRECCIAROSSA 9405
FRECCIAROSSA 9401
FRECCIAROSSA 9421
FRECCIAROSSA 9403
FRECCIAROSSA 9435Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Venice Santa Lucia to Florence Santa Maria Novella among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $7. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 0m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $7, and a train costs an average of $27.
Distance: 126 miles (204 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$31 Average price | $19 Average price Cheapest | $77 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 30m Average total duration Fastest 3h 0m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 34m Average total duration 4h 4m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 43m 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 Venice Santa Lucia to Florence Santa Maria Novella:
A bus is $13 (€10) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Venice Santa Lucia to Florence Santa Maria Novella costing on average $31 (€26).
Other travel options to Florence Santa Maria Novella take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 4m.
Tickets start at around {cheapestPrice} compared to roughly {drivingPriceInCents} in fuel and tolls — a saving of about {savingsAmount}. The journey takes {durationInMinutes} versus {drivingDurationInMinutes} by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Direct services run with Frecciarossa, Italo.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
The table below shows live departures for Venice Santa Lucia to Florence Santa Maria Novella trains for tomorrow, Saturday, July 11. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FRECCIAROSSA 9401 | 5:26 AM Venice Santa Lucia | 2h13 | 7:39 AM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3961 · Regionale 17813 · Regionale 34091 | 5:40 AM Venice Santa Lucia | 4h12 | 9:52 AM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 2 transfers | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9403 | 6:26 AM Venice Santa Lucia | 2h13 | 8:39 AM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3963 · Regionale 17817 · Regionale 18509 | 6:40 AM Venice Santa Lucia | 4h12 | 10:52 AM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 2 transfers | |
8903 | 7:05 AM Venice Santa Lucia | 2h15 | 9:20 AM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9405 | 7:26 AM Venice Santa Lucia | 2h13 | 9:39 AM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3965 · Regionale 17819 · Regionale 34097 | 7:40 AM Venice Santa Lucia | 4h12 | 11:52 AM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 2 transfers | |
8905 | On time 8:05 AM Venice Santa Lucia | 2h15 | 10:20 AM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 16828+ Intercity 584+ Regionale 18220 | 9:13 AM Venice Santa Lucia | 3h39 | 12:52 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 2 transfers | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9411 | 9:26 AM Venice Santa Lucia | 2h13 | 11:39 AM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 3997 · Regionale 17825 · Regionale 34101 | 9:40 AM Venice Santa Lucia | 4h12 | 1:52 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 2 transfers | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9413 | 10:26 AM Venice Santa Lucia | 2h13 | 12:39 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3971 · Regionale TTPER 17827 · Regionale 18517 | 10:40 AM Venice Santa Lucia | 4h12 | 2:52 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 2 transfers | |
8911 | On time 11:05 AM Venice Santa Lucia | 2h15 | 1:20 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9415 | 11:26 AM Venice Santa Lucia | 2h13 | 1:39 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3973 · Regionale 17831 · Regionale 34107 | 11:40 AM Venice Santa Lucia | 4h15 | 3:55 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 2 transfers | |
8929 | On time 12:05 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 2h15 | 2:20 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 8419 | 12:26 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 2h13 | 2:39 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3975 · Regionale 17833 · Regionale 18521 | 12:40 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 4h12 | 4:52 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 2 transfers | |
8913 | On time 1:05 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 2h15 | 3:20 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9421 | 1:26 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 2h13 | 3:39 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3977 · Regionale 17837 · Regionale 18525 | 1:40 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 4h12 | 5:52 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 2 transfers | |
8915 | On time 2:05 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 2h15 | 4:20 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9425 | 2:26 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 2h13 | 4:39 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3979 · Regionale 17839 · Regionale 18527 | 2:40 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 4h12 | 6:52 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 2 transfers | |
8919 | On time 3:05 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 2h15 | 5:20 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 16800+ Intercity 594+ Regionale 18312 | 3:13 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 3h30 | 6:43 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 2 transfers | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9427 | 3:26 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 2h13 | 5:39 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3981 · Regionale 17843 · Regionale 18529 | 3:40 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 4h12 | 7:52 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 2 transfers | |
8923 | On time 4:05 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 2h15 | 6:20 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9431 | 4:26 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 2h13 | 6:39 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3983 · Regionale TTPER 17847 · Regionale 18531 | 4:40 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 4h12 | 8:52 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 2 transfers | |
8925 | On time 5:05 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 2h15 | 7:20 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9433 | 5:26 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 2h13 | 7:39 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3985 · Regionale 17851 | 5:40 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 4h30 | 10:10 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce 3985+ Intercity 599 | 5:40 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 3h42 | 9:22 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 1 transfer | |
8927 | On time 6:05 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 2h15 | 8:20 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9435 | 6:26 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 2h13 | 8:39 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9437 | 7:26 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 2h13 | 9:39 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3989+ FRECCIAROSSA 9573 | 7:40 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 3h34 | 11:14 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce 3989 · Regionale 17853 · Regionale 34127 | 7:40 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 4h10 | 11:50 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 2 transfers | |
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Trains from Venice Santa Lucia to Florence Santa Maria Novella run on average 28 times per day, taking around 3h 0m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $27 (€22) but you can travel from only $7 (€6) by bus.
There are 17 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 03:40, the last at 18:40. The fastest train covers the 126 miles (204 km) distance in 2h 15m.
Distance 126 miles (204 km) |
Average train duration 3h 0m |
Cheapest ticket price $27 (€22) |
Trains per day 28 |
Direct trains 17 |
Fastest train 2h 15m |
First train 3:40 AM |
Last train 6:40 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.
World-famous Renaissance gallery with masterpieces by Botticelli, Leonardo, Michelangelo, and Caravaggio. Timed entry is strongly recommended due to high demand.
Best known for Michelangelo's David, this compact museum also holds important Florentine paintings and sculpture. Advance booking is commonly recommended.
Large palace museum complex with royal apartments, art collections, and access to the Boboli Gardens. A major stop for Medici history and grand interiors.
The ceremonial heart of Florence, packed with the cathedral, baptistery, and bell tower. Essential for first-time visitors and classic city views.
Historic square filled with civic symbolism, monumental sculpture, and constant activity. One of Florence's most recognizable public spaces.
The best-known panoramic terrace over Florence, especially popular at sunset and widely featured on social media. Excellent for skyline photography.
Thick-cut T-bone steak from Chianina beef, grilled rare over coals. It is the signature Florentine dish and a classic of Tuscan cooking.
Hearty Tuscan soup of bread, cannellini beans, kale, and vegetables, traditionally reheated the next day. A beloved local peasant dish.
Rustic tomato and bread soup with garlic, olive oil, and basil. It is a comforting Florentine staple made from simple Tuscan ingredients.
Celebrated fine-dining destination with refined Italian cuisine and an exceptional wine program. Ideal for a special high-end meal in Florence.
Historic, no-frills trattoria near the central market, known for Bistecca Alla Fiorentina, hearty Tuscan classics, and a lively local atmosphere.
Popular long-running trattoria near Mercato Centrale with a broad Tuscan menu, traditional decor, and a busy, welcoming atmosphere.
Moderate for Italy: cafes and casual meals are manageable, but hotels and tourist-area dining near the station cost more.
Service is often included or covered by a coperto. Tipping is not required; round up or leave EUR 1-2 at cafes, 5-10% for great restaurant service.
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Firenze Santa Maria Novella, Florence -> Piazza del Duomo, Florence
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