The cheapest and fastest trains from Zurich to Florence Santa Maria Novella
Cheapest price
$166
Average price
$199
Fastest journey
5 h 31 m
Average duration
5 h 31 m
Trains per day
12
Distance
451 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Zurich 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 Zurich to Florence Santa Maria Novella will cost around $199 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $166.
Of the 12 trains that leave Zurich for Florence Santa Maria Novella on Wed, Feb 04, 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Wed, Feb 04 the direct trains cover the 451 km distance in an average of 5 h 31 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 5 h 31 m .
On Wed, Feb 04 the slowest trains will take 5 h 31 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.
EuroCity 21+
Intercity 599
EuroCity 15+
Intercity 597+
Regionale 18232
EuroCity 37
EuroCity 23+
FRECCIAROSSA 1000 9563
EuroCity 13+
FRECCIAROSSA 9587
EuroCity 23+
FRECCIAROSSA 1000 9563
EuroCity 13+
FRECCIAROSSA 9587
EuroCity 11+
FRECCIAROSSA 9527
EuroCity 31+
FRECCIAROSSA 9535
EuroCity 21+
FRECCIAROSSA 1000 9555Travel Information
Compare train, bus, and flight for Zurich to Florence Santa Maria Novella
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Zurich to Florence Santa Maria Novella 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 1h 11m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €32, and a flight costs an average of €86.
Distance: 280 miles (451 km)
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Live departures
Zurich to Florence Santa Maria Novella train times
The table below shows live departures for Zurich to Florence Santa Maria Novella trains for today, Tuesday, February 3. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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EuroCity 11+ FRECCIAROSSA 9527 | 5:33 AM Zurich HB | 5h31 | 11:04 AM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 1 transfer | |
EuroCity 13+ FRECCIAROSSA 9587 | 6:33 AM Zurich HB | 5h31 | 12:04 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 1 transfer | |
EuroCity 31+ FRECCIAROSSA 9535 | 7:33 AM Zurich HB | 5h31 | 1:04 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 1 transfer | |
EuroCity 15+ Intercity 597+ Regionale 18232 | 8:33 AM Zurich HB | 8h19 | 4:52 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 2 transfers | |
EuroCity 15+ FRECCIAROSSA 1000 9539 | 8:33 AM Zurich HB | 5h31 | 2:04 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 1 transfer | |
EuroCity 19+ FRECCIAROSSA 1000 9547 | 10:33 AM Zurich HB | 5h31 | 4:04 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 1 transfer | |
EuroCity 151+ FRECCIAROSSA 9551 | 11:33 AM Zurich HB | 5h31 | 5:04 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 1 transfer | |
EuroCity 21+ Intercity 599 | 12:33 PM Zurich HB | 7h49 | 8:22 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 1 transfer | |
EuroCity 21+ FRECCIAROSSA 1000 9555 | 12:33 PM Zurich HB | 5h31 | 6:04 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 1 transfer | |
EuroCity 37+ FRECCIAROSSA 1000 9559 | 1:33 PM Zurich HB | 5h31 | 7:04 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 1 transfer | |
EuroCity 37 | 1:33 PM Zurich HB | 6h57 | 8:30 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0 transfersDirect | |
EuroCity 23+ FRECCIAROSSA 1000 9563 | 2:33 PM Zurich HB | 5h31 | 8:04 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 1 transfer | |
| Wednesday, February 4 | |||||
![]() | 4:33 AM Zurich | 11h00 | 3:33 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0 transfersDirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Zurich to Florence Santa Maria Novella
Trains from Zurich to Florence Santa Maria Novella run on average 11 times per day, taking around 6h 28m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $75 (€59) but you can travel from only $40 (€32) by bus.
The earliest train runs at 04:15, the last at 15:33. The fastest train covers the 280 miles (451 km) distance in 5h 31m.
Distance 280 miles (451 km) |
Average train duration 6h 28m |
Cheapest ticket price $75 (€59) |
Trains per day 11 |
Fastest train 5h 31m |
First train 04:15 |
Last train 15:33 |
Train companies: Trenitalia, Intercity, Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS) from Zurich to Florence Santa Maria Novella trainsTrenitalia, Intercity, Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS) trains will get you between Zurich and Florence Santa Maria Novella from $40 (€32). 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 Zurich to Florence Santa Maria Novella
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Zurich 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 Zurich to Florence Santa Maria Novella
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 24/7. Access via Gessnerallee and Sihlquai.
- Restaurant Au Premier
- Brasserie Federal
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
- CHF 2
- Hotel Schweizerhof Zürich
- Hotel St. Gotthard
- Central Plaza Hotel
- Cost CHF 12
- Located in the main hall
- Located in the main hall
- 1,300 places, mostly covered
- Avis
- Europcar
- Hertz
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platforms 3-18 for long-distance trains
- Hall 2: S-Bahn platforms 21-24
- Hall 3: underground S-Bahn platforms 41-44
- Tram: Lines 3, 4, 6, 7, 10, 13, 14
- Bus: Several lines available
- S-Bahn: Lines S2, S3, S5, S6, S7, S8, S9, S11, S12, S15, S16, S24
- 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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