Florence is one of the most visited cities in Italy, and trains are the most convenient and fastest way to travel between the main cities of the Apennine Peninsula. In this article you will learn about trains between Florence and Rome, Milan, Venice, Bologna and Pisa, their features, opening hours, travel time and important ticket information. We start with general information, and then consider each route separately.
Briefly about the main thing
Florence's main train station, Santa Maria Novella (Santa Maria Novella), is within walking distance of the main attractions and takes most of the trains.
Therefore, it is better to choose this station as the point of arrival or departure in Florence.
In Italy, there are several types of trains: high-speed, regional and night. BlogoItaliano wrote more about each type in a separate article.
Frecciarossa High Speed Train (Red Arrow)
To buy tickets on fast trains recommended in advance: This will not only save, but also avoid queues at stations. As a rule, the closer the date of the trip, the more expensive the ticket price.
You can find out the current timetable and fare, as well as purchase tickets for trains in Italy online through omio.ru.
Tickets to regional trains You can buy directly at the station in special machines. The price for them does not have such strong fluctuations as on express trains.
Tickets for high-speed trains, which indicate the place in the car and the time of departure of the train, do not need to be composted. Tickets for regional trains where the place on the train is not indicated must always be validated.
Composters at Italian stations are usually installed at the exit to the platform, they can be yellow and green.
Below we will tell you about the main trains on the most popular routes from Florence, but keep in mind that over time the information may become outdated.
Trains from Florence to Rome
The direct distance between the main city of Tuscany and the Italian capital is about 280 km, and more than 60 trains daily run between the cities.
High-speed trains from Frecciabianca (White Arrow), Frecciarossa (Red Arrow), Frecciargento (Silver Arrow) from Trenitalia will take you from Florence to Rome in 1.5-2 hours.
Trains leave every 15-20 minutes from Santa Maria Novella or Campo Di Marte Station and arrive at Roma Termini Station.
The train starts at 6:50 in the morning and ends at 22:08 in the evening (from Campo di Marte - at 6:05 and at 21:42, respectively).
Trains from Florence arrive at Roma Termini Station
The cost of tickets depends on the tariff: prices for the Super Economy tariff are from 20 euros, for the Economy tariff - from 35 Euros, for the Base tariff - from 45 Euros. You can also find tickets for trains from Campo di Marte station for 15 euros.
ItaloTreno high-speed trains also travel between Florence and Rome for 1.5 hours and also depart approximately every 20 minutes, but usually cost less - 19-22 euros. The first train leaves from Santa Maria Novella at 7:33, the last at 22:23.
Regional trains Regionale and Regionale Veloce travel from Florence to Rome for much longer - from 3.5 to 4.5 hours. The reason for this is the large number of stops along the way. The train movement interval in this case also increases - up to 2 hours.
The first train leaves at 06:40 (and, unlike the others, leaves for Roma Tiburtina station), the last at 21:13. The cost of tickets for regional trains in this case corresponds to the minimum fare for high-speed trains - 21-22 euros.
Green and yellow composters can be found at the platform exit
The Intercity Intercity train leaves from Florence from Campo di Marte Station or from Rifredi Station 3-4 times a day (morning and evening) and travels to Rome in 2.5-3.5 hours. The cost of the trip is about 24 euros.
Trains from Florence to Rome also run at night. Intercity notte trains depart from Santa Maria Novella Station at 00:40 (to Roma Ostiense) and 00:45 (to Roma Termini). Travel time is approximately 7 hours, which can be conveniently spent in a sleeping car.
The only negative of such a trip is the need to make one transplant.
Tickets cost 22-27 euros. Another Intercitynotte train leaves from Campo di Marte at 19:32 and arrives at Roma Tirbutina at 23:11. Such an evening trip without a transfer would cost 34 euros.
More details about all the ways to get from Rome to Florence BlogoItaliano wrote in this article.
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Trains from Florence to Milan
The direct distance from Milan to Florence is about 250 km. Every day, at least 60 trains leave for Milan from Santa Maria Novella Station.
Trenitalia Frecciarossa high-speed trains cover the distance between Florence and Milan in 1 hour 40 minutes - 2 hours.
Trains leave approximately every half hour from 5:55 to 22:00 from Santa Maria Novella Station and arrive at Milano Centrale or Milano Porta Garibaldi Station. The exception is the high-speed train at 19:30 with the final stop at Milano Rogoredo.
Most trains go to Milan non-stop, but in some cases you will have to change trains in Bologna. Ticket prices start at 28 euros (for the Super Economy tariff), from 40 euros (for the Economy tariff) and from 54 euros (for the base tariff).
ItaloTreno high-speed train ride will cost a little cheaper - the price of tickets here starts from 24 euros. At the same time, you will also spend 1 hour 40 minutes on the road - 1 hour 50 minutes.
From Santa Maria Novella, trains arrive at Milano Centrale Station
Trains depart from Santa Maria Novella Station every hour. The earliest train leaves for Milan at 07:25, the last leaves from Florence at 22:25.
Regional trains Regionale and Regionale Veloce are much slower than their high-speed counterparts: they take 5-6 hours from Florence to Milan. In addition, they go much less often - once every 1-2 hours.
The first train leaves at 4:32, the last at 17:53; There are almost always 1-2 transplants on the way. The starting point of the route is the Santa Maria Novella station or the Rifredi station in Florence, the final - Milano Centrale or Milano Rogoredo.
Regional trains are cheaper than high-speed trains, but not by much - the minimum price is 25.5 euros.
Trenitalia Intercity Intercity trains also depart from Florence several times a day to Milan. They are slightly faster than regional trains - the trip takes about 4 hours. Ticket price - from 24 euros.
When buying tickets, you should pay attention to which station the train leaves from Florence: Santa Maria Novella, Campo di Marte or Rifredi - and which station arrives in Milan: Milano Centrale or Milano Rogoredo.
Read more about all the ways to get from Milan to Florence in this article.
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Trains from Florence to Venice
Florence and Venice are separated by 211 km in a straight line. About 45 trains are ready to deliver passengers from one city to another every day.
The Trenitalia Frecciarossa express train takes you from Florence to Venice in 2 hours 5 minutes. The first train to Venice leaves from Santa Maria Novella station at 07:15, the last at 21:30. Interval of movement - 1 hour.
Trains run to Venezia Santa Lucia main station in Venice, with the exception of trains at 18:15 and 18:30, which stop at Venezia Mestre station in the mainland suburbs of Venice.
Ticket prices start at 30 euros (Super Economy rate), 40 euros (Economy rate) and 50 euros (Base rate).
ItaloTreno high-speed trains also depart from Santa Maria Novella Station every 1-2 hours. They spend as much time on the road as high-speed TrenItalia trains - 2 hours 6 minutes. The earliest train from Florence leaves at 07:54, the latest at 19:54.
Trains from Florence to the main station of Venezia Santa Lucia
Trenitalia's Regionale and Regionale Veloce trains are not so fast: they cover the distance between Florence and Venice in 4-5.5 hours, primarily due to the large number of stops along the way.
In addition, regional trains from Florence to Venice are not direct - trains follow with one, but more often with two transfers (in Prato and Bologna).
The train starts at 4:32, ends at 18:30 with an interval of 1 hour and a short break at lunch time. At 06:10 and 10:32 trains depart from the Firenze Rifredi station and arrive at the Venezia Mestre station.
In other cases, trains run between the main stations of Firenze Santa Maria Novella and Venezia Santa Lucia. Tickets cost 20.35 euros.
Twice a day, at 13:39 and at 18:39, Intercity Intercity trains run from Firenze Rifredi Station to Venezia Mestre Station. They are faster than regional ones and not much slower than high-speed ones: you will reach Venice in 2 hours 40 minutes.
Some travelers prefer night trains as a way to save on overnight accommodation. You can get to Venice from Florence by Intercity notte by leaving Santa Maria Novella Station at 02:47. The train will arrive at Santa Lucia Station at 06:00.
We wrote about all the ways to get from Florence to Venice (and not just about trains) in a separate article.
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Trains from Florence to Bologna
From Florence to Bologna, it is literally within easy reach - the distance between cities is only 80 km in a straight line. More than 100 trains leave daily for Bologna.
TrenItalia Frecciarossa and Frecciargento high-speed trains will reduce travel time to a minimum: in this case, you will spend 35 minutes on the road from Florence to Bologna.
Trains depart from Santa Maria Novella Station approximately every 15 minutes from 05:55 AM to 10:00 PM. The final stop in Bologna is the Bologna Centrale Station. The cheapest tickets cost from 18 euros (Super Economy tariff), the most expensive ones - from 28 euros higher (Base fare).
Italotreno high-speed trains will deliver you from Florence to Bologna in the same 35 minutes, but already for 15.90 euros. From 07:25 to 22:25, trains depart in the direction of Bologna every half hour.
ItaloTreno High Speed Train
The regional train Regionale from Florence to Bologna can be reached half the price - for 9.45 euros. True, on the way you will have to spend an average of 1 hour 40 minutes. Only the first train at 04:32 and the last at 22:23 go directly to Bologna. In other cases, you will find a change in Prato.
Trains leave for Bologna approximately every hour from Santa Maria Novella Station or from Firenze Rifredi Station and arrive in Bologna at the Bologna Centrale Station or at the Bologna S. Ruffillo Station.
The night train Intercity notte from Florence to Bologna is unlikely to give you the opportunity to sleep, but can help out if necessary. He leaves from the Firenze Campo Di Marte station at 02:47 and arrives at the Bologna Centrale station in 1 hour 20 minutes - at 04:08.
In more detail about transport between Florence and Bologna BlogoItaliano wrote here.
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Trains from Florence to Pisa
Once in Florence for a couple of days, you should not miss the opportunity not to look into Pisa, which is located literally next door - 68 km from the Tuscan capital.
Due to the close distance between cities, high-speed trains from Florence to Pisa practically do not go, but regional trains leave for Pisa several times per hour.
Frecciabianca and Frecciargento high-speed trains leave the Firenze Campo di Marte station twice a day: at 07:36 and 21:04, respectively, and reach the Pisa Centrale station in 45-50 minutes. The morning train is cheaper than the evening: 9.90 euros against 15.90.
Trenitalia Intercity Intercity Train
Regional trains Regionale and Regionale Veloce at such a short distance practically do not lose to high-speed trains and deliver passengers from Florence to Pisa in 1-1.5 hours, and sometimes in the same 50 minutes. A single ticket costs about 10 Euros.
Trains start running at 04:30 in the morning and end at 23:07. Regional trains depart from Firenze Santa Maria Novella Station and arrive at Pisa Centrale Station.
The only night train to Pisa leaves from Florence at 00:40 and arrives at its destination at 01:59.
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