- Must visit
Galleria degli Uffizi
Major art museum displaying Botticelli, Leonardo and Michelangelo, essential for understanding Florentine Renaissance painting.
Cheapest price
£47
Average price
£70
Fastest journey
4 h 39 m
Average duration
4 h 39 m
Trains per day
59
Distance
276 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Alba to Florence is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Alba to Florence will cost around £70 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £47.
To travel from Alba to Florence you need to make at least one change.
SFM4 26487+
InterCityNotte 799+
Regionale 18250
SFM4 26487+
InterCityNotte 799+
Regionale 18250
SFM4 26445 · Regionale Veloce 2031+
Intercity 599
SFM4 26445 · Regionale Veloce 2031+
Intercity 599
SFM4 26445+
9955
SFM4 26445+
FRECCIAROSSA 9323
SFM4 26463+
FRECCIAROSSA 9329
SFM4 26409+
FRECCIAROSSA 9311
SFM4 26403+
FRECCIAROSSA 9391
SFM4 26439+
FRECCIAROSSA 9321Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Alba to Florence among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from £26. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 4h 16m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £26, and a coach costs an average of £33.
Distance: 276 km
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£40 Average Price Cheapest | £45 Average Price |
4h 46m Average total duration Fastest 4h 16m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 40m Average total duration 5h 10m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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The table below shows live departures for Alba to Florence trains for tomorrow, Monday 3 August. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
SFM4 26403+ 9923 | On time 6:07 Alba station | 5h28 | 11:35 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 1 change | |
SFM4 26403+ FRECCIAROSSA 9391 | 6:07 Alba station | 4h43 | 10:50 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 1 change | |
SFM4 26403+ 9935 | On time 6:07 Alba station | 8h28 | 14:35 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 1 change | |
SFM4 26403+ 9927 | On time 6:07 Alba station | 6h28 | 12:35 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 1 change | |
SFM4 26403+ FRECCIAROSSA 9391 | 6:11 Mussotto | 4h39 | 10:50 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 1 change | |
SFM4 26409+ 9939 | 7:07 Alba station | 8h28 | 15:35 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 1 change | |
SFM4 26409+ 9927 | On time 7:07 Alba station | 5h28 | 12:35 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 1 change | |
SFM4 26409+ FRECCIAROSSA 9311 | 7:07 Alba station | 4h43 | 11:50 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 1 change | |
SFM4 26409+ 9935 | On time 7:07 Alba station | 7h28 | 14:35 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 1 change | |
SFM4 26409+ FRECCIAROSSA 9311 | 7:11 Mussotto | 4h39 | 11:50 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 1 change | |
SFM4 26415+ 9935 | On time 8:07 Alba station | 6h28 | 14:35 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 1 change | |
SFM4 26415+ 8143 | 8:07 Alba station | 8h28 | 16:35 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 1 change | |
SFM4 26415+ FRECCIAROSSA 9587 | 8:07 Alba station | 4h57 | 13:04 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 1 change | |
SFM4 26415+ 9939 | 8:07 Alba station | 7h28 | 15:35 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 1 change | |
SFM4 26415+ FRECCIAROSSA 9587 | 8:11 Mussotto | 4h53 | 13:04 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 1 change | |
SFM4 26421+ 9935 | On time 9:07 Alba station | 5h28 | 14:35 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 1 change | |
SFM4 26421+ FRECCIAROSSA 9535 | 9:07 Alba station | 4h57 | 14:04 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 1 change | |
SFM4 26421+ 9939 | 9:07 Alba station | 6h28 | 15:35 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 1 change | |
SFM4 26421+ 8143 | 9:07 Alba station | 7h28 | 16:35 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 1 change | |
SFM4 26421+ FRECCIAROSSA 9535 | 9:11 Mussotto | 4h53 | 14:04 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 1 change | |
SFM4 26427+ 8143 | 10:07 Alba station | 6h28 | 16:35 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 1 change | |
SFM4 26427+ 9947 | On time 10:07 Alba station | 7h28 | 17:35 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 1 change | |
SFM4 26427+ 9939 | 10:07 Alba station | 5h28 | 15:35 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 1 change | |
SFM4 26433+ 8143 | 11:07 Alba station | 5h28 | 16:35 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 1 change | |
SFM4 26433+ 9947 | On time 11:07 Alba station | 6h28 | 17:35 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 1 change | |
SFM4 26433+ 9951 | 11:07 Alba station | 7h28 | 18:35 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 1 change | |
SFM4 26433+ FRECCIAROSSA 9543 | 11:07 Alba station | 4h57 | 16:04 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 1 change | |
SFM4 26433+ FRECCIAROSSA 9543 | 11:11 Mussotto | 4h53 | 16:04 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 1 change | |
SFM4 26439+ 9951 | 12:07 Alba station | 6h28 | 18:35 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 1 change | |
SFM4 26439+ 9947 | On time 12:07 Alba station | 5h28 | 17:35 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 1 change | |
SFM4 26439+ 9955 | 12:07 Alba station | 7h28 | 19:35 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 1 change | |
SFM4 26439+ FRECCIAROSSA 9321 | 12:07 Alba station | 4h43 | 16:50 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 1 change | |
SFM4 26439+ FRECCIAROSSA 9321 | 12:11 Mussotto | 4h39 | 16:50 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 1 change | |
SFM4 26445+ 9955 | 13:07 Alba station | 6h28 | 19:35 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 1 change | |
SFM4 26445+ 9959 | 13:07 Alba station | 7h28 | 20:35 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 1 change | |
SFM4 26445+ FRECCIAROSSA 9323 | 13:07 Alba station | 4h43 | 17:50 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 1 change | |
SFM4 26445 · Regionale Veloce 2031+ Intercity 599 | 13:07 Alba station | 8h15 | 21:22 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 2 changes | |
SFM4 26445+ 9951 | 13:07 Alba station | 5h28 | 18:35 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 1 change | |
SFM4 26445+ FRECCIAROSSA 9323 | 13:11 Mussotto | 4h39 | 17:50 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 1 change | |
SFM4 26445 · Regionale Veloce 2031+ Intercity 599 | 13:11 Mussotto | 8h11 | 21:22 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 2 changes | |
SFM4 26451+ 9955 | 14:07 Alba station | 5h28 | 19:35 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 1 change | |
SFM4 26451+ 9961 | On time 14:07 Alba station | 7h28 | 21:35 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 1 change | |
SFM4 26451+ FRECCIAROSSA 9325 | 14:07 Alba station | 4h43 | 18:50 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 1 change | |
SFM4 26451+ 9959 | 14:07 Alba station | 6h28 | 20:35 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 1 change | |
SFM4 26451+ FRECCIAROSSA 9325 | 14:11 Mussotto | 4h39 | 18:50 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 1 change | |
SFM4 26457+ FRECCIAROSSA 9559 | 15:07 Alba station | 4h57 | 20:04 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 1 change | |
SFM4 26457+ 9959 | 15:07 Alba station | 5h28 | 20:35 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 1 change | |
SFM4 26457+ 9961 | On time 15:07 Alba station | 6h28 | 21:35 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 1 change | |
SFM4 26457+ 9963 | 15:07 Alba station | 7h28 | 22:35 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 1 change | |
SFM4 26457+ FRECCIAROSSA 9559 | 15:11 Mussotto | 4h53 | 20:04 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 1 change | |
SFM4 26463+ 9963 | 16:07 Alba station | 6h28 | 22:35 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 1 change | |
SFM4 26463+ 9961 | On time 16:07 Alba station | 5h28 | 21:35 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 1 change | |
SFM4 26463+ FRECCIAROSSA 9329 | 16:07 Alba station | 4h43 | 20:50 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 1 change | |
SFM4 26463+ FRECCIAROSSA 9329 | 16:11 Mussotto | 4h39 | 20:50 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 1 change | |
SFM4 26469+ FRECCIAROSSA 9567 | 17:07 Alba station | 4h57 | 22:04 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 1 change | |
SFM4 26469+ 9963 | 17:07 Alba station | 5h28 | 22:35 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 1 change | |
SFM4 26469+ FRECCIAROSSA 9567 | 17:11 Mussotto | 4h53 | 22:04 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 1 change | |
SFM4 26487+ InterCityNotte 799+ Regionale 18250 | 20:07 Alba station | 9h21 | 5:28 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 2 changes | |
SFM4 26487+ InterCityNotte 799+ Regionale 18250 | 20:11 Mussotto | 9h17 | 5:28 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 2 changes | |
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Trains from Alba to Florence run on average 22 times per day, taking around 4h 16m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £26 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 00:40, the last at 23:07. The fastest train covers the 276 km distance in 4h 57m.
Distance 276 km |
Average train duration 4h 16m |
Cheapest ticket price £26 |
Trains per day 22 |
Fastest train 4h 57m |
First train 0:40 |
Last train 23:07 |
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High Season Jan - Mar |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
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Best time to book 49 days |
Discover the best of Florence — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Florence trip today.
Major art museum displaying Botticelli, Leonardo and Michelangelo, essential for understanding Florentine Renaissance painting.
Museum housing Michelangelo’s David alongside unfinished sculptures and Florentine paintings in a compact, focused setting.
Vast former Medici residence with lavish rooms, court art and a panoramic garden-facing setting across the Arno.
Grand civic square surrounded by historic buildings and open-air sculpture, ideal for architecture, people-watching and evening walks.
Lively square beside the cathedral, central for orienting yourself and admiring the baptistery, facade details and constant street life.
Classic terrace viewpoint with sweeping views over Florence, especially rewarding at sunset and easy to combine with uphill walks.
Thick Tuscan bread soup with tomatoes, olive oil and basil. A frugal Florentine classic that celebrates stale unsalted bread and summer produce.
Hearty soup of black kale, cannellini beans, vegetables and stale Tuscan bread. A traditional peasant dish closely linked with Florence and Tuscany.
Large T-bone steak from Chianina beef, grilled rare over coals. It is Florence’s signature meat dish and prized for its simplicity and quality.
Long-standing sandwich shop near the market, popular for schiacciata filled with Tuscan salumi and cheeses. Informal and very Florentine.
Lively traditional trattoria known for hearty Tuscan dishes such as ribollita and Florentine steak in a classic, bustling setting.
Historic market stall famed for lampredotto sandwiches. Casual, quick and deeply traditional, ideal for trying authentic Florentine street food.
Florence is pricier than many Italian cities, with central stays, museum-area dining and tourist services pushing up daily costs, though local cafés and buses remain fairly manageable.
Tipping is not obligatory. In restaurants, round up or leave 5-10% for good service if no service charge applies. Taxis are usually rounded up. In cafés, small change is enough.
Official public transport app
Firenze Santa Maria Novella -> Piazza del Duomo, Florence
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Alba to Florence 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, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Alba to Florence trains use the Alba to Firenze Santa Maria Novella station pair, with some services arriving at Firenze Campo di Marte. Use this guide to compare Alba and Florence train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Alba 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: Osteria dell'Arco, Petricore Enoteca con Cucina
Free.
Ticket office support is available at Alba. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Alba. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Alba: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Alba: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Alba: Ramps.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Savona, Hotel Calissano, Hotel Langhe.
Mussotto is 2 km from Alba city centre. Public transport options include:
Mussotto has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility and Car Rental.
Food and drink options are available at Mussotto.
ATMs are available at Mussotto.
Available at Mussotto: Parking.
Available at Mussotto: Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Mussotto.
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 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.
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.
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