- Must visit
Galleria degli Uffizi
Major art museum displaying Botticelli, Leonardo and Michelangelo, essential for understanding Florentine Renaissance painting.
Cheapest price
£33
Average price
£53
Fastest journey
3 h 12 m
Average duration
3 h 12 m
Trains per day
34
Distance
303 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Bolzano to Florence is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Bolzano to Florence will cost around £53 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £33.
Of the 34 trains that leave Bolzano for Florence every day 8 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 303 km distance in an average of 3 h 12 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 3 h 12 m .
The slowest trains will take 3 h 12 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 3843 · Regionale 17845 · Regionale 18531
Regionale 3849 · Regionale 17851
Regionale 3841 · Regionale 17839 · Regionale 18527
Regionale Veloce 3427 · Regionale 17817 · Regionale 18509
Regionale SAD 22436 · Regionale 3849 · Regionale 17851
FRECCIAROSSA 8525
FRECCIAROSSA 8507
FRECCIAROSSA 8505
FRECCIAROSSA 8519
8963Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Bolzano to Florence among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £19. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 4h 13m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.3kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £19, and a flight costs an average of £133.
Distance: 303 km
Most popular Train | Coach | Flight |
|---|---|---|
£33 Average Price | £29 Average Price Cheapest | £174 Average Price |
4h 43m Average total duration Fastest 4h 13m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 19m Average total duration 4h 49m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 25m Average total duration 3h 25m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.8kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
The table below shows live departures for Bolzano to Florence trains for today, Friday 28 August. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Regionale 3463+ FRECCIAROSSA 8503 | 7:31 Bolzano/Bozen | 3h53 | 11:24 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 1 change | |
Regionale 17104+ FRECCIAROSSA 9721 · FRECCIAROSSA 9539 | 7:49 Kaiserau | 7h15 | 15:04 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 2 changes | |
Regionale 17106+ FRECCIAROSSA 9721 · FRECCIAROSSA 9539 | 8:19 Bolzano Sud Bozen Sud | 6h45 | 15:04 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 2 changes | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9721 · FRECCIAROSSA 9539 | 8:45 Bolzano/Bozen | 6h19 | 15:04 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 1 change | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9721 · FRECCIAROSSA 9715 · FRECCIAROSSA 9415 | 8:45 Bolzano/Bozen | 4h54 | 13:39 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 2 changes | |
Regionale 3841 · Regionale 17839 · Regionale 18527 | 12:31 Bolzano/Bozen | 6h21 | 18:52 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 2 changes | |
Regionale 17158 · Regionale 3843+ Intercity 599 | 13:49 Kaiserau | 7h33 | 21:22 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 2 changes | |
Regionale 17158 · Regionale 3843+ Intercity 599 | 13:52 Bolzano Sud Bozen Sud | 7h30 | 21:22 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 2 changes | |
Regionale 3843 · Regionale 17845 · Regionale 18483 | 14:25 Bolzano/Bozen | 5h59 | 20:24 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 2 changes | |
Regionale 3843+ Intercity 599 | 14:25 Bolzano/Bozen | 6h57 | 21:22 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 1 change | |
Regionale 16689 · Regionale 16343+ Intercity 599 | 14:34 Bolzano/Bozen | 6h48 | 21:22 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 2 changes | |
8963 · 8925 | 14:42 Bolzano/Bozen | 4h38 | 19:20 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 1 change | |
8963 | 14:42 Bolzano/Bozen | 3h12 | 17:54 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0 changesdirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 8525 | 15:12 Bolzano/Bozen | 3h12 | 18:24 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale 17178 · Regionale Veloce 3845 · Regionale 17851 | 15:49 Kaiserau | 6h21 | 22:10 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 2 changes | |
Regionale SAD 16734 · Regionale Veloce 3845 · Regionale 17851 | 16:20 Bolzano Sud Bozen Sud | 5h50 | 22:10 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 2 changes | |
Regionale Veloce 3845 · Regionale 17851 | 16:31 Bolzano/Bozen | 5h39 | 22:10 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 1 change | |
Regionale 17264+ FRECCIAROSSA 8529 | 16:49 Kaiserau | 3h35 | 20:24 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 1 change | |
Regionale 17264+ FRECCIAROSSA 8529 | 16:52 Bolzano Sud Bozen Sud | 3h32 | 20:24 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 1 change | |
FRECCIAROSSA 8529 | 17:10 Bolzano/Bozen | 3h14 | 20:24 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale 17268 · Regionale Veloce 3847+ InterCityNotte 770 | 17:49 Kaiserau | 9h12 | 3:01 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 2 changes | |
Regionale 16740 · Regionale Veloce 3847+ InterCityNotte 770 | 18:19 Bolzano Sud Bozen Sud | 8h42 | 3:01 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 2 changes | |
Regionale Veloce 3847+ InterCityNotte 770 | 18:31 Bolzano/Bozen | 8h30 | 3:01 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 1 change | |
Regionale 16705 · Regionale Veloce 3847+ InterCityNotte 770 | 18:36 Bolzano/Bozen | 8h25 | 3:01 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 2 changes | |
| Saturday 29 August | |||||
Regionale Veloce 3427 · Regionale 17817 · Regionale 18509 | 5:00 Bolzano/Bozen | 5h52 | 10:52 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 2 changes | |
FRECCIAROSSA 8505 | 5:12 Bolzano/Bozen | 3h12 | 8:24 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0 changesdirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 8513 | 5:50 Bolzano/Bozen | 3h34 | 9:24 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale 17100+ FRECCIAROSSA 8507 | 6:37 Kaiserau | 3h47 | 10:24 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 1 change | |
Regionale 17100+ FRECCIAROSSA 8507 | 6:40 Bolzano Sud Bozen Sud | 3h44 | 10:24 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 1 change | |
8953 | 6:42 Bolzano/Bozen | 3h12 | 9:54 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0 changesdirect | |
8953 · 8907 | 6:42 Bolzano/Bozen | 4h38 | 11:20 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 1 change | |
Regionale 17126 · Regionale 3463+ FRECCIAROSSA 8503 | 7:09 Kaiserau | 4h15 | 11:24 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 2 changes | |
FRECCIAROSSA 8507 | 7:12 Bolzano/Bozen | 3h12 | 10:24 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale 17126 · Regionale 3463+ FRECCIAROSSA 8503 | 7:12 Bolzano Sud Bozen Sud | 4h12 | 11:24 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 2 changes | |
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Trains from Bolzano to Florence run on average 29 times per day, taking around 4h 13m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £21 but you can travel from only £19 by coach.
There are 7 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:45, the last at 21:30. The fastest train covers the 303 km distance in 3h 12m.
Distance 303 km |
Average train duration 4h 13m |
Cheapest ticket price £21 |
Trains per day 29 |
Direct trains 7 |
Fastest train 3h 12m |
First train 0:45 |
Last train 21:30 |
Cheapest Month May |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Wed |
Least Busy Day Thu |
Best time to book 70 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.
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Firenze Santa Maria Novella -> Piazza del Duomo, Florence
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Bolzano 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 Bolzano to Florence trains use the Bolzano-Bozen to Firenze Santa Maria Novella station pair, with some services arriving at Firenze Campo di Marte. Use this guide to compare Bolzano and Florence train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Bolzano-Bozen is 1 km from Bolzano city centre. Public transport options include:
Bolzano-Bozen has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, Information Desk and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Restaurant Laurin, Restaurant Anita
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Bolzano-Bozen. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Bolzano-Bozen. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Bolzano-Bozen: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Bolzano-Bozen: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Bolzano-Bozen: Elevators, ramps.
Nearby hotels include Parkhotel Laurin, Hotel Greif, Four Points by Sheraton Bolzano.
Bolzano Sud Bozen Sud is 2 km from Bolzano city centre. Public transport options include:
Bolzano Sud Bozen Sud has practical services for this route, including Parking, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Ticket Office and Bike Parking.
Ticket office support is available at Bolzano Sud Bozen Sud.
Available at Bolzano Sud Bozen Sud: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Bolzano Sud Bozen Sud: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Bolzano Sud Bozen Sud: Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
Kaiserau is 1 km from Bolzano city centre. Public transport options include:
Kaiserau has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Hotel and Bike Parking.
Food and drink options are available at Kaiserau.
ATMs are available at Kaiserau.
Available at Kaiserau: Parking, WC.
Available at Kaiserau: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Kaiserau.
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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