The cheapest and fastest trains from Catania Centrale to Florence Santa Maria Novella
Cheapest price
£69
Average price
£92
Fastest journey
11 h 19 m
Average duration
13 h 44 m
Trains per day
3
Distance
769 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Catania Centrale to Florence Santa Maria Novella is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Catania Centrale to Florence Santa Maria Novella will cost around £92 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £69.
Of the 3 trains that leave Catania Centrale for Florence Santa Maria Novella every day 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 769 km distance in an average of 13 h 44 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 11 h 19 m .
The slowest trains will take 14 h 58 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.






Travel Information
Compare train, coach and flight for Catania Centrale to Florence Santa Maria Novella
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Catania Centrale to Florence Santa Maria Novella 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 flight which can get you there in 2h 4m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £19, and a flight costs an average of £24.
Distance: 769 km
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£91 Average Price | £118 Average Price | £82 Average Price Cheapest |
12h 32m Average total duration 12h 2m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 4m Average total duration Fastest 2h 4m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 17h 24m Average total duration 16h 54m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Catania Centrale to Florence Santa Maria Novella train times
The table below shows live departures for Catania Centrale to Florence Santa Maria Novella trains for today, Saturday 20 December. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Intercity 722+ Regionale Veloce 4110 | 07:52 Catania Centrale | 14h58 | 22:50 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 1 change | |
Intercity 722+ FRECCIAROSSA 1000 9556 | 07:52 Catania Centrale | 10h54 | 18:46 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 1 change | |
Intercity 724+ FRECCIAROSSA 1000 9674 | 10:33 Catania Centrale | 11h47 | 22:20 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 1 change | |
InterCityNotte 1956+ FRECCIAROSSA 9516 | 19:24 Catania Centrale | 13h22 | 08:46 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 1 change | |
InterCityNotte 1960+ Intercity 588+ Regionale 18222 | 21:58 Catania Centrale | 14h54 | 12:52 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 2 changes | |
InterCityNotte 1960+ FRECCIAROSSA 9520 | 21:58 Catania Centrale | 11h48 | 09:46 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 1 change | |
| Sunday 21 December | |||||
![]() | 04:27 Catania Centrale | 11h19 | 15:46 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0 changesdirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Catania Centrale to Florence Santa Maria Novella
Trains from Catania Centrale to Florence Santa Maria Novella run on average 5 times per day, taking around 12h 2m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £47 but you can travel from only £19 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 06:08, the last at 20:58. The fastest train covers the 769 km distance in 11h 24m.
Distance 769 km |
Average train duration 12h 2m |
Cheapest ticket price £47 |
Trains per day 5 |
Fastest train 11h 24m |
First train 06:08 |
Last train 20:58 |
Train companies: Intercity, Frecciarossa, Intercity Notte, Regionale from Catania Centrale to Florence Santa Maria Novella trainsIntercity, Frecciarossa, Intercity Notte, Regionale trains will get you between Catania Centrale and Florence Santa Maria Novella from £19. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Catania Centrale to Florence Santa Maria Novella train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Catania Centrale 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
Important Stations and Airports in Catania Centrale and Florence Santa Maria Novella
- 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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