The cheapest and fastest trains from Florence Santa Maria Novella to Catania Centrale
Cheapest price
£121
Average price
£121
Fastest journey
16 h 58 m
Average duration
16 h 58 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
769 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Florence Santa Maria Novella to Catania Centrale is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Florence Santa Maria Novella to Catania Centrale will cost around £121 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £121.
Of the 1 trains that leave Florence Santa Maria Novella for Catania Centrale every day 1 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 16 h 58 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 16 h 58 m .
The slowest trains will take 16 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 Florence Santa Maria Novella to Catania Centrale
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Florence Santa Maria Novella to Catania Centrale among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £38. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 54m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £38, and a flight costs an average of £28.
Distance: 769 km
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Live departures
Florence Santa Maria Novella to Catania Centrale train times
The table below shows live departures for Florence Santa Maria Novella to Catania Centrale trains for today, Thursday 4 December. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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![]() | 04:35 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 14h49 | 19:24 Catania Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 16:14 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 16h58 | 09:12 Catania Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Florence Santa Maria Novella to Catania Centrale
Trains from Florence Santa Maria Novella to Catania Centrale run on average 7 times per day, taking around 12h 4m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £52 but you can travel from only £28 by flight.
The earliest train runs at 03:45, the last at 21:26. The fastest train covers the 769 km distance in 11h 10m.
Distance 769 km |
Average train duration 12h 4m |
Cheapest ticket price £52 |
Trains per day 7 |
Fastest train 11h 10m |
First train 03:45 |
Last train 21:26 |
Train companies: Intercity, Intercity Notte, Frecciarossa from Florence Santa Maria Novella to Catania Centrale trainsIntercity, Intercity Notte, Frecciarossa trains will get you between Florence Santa Maria Novella and Catania Centrale from £28. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Florence Santa Maria Novella to Catania Centrale train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Florence Santa Maria Novella to Catania Centrale 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 Catania Centrale, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Florence Santa Maria Novella and Catania Centrale
- 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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