The cheapest and fastest trains from Florence Santa Maria Novella to Genoa Piazza Principe
Cheapest price
£18
Average price
£22
Fastest journey
3 h 27 m
Average duration
4 h 27 m
Trains per day
5
Distance
199 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Florence Santa Maria Novella to Genoa Piazza Principe 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 Genoa Piazza Principe will cost around £22 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £18.
Of the 5 trains that leave Florence Santa Maria Novella for Genoa Piazza Principe every day 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 199 km distance in an average of 4 h 27 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 3 h 27 m .
The slowest trains will take 5 h 33 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 and coach for Florence Santa Maria Novella to Genoa Piazza Principe
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Florence Santa Maria Novella to Genoa Piazza Principe among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £8. For those with little time consider booking a coach which can get you there in 3h 31m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £8, and a train costs an average of £14.
Distance: 199 km
Compare train with
Most popular Train | Coach |
|---|---|
£22 Average Price | £13 Average Price Cheapest |
4h 4m Average total duration 3h 34m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 1m Average total duration Fastest 3h 31m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
![]() Most popular train company | ![]() Most popular bus company |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
Florence Santa Maria Novella to Genoa Piazza Principe train times
The table below shows live departures for Florence Santa Maria Novella to Genoa Piazza Principe 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 12:53 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 4h39 | 17:32 Genoa Piazza Principe | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 13:28 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 4h23 | 17:51 Genoa Piazza Principe | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 15:38 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 3h56 | 19:34 Genoa Piazza Principe | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 20:00 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 7h42 | 03:42 Genoa Piazza Principe | 0 changesdirect | |
| Sunday 21 December | |||||
![]() | 04:08 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 5h33 | 09:41 Genoa Piazza Principe | 0 changesdirect | |
Find all the dates and times for this journey
Compare prices and tickets Florence Santa Maria Novella to Genoa Piazza Principe by train or coach
Compare train and coach prices over the next three weeks. See the best deals at a glance, find the lowest fares, and choose the option that fits your budget.
21 Dec
22 Dec
23 Dec
24 Dec
25 Dec
26 Dec
27 Dec
28 Dec
29 Dec
30 Dec
31 Dec
01 Jan
02 Jan
03 Jan
Journey information
Overview: Train from Florence Santa Maria Novella to Genoa Piazza Principe
Trains from Florence Santa Maria Novella to Genoa Piazza Principe run on average 28 times per day, taking around 3h 34m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £14 but you can travel from only £8 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 04:08, the last at 20:00. The fastest train covers the 199 km distance in 3h 27m.
Distance 199 km |
Average train duration 3h 34m |
Cheapest ticket price £14 |
Trains per day 28 |
Fastest train 3h 27m |
First train 04:08 |
Last train 20:00 |
Train companies: Frecciabianca, Intercity, Frecciargento, Regionale, Frecciarossa, Italo, Intercity Notte from Florence Santa Maria Novella to Genoa Piazza Principe trainsFrecciabianca, Intercity, Frecciargento, Regionale, Frecciarossa, Italo, Intercity Notte trains will get you between Florence Santa Maria Novella and Genoa Piazza Principe from £8. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
Frecciabianca
Intercity
Frecciargento
Regionale
Frecciarossa
Italo
Intercity Notte
FAQs: Florence Santa Maria Novella to Genoa Piazza Principe train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Florence Santa Maria Novella to Genoa Piazza Principe 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 Genoa Piazza Principe, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Florence Santa Maria Novella and Genoa Piazza Principe
- 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
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 7 days a week, with access from Piazza Acquaverde.
- Ristorante Salgari
- Trattoria dell'Acciughetta
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps.
- €1
- Hotel Continental Genova
- Grand Hotel Savoia
- Hotel Britannia
- Located in the main hall
- Avis
- Europcar
- Hertz
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platforms 1-10 for regional and long-distance trains
- Hall 2: platforms 11-20 for local and suburban trains
- Hall 3: metro and bus connections
- Metro: Line 1
- Bus: Several lines available
- Tram: Line 3
Most popular train connections from Florence Santa Maria Novella
More options for your journey from Florence Santa Maria Novella to Genoa Piazza Principe
Here are some other resources that might have the information you need

