The cheapest and fastest trains from Florence Santa Maria Novella to Rufina station
Cheapest price
£4
Average price
£4
Fastest journey
35 m
Average duration
38 m
Trains per day
3
Distance
20 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Florence Santa Maria Novella to Rufina station 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 Rufina station will cost around £4 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £4.
Of the 3 trains that leave Florence Santa Maria Novella for Rufina station 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 20 km distance in an average of 38 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 35 m .
The slowest trains will take 45 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 Rufina station
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Florence Santa Maria Novella to Rufina station among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from £4. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 35m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £4, and a coach costs an average of £7.
Distance: 20 km
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1h 5m Average total duration Fastest 35m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 25m Average total duration 1h 55m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Florence Santa Maria Novella to Rufina station train times
The table below shows live departures for Florence Santa Maria Novella to Rufina station trains for today, Monday 24 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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![]() | 09:55 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0h45 | 10:40 Rufina station | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 16:53 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0h35 | 17:28 Rufina station | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Florence Santa Maria Novella to Rufina station
Trains from Florence Santa Maria Novella to Rufina station run on average 14 times per day, taking around 35m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £4 if you book in advance.
There are 11 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 09:55, the last at 18:55. The fastest train covers the 20 km distance in 33m.
Distance 20 km |
Average train duration 35m |
Cheapest ticket price £4 |
Trains per day 14 |
Direct trains 11 |
Fastest train 33m |
First train 09:55 |
Last train 18:55 |
Train companies: Regionale from Florence Santa Maria Novella to Rufina station trainsRegionale trains will get you between Florence Santa Maria Novella and Rufina station from £4. 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 Rufina station train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Florence Santa Maria Novella to Rufina station 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 Rufina station, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Florence Santa Maria Novella and Rufina station
- 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
