- Must visit
Galleria degli Uffizi
Major art museum displaying Botticelli, Leonardo and Michelangelo, essential for understanding Florentine Renaissance painting.
Cheapest price on 09 Oct
£18
Average ticket price on 09 Oct
£37
Fastest journey on 09 Oct
2 h 12 m
Average journey duration on 09 Oct
2 h 24 m
Trains on 09 Oct
34
Distance
206 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Garda to Florence is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Garda to Florence will cost around £37 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £18.
To travel from Garda to Florence you need to make at least one change.
Regionale 3841 · Regionale 17839 · Regionale 18527
Regionale Veloce 3461 · Regionale 17817 · Regionale 18509
Regionale Veloce 3845 · Regionale 17851
Regionale 3843 · Regionale 17845 · Regionale 18483
Regionale 16693 · Regionale Veloce 3845 · Regionale 17851
Regionale 16653+
FRECCIAROSSA 8513
Regionale 16653+
FRECCIAROSSA 8513
Regionale Veloce 3845+
FRECCIAROSSA 8529
Regionale 3463+
FRECCIAROSSA 8503
Regionale 16031+
FRECCIAROSSA 8507Trains from Garda to Florence run on average 28 times per day, taking around 2h 37m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £9 if you book in advance.
There are 6 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 01:30, the last at 23:18. The fastest train covers the 206 km distance in 1h 32m.
Distance 206 km |
Average train duration 2h 37m |
Cheapest ticket price £9 |
Trains per day 28 |
Direct trains 6 |
Fastest train 1h 32m |
First train 1:30 |
Last train 23:18 |
Cheapest Month Aug |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Tue |
Least Busy Day Fri |
Best time to book 1 day |
The table below shows live departures for Garda to Florence trains for today, Thursday 8 October. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Regionale Veloce 3461+ Intercity 584 | 6:25 Domegliara-Sant'Ambrogio | 6h02 | 12:27 Florence Rifredi | 1 change | |
Regionale Veloce 3461 · Regionale 17817 · Regionale 18509 | 6:25 Domegliara-Sant'Ambrogio | 4h27 | 10:52 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 2 changes | |
Regionale 16653+ FRECCIAROSSA 8513 | 7:03 Dolcè station | 2h21 | 9:24 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 1 change | |
Regionale 16653+ FRECCIAROSSA 8513 | 7:12 Domegliara-Sant'Ambrogio | 2h12 | 9:24 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 1 change | |
GARDA LINK GL002+ FRECCIAROSSA 8507 | 7:23 Lazise | 3h01 | 10:24 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 1 change | |
Regionale 16691+ FRECCIAROSSA 8507 | 7:30 Dolcè station | 2h54 | 10:24 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 1 change | |
Regionale 16691 · Regionale Veloce 3489+ Intercity 584 | 7:30 Dolcè station | 4h57 | 12:27 Florence Rifredi | 2 changes | |
Regionale 16691 · Regionale Veloce 3489+ Intercity 584 | 7:37 Domegliara-Sant'Ambrogio | 4h50 | 12:27 Florence Rifredi | 2 changes | |
Regionale 16031+ FRECCIAROSSA 8507 | 7:51 Domegliara-Sant'Ambrogio | 2h33 | 10:24 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 1 change | |
Regionale 16659+ FRECCIAROSSA 8503 | 8:25 Dolcè station | 2h59 | 11:24 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 1 change | |
GARDA LINK GL004+ FRECCIAROSSA 9710 · FRECCIAROSSA 9413 | 8:35 Lazise | 4h04 | 12:39 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 2 changes | |
Regionale 3463+ FRECCIAROSSA 8503 | 8:56 Domegliara-Sant'Ambrogio | 2h28 | 11:24 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 1 change | |
Regionale 16663+ FRECCIAROSSA 9715 · FRECCIAROSSA 9415 | 9:25 Dolcè station | 4h14 | 13:39 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 2 changes | |
GARDA LINK GL006+ FRECCIAROSSA 9717 · FRECCIAROSSA 9415 | 9:35 Lazise | 4h04 | 13:39 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 2 changes | |
Regionale 16033+ FRECCIAROSSA 9715 · FRECCIAROSSA 9415 | 9:58 Domegliara-Sant'Ambrogio | 3h41 | 13:39 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 2 changes | |
GARDA LINK GL008 · Regionale Veloce 3465+ FRECCIAROSSA 9539 | 11:05 Lazise | 3h59 | 15:04 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 2 changes | |
GARDA LINK GL010+ FRECCIAROSSA 8519 | 12:35 Lazise | 3h49 | 16:24 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 1 change | |
GARDA LINK GL010+ Intercity 611 · Intercity 597 | 12:35 Lazise | 4h52 | 17:27 Florence Rifredi | 2 changes | |
Regionale 16673+ FRECCIAROSSA 8519 | 13:25 Dolcè station | 2h59 | 16:24 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 1 change | |
Regionale 16673+ Intercity 611 · Intercity 597 | 13:25 Dolcè station | 4h02 | 17:27 Florence Rifredi | 2 changes | |
Regionale 3841+ FRECCIAROSSA 8519 | 13:56 Domegliara-Sant'Ambrogio | 2h28 | 16:24 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 1 change | |
Regionale 3841 · Regionale 17839 · Regionale 18527 | 13:56 Domegliara-Sant'Ambrogio | 4h56 | 18:52 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 2 changes | |
Regionale 3841+ Intercity 597 | 13:56 Domegliara-Sant'Ambrogio | 3h31 | 17:27 Florence Rifredi | 1 change | |
Regionale 16685+ FRECCIAROSSA 8525 | 15:25 Dolcè station | 2h59 | 18:24 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 1 change | |
Regionale 3843+ FRECCIAROSSA 8525 | 15:50 Domegliara-Sant'Ambrogio | 2h34 | 18:24 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 1 change | |
Regionale 3843+ Intercity 599 | 15:50 Domegliara-Sant'Ambrogio | 5h32 | 21:22 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 1 change | |
Regionale 3843 · Regionale 17845 · Regionale 18483 | 15:50 Domegliara-Sant'Ambrogio | 4h34 | 20:24 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 2 changes | |
Regionale 16689 · Regionale 16343+ Intercity 599 | 16:26 Dolcè station | 4h56 | 21:22 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 2 changes | |
Regionale 16689+ FRECCIAROSSA 8527 | 16:26 Dolcè station | 2h58 | 19:24 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 1 change | |
GARDA LINK GL012 · Regionale Veloce 3845 · Regionale 17851 | 16:28 Lazise | 5h42 | 22:10 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 2 changes | |
GARDA LINK GL012+ FRECCIAROSSA 8527 | 16:28 Lazise | 2h56 | 19:24 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 1 change | |
Regionale 16689+ FRECCIAROSSA 8527 | 16:33 Domegliara-Sant'Ambrogio | 2h51 | 19:24 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 1 change | |
Regionale 16689 · Regionale 16343+ Intercity 599 | 16:33 Domegliara-Sant'Ambrogio | 4h49 | 21:22 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 2 changes | |
Regionale 16693+ FRECCIAROSSA 8529 | 17:25 Dolcè station | 2h59 | 20:24 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 1 change | |
Regionale 16693 · Regionale Veloce 3845 · Regionale 17851 | 17:25 Dolcè station | 4h45 | 22:10 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 2 changes | |
Regionale Veloce 3845+ FRECCIAROSSA 8529 | 17:56 Domegliara-Sant'Ambrogio | 2h28 | 20:24 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 1 change | |
Regionale Veloce 3845 · Regionale 17851 | 17:56 Domegliara-Sant'Ambrogio | 4h14 | 22:10 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 1 change | |
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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 Garda 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 Garda to Florence trains use the Peschiera del Garda to Firenze Santa Maria Novella station pair, with some services arriving at Firenze Rifredi. Use this guide to compare Garda and Florence train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
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 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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