- Must visit
Galleria degli Uffizi
Major art museum displaying Botticelli, Leonardo and Michelangelo, essential for understanding Florentine Renaissance painting.
Cheapest price
£18
Average price
£32
Fastest journey
1 h 59 m
Average duration
2 h 2 m
Trains per day
48
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 £32 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £18.
Of the 48 trains that leave Garda for Florence 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 206 km distance in an average of 2 h 2 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 59 m .
The slowest trains will take 2 h 8 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.
Regionale 16653+
FRECCIAROSSA 8513
Regionale 3841 · Regionale 17839 · Regionale 18527
Regionale Veloce 3845 · Regionale 17851
Regionale Veloce 3547 · Regionale Veloce 3845 · Regionale 17851
Regionale 3843 · Regionale 17845 · Regionale 18483
FRECCIAROSSA 8527
8959
8967
8951
Regionale 16277+
FRECCIAROSSA 8505Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Garda to Florence among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from £16. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 20m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £16, and a coach costs an average of £11.
Distance: 206 km
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£19 Average Price Cheapest | £26 Average Price |
2h 50m Average total duration Fastest 2h 20m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 30m Average total duration 3h 0m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
The table below shows live departures for Garda to Florence trains for tomorrow, Friday 21 August. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Regionale 16277+ FRECCIAROSSA 8505 | 6:16 Peschiera del Garda station | 2h08 | 8:24 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 1 change | |
Regionale Veloce 3461 · Regionale 17817 · Regionale 18509 | 6:25 Domegliara-Sant'Ambrogio | 4h27 | 10:52 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 2 changes | |
Regionale Veloce 3461+ Intercity 584 | 6:25 Domegliara-Sant'Ambrogio | 6h02 | 12:27 Florence Rifredi | 1 change | |
GARDA LINK GL002+ FRECCIAROSSA 8513 | 6:33 Lazise | 2h51 | 9:24 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 1 change | |
8951 | 6:52 Peschiera del Garda station | 2h02 | 8:54 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale 16017+ Intercity 584 | 7:03 Peschiera del Garda station | 5h24 | 12:27 Florence Rifredi | 1 change | |
Regionale 16017+ FRECCIAROSSA 8513 | 7:03 Peschiera del Garda 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 | |
Regionale 16691 · Regionale Veloce 3489+ Intercity 584 | 7:37 Domegliara-Sant'Ambrogio | 4h50 | 12:27 Florence Rifredi | 2 changes | |
GARDA LINK GL004+ FRECCIAROSSA 8507 | 7:44 Lazise | 2h40 | 10:24 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 1 change | |
GARDA LINK GL004 · Regionale Veloce 3489+ Intercity 584 | 7:44 Lazise | 4h43 | 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 TRENORD 2613 · Regionale Veloce 3489+ Intercity 584 | 7:58 Peschiera del Garda station | 4h29 | 12:27 Florence Rifredi | 2 changes | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9705 · FRECCIAROSSA 8507 | 8:14 Peschiera del Garda station | 2h10 | 10:24 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 1 change | |
Regionale Veloce 3463+ FRECCIAROSSA 8503 | 8:56 Domegliara-Sant'Ambrogio | 2h28 | 11:24 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 1 change | |
FRECCIAROSSA 8503 | 9:09 Peschiera del Garda station | 2h15 | 11:24 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0 changesdirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9710 · FRECCIAROSSA 9415 | 9:44 Peschiera del Garda station | 3h55 | 13:39 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 1 change | |
Regionale TRENORD 2624+ FRECCIAROSSA 9535 | 9:57 Peschiera del Garda station | 4h07 | 14:04 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 1 change | |
Regionale TRENORD 2617+ FRECCIAROSSA 9715 · FRECCIAROSSA 9415 | 9:58 Peschiera del Garda station | 3h41 | 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 | |
Regionale TRENORD 2626+ Intercity 597 | 10:57 Peschiera del Garda station | 6h30 | 17:27 Florence Rifredi | 1 change | |
GARDA LINK GL010 · Regionale Veloce 3465+ FRECCIAROSSA 9539 | 11:44 Lazise | 3h20 | 15:04 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 2 changes | |
Regionale TRENORD 2628+ FRECCIAROSSA 9543 | 11:57 Peschiera del Garda station | 4h07 | 16:04 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 1 change | |
Regionale TRENORD 2623 · Regionale 3467+ FRECCIAROSSA 9543 | 12:58 Peschiera del Garda station | 3h06 | 16:04 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 2 changes | |
GARDA LINK GL016 · Regionale 3841+ Intercity 597 | 13:44 Lazise | 3h43 | 17:27 Florence Rifredi | 2 changes | |
GARDA LINK GL016+ FRECCIAROSSA 8519 | 13:44 Lazise | 2h40 | 16:24 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 1 change | |
8959 | 13:53 Peschiera del Garda station | 2h01 | 15:54 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale 3841+ Intercity 597 | 13:56 Domegliara-Sant'Ambrogio | 3h31 | 17:27 Florence Rifredi | 1 change | |
Regionale 3841 · Regionale 17839 · Regionale 18527 | 13:56 Domegliara-Sant'Ambrogio | 4h56 | 18:52 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 2 changes | |
Regionale 3841+ FRECCIAROSSA 8519 | 13:56 Domegliara-Sant'Ambrogio | 2h28 | 16:24 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 1 change | |
Regionale TRENORD 2625 · Regionale 3841+ Intercity 597 | 13:59 Peschiera del Garda station | 3h28 | 17:27 Florence Rifredi | 2 changes | |
Regionale TRENORD 2625+ FRECCIAROSSA 8519 | 13:59 Peschiera del Garda station | 2h25 | 16:24 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 1 change | |
GARDA LINK GL020 · Regionale 3843+ Intercity 599 | 15:44 Lazise | 5h38 | 21:22 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 2 changes | |
Regionale 3843 · Regionale 17845 · Regionale 18483 | 15:50 Domegliara-Sant'Ambrogio | 4h34 | 20:24 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 2 changes | |
Regionale 3843+ Intercity 599 | 15:50 Domegliara-Sant'Ambrogio | 5h32 | 21:22 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 1 change | |
Regionale TRENORD 2636+ Intercity 599 | 15:57 Peschiera del Garda station | 5h25 | 21:22 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 1 change | |
Regionale TRENORD 2629 · Regionale 3843+ Intercity 599 | 15:58 Peschiera del Garda station | 5h24 | 21:22 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 2 changes | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9737 · FRECCIAROSSA 8525 | 16:14 Peschiera del Garda station | 2h10 | 18:24 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 1 change | |
Itabus | 1051 · 8967 | 16:25 Garda | 3h29 | 19:54 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 1 change | |
Regionale 16689+ FRECCIAROSSA 8527 | 16:33 Domegliara-Sant'Ambrogio | 2h51 | 19:24 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 1 change | |
FRECCIAROSSA 8527 | 17:25 Peschiera del Garda station | 1h59 | 19:24 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0 changesdirect | |
GARDA LINK GL024 · Regionale Veloce 3845 · Regionale 17851 | 17:44 Lazise | 4h26 | 22:10 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 2 changes | |
GARDA LINK GL024+ FRECCIAROSSA 8529 | 17:44 Lazise | 2h40 | 20:24 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 1 change | |
8967 | 17:52 Peschiera del Garda station | 2h02 | 19:54 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3845 · Regionale 17851 | 17:56 Domegliara-Sant'Ambrogio | 4h14 | 22:10 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 1 change | |
Regionale Veloce 3845+ FRECCIAROSSA 8529 | 17:56 Domegliara-Sant'Ambrogio | 2h28 | 20:24 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 1 change | |
Regionale Veloce 3547+ FRECCIAROSSA 8529 | 18:05 Peschiera del Garda station | 2h19 | 20:24 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 1 change | |
Regionale Veloce 3547 · Regionale Veloce 3845 · Regionale 17851 | 18:05 Peschiera del Garda station | 4h05 | 22:10 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 2 changes | |
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Trains from Garda to Florence run on average 41 times per day, taking around 2h 20m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £16 but you can travel from only £11 by coach.
There are 10 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 20m |
Cheapest ticket price £16 |
Trains per day 41 |
Direct trains 10 |
Fastest train 1h 32m |
First train 1:30 |
Last train 23:18 |
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Low Season Oct - Dec |
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Best time to book 28 days |
Discover the best of Florence — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Florence trip today.
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 Domegliara-Sant'Ambrogio 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
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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.
Firenze Campo di Marte is 2 km from Florence city centre. Public transport options include:
Firenze Campo di Marte has practical services for this route, including Dining, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office, Bike Parking and Bike Rental.
Food options include: Moka Café
The ticket office is open Mon - Sun: 07:15 - 20:45.
Available at Firenze Campo di Marte: Taxis, WC.
Available at Firenze Campo di Marte: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Firenze Campo di Marte: The station is fully accessible, with step-free access throughout the station.
Nearby hotels include Florence Stadium B&B, Hotel Villa Liana, Hotel della Robbia.
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