The cheapest and fastest trains from Genoa Piazza Principe to Florence Santa Maria Novella
Cheapest price
£20
Average price
£20
Fastest journey
4 h 38 m
Average duration
5 h 46 m
Trains per day
5
Distance
199 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Genoa Piazza Principe to Florence Santa Maria Novella is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Genoa Piazza Principe to Florence Santa Maria Novella will cost around £20 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £20.
Of the 5 trains that leave Genoa Piazza Principe for Florence Santa Maria Novella 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 5 h 46 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 4 h 38 m .
The slowest trains will take 8 h 24 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 coach and train for Genoa Piazza Principe to Florence Santa Maria Novella
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Genoa Piazza Principe to Florence Santa Maria Novella among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £6. For those with little time consider booking a coach which can get you there in 3h 19m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £6, and a train costs an average of £17.
Distance: 199 km
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£22 Average Price | £13 Average Price Cheapest |
3h 58m Average total duration 3h 28m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 49m Average total duration Fastest 3h 19m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Genoa Piazza Principe to Florence Santa Maria Novella train times
The table below shows live departures for Genoa Piazza Principe to Florence Santa Maria Novella trains for today, Tuesday 6 January. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
InterCityNotte 899+ Regionale 18252 | 21:07 Genoa Piazza Principe | 8h32 | 05:39 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 1 change | |
InterCityNotte 899 · InterCityNotte 796+ Regionale 18250 | 21:07 Genoa Piazza Principe | 7h21 | 04:28 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 2 changes | |
| Wednesday 7 January | |||||
![]() | 10:24 Genoa Piazza Principe | 4h44 | 15:08 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 11:13 Genoa Piazza Principe | 5h55 | 17:08 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 12:30 Genoa Piazza Principe | 4h38 | 17:08 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 15:24 Genoa Piazza Principe | 5h08 | 20:32 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Genoa Piazza Principe to Florence Santa Maria Novella
Trains from Genoa Piazza Principe to Florence Santa Maria Novella run on average 28 times per day, taking around 3h 28m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £17 but you can travel from only £6 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 03:15, the last at 21:38. The fastest train covers the 199 km distance in 2h 56m.
Distance 199 km |
Average train duration 3h 28m |
Cheapest ticket price £17 |
Trains per day 28 |
Fastest train 2h 56m |
First train 03:15 |
Last train 21:38 |
Train companies: Frecciabianca, Intercity, Regionale, Frecciargento, Frecciarossa, Intercity Notte, Italo from Genoa Piazza Principe to Florence Santa Maria Novella trainsFrecciabianca, Intercity, Regionale, Frecciargento, Frecciarossa, Intercity Notte, Italo trains will get you between Genoa Piazza Principe and Florence Santa Maria Novella from £6. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
Frecciabianca
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Regionale
Frecciargento
Frecciarossa
Intercity Notte
Italo
FAQs: Genoa Piazza Principe to Florence Santa Maria Novella train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Genoa Piazza Principe to Florence Santa Maria Novella 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 Santa Maria Novella, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Genoa Piazza Principe and Florence Santa Maria Novella
- 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
- 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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