- Must visit
Galleria degli Uffizi
Major art museum displaying Botticelli, Leonardo and Michelangelo, essential for understanding Florentine Renaissance painting.
Cheapest price on 29 Aug
£21
Average ticket price on 29 Aug
£38
Fastest journey on 29 Aug
2 h 36 m
Average journey duration on 29 Aug
3 h 2 m
Trains on 29 Aug
30
Distance
198 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Genoa to Florence is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Genoa to Florence will cost around £38 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £21.
On Sat 29 Aug, we found 30 trains from Genoa to Florence, including 3 direct services.
These direct trains cover the 198 km distance in an average of 3 h 2 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 36 m .
The slowest trains will take 3 h 28 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 Veloce 3365 · Regionale Veloce 3269 · Regionale 18415
Regionale Veloce 12321 · Regionale 4028
Regionale Veloce 2127 · Regionale Veloce 3273 · Regionale 18401
TRENO DEL MARE TRENORD 3005 · Regionale 19361 · Regionale Veloce 4038
TRENO DEL MARE TRENORD 3005 · Regionale 18393
FRECCIARGENTO 8583
FRECCIARGENTO 8591
FRECCIARGENTO 8551
FRECCIABIANCA 8619+
Regionale Veloce 4046
FRECCIABIANCA 8613+
Regionale Veloce 4038Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Genoa to Florence among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £10 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 56m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.2kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £10, while a flight costs an average of £182.
Distance: 198 km
Most popular Train | Coach | Flight |
|---|---|---|
£21 Average Price | £10 Average Price Cheapest | £182 Average Price |
3h 56m Average total duration Fastest 3h 26m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 12m Average total duration 3h 42m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 26m Average total duration 3h 26m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
The table below shows live departures for Genoa to Florence trains for tomorrow, Saturday 29 August. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FRECCIARGENTO 8583 | 5:48 Genoa Piazza Principe | 2h36 | 8:24 Florence Campo di Marte | 0 changesdirect | |
FRECCIARGENTO 8551 | 7:05 Genoa Piazza Principe | 2h59 | 10:04 Florence Campo di Marte | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale Veloce 12321 · Regionale 4028 | 7:11 Genoa Piazza Principe | 4h50 | 12:01 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 1 change | |
Intercity 653+ FRECCIAROSSA 9391 | 7:19 Genoa Piazza Principe | 3h31 | 10:50 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 1 change | |
Intercity 651+ Regionale Veloce 4026 | 7:47 Genoa Piazza Principe | 3h46 | 11:33 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 1 change | |
Intercity 658+ S13 TRENORD 24430+ FRECCIAROSSA 9527 | 8:19 Genoa Piazza Principe | 3h45 | 12:04 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 2 changes | |
Intercity 505+ Regionale Veloce 4030 | 8:53 Genoa Piazza Principe | 3h40 | 12:33 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 1 change | |
Intercity 662+ FRECCIAROSSA 9587 | 9:18 Genoa Piazza Principe | 3h46 | 13:04 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 1 change | |
Intercity 657+ Regionale Veloce 4032 | 9:47 Genoa Piazza Principe | 3h46 | 13:33 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 1 change | |
Regionale Veloce 2119 · Regionale Veloce 3265 · Regionale 18413 | 10:32 Genoa Piazza Principe | 4h36 | 15:08 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 2 changes | |
TRENO DEL MARE TRENORD 3005 · Regionale 19361 · Regionale Veloce 4038 | 10:50 Genoa Piazza Principe | 4h43 | 15:33 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 2 changes | |
TRENO DEL MARE TRENORD 3005 · Regionale 18393 | 10:50 Genoa Piazza Principe | 5h18 | 16:08 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 1 change | |
FRECCIABIANCA 8613+ Regionale Veloce 4038 | 12:05 Genoa Piazza Principe | 3h28 | 15:33 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 1 change | |
Regionale Veloce 3365 · Regionale Veloce 3269 · Regionale 18415 | 12:19 Genoa Piazza Principe | 4h49 | 17:08 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 2 changes | |
Intercity 511+ Regionale 18306 | 12:24 Genoa Piazza Principe | 3h37 | 16:01 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 1 change | |
Intercity 665+ Regionale 18399 | 13:47 Genoa Piazza Principe | 4h21 | 18:08 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 1 change | |
Intercity 665+ Regionale 18399 · Regionale Veloce 4046 | 13:47 Genoa Piazza Principe | 4h14 | 18:01 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 2 changes | |
Regionale Veloce 2127 · Regionale Veloce 3273 · Regionale 18401 | 14:32 Genoa Piazza Principe | 4h36 | 19:08 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 2 changes | |
FRECCIABIANCA 8619+ Regionale Veloce 4046 | 14:50 Genoa Piazza Principe | 3h11 | 18:01 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 1 change | |
Intercity 1539+ S13 TRENORD 24458+ FRECCIAROSSA 9555 | 15:20 Genoa Piazza Principe | 3h44 | 19:04 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 2 changes | |
Intercity 669+ Regionale Veloce 4056 | 15:47 Genoa Piazza Principe | 4h14 | 20:01 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 1 change | |
Regionale Veloce 3371 · Regionale Veloce 3277 · Regionale 18423 | 16:19 Genoa Piazza Principe | 4h49 | 21:08 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 2 changes | |
Intercity 674+ S13 TRENORD 24462+ FRECCIAROSSA 9559 | 16:19 Genoa Piazza Principe | 3h45 | 20:04 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 2 changes | |
FRECCIAROSSA 8623+ Regionale Veloce 4058 | 17:05 Genoa Piazza Principe | 3h28 | 20:33 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 1 change | |
Regionale TTPER 2090 · Regionale 17853 · Regionale 18539 | 17:14 Genoa Piazza Principe | 6h36 | 23:50 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 2 changes | |
Intercity 635+ S13 TRENORD 24366+ FRECCIAROSSA 9563 | 17:19 Genoa Piazza Principe | 3h45 | 21:04 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 2 changes | |
Intercity 673+ Regionale Veloce 4060 | 17:47 Genoa Piazza Principe | 3h52 | 21:39 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 1 change | |
FRECCIARGENTO 8591 | 18:35 Genoa Piazza Principe | 2h54 | 21:29 Florence Campo di Marte | 0 changesdirect | |
Intercity 679+ Regionale 18330 | 19:47 Genoa Piazza Principe | 4h03 | 23:50 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 1 change | |
InterCityNotte 799+ Regionale 18250 | 23:53 Genoa Piazza Principe | 5h35 | 5:28 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 1 change | |
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Trains from Genoa to Florence run on average 32 times per day, taking around 3h 27m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £17 but you can travel from only £5 by coach.
There are 2 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:02, the last at 23:53. The fastest train covers the 198 km distance in 2h 36m.
Distance 198 km |
Average train duration 3h 27m |
Cheapest ticket price £17 |
Trains per day 32 |
Direct trains 2 |
Fastest train 2h 36m |
First train 0:02 |
Last train 23:53 |
Cheapest Month Oct |
Cheapest Day Thu |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Tue |
Least Busy Day Thu |
Best time to book 70 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 Genoa 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 Genoa to Florence trains use the Genova Piazza Principe to Firenze Santa Maria Novella station pair, with some services arriving at Firenze Campo di Marte. Use this guide to compare Genoa and Florence train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Genova Piazza Principe is 1 km from Genoa city centre. Public transport options include:
Genova Piazza Principe has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, Information Desk and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Ristorante Salgari, Trattoria dell'Acciughetta
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Genova Piazza Principe. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Genova Piazza Principe. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Genova Piazza Principe: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Genova Piazza Principe: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Genova Piazza Principe: Elevators, ramps.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Continental Genova, Grand Hotel Savoia, Hotel Britannia.
Genova Brignole is 1 km from Genoa city centre. Public transport options include:
Genova Brignole has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, Information Desk and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Ristorante Pizzeria da Toto, Trattoria Rosmarino
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Genova Brignole. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Genova Brignole. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Genova Brignole: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Genova Brignole: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Genova Brignole: Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Bristol Palace, NH Genova Centro, Best Western Hotel Moderno Verdi.
Genova Nervi is 8 km from Genoa city centre. Public transport options include:
Genova Nervi has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Information Desk and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Ristorante Pizzeria Lo Scalo, Trattoria La Ruota
Free.
Ticket office support is available at Genova Nervi. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Genova Nervi.
Available at Genova Nervi: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Genova Nervi: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Genova Nervi: Ramps, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Esperia, Hotel Villa Pagoda, Hotel Astor.
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 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.
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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