
Business
- Free Wi-Fi
- Power plugs
- Wide seats
- Food available
Cheapest price on 18 Sept
£41
Average ticket price on 18 Sept
£64
Fastest journey on 18 Sept
4 h 8 m
Average journey duration on 18 Sept
4 h 46 m
Trains on 18 Sept
7
Distance
322 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Merano/Meran 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 Merano/Meran to Florence Santa Maria Novella will cost around £64 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £41.
To travel from Merano/Meran to Florence Santa Maria Novella you need to make at least one change.
Regionale SAD 16734 · Regionale Veloce 3845 · Regionale 17851
Regionale 17158 · Regionale 3843+
Intercity 599
Regionale 17264+
FRECCIAROSSA 8529
Regionale 17100+
FRECCIAROSSA 8507
Regionale 17168+
FRECCIAROSSA 8525
Regionale 17264+
FRECCIAROSSA 8529
Regionale 17168+
FRECCIAROSSA 8525
Regionale 17100+
FRECCIAROSSA 8507
Regionale 17126 · Regionale 3463+
FRECCIAROSSA 8503
Regionale 17106+
FRECCIAROSSA 9721 · FRECCIAROSSA 9535Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Merano/Meran to Florence Santa Maria Novella among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £48 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 5h 13m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £48, while a train costs an average of £56.
Distance: 322 km
Most popular Train | Coach | Driving |
|---|---|---|
£56 Average Price | £48 Average Price Cheapest | £83 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 13m Average total duration Fastest 4h 43m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 44m Average total duration 7h 14m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 52m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Merano/Meran to Florence Santa Maria Novella:
A coach is £9 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Merano/Meran to Florence Santa Maria Novella costing on average £56.
Other travel options to Florence Santa Maria Novella take longer:
Coach takes on average 7h 14m.
Tickets start at around £56 compared to roughly £83 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about £27. The journey takes 4h 43m versus 3h 52m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
The table below shows live departures for Merano/Meran to Florence Santa Maria Novella trains for today, Thursday 17 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Regionale 17156+ FRECCIAROSSA 8519 | 12:16 Merano/Meran | 4h08 | 16:24 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 1 change | |
Regionale 17158 · Regionale 3843+ Intercity 599 | 13:16 Merano/Meran | 8h06 | 21:22 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 2 changes | |
Regionale 17168+ FRECCIAROSSA 8525 | 14:16 Merano/Meran | 4h08 | 18:24 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 1 change | |
Regionale SAD 16734 · Regionale Veloce 3845 · Regionale 17851 | 15:46 Merano/Meran | 6h24 | 22:10 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 2 changes | |
Regionale 17264+ FRECCIAROSSA 8529 | 16:16 Merano/Meran | 4h08 | 20:24 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 1 change | |
Regionale 17100+ FRECCIAROSSA 8507 | 6:00 Merano/Meran | 4h24 | 10:24 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 1 change | |
Regionale 17126 · Regionale 3463+ FRECCIAROSSA 8503 | 6:33 Merano/Meran | 4h51 | 11:24 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 2 changes | |
Regionale 17106+ FRECCIAROSSA 9721 · FRECCIAROSSA 9535 | 7:46 Merano/Meran | 6h18 | 14:04 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 2 changes | |
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Trains from Merano/Meran to Florence Santa Maria Novella run on average 6 times per day, taking around 4h 43m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £41 but you can travel from only £33 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 04:00, the last at 14:16. The fastest train covers the 322 km distance in 3h 56m.
Distance 322 km |
Average train duration 4h 43m |
Cheapest ticket price £41 |
Trains per day 6 |
Fastest train 3h 56m |
First train 4:00 |
Last train 14:16 |
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Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Merano/Meran 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.

Most Merano/Meran to Florence Santa Maria Novella trains use the Merano Meran to Firenze Santa Maria Novella station pair. Use this guide to compare Merano/Meran and Florence Santa Maria Novella train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Merano Meran 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: Restaurant Forst, Bistro 7
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Merano Meran. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Merano Meran. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Merano Meran: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Merano Meran: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Merano Meran: Ramps, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Europa Splendid, Hotel Terme Merano, City Hotel Merano.
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.
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