- Must visit
Galleria degli Uffizi
Major art museum displaying Botticelli, Leonardo and Michelangelo, essential for understanding Florentine Renaissance painting.
Cheapest price
£23
Average price
£45
Fastest journey
2 h 4 m
Average duration
2 h 4 m
Trains per day
51
Distance
251 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Milan Centrale to Florence is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Milan Centrale to Florence will cost around £45 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £23.
Of the 51 trains that leave Milan Centrale for Florence every day 33 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 251 km distance in an average of 2 h 4 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 4 m .
The slowest trains will take 2 h 4 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 TTPER 2475 · Regionale 17851
Regionale Veloce TTPER 2459 · Regionale TTPER 17827 · Regionale 18517
Regionale Veloce TTPER 2477 · Regionale 17853 · Regionale 18539
Regionale Veloce TTPER 2451 · Regionale 17815 · Regionale 18467
Regionale Veloce TTPER 2455 · Regionale 17825 · Regionale 18515
FRECCIAROSSA 9543
FRECCIAROSSA 9567
FRECCIAROSSA 9515
FRECCIAROSSA 9555
FRECCIAROSSA 9527Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Milan Centrale to Florence among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £8. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 44m. 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 coach costs an average of £8, and a flight costs an average of £141.
Distance: 251 km
Most popular Train | Coach | Flight |
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£24 Average Price | £13 Average Price Cheapest | £243 Average Price |
4h 14m Average total duration Fastest 3h 44m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 40m Average total duration 4h 10m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 13m Average total duration 5h 13m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.6kg 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 Milan Centrale to Florence trains for today, Monday 24 August. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FRECCIAROSSA 9303 | 5:50 Milan Centrale | 3h00 | 8:50 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0 changesdirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9511 | 5:55 Milan Centrale | 2h09 | 8:04 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 2453 · Regionale 17819 · Regionale 18511 | 6:15 Milan Centrale | 5h37 | 11:52 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 2 changes | |
9907 | 6:20 Milan Centrale | 2h15 | 8:35 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale 2293 · Regionale 18288 | 6:50 Milan Centrale | 6h18 | 13:08 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 1 change | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9515 | 7:00 Milan Centrale | 2h04 | 9:04 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 2455 · Regionale 17825 · Regionale 18515 | 7:20 Milan Centrale | 6h32 | 13:52 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 2 changes | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 2455+ Intercity 584 | 7:20 Milan Centrale | 5h07 | 12:27 Florence Rifredi | 1 change | |
9917 | 7:20 Milan Centrale | 2h15 | 9:35 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0 changesdirect | |
8947 | 8:25 Milan Centrale | 2h10 | 10:35 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0 changesdirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9583 | 8:55 Milan Centrale | 2h09 | 11:04 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 2459 · Regionale TTPER 17827 · Regionale 18517 | 9:20 Milan Centrale | 5h32 | 14:52 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 2 changes | |
9923 | 9:30 Milan Centrale | 2h05 | 11:35 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0 changesdirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9527 | 10:00 Milan Centrale | 2h04 | 12:04 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0 changesdirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9587 | 10:40 Milan Centrale | 2h24 | 13:04 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0 changesdirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 8807 · FRECCIAROSSA 9415 | 11:15 Milan Centrale | 2h24 | 13:39 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 1 change | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 2463 · Regionale 17833 · Regionale 18521 | 11:20 Milan Centrale | 5h32 | 16:52 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 2 changes | |
9931 | 11:30 Milan Centrale | 2h05 | 13:35 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0 changesdirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9535 | 11:50 Milan Centrale | 2h14 | 14:04 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0 changesdirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 8809 · FRECCIAROSSA 8419 | 12:20 Milan Centrale | 2h19 | 14:39 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 1 change | |
9935 | 12:30 Milan Centrale | 2h05 | 14:35 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0 changesdirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9539 | 12:50 Milan Centrale | 2h14 | 15:04 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 2467 · Regionale 17839 · Regionale 18527 | 13:20 Milan Centrale | 5h32 | 18:52 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 2 changes | |
FRECCIAROSSA 8811 · FRECCIAROSSA 9421 | 13:20 Milan Centrale | 2h19 | 15:39 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 1 change | |
9939 | 13:30 Milan Centrale | 2h05 | 15:35 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0 changesdirect | |
Intercity 597 | 13:48 Milan Centrale | 3h39 | 17:27 Florence Rifredi | 0 changesdirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9543 | 14:00 Milan Centrale | 2h04 | 16:04 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0 changesdirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 8813 · FRECCIAROSSA 9425 | 14:10 Milan Centrale | 2h29 | 16:39 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 1 change | |
8143 | 14:15 Milan Centrale | 2h20 | 16:35 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0 changesdirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9547 | 14:55 Milan Centrale | 2h09 | 17:04 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0 changesdirect | |
Intercity 613+ Regionale 17843 · Regionale 18529 | 15:05 Milan Centrale | 4h47 | 19:52 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 2 changes | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 2471 · Regionale 17845 · Regionale 18483 | 15:20 Milan Centrale | 5h04 | 20:24 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 2 changes | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9809 · FRECCIAROSSA 9323 | 15:20 Milan Centrale | 2h30 | 17:50 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 1 change | |
9947 | 15:30 Milan Centrale | 2h05 | 17:35 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0 changesdirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9551 | 15:55 Milan Centrale | 2h09 | 18:04 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0 changesdirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 8819 · FRECCIAROSSA 9431 | 16:15 Milan Centrale | 2h24 | 18:39 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 1 change | |
9951 | 16:30 Milan Centrale | 2h05 | 18:35 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0 changesdirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9555 | 17:00 Milan Centrale | 2h04 | 19:04 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0 changesdirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9811 · FRECCIAROSSA 9433 | 17:15 Milan Centrale | 2h24 | 19:39 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 1 change | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 2475 · Regionale 17851 | 17:20 Milan Centrale | 4h50 | 22:10 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 1 change | |
9955 | 17:25 Milan Centrale | 2h10 | 19:35 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0 changesdirect | |
Intercity 599 | 17:40 Milan Centrale | 3h42 | 21:22 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0 changesdirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9559 | 17:50 Milan Centrale | 2h14 | 20:04 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 2477 · Regionale 17853 · Regionale 18539 | 18:15 Milan Centrale | 5h35 | 23:50 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 2 changes | |
9959 | 18:30 Milan Centrale | 2h05 | 20:35 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0 changesdirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9563 | 19:00 Milan Centrale | 2h04 | 21:04 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0 changesdirect | |
9961 | 19:25 Milan Centrale | 2h10 | 21:35 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0 changesdirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9567 | 20:00 Milan Centrale | 2h04 | 22:04 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0 changesdirect | |
InterCityNotte 1963 | 20:10 Milan Centrale | 3h59 | 0:09 Florence Campo di Marte | 0 changesdirect | |
InterCityNotte 755 · InterCityNotte 770 | 21:50 Milan Centrale | 5h11 | 3:01 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 1 change | |
Regionale TRENORD 2245 · Regionale Veloce TTPER 2485+ InterCityNotte 770 | 22:05 Milan Centrale | 4h56 | 3:01 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 2 changes | |
| Tuesday 25 August | |||||
FRECCIAROSSA 9505 | 4:55 Milan Centrale | 2h09 | 7:04 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 2451 · Regionale 17815 · Regionale 18467 | 5:15 Milan Centrale | 5h08 | 10:23 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 2 changes | |
8111 | 5:20 Milan Centrale | 2h15 | 7:35 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0 changesdirect | |
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Trains from Milan Centrale to Florence run on average 56 times per day, taking around 3h 44m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £13 but you can travel from only £8 by coach.
There are 32 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 03:15, the last at 18:40. The fastest train covers the 251 km distance in 1h 54m.
Distance 251 km |
Average train duration 3h 44m |
Cheapest ticket price £13 |
Trains per day 56 |
Direct trains 32 |
Fastest train 1h 54m |
First train 3:15 |
Last train 18:40 |
Cheapest Month Aug |
Cheapest Day Sat |
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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 Milan Centrale 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 Milan Centrale to Florence trains use the Milano Centrale to Firenze Santa Maria Novella station pair, with some services arriving at Firenze Rifredi. Use this guide to compare Milan Centrale and Florence train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Milano Centrale is 2 km from Milan city centre. Public transport options include:
Milano Centrale 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: Venchi, Panzera Coffee, Burger King, Bar Motta, Caffè Napoli, VyTA Boulangerie, Spontini, Starbucks, Dispensa Emilia, McDonald's, & many more
Free WiFi in the station. ATMs are there are ATMs in various locations around the station.
The ticket office is open Mon - Sun: 05:50 - 22:20. Information desks are located next to the ticket office on the ground floor in the shopping gallery.
Luggage storage is provided by KiPoint and located on the ground floor, on the side of Piazza Luigi di Savoia. It is open every day from 06:00 to 23:00.
Available at Milano Centrale: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Milano Centrale: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Milano Centrale: Station is wheelchair accessible, has elevators and the Sala Blu, Trenitalia's office of assistance for disabled travelers, is next to Platform 4.
Nearby hotels include Glam Hotel Milano, NYX MIlan, iQ Hotel Milano.
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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