- Must visit
Galleria degli Uffizi
Major art museum displaying Botticelli, Leonardo and Michelangelo, essential for understanding Florentine Renaissance painting.
Cheapest price on 03 Sept
£87
Average ticket price on 03 Sept
£113
Fastest journey on 03 Sept
12 h 46 m
Average journey duration on 03 Sept
14 h 13 m
Trains on 03 Sept
9
Distance
653 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Palermo to Florence is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Palermo to Florence will cost around £113 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £87.
To travel from Palermo to Florence you need to make at least one change.
Intercity 730+
InterCityNotte 796+
Regionale 18250
Intercity 736+
Regionale Veloce 4110
Intercity 730+
FRECCIAROSSA 9674
InterCityNotte 1954+
FRECCIAROSSA 9404
InterCityNotte 1954 · InterCityNotte 89512+
Regionale Veloce 4020
Intercity 736+
FRECCIAROSSA 9556
Intercity 730+
FRECCIAROSSA 9674
InterCityNotte 1954+
FRECCIAROSSA 9404
InterCityNotte 1930+
FRECCIAROSSA 9622 · FRECCIAROSSA 8508
InterCityNotte 1930+
FRECCIAROSSA 9524Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Palermo to Florence among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the flight, with an average ticket price of £51 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 3h 32m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.2 - 0.6kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a flight costs an average of £51, while a train costs an average of £84.
Distance: 653 km
| Train | Most popular Flight | Coach | Ferry | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|---|
£84 Average Price | £51 Average Price Cheapest | £70 Average Price | £61 Average Price | £83 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
12h 46m Average total duration 12h 16m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 32m Average total duration Fastest 1h 32m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 15h 47m Average total duration 15h 17m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 21h 17m Average total duration 20h 17m Onboard + 1h 0m Additional time* | 12h 32m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions | 0.7 - 1.6kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Palermo to Florence:
A flight is £10 less than a ferry for this route with tickets for a ferry from Palermo to Florence costing on average £61.
A flight is £19 less than a coach for this route with tickets for a coach from Palermo to Florence costing on average £70.
A flight is £33 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Palermo to Florence costing on average £84.
Other travel options to Florence take longer:
Train takes on average 12h 16m.
Coach takes on average 15h 17m.
Ferry takes on average 20h 17m.
You'll arrive about 16m sooner (12h 16m by train vs 12h 32m by car). Tickets start at around £84 compared to roughly £83 in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
The table below shows live departures for Palermo to Florence trains for today, Wednesday 2 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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InterCityNotte 1954+ FRECCIAROSSA 9404 | 17:32 Palermo Centrale | 14h38 | 8:10 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 1 change | |
InterCityNotte 1954 · InterCityNotte 89512+ Regionale Veloce 4020 | 17:32 Palermo Centrale | 17h01 | 10:33 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 2 changes | |
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Trains from Palermo to Florence run on average 7 times per day, taking around 12h 16m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £49 but you can travel from only £15 by flight.
There are 1 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:02, the last at 23:37. The fastest train covers the 653 km distance in 14h 31m.
Distance 653 km |
Average train duration 12h 16m |
Cheapest ticket price £49 |
Trains per day 7 |
Direct trains 1 |
Fastest train 14h 31m |
First train 0:02 |
Last train 23:37 |
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Cheapest Day Wed |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Tue |
Least Busy Day Sun |
Best time to book 49 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 Palermo 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 Palermo to Florence trains use the Palermo Centrale to Firenze Santa Maria Novella station pair, with some services arriving at Firenze Campo di Marte. Use this guide to compare Palermo 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 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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