- Must visit
Galleria degli Uffizi
Major art museum displaying Botticelli, Leonardo and Michelangelo, essential for understanding Florentine Renaissance painting.
Cheapest price on 18 Sept
£176
Average ticket price on 18 Sept
£176
Fastest journey on 18 Sept
15 h 12 m
Average journey duration on 18 Sept
15 h 12 m
Trains on 18 Sept
1
Distance
687 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Parghelia to Florence is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Parghelia to Florence will cost around £176 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £176.
To travel from Parghelia to Florence you need to make at least one change.


Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Parghelia to Florence among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £38 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 7h 29m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £38, while a train costs an average of £47.
Distance: 687 km
Most popular Train | Coach | Driving |
|---|---|---|
£47 Average Price | £38 Average Price Cheapest | £132 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
7h 29m Average total duration Fastest 6h 59m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 16h 10m Average total duration 15h 40m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 25m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Parghelia to Florence:
A coach is £9 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Parghelia to Florence costing on average £47.
Other travel options to Florence take longer:
Coach takes on average 15h 40m.
The journey is about 1h 26m faster (6h 59m by train vs 8h 25m by car) and roughly £85 cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls (£47 vs £132). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
The table below shows live departures for Parghelia to Florence 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 |
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![]() | 9:22 Parghelia | 8h24 | 17:46 Florence | 1 change | |
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Trains from Parghelia to Florence run on average 13 times per day, taking around 6h 59m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £47 but you can travel from only £38 by coach.
There are 2 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 05:20, the last at 23:24. The fastest train covers the 687 km distance in 12h 35m.
Distance 687 km |
Average train duration 6h 59m |
Cheapest ticket price £47 |
Trains per day 13 |
Direct trains 2 |
Fastest train 12h 35m |
First train 5:20 |
Last train 23:24 |
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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 Parghelia 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 Parghelia to Florence trains use the Parghelia to Firenze Santa Maria Novella station pair, with some services arriving at Firenze Rifredi. Use this guide to compare Parghelia and Florence train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Parghelia has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Taxis, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office and Bike Parking.
Food options include: Spizziculia Good Food & Wine, Da Tonino
Ticket office support is available at Parghelia.
Available at Parghelia: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Parghelia: Bike Parking.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Santa Lucia, Hotel Porto Pirgos, Hotel Cannamele Resort.
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
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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.
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