- Must visit
Galleria degli Uffizi
Major art museum displaying Botticelli, Leonardo and Michelangelo, essential for understanding Florentine Renaissance painting.
Cheapest price on 13 Oct
£139
Average ticket price on 13 Oct
£139
Fastest journey on 13 Oct
10 h 5 m
Average journey duration on 13 Oct
11 h 5 m
Trains on 13 Oct
3
Distance
886 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Paris to Florence is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Paris to Florence will cost around £139 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £139.
To travel from Paris to Florence you need to make at least one change.
FRECCIAROSSA 1000 9281+
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8143
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FRECCIAROSSA 1000 9281+
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FRECCIAROSSA 1000 9281+
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9951Trains from Paris to Florence run on average 7 times per day, taking around 9h 3m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £16 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 00:40, the last at 21:50. The fastest train covers the 886 km distance in 8h 18m.
Distance 886 km |
Average train duration 9h 3m |
Cheapest ticket price £16 |
Trains per day 7 |
Fastest train 8h 18m |
First train 0:40 |
Last train 21:50 |
Cheapest Month Apr |
Cheapest Day Wed |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Tue |
Least Busy Day Sat |
Best time to book 91 days |
The table below shows live departures for Paris to Florence trains for today, Monday 12 October. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 12:46 Paris | 9h49 | 22:35 Florence | 1 change | |
![]() | 15:25 Paris | 19h10 | 10:35 Florence | 1 change | |
| Tuesday 13 October | |||||
FRECCIAROSSA 1000 9281+ 8143 | 6:30 Paris Gare de Lyon | 10h05 | 16:35 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 1 change | |
FRECCIAROSSA 1000 9281+ 9951 | 6:30 Paris Gare de Lyon | 12h05 | 18:35 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 1 change | |
FRECCIAROSSA 1000 9281+ 9947 | 6:30 Paris Gare de Lyon | 11h05 | 17:35 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 1 change | |
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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.
Official public transport app
Firenze Santa Maria Novella -> Piazza del Duomo, Florence
There are overnight trains from Paris to Florence five days a week. Whilst there are no direct services available, passengers can comfortably travel through the night. Each journey requires a change at Milan Centrale in the early morning for either the high-speed Frecciarossa train or the slower Intercity service to Florence.
Trenitalia runs all services from Paris to Florence, requiring a change at Milan Centrale. From there on some days, passengers will have a choice of services. Trenitalia's high-speed Frecciarossa train provides the fastest option, while Intercity services are substantially slower.
The fastest journeys between Paris and Florence take just under 13 hours, using the high-speed train from Milan Centrale where all services require a change. Slower services, using the Intercity train from Milan Centrale, take just under 15 hours. Journey times can also be affected by the wait times at Milan Centrale which can range from 15 to 40 minutes.
There are rail services between these two cities on Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays. Trains leave Paris in the early evening and arrive in Florence in the early or mid-morning the following day. Note that no services are available on Fridays and Sundays.
Departure train station: Paris-Gare du Lyon station, one of Europe's busiest stations, is the departure point for all of these services. This large station is conveniently located in the centre of Paris. Gare du Lyon has numerous facilities available to passengers including shops, cafes, food outlets, left luggage facilities, a currency exchange, cash points and toilets. The station is directly linked to both the Paris Metro system the suburban RER rail service and there are bus stops outside.
Arrival train station: Florence Santa Maria Novella station in the centre of Florence is where all high-speed services between these two cities arrive. This historic, busy station has bus and tram stops just outside. Among the station facilities offered are toilets, cash points, a currency exchange, shops and cafes. Left luggage facilities are also available. Slower services arrive at the much smaller Florence Refredi station in the north-west of the city. Bus services are available to central Florence.
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Paris 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 Paris to Florence trains use the Paris Gare de Lyon to Firenze Santa Maria Novella station pair, with some services arriving at Firenze Campo di Marte. Use this guide to compare Paris and Florence train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Paris Gare de Lyon is 2 km from Paris city centre. Public transport options include:
Paris Gare de Lyon 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: Le Train Bleu, La Fabrique Cookies, The Grand Comptoir, Café Pierre Hermé, Paul, Starbucks, Golden Brioche, Mezzo di Pasta, McDonald's, The Prem1er Café, & many more
Free unlimited WiFi. ATMs are in various points at the station.
The ticket office is open Mon - Sun: 04:45 - 01:30. Information desks are located in Hall 1.
Luggage storage is luggage lockers are available daily from 06:15 to 22:00. They are located on the first level in Hall 3 on the Rue de Bercy side of the station.
Available at Paris Gare de Lyon: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Paris Gare de Lyon: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Paris Gare de Lyon: Full accessibility services for all types of disabilities throughout the station, including digital and electronic orientation systems.
Nearby hotels include Hôtel Parisianer, Hôtel Locomo, Hôtel Marceau Bastille.
Paris Gare Montparnasse is 2 km from Paris city centre. Public transport options include:
Paris Gare Montparnasse 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: YO! Sushi, McDonald's, Pierre Herme, La Fabrique à Cookies, Brioche Dorée, Yogurt Factory, IT Trattoria, PeGast, EXKi, Starbucks, & many more
Free public Wi-Fi. ATMs are there are several ATM machines inside the station.
The ticket office is open Mon - Sun: 07:15 - 18:00. Information desks are information services are available at the SNCF ticket office. Located in Hall 1 on Level 2 near Track 1.
Luggage storage is automatic lockers are located in Hall 1 on level 2 close to Track 24.
Available at Paris Gare Montparnasse: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Paris Gare Montparnasse: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Paris Gare Montparnasse: Elevators, boarding ramps, and escalators. Special assistance for disabled travelers is available at the station, located in Hall 1 on Level 2.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Le Littré, Hôtel Mistral, Royal Saint Germain.
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 Rovezzano is 4 km from Florence city centre. Public transport options include:
Firenze Rovezzano has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Taxis, Accessibility, Hotel, Bike Parking and Bike Rental.
Food and drink options are available at Firenze Rovezzano.
Available at Firenze Rovezzano: Parking, Taxis.
Available at Firenze Rovezzano: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Firenze Rovezzano: Elevators, ramps.
Nearby hotels include Rovezzano B&B, Mulino di Firenze.
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