- Must visit
Galleria degli Uffizi
Major art museum displaying Botticelli, Leonardo and Michelangelo, essential for understanding Florentine Renaissance painting.
Cheapest price
£7
Average price
£7
Fastest journey
44 m
Average duration
54 m
Trains per day
6
Distance
51 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Pontedera to Florence is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Pontedera to Florence will cost around £7 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £7.
Of the 6 trains that leave Pontedera for Florence every day 6 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 51 km distance in an average of 54 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 44 m .
The slowest trains will take 1 h 7 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.










The table below shows live departures for Pontedera to Florence trains for today, Sunday 16 August. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Regionale 18250 | 4:31 Pontedera-Casciana Terme | 0h57 | 5:28 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale 18254 | 5:56 Pontedera-Casciana Terme | 0h57 | 6:53 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale 18258 | 6:23 Pontedera-Casciana Terme | 1h00 | 7:23 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale 18260 | 6:43 Pontedera-Casciana Terme | 0h45 | 7:28 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale 18264 | 7:08 Pontedera-Casciana Terme | 0h51 | 7:59 Florence Rifredi | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale 18264 | 7:08 Pontedera-Casciana Terme | 1h01 | 8:09 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale Veloce 4012 | 7:52 Pontedera-Casciana Terme | 0h46 | 8:38 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale 18268 | 8:10 Pontedera-Casciana Terme | 0h58 | 9:08 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale 18274 | 8:25 Pontedera-Casciana Terme | 0h58 | 9:23 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale Veloce 18276 | 8:47 Pontedera-Casciana Terme | 0h46 | 9:33 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale Veloce 4018 | 9:21 Pontedera-Casciana Terme | 0h40 | 10:01 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale 18280 | 9:23 Pontedera-Casciana Terme | 1h10 | 10:33 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale 18280 | 9:23 Pontedera-Casciana Terme | 1h00 | 10:23 Florence Rifredi | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale Veloce 4024 | 9:50 Pontedera-Casciana Terme | 0h57 | 10:47 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale 18411 | 11:10 Pontedera-Casciana Terme | 0h58 | 12:08 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale Veloce 4030 | 11:45 Pontedera-Casciana Terme | 0h48 | 12:33 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale Veloce 4032 | 12:47 Pontedera-Casciana Terme | 0h46 | 13:33 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale Veloce 4034 | 13:21 Pontedera-Casciana Terme | 0h40 | 14:01 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale 18298 | 13:47 Pontedera-Casciana Terme | 0h46 | 14:33 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale 18413 | 14:10 Pontedera-Casciana Terme | 0h58 | 15:08 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale 18304 | 14:23 Pontedera-Casciana Terme | 1h02 | 15:25 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale Veloce 4038 | 14:47 Pontedera-Casciana Terme | 0h46 | 15:33 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale 18395 | 15:10 Pontedera-Casciana Terme | 0h58 | 16:08 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale 18415 | 16:10 Pontedera-Casciana Terme | 0h58 | 17:08 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale 18308 | 16:23 Pontedera-Casciana Terme | 1h02 | 17:25 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale Veloce 4044 | 16:47 Pontedera-Casciana Terme | 0h46 | 17:33 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale 18399 | 17:10 Pontedera-Casciana Terme | 0h58 | 18:08 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale Veloce 4046 | 17:21 Pontedera-Casciana Terme | 0h40 | 18:01 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale Veloce 4050 | 17:47 Pontedera-Casciana Terme | 0h46 | 18:33 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale 18401 | 18:10 Pontedera-Casciana Terme | 0h58 | 19:08 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale 18314 | 18:23 Pontedera-Casciana Terme | 1h00 | 19:23 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale Veloce 4052 | 18:47 Pontedera-Casciana Terme | 0h46 | 19:33 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale 18403 | 19:10 Pontedera-Casciana Terme | 0h58 | 20:08 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale 18316 | 19:21 Pontedera-Casciana Terme | 0h40 | 20:01 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale Veloce 4058 | 19:47 Pontedera-Casciana Terme | 0h46 | 20:33 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale 18423 | 20:10 Pontedera-Casciana Terme | 0h58 | 21:08 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale 19483 | 20:23 Pontedera-Casciana Terme | 0h49 | 21:12 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale Veloce 4060 | 20:46 Pontedera-Casciana Terme | 0h53 | 21:39 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale Veloce 4060 | 20:46 Pontedera-Casciana Terme | 0h43 | 21:29 Florence Rifredi | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale 18322 | 21:23 Pontedera-Casciana Terme | 0h52 | 22:15 Florence Rifredi | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale 18322 | 21:23 Pontedera-Casciana Terme | 1h03 | 22:26 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale Veloce 4062 | 21:47 Pontedera-Casciana Terme | 0h45 | 22:32 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale 18332 | 22:53 Pontedera-Casciana Terme | 0h57 | 23:50 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0 changesdirect | |
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Trains from Pontedera to Florence run on average 46 times per day, taking around 51m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £7 if you book in advance.
There are 43 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:40, the last at 23:44. The fastest train covers the 51 km distance in 44m.
Distance 51 km |
Average train duration 51m |
Cheapest ticket price £7 |
Trains per day 46 |
Direct trains 43 |
Fastest train 44m |
First train 0:40 |
Last train 23:44 |
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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 Pontedera 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 Pontedera to Florence trains use the Pontedera-Casciana T. to Firenze Santa Maria Novella station pair, with some services arriving at Firenze Rifredi. Use this guide to compare Pontedera and Florence train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Pontedera-Casciana T. has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Information Desk and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Ristorante Enoteca La Cantinetta, Osteria del Sole
Free.
Ticket office support is available at Pontedera-Casciana T.. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Pontedera-Casciana T.. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Pontedera-Casciana T.: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Pontedera-Casciana T.: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Pontedera-Casciana T.: Elevators, ramps.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Armonia, Hotel La Pace, Hotel Il Falchetto.
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
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.
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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