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Galleria degli Uffizi
Major art museum displaying Botticelli, Leonardo and Michelangelo, essential for understanding Florentine Renaissance painting.
Regionale 12381 · Regionale 18401
Regionale Veloce 12321 · Regionale 34101 · Regionale 18839
Regionale 12381 · Regionale 19367 · Regionale Veloce 4048
Regionale Veloce 12321 · Regionale 4028
Regionale 12337 · 5 TERRE EXPRESS 12301 · Regionale 18413
FRECCIARGENTO 8551
FRECCIABIANCA 8605+
Regionale Veloce 4018
FRECCIABIANCA 8619+
Regionale Veloce 4046
Regionale 12311+
FRECCIABIANCA 8605+
Regionale Veloce 4018
Regionale 12311+
FRECCIABIANCA 8605+
Regionale Veloce 4018Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Portofino to Florence among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from £15. For those with little time consider booking a coach which can get you there in 2h 46m. 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 train costs an average of £15, and a flight costs an average of £61.
Distance: 174 km
Most popular Train | Coach | Flight |
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£20 Average Price Cheapest | £36 Average Price | £169 Average Price |
3h 30m Average total duration 3h 0m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 16m Average total duration Fastest 2h 46m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 11h 28m Average total duration 8h 28m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.4kg 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 Portofino to Florence trains for tomorrow, Monday 3 August. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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Regionale 12251 · Regionale 12263 · Regionale 18391 | 0:12 Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 7h02 | 7:14 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 2 changes | |
Regionale 12251+ InterCityNotte 799+ Regionale 18250 | 0:12 Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 5h16 | 5:28 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 2 changes | |
Regionale 12251 · Regionale 12263 · Regionale 18391 | 0:16 Rapallo station | 6h58 | 7:14 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 2 changes | |
Regionale 12251+ InterCityNotte 799+ Regionale 18250 | 0:21 Zoagli station | 5h07 | 5:28 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 2 changes | |
Regionale 12251 · Regionale 12263 · Regionale 18391 | 0:21 Zoagli station | 6h53 | 7:14 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 2 changes | |
InterCityNotte 799+ Regionale 18250 | 0:34 Rapallo station | 4h54 | 5:28 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 1 change | |
Regionale Veloce 3016+ FRECCIARGENTO 8583 | 4:51 Rapallo station | 3h33 | 8:24 Florence Campo di Marte | 1 change | |
Regionale Veloce 3016+ FRECCIARGENTO 8583 | 4:55 Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 3h29 | 8:24 Florence Campo di Marte | 1 change | |
Regionale 12213 · Regionale 19343 · Regionale Veloce 4016 | 5:28 Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 4h05 | 9:33 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 2 changes | |
Regionale 12213 · Regionale 19343 · Regionale Veloce 4016 | 5:33 Rapallo station | 4h00 | 9:33 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 2 changes | |
Regionale 3257 · Regionale TTPER 19238 · Regionale 19351 · Regionale 18282 | 6:37 Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 4h31 | 11:08 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 3 changes | |
Regionale 3257 · Regionale TTPER 19238 · Regionale 19351 · Regionale 18282 | 6:41 Rapallo station | 4h27 | 11:08 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 3 changes | |
Regionale 22818+ FRECCIARGENTO 8551 | 6:45 Zoagli station | 3h19 | 10:04 Florence Campo di Marte | 1 change | |
Regionale 12311+ FRECCIABIANCA 8605+ Regionale Veloce 4018 | 7:12 Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 2h49 | 10:01 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 2 changes | |
Regionale 12311+ FRECCIARGENTO 8551 | 7:12 Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 2h52 | 10:04 Florence Campo di Marte | 1 change | |
Regionale 12311+ FRECCIABIANCA 8605+ Regionale Veloce 4018 | 7:21 Zoagli station | 2h40 | 10:01 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 2 changes | |
FRECCIABIANCA 8605+ Regionale Veloce 4018 | 7:28 Rapallo station | 2h33 | 10:01 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 1 change | |
FRECCIARGENTO 8551 | 7:41 Rapallo station | 2h23 | 10:04 Florence Campo di Marte | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale Veloce 12321 · Regionale 4028 | 7:59 Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 4h02 | 12:01 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 1 change | |
Regionale Veloce 12321 · Regionale 4028 | 8:03 Rapallo station | 3h58 | 12:01 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 1 change | |
Regionale Veloce 12321 · Regionale 34101 · Regionale 18839 | 8:08 Zoagli station | 6h46 | 14:54 Firenze Rovezzano | 2 changes | |
Regionale Veloce 12321 · Regionale 4028 | 8:08 Zoagli station | 3h53 | 12:01 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 1 change | |
Regionale 12214+ Intercity 651+ Regionale Veloce 4026 | 8:13 Zoagli station | 3h20 | 11:33 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 2 changes | |
Intercity 651+ Regionale Veloce 4026 | 8:24 Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 3h09 | 11:33 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 1 change | |
Intercity 651+ Regionale Veloce 4026 | 8:29 Rapallo station | 3h04 | 11:33 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 1 change | |
Regionale 12337+ Intercity 505+ Regionale Veloce 4030 | 8:59 Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 3h34 | 12:33 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 2 changes | |
Regionale 12337 · 5 TERRE EXPRESS 12301 · Regionale 18413 | 9:08 Zoagli station | 6h00 | 15:08 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 2 changes | |
Regionale 12337+ Intercity 505+ Regionale Veloce 4030 | 9:08 Zoagli station | 3h25 | 12:33 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 2 changes | |
Intercity 505+ Regionale Veloce 4030 | 9:22 Rapallo station | 3h11 | 12:33 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 1 change | |
Intercity 657+ Regionale 19359 · Regionale Veloce 4036 | 10:16 Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 4h17 | 14:33 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 2 changes | |
Intercity 657+ Regionale 19359 · Regionale Veloce 4036 | 10:21 Rapallo station | 4h12 | 14:33 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 2 changes | |
Regionale 12368 · Regionale Veloce 3265 · Regionale 18413 | 11:04 Zoagli station | 4h04 | 15:08 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 2 changes | |
Regionale Veloce 3265 · Regionale 18413 | 11:15 Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 3h53 | 15:08 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 1 change | |
Regionale Veloce 3265 · Regionale 18413 | 11:19 Rapallo station | 3h49 | 15:08 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 1 change | |
Regionale 12359+ FRECCIABIANCA 8613+ Regionale Veloce 4038 | 11:52 Zoagli station | 3h41 | 15:33 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 2 changes | |
Regionale 12361+ FRECCIABIANCA 8613+ Regionale Veloce 4038 | 12:05 Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 3h28 | 15:33 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 2 changes | |
Regionale 12361+ FRECCIABIANCA 8613+ Regionale Veloce 4038 | 12:10 Rapallo station | 3h23 | 15:33 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 2 changes | |
Regionale 12369+ Intercity 511+ Regionale Veloce 4040 | 12:38 Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 3h23 | 16:01 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 2 changes | |
Regionale 12369+ Intercity 511+ Regionale Veloce 4040 | 12:48 Zoagli station | 3h13 | 16:01 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 2 changes | |
Intercity 511+ Regionale Veloce 4040 | 13:03 Rapallo station | 2h58 | 16:01 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 1 change | |
Regionale 12388 · Regionale Veloce 3269 · Regionale 18415 | 13:04 Zoagli station | 4h04 | 17:08 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 2 changes | |
Regionale Veloce 3269 · Regionale 18415 | 13:15 Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 3h53 | 17:08 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 1 change | |
Regionale Veloce 3269 · Regionale 18415 | 13:19 Rapallo station | 3h49 | 17:08 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 1 change | |
Regionale 12381 · Regionale 18401 | 14:13 Zoagli station | 4h55 | 19:08 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 1 change | |
Regionale 12381 · Regionale 19367 · Regionale Veloce 4048 | 14:13 Zoagli station | 4h20 | 18:33 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 2 changes | |
Regionale 12381 · 5 TERRE EXPRESS 22931 · Regionale 18423 | 14:13 Zoagli station | 6h55 | 21:08 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 2 changes | |
Regionale 12391+ FRECCIABIANCA 8619+ Regionale Veloce 4046 | 15:02 Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 2h59 | 18:01 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 2 changes | |
Regionale 12408 · Regionale Veloce 3273 · Regionale 18401 | 15:04 Zoagli station | 4h04 | 19:08 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 2 changes | |
Regionale 12408+ FRECCIABIANCA 8619+ Regionale Veloce 4046 | 15:04 Zoagli station | 2h57 | 18:01 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 2 changes | |
Regionale Veloce 3273 · Regionale 18401 | 15:15 Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 3h53 | 19:08 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 1 change | |
Regionale Veloce 3273 · Regionale 19367 · Regionale Veloce 4048 | 15:15 Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 3h18 | 18:33 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 2 changes | |
Regionale Veloce 3273 · Regionale 19367 · Regionale Veloce 4048 | 15:19 Rapallo station | 3h14 | 18:33 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 2 changes | |
Regionale Veloce 3273 · Regionale 18401 | 15:19 Rapallo station | 3h49 | 19:08 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 1 change | |
FRECCIABIANCA 8619+ Regionale Veloce 4046 | 15:25 Rapallo station | 2h36 | 18:01 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 1 change | |
Regionale 12401+ Intercity 669+ Regionale Veloce 4056 | 16:02 Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 3h59 | 20:01 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 2 changes | |
Regionale 12416+ Intercity 669+ Regionale Veloce 4056 | 16:07 Zoagli station | 3h54 | 20:01 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 2 changes | |
Intercity 669+ Regionale Veloce 4056 | 16:22 Rapallo station | 3h39 | 20:01 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 1 change | |
Regionale 12426+ FRECCIAROSSA 8623+ Regionale Veloce 4058 | 17:04 Zoagli station | 3h29 | 20:33 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 2 changes | |
Regionale 12426 · Regionale Veloce 3277 · Regionale 18423 | 17:04 Zoagli station | 4h04 | 21:08 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 2 changes | |
Regionale Veloce 3277 · Regionale 18423 | 17:15 Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 3h53 | 21:08 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 1 change | |
Regionale Veloce 3277+ FRECCIAROSSA 8623+ Regionale Veloce 4058 | 17:15 Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 3h18 | 20:33 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 2 changes | |
Regionale Veloce 3277 · Regionale 18423 | 17:19 Rapallo station | 3h49 | 21:08 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 1 change | |
FRECCIAROSSA 8623+ Regionale Veloce 4058 | 17:37 Rapallo station | 2h56 | 20:33 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 1 change | |
Regionale 12438+ Intercity 673+ Regionale Veloce 4060 | 18:00 Zoagli station | 3h39 | 21:39 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 2 changes | |
Regionale 22861 · Regionale 19379 · Regionale Veloce 4062 | 18:09 Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 4h23 | 22:32 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 2 changes | |
Regionale 22861 · Regionale 19379 · Regionale Veloce 4062 | 18:14 Rapallo station | 4h18 | 22:32 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 2 changes | |
Intercity 673+ Regionale Veloce 4060 | 18:17 Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 3h22 | 21:39 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 1 change | |
Intercity 673+ Regionale Veloce 4060 | 18:22 Rapallo station | 3h17 | 21:39 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 1 change | |
Regionale 12456+ Intercity 679+ Regionale 18330 | 20:05 Zoagli station | 3h45 | 23:50 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 2 changes | |
Intercity 679+ Regionale 18330 | 20:20 Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 3h30 | 23:50 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 1 change | |
Intercity 679+ Regionale 18330 | 20:25 Rapallo station | 3h25 | 23:50 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 1 change | |
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Trains from Portofino to Florence run on average 65 times per day, taking around 3h 0m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £15 but you can travel from only £6 by coach.
There are 1 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:03, the last at 23:55. The fastest train covers the 174 km distance in 2h 23m.
Distance 174 km |
Average train duration 3h 0m |
Cheapest ticket price £15 |
Trains per day 65 |
Direct trains 1 |
Fastest train 2h 23m |
First train 0:03 |
Last train 23:55 |
Cheapest Month Feb |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Thu |
Least Busy Day Fri |
Best time to book 77 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 Portofino 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 Portofino to Florence trains use the S. Margherita Ligure-Portofino to Firenze Santa Maria Novella station pair, with some services arriving at Firenze Campo di Marte. Use this guide to compare Portofino 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
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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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