- Must visit
Galleria degli Uffizi
Major art museum displaying Botticelli, Leonardo and Michelangelo, essential for understanding Florentine Renaissance painting.
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Portofino to Florence is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Portofino to Florence will cost around £22 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £19.
On Mon 02 Nov, we found 73 trains from Portofino to Florence, including 1 direct services.
These direct trains cover the 174 km distance in an average of 2 h 36 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 23 m .
The slowest trains will take 2 h 49 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.
FRECCIABIANCA 8605+
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Regionale 12387 · Regionale Veloce 3273 · Regionale 18401
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Regionale 12367 · Regionale Veloce 3269 · Regionale 18415
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FRECCIABIANCA 8605+
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FRECCIABIANCA 8619+
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FRECCIABIANCA 8605+
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Trains from Portofino to Florence run on average 64 times per day, taking around 3h 13m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £15 but you can travel from only £7 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 7m.
Distance 174 km |
Average train duration 3h 13m |
Cheapest ticket price £15 |
Trains per day 64 |
Direct trains 1 |
Fastest train 2h 7m |
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 Sat |
Best time to book 21 days |
Use these quick route answers to check fares, travel time, departure options, and direct services before booking from Portofino to Florence.
The table below shows live departures for Portofino to Florence trains for today, Sunday 1 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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Regionale Veloce 3016+ FRECCIAROSSA 9519 | 4:55 Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 5h09 | 10:04 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 1 change | |
Regionale 12213 · Regionale 19345 · Regionale Veloce 18276 | 5:28 Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 4h05 | 9:33 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 2 changes | |
Regionale 12213 · Regionale 19345 · Regionale Veloce 18276 | 5:33 Rapallo station | 4h00 | 9:33 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 2 changes | |
9998 · 9923 | 6:05 Genoa Brignole | 5h30 | 11:35 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 1 change | |
Intercity 652+ FRECCIAROSSA 9391 | 6:07 Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 4h43 | 10:50 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 1 change | |
9998 · 9923 | 6:12 Genoa Piazza Principe | 5h23 | 11:35 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 1 change | |
Regionale 3257 · Regionale TTPER 19238 · Regionale 19351 · Regionale 18411 | 6:37 Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 5h31 | 12:08 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 3 changes | |
Regionale 3257 · Regionale TTPER 19238 · Regionale 19351 · Regionale 18411 | 6:41 Rapallo station | 5h27 | 12:08 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 3 changes | |
Regionale 12311+ FRECCIABIANCA 8605+ Regionale Veloce 4018 | 7:12 Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 2h49 | 10:01 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 2 changes | |
Regionale 12311+ Intercity 651+ Regionale 18411 | 7:21 Zoagli station | 4h47 | 12:08 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 2 changes | |
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 | |
Regionale 12323 · Regionale 19357 · Regionale Veloce 4032 | 7:59 Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 5h34 | 13:33 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 2 changes | |
Regionale 12323 · Regionale 19357 · Regionale Veloce 4032 | 8:03 Rapallo station | 5h30 | 13:33 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 2 changes | |
Intercity 651+ Regionale 18411 | 8:24 Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 3h44 | 12:08 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 1 change | |
Intercity 651+ Regionale 18411 | 8:29 Rapallo station | 3h39 | 12:08 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 1 change | |
Regionale 12333+ Intercity 505+ Regionale Veloce 4030 | 9:00 Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 3h33 | 12:33 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 2 changes | |
Regionale 12333+ Intercity 505+ Regionale Veloce 4030 | 9:09 Zoagli station | 3h24 | 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 | |
Regionale 12356+ Intercity 657+ Regionale Veloce 4032 | 10:04 Zoagli station | 3h29 | 13:33 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 2 changes | |
Intercity 657+ Regionale Veloce 4032 | 10:16 Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 3h17 | 13:33 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 1 change | |
Intercity 657+ Regionale Veloce 4032 | 10:21 Rapallo station | 3h12 | 13:33 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 1 change | |
Regionale 12353 · Regionale Veloce 3265 · Regionale 18413 | 11:13 Zoagli station | 3h55 | 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 12363+ FRECCIABIANCA 8613+ Regionale Veloce 4038 | 12:10 Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 3h23 | 15:33 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 2 changes | |
Regionale 12363+ FRECCIABIANCA 8613+ Regionale Veloce 4038 | 12:14 Rapallo station | 3h19 | 15:33 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 2 changes | |
Regionale 12363+ FRECCIABIANCA 8613+ Regionale Veloce 4038 | 12:19 Zoagli station | 3h14 | 15:33 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 2 changes | |
Intercity 511+ Regionale 18415 | 13:03 Rapallo station | 4h05 | 17:08 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 1 change | |
Regionale 12373 · Regionale Veloce 3269 · Regionale 18415 | 13:12 Zoagli station | 3h56 | 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 12383+ Intercity 665+ Regionale 18399 | 14:15 Zoagli station | 3h53 | 18:08 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 2 changes | |
Intercity 665+ Regionale 18399 | 14:18 Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 3h50 | 18:08 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 1 change | |
Intercity 665+ Regionale 18399 · Regionale Veloce 4046 | 14:18 Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 3h43 | 18:01 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 2 changes | |
Intercity 665+ Regionale 18399 | 14:23 Rapallo station | 3h45 | 18:08 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 1 change | |
Intercity 665+ Regionale 18399 · Regionale Veloce 4046 | 14:23 Rapallo station | 3h38 | 18:01 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 2 changes | |
Regionale 12393+ FRECCIABIANCA 8619+ Regionale Veloce 4046 | 15:05 Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 2h56 | 18:01 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 2 changes | |
Regionale 12393+ FRECCIABIANCA 8619+ Regionale Veloce 4046 | 15:14 Zoagli station | 2h47 | 18:01 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 2 changes | |
Regionale 12393 · Regionale Veloce 3273 · Regionale 18401 | 15:14 Zoagli station | 3h54 | 19:08 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 2 changes | |
Regionale Veloce 3273 · Regionale 19367 · Regionale Veloce 4050 | 15:15 Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 3h18 | 18:33 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 4050 | 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 12403+ Intercity 669+ Regionale Veloce 4052 | 16:06 Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 3h27 | 19:33 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 2 changes | |
Regionale 12403+ Intercity 669+ Regionale Veloce 4052 | 16:15 Zoagli station | 3h18 | 19:33 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 2 changes | |
Intercity 669+ Regionale Veloce 4052 | 16:21 Rapallo station | 3h12 | 19:33 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 1 change | |
Regionale 12422+ FRECCIARGENTO 8591 | 16:49 Zoagli station | 4h40 | 21:29 Florence Campo di Marte | 1 change | |
Regionale 12413+ FRECCIAROSSA 8623+ Regionale Veloce 4058 | 17:12 Zoagli station | 3h21 | 20:33 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 2 changes | |
Regionale 12413 · Regionale Veloce 3277 · Regionale 18423 | 17:12 Zoagli station | 3h56 | 21:08 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 2 changes | |
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 | 17:15 Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 3h53 | 21:08 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 1 change | |
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 12423+ Intercity 673+ Regionale Veloce 4060 | 18:12 Zoagli station | 3h27 | 21:39 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 2 changes | |
Intercity 673+ Regionale Veloce 4060 | 18:16 Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 3h23 | 21:39 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 1 change | |
Intercity 673+ Regionale Veloce 4060 | 18:21 Rapallo station | 3h18 | 21:39 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 1 change | |
Regionale 12443+ Intercity 679+ Regionale 18332 | 20:12 Zoagli station | 3h38 | 23:50 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 2 changes | |
Intercity 679+ Regionale 18332 | 20:16 Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 3h34 | 23:50 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 1 change | |
Intercity 679+ Regionale 18332 | 20:21 Rapallo station | 3h29 | 23:50 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 1 change | |
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Regionale 12481+ InterCityNotte 799+ Regionale 18250 | 0:03 Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 5h25 | 5:28 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 2 changes | |
Regionale 12481+ InterCityNotte 799+ Regionale 18250 | 0:12 Zoagli station | 5h16 | 5:28 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 2 changes | |
InterCityNotte 799+ Regionale 18250 | 0:28 Rapallo station | 5h00 | 5:28 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 1 change | |
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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
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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 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 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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