
Business
- Free Wi-Fi
- Power plugs
- Wide seats
- Food available
Cheapest price on 14 Sept
£20
Average ticket price on 14 Sept
£33
Fastest journey on 14 Sept
3 h 55 m
Average journey duration on 14 Sept
6 h 16 m
Trains on 14 Sept
9
Distance
450 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Salerno station to Florence is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Salerno station to Florence will cost around £33 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £20.
On Mon 14 Sept, we found 9 trains from Salerno station to Florence, including 9 direct services.
These direct trains cover the 450 km distance in an average of 6 h 16 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 3 h 55 m .
The slowest trains will take 7 h 19 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.










Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Salerno station to Florence among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £15 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 5h 44m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £15, while a flight costs an average of £167.
Distance: 450 km
Most popular Train | Coach | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
£31 Average Price | £15 Average Price Cheapest | £167 Average Price | £113 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 44m Average total duration Fastest 5h 14m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 13m Average total duration 6h 43m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 11h 47m Average total duration 9h 47m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 4h 57m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Salerno station to Florence:
A coach is £16 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Salerno station to Florence costing on average £31.
A coach is £152 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Salerno station to Florence costing on average £167.
Other travel options to Florence take longer:
Coach takes on average 6h 43m.
Flight takes on average 9h 47m.
Tickets start at around £31 compared to roughly £113 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about £82. The journey takes 5h 14m versus 4h 57m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Direct services run with Frecciarossa, Italo.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
The table below shows live departures for Salerno station to Florence trains for today, Sunday 13 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Intercity 734+ Regionale Veloce 4110 | 15:36 Salerno station | 8h14 | 23:50 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 1 change | |
Regionale 5592+ Intercity 89442+ Regionale Veloce 4110 | 16:01 Salerno station | 7h49 | 23:50 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 2 changes | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9658 · FRECCIAROSSA 9556 | 16:17 Salerno station | 3h29 | 19:46 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 1 change | |
Regionale 5580+ FRECCIAROSSA 9434 | 17:01 Salerno station | 4h10 | 21:11 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 1 change | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9592 | 17:44 Salerno station | 4h02 | 21:46 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0 changesdirect | |
9962 | 18:04 Salerno station | 4h13 | 22:17 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0 changesdirect | |
Intercity 724+ InterCityNotte 774 | 18:39 Salerno station | 7h19 | 1:58 Florence Campo di Marte | 1 change | |
FRECCIAROSSA 8868 · FRECCIAROSSA 9568 | 18:43 Salerno station | 4h15 | 22:58 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 1 change | |
FRECCIAROSSA 8332+ InterCityNotte 774 | 20:23 Salerno station | 5h35 | 1:58 Florence Campo di Marte | 1 change | |
InterCityNotte 1962 | 23:30 Salerno station | 6h06 | 5:36 Florence Campo di Marte | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 6:58 Salerno station | 6h32 | 13:30 Florence | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 7:58 Salerno station | 6h32 | 14:30 Florence | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 9:40 Salerno station | 7h02 | 16:42 Florence | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 10:02 Salerno station | 8h53 | 18:55 Florence | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 12:37 Salerno station | 7h23 | 20:00 Florence | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 13:01 Salerno station | 8h49 | 21:50 Florence | 0 changesdirect | |
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Trains from Salerno station to Florence run on average 37 times per day, taking around 5h 14m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £15 but you can travel from only £8 by coach.
There are 18 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 04:20, the last at 18:52. The fastest train covers the 450 km distance in 3h 47m.
Distance 450 km |
Average train duration 5h 14m |
Cheapest ticket price £15 |
Trains per day 37 |
Direct trains 18 |
Fastest train 3h 47m |
First train 4:20 |
Last train 18:52 |
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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 Salerno station 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 Salerno station to Florence trains use the Salerno to Firenze Santa Maria Novella station pair, with some services arriving at Firenze Rifredi. Use this guide to compare Salerno station and Florence train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Salerno has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, Information Desk and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Ristorante Cicirinella, La Botte Pazza, Puro
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Salerno. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Salerno. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Salerno: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Salerno: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Salerno: Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Plaza, Grand Hotel Salerno, Hotel Montestella, Hotel Montestella.
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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