- Must visit
Galleria degli Uffizi
Major art museum displaying Botticelli, Leonardo and Michelangelo, essential for understanding Florentine Renaissance painting.
Cheapest price on 15 Oct
£19
Average ticket price on 15 Oct
£26
Fastest journey on 15 Oct
2 h 49 m
Average journey duration on 15 Oct
3 h 1 m
Trains on 15 Oct
24
Distance
175 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Santa Margherita Ligure to Florence is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Santa Margherita Ligure to Florence will cost around £26 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £19.
To travel from Santa Margherita Ligure to Florence you need to make at least one change.
Regionale Veloce 3265 · Regionale 18393
Regionale Veloce 3269 · Regionale 18415
Regionale 12213 · Regionale 19343 · Regionale Veloce 4016
Regionale Veloce 3273 · Regionale 19367 · Regionale Veloce 4048
Regionale Veloce 3273 · Regionale 18401
Regionale 12311+
FRECCIABIANCA 8605+
Regionale Veloce 4018
Regionale 12311+
FRECCIAROSSA 8551
Regionale 12391+
FRECCIABIANCA 8619+
Regionale Veloce 4046
Intercity 651+
Regionale Veloce 4026
Regionale Veloce 3273 · Regionale 19367 · Regionale Veloce 4048Trains from Santa Margherita Ligure to Florence run on average 22 times per day, taking around 3h 14m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £18 but you can travel from only £11 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 00:03, the last at 23:40. The fastest train covers the 175 km distance in 2h 10m.
Distance 175 km |
Average train duration 3h 14m |
Cheapest ticket price £18 |
Trains per day 22 |
Fastest train 2h 10m |
First train 0:03 |
Last train 23:40 |
Cheapest Month Feb |
Cheapest Day Fri |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Sun |
Least Busy Day Wed |
Best time to book 2 days |
The table below shows live departures for Santa Margherita Ligure to Florence trains for today, Wednesday 14 October. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Regionale 12461+ InterCityNotte 899+ Regionale 18252 | 22:06 Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 8h33 | 6:39 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 2 changes | |
| Thursday 15 October | |||||
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 3257 · Regionale TTPER 19238 · Regionale 19351 · Regionale 18282 | 6:37 Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 4h31 | 11:08 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+ FRECCIAROSSA 8551 | 7:12 Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 2h52 | 10:04 Florence Campo di Marte | 1 change | |
Intercity 651+ Regionale Veloce 4026 | 8:24 Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 3h09 | 11:33 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 1 change | |
Regionale 12331+ Intercity 505+ Regionale Veloce 4030 | 8:59 Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 3h34 | 12:33 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 2 changes | |
Regionale Veloce 3265 · Regionale 18393 | 11:15 Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 4h53 | 16:08 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 1 change | |
Regionale Veloce 3265 · Regionale 19361 · Regionale Veloce 4038 | 11:15 Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 4h18 | 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 12367+ Intercity 511+ Regionale Veloce 4040 | 12:38 Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 3h23 | 16:01 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 | |
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 | |
Regionale 12391+ FRECCIABIANCA 8619+ Regionale Veloce 4046 | 15:02 Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 2h59 | 18:01 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 2 changes | |
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 18401 | 15:15 Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 3h53 | 19:08 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 1 change | |
Regionale 12401+ Intercity 669+ Regionale Veloce 4052 | 16:02 Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 3h31 | 19:33 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 22861 · Regionale 19379 · Regionale Veloce 4062 | 18:09 Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 4h23 | 22:32 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 679+ Regionale 18330 | 20:16 Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 3h34 | 23:50 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.
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Firenze Santa Maria Novella -> Piazza del Duomo, Florence
The most popular day trips by train from Florence are Pisa, Siena, Lucca, Bologna and Arezzo. Find out what you can do in these day trip destinations and how to book your train from Florence on Omio.

Pisa is known worldwide for the Leaning Tower, but it is also a compact university city with medieval streets and graceful squares. Along the Arno, historic buildings and student life give it an easy, thoughtful atmosphere.
There are 56 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:40, the last at 23:50. The fastest train covers the 69 km distance in 44m.

Siena is a medieval Tuscan city known for the Piazza del Campo, the Palio and its striped Duomo. Its steep lanes, Gothic buildings and strong civic traditions give it a more austere character than many larger Italian cities.
There are 14 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:40, the last at 21:44. The fastest train covers the 50 km distance in 1h 19m.

Lucca is known for its complete Renaissance walls, Romanesque churches and handsome historic squares. Its compact old centre feels calm and distinctly Tuscan, with medieval streets and a strong local character.
There are 22 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:40, the last at 23:39. The fastest train covers the 60 km distance in 1h 11m.

Bologna is known for its porticoes, medieval centre and one of Europe’s oldest universities. The city feels lively yet grounded, with red-brick streets, elegant piazzas and a food culture that shapes daily life.
There are 84 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:01, the last at 23:35. The fastest train covers the 81 km distance in 33m.

Arezzo is a historic Tuscan city known for medieval streets, Piero della Francesca frescoes and antiques. Its piazzas and churches feel quieter than in larger art cities, with local life shaped by goldsmithing and the Giostra del Saracino.
There are 62 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:14, the last at 23:28. The fastest train covers the 61 km distance in 27m.
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Santa Margherita Ligure 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 Santa Margherita Ligure 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 Santa Margherita Ligure and Florence train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
S. Margherita Ligure-Portofino 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: Ristorante Da Michele, Trattoria Baicin
Free.
Ticket office support is available at S. Margherita Ligure-Portofino. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at S. Margherita Ligure-Portofino. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at S. Margherita Ligure-Portofino: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at S. Margherita Ligure-Portofino: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at S. Margherita Ligure-Portofino: Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Laurin, Hotel Metropole, Hotel Jolanda.
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.
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