1st Class
- Power plugs
- Wide seats
- Food available
- Extra legroom
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Sulmona to Florence among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of £30 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 2h 55m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.3kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £30, while a flight costs an average of £114.
Distance: 290 km
Most popular Train | Flight | Coach | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
£30 Average Price Cheapest | £114 Average Price | £36 Average Price | £88 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 14m Average total duration 5h 44m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 55m Average total duration Fastest 55m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 8h 48m Average total duration 8h 18m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 57m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.9 - 1.7kg CO2 emissions | 0.3 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Sulmona to Florence:
A train is £5 less than a coach for this route with tickets for a coach from Sulmona to Florence costing on average £36.
A train is £84 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Sulmona to Florence costing on average £114.
Other travel options to Florence take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 44m.
Coach takes on average 8h 18m.
Tickets start at around £30 compared to roughly £88 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about £58. The journey takes 5h 44m versus 3h 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.
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 Sulmona to Florence trains for today, Thursday 17 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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![]() | 5:19 Sulmona | 7h11 | 12:30 Florence | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 13:10 Sulmona | 9h40 | 22:50 Florence | 0 changesdirect | |
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Trains from Sulmona to Florence run on average 12 times per day, taking around 5h 44m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £28 but you can travel from only £27 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 04:20, the last at 22:22. The fastest train covers the 290 km distance in 6h 22m.
Distance 290 km |
Average train duration 5h 44m |
Cheapest ticket price £28 |
Trains per day 12 |
Fastest train 6h 22m |
First train 4:20 |
Last train 22:22 |
Cheapest Month Jul |
Cheapest Day Thu |
High Season Jan - Mar |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Mon |
Least Busy Day Mon |
Best time to book 7 days |
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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 Sulmona 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 Sulmona to Florence trains use the Sulmona to Firenze Santa Maria Novella station pair, with some services arriving at Firenze Rifredi. Use this guide to compare Sulmona and Florence train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Sulmona is 2 km from Sulmona city centre. Public transport options include:
Sulmona 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 Il Vecchio Muro, Trattoria Don Ciccio
Free.
Ticket office support is available at Sulmona. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Sulmona. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Sulmona: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Sulmona: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Sulmona: Ramps.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Santacroce Meeting, Hotel Rojan, Hotel Ovidius.
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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