
1st Class
- Power plugs
- Wide seats
- Food available
- Extra legroom
- Pets (under 10kg)
Cheapest price on 03 Sept
£31
Average ticket price on 03 Sept
£60
Fastest journey on 03 Sept
4 h
Average journey duration on 03 Sept
4 h 11 m
Trains on 03 Sept
18
Distance
289 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Trieste to Florence is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Trieste to Florence will cost around £60 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £31.
On Thu 03 Sept, we found 18 trains from Trieste to Florence, including 3 direct services.
These direct trains cover the 289 km distance in an average of 4 h 11 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 4 h .
The slowest trains will take 4 h 23 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.
Regionale Veloce 3406 · Regionale Veloce 3985 · Regionale 17851
Regionale Veloce 3406 · Regionale Veloce 3985+
Intercity 599
Intercity 584
Intercity 594
Regionale Veloce 3556 · Regionale Veloce 3977+
Intercity 597
FRECCIAROSSA 9726 · FRECCIAROSSA 9415
FRECCIAROSSA 9466 · FRECCIAROSSA 9409
Intercity 594+
FRECCIAROSSA 9427
8902
Regionale Veloce 3426+
FRECCIAROSSA 9435Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Trieste to Florence among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £14 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 5h 31m. 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 coach costs an average of £14, while a flight costs an average of £148.
Distance: 289 km
Most popular Train | Coach | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
£25 Average Price | £14 Average Price Cheapest | £148 Average Price | £88 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 56m Average total duration 5h 26m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 18m Average total duration 5h 48m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 31m Average total duration Fastest 3h 31m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 4h 12m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions | - 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 Trieste to Florence:
A coach is £11 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Trieste to Florence costing on average £25.
A coach is £134 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Trieste to Florence costing on average £148.
Other travel options to Florence take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 26m.
Coach takes on average 5h 48m.
Tickets start at around £25 compared to roughly £88 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about £62. The journey takes 5h 26m versus 4h 12m 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 Intercity, 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 Trieste to Florence trains for tomorrow, Thursday 3 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Treno 3552 effettuato con BUS TSM00 · Regionale Veloce 3552+ FRECCIAROSSA 9403 | 3:58 Trieste Centrale | 4h41 | 8:39 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 2 changes | |
Regionale Veloce 3432+ FRECCIAROSSA 9405 | 5:16 Trieste Centrale | 4h23 | 9:39 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 1 change | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9466 · FRECCIAROSSA 9409 | 6:38 Trieste Centrale | 4h01 | 10:39 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 1 change | |
Regionale Veloce 3558+ FRECCIAROSSA 9411 | 7:16 Trieste Centrale | 4h23 | 11:39 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 1 change | |
8902 | 8:02 Trieste Centrale | 4h18 | 12:20 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3460+ FRECCIAROSSA 9413 | 8:16 Trieste Centrale | 4h23 | 12:39 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 1 change | |
Intercity 584 | 8:45 Trieste Centrale | 6h10 | 14:55 Florence Rifredi | 0 changesdirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9726 · FRECCIAROSSA 9415 | 9:39 Trieste Centrale | 4h00 | 13:39 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 1 change | |
Regionale Veloce 3556 · Regionale Veloce 3977+ Intercity 597 | 10:58 Trieste Centrale | 6h29 | 17:27 Florence Rifredi | 2 changes | |
Regionale Veloce 3440+ FRECCIAROSSA 9425 | 12:16 Trieste Centrale | 4h23 | 16:39 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 1 change | |
Intercity 594+ FRECCIAROSSA 9427 | 13:27 Trieste Centrale | 4h12 | 17:39 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 1 change | |
Intercity 594 | 13:27 Trieste Centrale | 4h58 | 18:25 Florence Rifredi | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3442+ FRECCIAROSSA 9431 | 14:16 Trieste Centrale | 4h23 | 18:39 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 1 change | |
Regionale Veloce 3406 · Regionale Veloce 3985+ Intercity 599 | 15:16 Trieste Centrale | 6h06 | 21:22 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 2 changes | |
Regionale Veloce 3406+ FRECCIAROSSA 9433 | 15:16 Trieste Centrale | 4h23 | 19:39 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 1 change | |
Regionale Veloce 3406 · Regionale Veloce 3985 · Regionale 17851 | 15:16 Trieste Centrale | 6h54 | 22:10 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 2 changes | |
Regionale Veloce 3426+ FRECCIAROSSA 9435 | 16:16 Trieste Centrale | 4h23 | 20:39 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 1 change | |
Regionale Veloce 3564+ FRECCIAROSSA 9437 | 17:16 Trieste Centrale | 4h23 | 21:39 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 1 change | |
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Trains from Trieste to Florence run on average 17 times per day, taking around 5h 26m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £9 but you can travel from only £6 by coach.
There are 2 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:15, the last at 23:18. The fastest train covers the 289 km distance in 4h 18m.
Distance 289 km |
Average train duration 5h 26m |
Cheapest ticket price £9 |
Trains per day 17 |
Direct trains 2 |
Fastest train 4h 18m |
First train 0:15 |
Last train 23:18 |
Cheapest Month May |
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Low Season Jan - Mar |
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Least Busy Day Tue |
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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 Trieste 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 Trieste to Florence trains use the Trieste Centrale to Firenze Santa Maria Novella station pair, with some services arriving at Firenze Rifredi. Use this guide to compare Trieste and Florence train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Trieste Centrale is 1 km from Trieste city centre. Public transport options include:
Trieste Centrale 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: Buffet da Pepi, Trattoria Nerodiseppia
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Trieste Centrale. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Trieste Centrale. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Trieste Centrale: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Trieste Centrale: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Trieste Centrale: Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include Savoia Excelsior Palace Trieste, Hotel Continentale, NH Trieste.
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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