- Must visit
Galleria degli Uffizi
Major art museum displaying Botticelli, Leonardo and Michelangelo, essential for understanding Florentine Renaissance painting.
Cheapest price on 16 Oct
£80
Average ticket price on 16 Oct
£105
Fastest journey on 16 Oct
6 h 54 m
Average journey duration on 16 Oct
7 h 17 m
Trains on 16 Oct
20
Distance
717 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Villa San Giovanni to Florence is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Villa San Giovanni to Florence will cost around £105 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £80.
On Fri 16 Oct, we found 20 trains from Villa San Giovanni to Florence, including 6 direct services.
These direct trains cover the 717 km distance in an average of 7 h 17 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 6 h 54 m .
The slowest trains will take 7 h 37 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.
Intercity 95072+
Regionale Veloce 4110
Intercity 95070+
InterCityNotte 774
8944 · 8920
8134
8134 · 9940
FRECCIAROSSA 8418
FRECCIAROSSA 8332 · FRECCIAROSSA 9674
FRECCIAROSSA 9658 · FRECCIAROSSA 9556
FRECCIAROSSA 9588
FRECCIAROSSA 9642 · FRECCIAROSSA 9544Trains from Villa San Giovanni to Florence run on average 14 times per day, taking around 8h 43m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £41 but you can travel from only £22 by coach.
There are 5 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:01, the last at 23:55. The fastest train covers the 717 km distance in 6h 43m.
Distance 717 km |
Average train duration 8h 43m |
Cheapest ticket price £41 |
Trains per day 14 |
Direct trains 5 |
Fastest train 6h 43m |
First train 0:01 |
Last train 23:55 |
Cheapest Month Feb |
Cheapest Day Thu |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Thu |
Least Busy Day Sun |
Best time to book 56 days |
The table below shows live departures for Villa San Giovanni to Florence trains for today, Thursday 15 October. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Intercity 95072+ Regionale Veloce 4110 | 11:50 Villa San Giovanni station | 12h00 | 23:50 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 1 change | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9658 · FRECCIAROSSA 9556 | 12:26 Villa San Giovanni station | 7h20 | 19:46 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 1 change | |
FRECCIAROSSA 8868 · FRECCIAROSSA 9568 | 14:28 Villa San Giovanni station | 8h30 | 22:58 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 1 change | |
Intercity 95070+ InterCityNotte 774 | 14:50 Villa San Giovanni station | 11h29 | 2:19 Florence Campo di Marte | 1 change | |
FRECCIAROSSA 8332 · FRECCIAROSSA 9674 | 16:08 Villa San Giovanni station | 7h12 | 23:20 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 1 change | |
InterCityNotte 794+ Regionale 21404+ FRECCIAROSSA 9404 | 22:03 Villa San Giovanni station | 10h08 | 8:11 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 2 changes | |
| Friday 16 October | |||||
InterCityNotte 95074+ FRECCIAROSSA 9516 | 0:05 Villa San Giovanni station | 9h41 | 9:46 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 1 change | |
FRECCIAROSSA 8418 | 6:17 Villa San Giovanni station | 6h54 | 13:11 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0 changesdirect | |
Intercity 550 · Intercity 592 | 6:36 Villa San Giovanni station | 12h06 | 18:42 Florence Rifredi | 1 change | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9584 | 6:52 Villa San Giovanni station | 7h54 | 14:46 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0 changesdirect | |
8134 | 7:33 Villa San Giovanni station | 7h44 | 15:17 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0 changesdirect | |
8134 · 9940 | 7:33 Villa San Giovanni station | 8h44 | 16:17 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 1 change | |
Intercity 552 · Intercity 596 | 8:12 Villa San Giovanni station | 11h26 | 19:38 Florence Rifredi | 1 change | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9642 · FRECCIAROSSA 9544 | 9:09 Villa San Giovanni station | 7h37 | 16:46 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 1 change | |
8944 · 8920 | 9:14 Villa San Giovanni station | 9h17 | 18:31 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 1 change | |
8944 | 9:14 Villa San Giovanni station | 8h03 | 17:17 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0 changesdirect | |
8944 · 9948 | 9:14 Villa San Giovanni station | 9h03 | 18:17 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 1 change | |
Intercity 556 · Intercity 598 | 10:17 Villa San Giovanni station | 11h43 | 22:00 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 1 change | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9588 | 10:23 Villa San Giovanni station | 7h23 | 17:46 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0 changesdirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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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
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Villa San Giovanni 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 Villa San Giovanni to Florence trains use the Villa San Giovanni to Firenze Santa Maria Novella station pair, with some services arriving at Firenze Campo di Marte. Use this guide to compare Villa San Giovanni and Florence train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Villa San Giovanni is 1 km from Villa San Giovanni city centre. Public transport options include:
Villa San Giovanni has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Car Rental, Information Desk and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Ristorante Pizzeria La Mediterranea, Trattoria da Peppe
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Villa San Giovanni. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Villa San Giovanni. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Villa San Giovanni: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Villa San Giovanni: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Villa San Giovanni: Ramps, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Plaza, Grand Hotel De La Ville, Hotel La Conca.
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 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.
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