The cheapest and fastest trains from Zurich HB to Florence Santa Maria Novella
Cheapest price
£85
Average price
£104
Fastest journey
7 h 49 m
Average duration
9 h 3 m
Trains per day
3
Distance
453 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Zurich HB to Florence Santa Maria Novella is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Zurich HB to Florence Santa Maria Novella will cost around £104 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £85.
Of the 3 trains that leave Zurich HB for Florence Santa Maria Novella every day 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 453 km distance in an average of 9 h 3 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 7 h 49 m .
The slowest trains will take 11 h 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.






Travel Information
Compare train, coach and flight for Zurich HB to Florence Santa Maria Novella
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Zurich HB to Florence Santa Maria Novella among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £40. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 57m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £40, and a flight costs an average of £90.
Distance: 453 km
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Most popular Train | Coach | Flight |
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£108 Average Price | £57 Average Price Cheapest | £176 Average Price |
7h 12m Average total duration 6h 42m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 15h 29m Average total duration 14h 59m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 57m Average total duration Fastest 1h 57m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Zurich HB to Florence Santa Maria Novella train times
The table below shows live departures for Zurich HB to Florence Santa Maria Novella trains for today, Saturday 17 January. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
EuroCity 19+ FRECCIAROSSA 9543 | 09:33 Zurich HB | 5h31 | 15:04 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 1 change | |
EuroCity 19+ Intercity 669+ Tuscany Line 4052 | 09:33 Zurich HB | 9h00 | 18:33 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 2 changes | |
EuroCity 151+ FRECCIAROSSA 9551 | 11:33 Zurich HB | 5h31 | 17:04 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 1 change | |
EuroCity 151+ Intercity 599 | 11:33 Zurich HB | 8h49 | 20:22 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 1 change | |
EuroCity 37+ FRECCIAROSSA 1000 9559 | 12:33 Zurich HB | 6h31 | 19:04 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 1 change | |
EuroCity 37 | 12:33 Zurich HB | 7h57 | 20:30 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0 changesdirect | |
EuroCity 123+ FRECCIAROSSA 1000 9563 | 13:33 Zurich HB | 6h31 | 20:04 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 1 change | |
EuroCity 25+ FRECCIAROSSA 9567 | 15:33 Zurich HB | 5h31 | 21:04 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 1 change | |
| Sunday 18 January | |||||
![]() | 04:33 Zurich HB | 11h00 | 15:33 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 07:33 Zurich HB | 8h19 | 15:52 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Zurich HB to Florence Santa Maria Novella
Trains from Zurich HB to Florence Santa Maria Novella run on average 10 times per day, taking around 6h 42m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £56 but you can travel from only £40 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 04:15, the last at 15:33. The fastest train covers the 453 km distance in 5h 31m.
Distance 453 km |
Average train duration 6h 42m |
Cheapest ticket price £56 |
Trains per day 10 |
Fastest train 5h 31m |
First train 04:15 |
Last train 15:33 |
Train companies: Trenitalia, Intercity, Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS) from Zurich HB to Florence Santa Maria Novella trainsTrenitalia, Intercity, Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS) trains will get you between Zurich HB and Florence Santa Maria Novella from £40. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Zurich HB to Florence Santa Maria Novella train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Zurich HB to Florence Santa Maria Novella 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 Santa Maria Novella, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Zurich HB and Florence Santa Maria Novella
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 24/7. Access via Gessnerallee and Sihlquai.
- Restaurant Au Premier
- Brasserie Federal
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
- CHF 2
- Hotel Schweizerhof Zürich
- Hotel St. Gotthard
- Central Plaza Hotel
- Cost CHF 12
- Located in the main hall
- Located in the main hall
- 1,300 places, mostly covered
- Avis
- Europcar
- Hertz
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platforms 3-18 for long-distance trains
- Hall 2: S-Bahn platforms 21-24
- Hall 3: underground S-Bahn platforms 41-44
- Tram: Lines 3, 4, 6, 7, 10, 13, 14
- Bus: Several lines available
- S-Bahn: Lines S2, S3, S5, S6, S7, S8, S9, S11, S12, S15, S16, S24
- Mon - Sun: 06:00 - 21:00
- Free WiFi (30 minutes limit).
- Provided by KiPoint and located on the ground floor, on the side of Piazza Adua. Open daily from 06:00 to 23:00.
- 12oz Coffee Joint
- Casa Maioli
- Don Nino
- Fratelli Cuore
- McDonald´s
- Panella
- Segafredo Zanetti
- Spizzico
- Venchi
- & many more
- Elevators, escalators, step-free access. Mobility assistance is available with the Sala Blu, located next to Platform 1.
- Hotel Luxor Florence
- Joy Hotel Florence
- Diplomat Hotel Florence
- Mon - Sun: 06:00 - 21:00
- Located inside and outside the station.
- Tram lines: T1, T2
- Bus lines: 6, 11, 12, 13, 17, 23, 36, 37, C4
- Train lines: FR, FA, Italo
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