Train from Turin to Florence

After visiting the royal palaces of Turin, head to Tuscany to surround yourself with Renaissance art and invention. Travel by train for an easy and enjoyable journey.

Trains from Turin to Florence travel more than 285 miles (486 km), passing through Bologna and Milan along the way. This same trip would take at least two hours longer if you chose to drive rather than take the train. Other than saving on travel time, taking the train is also a cost effective solution, and saves you the troubles of renting a car and driving the distance yourself.

Frequent Trains from Turin to Florence

Thr high-speed train connects Turin’s Porta Nuova station with Florence’s Santa Maria Novella station, departing Turin 1-2 times per hour in the mornings and once per hour in the afternoons of most weekdays.

There are also InterCity and Regionale trains making this trip, typically with a transfer along the way. In total, there are 33 trains leaving Turin for Florence each day, with the first departing Turin at 5:50 a.m. and the last at 7:10 p.m. The fastest option is the AV train, which can make the trip in less than three hours. Tickets for this route range from $46-81.

Italo trains depart from Turin’s Porta Nuova and Porta Susa stations bound for Florence’s Santa Maria Novella station 5 times per day. The journey takes 3 hours.

Note that weekends and holidays typically mean less frequent service and sometimes longer travel times.

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Direct Trains from Turin to Florence

Most of the trains from Turin to Florence are direct, although there are stops between the two cities. Some of the options do require a train change, typically in Milan or Bologna, and these can be on the AV InterCity or Regionale trains. Be sure to pay careful attention to the ticket options when you’re booking your itinerary to know whether you’ll need to change trains at any point.

Amenities on Trains from Turin to Florence

The top of the line AV trains are Frecciarossa, and these train cars are all equipped with air-conditioning and power outlets in your seat for your convenience. There are both 1st-class and 2nd-class cars. First-class passengers get a free drink and a choice of newspaper. A cafe car is available to all passengers.

Turin and Florence Train Stations

Torino Porta Nuova is Turin's main station, and third only to Roma Termini and Milano Centrale in terms of overall passenger traffic. There are several bus and tram lines that stop outside the station to make it easier to get around the city, and there's also a Metro (subway) station underneath the train station itself.

Torino Porta Susa

Torino Porta Susa is Turin's secondary station, and it is where most of the trains to and from Milan are. There are bus lines that stop at the station.

Florence's Santa Maria Novella is the city’s main train station. It is close to the historic center, and is a major hub for city and regional buses, making it easy to get to and from the station if you're traveling light.