Florence Santa Maria Novella Station Guide

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Via Giovanni Giolitti, 4-6 185 Rome

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Santa Maria Novella Station Map

Florence Santa Maria Novella (in Italian Firenze Santa Maria Novella/Stazione di Santa Maria Novella) is the busiest railway station in Florence, Italy. Being a terminus station, it serves about 59 million people every year. 

The Florence Santa Maria Novella Train Station opened in 1848 and since then has experienced a few expansions. In 1929, the station was provided with necessary technical and service equipment and later, in 1934, the passenger building was designed by a team of architects called the Tuscan Group.

Florence SMN railway station is considered to be one of the masterpieces of Italian Rationalism. A big and spacious entrance welcomes every passenger and an amazing glass roof lets natural light come into the building. The station is located in the center of Florence in Piazza della Stazione not far from the large boulevards of Circonvallazione, so most tourist highlights, including the Duomo, can be reached within walking distance

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FAQ: Florence SMN Train Station

​What is the best train station to arrive in Florence?​

There are 3 main railway stations in Florence. The main and the biggest one is Florence Santa Maria Novella, others are Firenze Campo di Marte, and Campo di Marte train station. Almost all of them are located in the city center, so you can easily reach any of them or any part of Florence.

WHICH TRAIN STATION IN FLORENCE GOES TO ROME?​​

Italo Treno bullet trains and InterCity-Express trains depart from Florence Santa Maria Novella station in Rome direction several times per hour and cover the distance between the two cities in approximately 1 hour 30 minutes. More information about routes from Florence you can find at OBB trains.

Are there lockers in Florence train station?

Yes, just turn left and walk straight when you leave the train and enter the lobby of the station. On your left just in front of the exit, you’ll see a left luggage facility. Remember that you need to pay for keeping your things at the station.

How far is the train station from the airport in Florence Italy?

If you use a taxi, the trip may take about 15 minutes, when the Volainubus Airport Shuttle bus takes 20 minutes. It will carry you to downtown Florence. You can buy tickets on board for about 5 EUR.

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