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Milan to Florence Bullet Train Tickets & Timetable

Milan to Florence high-speed trains run mainly from Milano Centrale to Firenze Santa Maria Novella on the Milan-Bologna-Florence high-speed corridor. Frecciarossa services are operated by Trenitalia and Italo services are operated by Nuovo Trasporto Viaggiatori, with some trains also calling at Milano Rogoredo or Firenze Campo di Marte depending on the schedule. Key intermediate points on many services include Bologna Centrale, where the line enters the Apennine base tunnel section toward Tuscany. The fastest trains cover the roughly 300 km route in about 1 hour 54 minutes, while stopping or indirect services can take around 2 hours 20 minutes or longer. Available classes include Frecciarossa Standard, Premium, Business, Executive and Italo Smart, Prima, Club Executive. One-way high-speed fares from Milan to Florence start from about €20 ($22 USD) for the cheapest advance tickets and can rise to around €100 ($108 USD) for flexible premium fares. Prices shown are starting from; final fares depend on class, time of booking, and availability. There are usually more than 45 direct high-speed departures per day in one direction. Rail Monsters accepts bookings 6 to 12 months ahead; book earlier for Ferragosto, Christmas, Easter, and peak summer weekends.

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Seats

Milan

Florence

Each ticket has information about

Departure Time

Travel time

Arrival Time

Changes

Brand name / Train type

Ticket price

Morning trains

05:10

MilanMilano Centrale

1h 54m

07:04

FlorenceFirenze Santa Maria Novella

Direct

High-speed

FrecciaRossa 9505

from

4948 USD

1h 54m, Direct

05:10

MilanMilano Centrale

07:04

FlorenceFirenze Santa Maria Novella

from

4948 USD

Direct

High-speed

FrecciaRossa 9505

05:30

MilanMilano Rogoredo

Secondary station

3h 20m

08:50

FlorenceFirenze Santa Maria Novella

Direct

High-speed

FrecciaRossa 9303

from

4948 USD

3h 20m, Direct

05:30

MilanMilano Rogoredo

Secondary station

08:50

FlorenceFirenze Santa Maria Novella

from

4948 USD

Direct

High-speed

FrecciaRossa 9303

Day trains

12:10

MilanMilano Centrale

1h 54m

14:04

FlorenceFirenze Santa Maria Novella

Direct

High-speed

FrecciaRossa 9535

from

8030 USD

1h 54m, Direct

12:10

MilanMilano Centrale

14:04

FlorenceFirenze Santa Maria Novella

from

8030 USD

Direct

High-speed

FrecciaRossa 9535

13:10

MilanMilano Centrale

1h 54m

15:04

FlorenceFirenze Santa Maria Novella

Direct

High-speed

FrecciaRossa 9539

from

8030 USD

1h 54m, Direct

13:10

MilanMilano Centrale

15:04

FlorenceFirenze Santa Maria Novella

from

8030 USD

Direct

High-speed

FrecciaRossa 9539

Evening trains

18:10

MilanMilano Centrale

1h 54m

20:04

FlorenceFirenze Santa Maria Novella

Direct

High-speed

FrecciaRossa 9559

from

7688 USD

1h 54m, Direct

18:10

MilanMilano Centrale

20:04

FlorenceFirenze Santa Maria Novella

from

7688 USD

Direct

High-speed

FrecciaRossa 9559

18:12

MilanMilano Rogoredo

Secondary station

3h 18m

21:30

FlorenceFirenze Santa Maria Novella

Direct

EuroCity 37

from

4435 USD

3h 18m, Direct

18:12

MilanMilano Rogoredo

Secondary station

21:30

FlorenceFirenze Santa Maria Novella

from

4435 USD

Direct

EuroCity 37

First train

05:10

Last train

21:30

Travel duration

2h 8m

Daily departures

Departure station

Milan

Changes

direct

Arrival station

Florence

Ticket price

$13

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Exchange and cancellation options depend on the Frecciarossa or Italo fare selected for the Milan to Florence route. Flexible fares usually allow changes before departure, while the cheapest advance fares are more restricted.

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Milan to Florence Route Overview

The Milan to Florence train uses Italy's north-south high-speed spine, leaving Lombardy and crossing Emilia-Romagna before entering Tuscany through the long Bologna-Florence tunnel system under the Apennines. This route is distinctive because two high-speed operators, Trenitalia Frecciarossa and Italo, compete directly with frequent trains between the same city-center stations. High-speed tickets are train-specific and include a reserved seat, so passengers board the exact service shown on the ticket rather than using open seating. Regional and Intercity alternatives exist but usually require changes and take much longer, so most travelers choose the direct high-speed train.

Travel time

2h 8m

Train type

EuroCity

Frecciarossa

InterCityNotte

Fastest trip

1h 44m

Longest trip

4h 18m

Milan

Milan is Italy's financial and design capital, with rail links radiating across northern Italy and into Switzerland and France. Most Milan to Florence high-speed trains depart from Milano Centrale, the monumental main station northeast of the city center, with metro lines M2 and M3 below the concourse.

Milano Lambrate

Station

Milano Centrale

Station

Milano Porta Garibaldi

Station

Milano Rogoredo

Station

2h 8m

Florence

Florence is the historic capital of Tuscany, known for Renaissance art, Medici history, and the Arno riverfront. The main arrival station is Firenze Santa Maria Novella, located on the edge of the historic center within walking distance of the Duomo, San Lorenzo, and the Uffizi area.

Firenze Campo di Marte

Station

Firenze Rifredi

Station

Firenze Castello

Station

Firenze Santa Maria Novella

Station

Available Ticket Classes

Frecciarossa trains on the Milan to Florence route offer Standard, Premium, Business, and Executive service levels, with reserved seating in all classes. Standard is the base high-speed class; Premium adds wider leather seats on many trainsets; Business has more space and quieter car options on selected services; Executive has very limited seating and includes the highest onboard service level. Italo trains offer Smart, Prima, and Club Executive. Smart is the base class, Prima provides more space and included onboard service elements, and Club Executive has the most spacious seating with lounge-style service on selected trains. Fare names and class names are separate: cheaper tickets may be tied to strict change rules even when the seat class is the same.

from

$4735

Standard Class / Super Economy Fare

from

$5063

Premium Class / Super Economy Fare

from

$5882

Business Class / Super Economy Fare

from

$7193

Standard Class / Economy Fare

from

$8013

Premium Class / Economy Fare

from

$9159

Business Class / Economy Fare

from

$9176

Standard Class / Base Fare

from

$10978

Premium Class / Base Fare

from

$12617

Business Class / Base Fare

from

$23743

Executive Class / Economy Fare

Practical Information for High-Speed Train Travelers

Italian high-speed trains allow passengers to keep luggage with them on board, but storage space differs by train type and car layout. Label your bags and keep valuables at your seat.

Luggage Allowance

On Frecciarossa and Italo high-speed trains, passengers may bring luggage that can be safely carried and stored on board. Italo publishes a size limit for large bags in Smart class of 75 x 53 x 30 cm; Frecciarossa does not use a strict checked-baggage system, but bags must fit racks or luggage areas.

Storage Facilities

Both Frecciarossa and Italo trains have overhead racks for cabin-sized bags and larger luggage stacks near the doors or between some seat backs. On the Milan to Florence route, boarding can be busy at Milano Centrale and Bologna Centrale, so place large suitcases in racks soon after boarding.

Special Items

Folded bicycles, musical instruments, skis, and sports equipment may be carried if packed and stored without blocking aisles or doors. Full-size bicycles generally need to be disassembled or folded and placed in a bag on high-speed services.

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Milan to Florence Map

The Milan to Florence route runs south from Milano Centrale through the Po Valley toward Bologna Centrale, then uses the Bologna-Florence high-speed line under the Apennines before reaching Firenze Santa Maria Novella. The rail distance is about 300 km. Views shift from the urban edge of Milan to flat agricultural land in Emilia-Romagna, then short surface sections and tunnel portals in the hills before the approach to Florence.

Rail vs Bus vs Plane

The Milan to Florence train links Milano Centrale and Firenze Santa Maria Novella, so it avoids airport transfers at both ends. Buses between Milan and Florence usually take 4 to 5 hours and use coach stations outside the historic core, though advance fares can be low. Flights are uncommon for this short domestic pair, and airport access, security, and boarding time often make the total trip longer than the train. Electric high-speed rail also has a lower carbon footprint than flying on this corridor.

Train

Changes

Travel time

Price from

Departures

Rating

Train

Frecciarossa

Changes

Direct

Travel time

1h 55m

Price from

$33

Departures

849

Rating

Train

Intercity

Changes

Direct

Travel time

3h 46m

Price from

$13

Departures

Rating

Train

EuroCity

Changes

Direct

Travel time

3h 18m

Price from

$26

Departures

Rating

Train

InterCityNotte

Changes

Direct

Travel time

3h 57m

Price from

$88

Departures

Rating

Plus, it’s a greener choice, reducing your carbon footprint

Travel time

Price range

Winner

Train

Apprx.

2h 8m

$13-$249

Bus

Apprx.

4h 30m

$10-$35

Flight

Apprx.

55m

$80-$220

Milan to Florence Bullet Train

Frecciarossa and Italo both run direct high-speed trains between Milan and Florence. Frecciarossa services use ETR 500 or Frecciarossa 1000 trainsets, with the fastest Milan to Florence trips taking about 1 hour 54 minutes and a maximum operating speed of 300 km/h (186 mph) on high-speed sections. Italo uses AGV and Italo EVO trainsets, also running at up to 300 km/h (186 mph), with similar journey times and fewer class names than Frecciarossa. Some trains stop only at Bologna Centrale, while others add Milan or Florence suburban stops depending on the service. Frecciarossa offers Standard, Premium, Business, and Executive; Italo offers Smart, Prima, and Club Executive. Operators: Trenitalia and Italo.

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FAQ about the Milan - Florence Route

How much is the train from Milan to Florence?

One-way high-speed train fares from Milan to Florence start from about €20 ($22 USD) for the cheapest advance tickets and can reach around €100 ($108 USD) for flexible premium fares. Prices shown are starting from; final fares depend on class, time of booking, and availability.

How long is the train from Milan to Florence?

The fastest direct Frecciarossa and Italo trains take about 1 hour 54 minutes from Milano Centrale to Firenze Santa Maria Novella. Some direct departures take around 2 hours 5 minutes to 2 hours 20 minutes, depending on intermediate stops and station routing.

How fast is the Milan to Florence high-speed train?

Frecciarossa and Italo trains can run at up to 300 km/h (186 mph) on the Italian high-speed network between Milan, Bologna, and Florence. Average speed is lower because of station approaches, curves, and scheduled stops.

Does a rail pass cover the Milan to Florence train?

Eurail and Interrail passes are valid on Trenitalia Frecciarossa services in Italy only with a compulsory seat reservation supplement. Pass coverage does not apply to Italo trains because Italo is not part of the Eurail or Interrail pass network. Rail Monsters sells individual tickets for Milan to Florence high-speed trains.

How do I book Milan to Florence train tickets?

Book Milan to Florence train tickets on Rail Monsters by entering your travel date, comparing Frecciarossa and Italo departures, and selecting a class and fare. Rail Monsters accepts bookings 6 to 12 months ahead and offers mobile apps for iOS and Android to manage tickets.

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