Firenze Santa Maria Novella (SMN)
Piazza della Stazione 1, 50123 Florence, Italy
Firenze Santa Maria Novella (SMN) is Florence's main station and the busiest in Tuscany. It is walking distance from the Duomo and most historic sites, with direct high-speed connections to Rome (1h 30m) and Milan (1h 45m).
How to get there
- →Walking: The station is 10 minutes' walk from the Duomo and 15 minutes from Ponte Vecchio.
- →Bus: ATAF city buses and the Volainbus airport shuttle depart from the station.
- →Taxi: Taxi rank on Piazza della Stazione.
- →From Amerigo Vespucci Airport: Tram Line T2 (Vespucci–SMN) runs every 10 min, 22 min journey, €1.70.
Local transport connections
Tram
T1 (SMN–Scandicci), T2 (SMN–Airport)
T2 connects directly to Peretola Airport
Bus
ATAF local buses
Multiple routes from outside the station
Facilities
Left luggage (Platform 16 area)Shops & caféATMsWiFi (free)Ticket machines (Trenitalia and Italo)Farmacia
Frequently asked questions
How do I get from Firenze SMN to Florence Airport?
Take Tram Line T2 (Vespucci line) directly from outside the station. Journey time 22 minutes, runs every 10 minutes, costs €1.70.
How long is the train from Florence to Rome?
Frecciarossa and Frecciargento high-speed trains take 1h 26m–1h 35m. Regional trains take 2h 30m–3h. High-speed trains depart several times per hour.
Can I walk from Firenze SMN to the Duomo?
Yes — it is a 10-minute walk along Via de' Panzani and Via de' Cerretani. The route is flat and well-signposted.