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Taking the train from Rapallo to Firenze Santa Maria Novella in 2 hours 24 minutes
Thinking about taking the train from Rapallo to Firenze Santa Maria Novella? We’ve got you covered.
It usually takes around 3 hours 58 minutes to travel the 108 miles (173 km) from Rapallo to Firenze Santa Maria Novella by train, although you can get there in as little as 2 hours 24 minutes on the fastest services. You’ll normally find around 33 trains per day running on this route. You’ll need to make 1 change along the way as there aren't any direct services on this line. You can travel on this route with either Frecciargento and Trenitalia trains. Both train companies run modern comfortable services with plenty of room for luggage.
Train tickets from Rapallo to Firenze Santa Maria Novella start from £17.29 when you book in advance, which can be cheaper than buying them on the day. Start a search in our Journey Planner to check out the latest prices.
Keen to book your train tickets to Firenze Santa Maria Novella? No need to wait, start a search with us today! If you want to find out a bit more about the journey first, you can find our train timetable below, tips on booking cheap tickets and our FAQs, including first and last train times.
Rapallo to Firenze Santa Maria Novella by train
It takes an average of 3h 58m to travel from Rapallo to Firenze Santa Maria Novella by train, over a distance of around 108 miles (173 km). There are normally 33 trains per day travelling from Rapallo to Firenze Santa Maria Novella and tickets for this journey start from £17.29 when you book in advance.
| First train | 00:28 | |
|---|---|---|
| Last train | 23:40 | |
| Departure station | Rapallo | |
| Arrival station | Firenze Santa Maria Novella | |
| Journey time | From 2h 24m | |
| Distance | 108 miles (173 km) | |
| Frequency | 33 trains per day | |
| Changes | 1 change | |
| Price | From £17.29 | |
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Trenitalia and Frecciargento trains from Rapallo to Firenze Santa Maria Novella
Trenitalia
Frecciargento
Trenitalia is the national railway company of Italy, with a fleet including high-speed trains (Frecciarossa, Frecciargento and Frecciabianca), Intercity and Intercity night trains and regional trains. Trenitalia offers discounts and special promotions on selected routes, two types of discounted tickets for young people under 30 and people over 60.
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Frecciargento "silver arrow" high-speed trains connect the main cities of the north-west, central and southern Italy at speeds of up to 155 mph (250 km/h). All Frecciargento trains are equipped with a food carriage, free WiFi, reclining seats and power sockets. There are two levels of service – First Class and Second Class. First Class travellers can enjoy reclining leather seats, welcome service with drink and a sweet or savoury snack, and a free morning newspaper.
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Frecciargento classes from Rapallo to Firenze Santa Maria Novella
Compare the different travel classes offered by Frecciargento when travelling from Rapallo to Firenze Santa Maria Novella.
Second Class
Frecciargento's Standard Class comes with plenty of amenities, including reclining seats, power sockets, a Bistrò bar, free WiFi and an entertainment portal.
- Air-conditioning
- Luggage storage
- Entertainment portal
- Adjustable seats/footrests
- Reading light
- Power sockets at each seat
- Free WiFi
- Bar/restaurant carriage
- Welcome service
First Class
In addition to all the perks available in Second Class, Frecciargento's First Class also offers a welcome service including a complimentary sweet or savoury snack and a bottle of water of 0.25L.
- Air-conditioning
- Luggage storage
- Entertainment portal
- Adjustable seats/footrests
- Reading light
- Power sockets at each seat
- Free WiFi
- Bar/restaurant carriage
- Welcome service
Onboard services on Frecciargento
Discover more about the onboard services offered on trains from Rapallo to Firenze Santa Maria Novella.
- You can take your bags on board Frecciargento trains free of charge.
- In most cases, there are no luggage size limits. You’ll need to make sure that your luggage is compatible with the space available on board.
- You can go to the FrecciaBistrò café-bar counter located in the middle part of the train to get snacks, main courses, and drinks.
- You can also order your favourite meal from the comfort of your seat – go to the entertainment portal called Portale FRECCE and use the EasyBistrò service or ask a member of staff.
- If you travel in First Class, you’ll get a free bottle of water, coffee and a savoury or sweet snack.
You’ll find free WiFi on all Frecciargento trains. Simply connect to their entertainment portal called Portale FRECCE and choose from a wide selection of movies, TV series, live news, eBooks, games, music, and podcasts.
You can also use Portale FRECCE to get the latest updates on your journey, as well as book other services that will help you reach your destination.
- Children under 4 can travel for free if a seat is not assigned to them. If they do have a seat, they can get 50% off Base tickets (standard fare).
- Children aged 4-14 also get 50% off.
- Bimbi Gratis offer: You can also get free travel for children under 15 plus 40% off Base tickets for adults, if you’re travelling in a family group of 2 to 5 people (including at least one adult and one child).
- You can travel with your bike for free on all Frecciargento trains, provided it’s not larger than 80 x 110 x 45cm.
- Your bike must be disassembled or folded and stored in a bag in one of the dedicated luggage racks.
- Small pets can travel on all Frecciargento trains free of charge if they’re placed in a carrier or cage with max dimensions of 70 x 30 x 50cm.
- Bigger dogs are allowed on all trains if they have a ticket, they’re kept on a leash and equipped with a muzzle.
- Guide and assistance dogs are allowed on all trains at no additional cost.
If you need to request special assistance, you can call the toll-free number 800 90 60 60 which can be reached from a landline in Italy, or the national number +3902323232 which can be reached from a landline or mobile, even from abroad (international calling charges may apply).
Air-conditioning is available on board. You can also charge your devices thanks to the power sockets you can find at your seat.
Cheap train tickets from Rapallo to Firenze Santa Maria Novella
Book in advance
Most of the train companies across Europe release their tickets around three to six months in advance, many of which can be cheaper the earlier you book. If you know the dates you want to travel, you may be able to find some cheaper train tickets from Rapallo to Firenze Santa Maria Novella by booking early.§
Be flexible with your travel times
Many of the train services in Europe are also popular commuter services, lots of train companies increase ticket prices during “peak hours” (generally between 06:00 – 10:00 and 15:00 – 19:00 on weekdays). If you can, consider travelling outside of peak hours to find lower priced tickets.
Choose a slower or connecting train
On some of the busier routes, you might also have the option to take a slower or connecting train. It may take a little longer than some high-speed or direct services, but if you have a little extra time on your hands, you might find a cheaper fare. Plus, you'll have more time to enjoy the view of the countryside!
Look out for special deals
Take a look at our handy guides to find out when train operators release their special deals and offers to see if you can find cheap European train tickets for your journey.
For specific information about how to get your hands on cheap tickets, check out our European train tickets hub.