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With no direct flights from Nice to Florence, the train is a convenient way to travel from the French Riviera to Tuscany. There are a variety of different routes you can take between Nice and Florence, requiring one or two changes and with a journey time ranging from 7h to 7h 30m, give or take ten minutes! Here are a few ways you can get from Nice to Florence by train:
These routes involve services from French and Italian train operating companies – such as Thello, SNCF, Trenitalia and Italo – but with Trainline you can buy tickets for all these providers in one place. We’ll even send your tickets in PDF form, which you can print at home.
Once you arrive in Florence, waste no time exploring the city. You’ll arrive into Firenze Santa Maria Novella station – right at the heart of the city – so top attractions like the Ponte Veccio and Uffizi Gallery are within walking distance. You can also explore the rest of Tuscany from Florence – we’ve got a few day trip ideas if you need inspiring. With Italy’s reliable train network, you can explore without ever having to worry about renting a car.
Ready to travel to Florence? Compare different routes and ticket prices using our Journey Planner. We’ll show you how many changes you’ll make, which train companies you’ll be using and the cheapest tickets. Book in advance to secure yourself a spot on the train.
| First train | 7:54 am | |
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| Last train | 8:54 pm | |
| Departure station | Nice | |
| Arrival station | Florence | |
| Journey time | From 6h 56m | |
| Distance | 199 miles (320 km) | |
| Frequency | 16 trains per day | |
| Changes | 2 changes | |
| Price | From $56.14 | |
| Train and bus operators | Flixbus, Italo, SNCF Voyageurs SA, Trenitalia |
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.
Italo is a high-speed train operator that runs services between many of the major cities across Italy. All Italo trains are modern, air conditioned, and have free WiFi available for all travellers. There are four comfort classes, or "ambiances", as Italo like to call them – Smart (the cheapest price), Comfort (with wider seats and extra legroom), Prima (with a welcome selection of food and drink, fast track boarding and extra space), and Executive Club (with all Prima services, extra-wide seats, access to Italo Club lounges and personal entertainment screens at your seat).
Although Smart is Italo’s standard and cheapest class, you won’t miss out on the fantastic service! This class provides you with the following amenities:
In addition to all the perks of Italo Smart, Italo Prima also provides a little extra, such as a dedicated Fast Track service and a welcome service.
If you want to travel in style, upgrade to Italo Club Executive and enjoy dedicated catering service, personal screens, and free access to Italo Club Lounge.
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What food and drink is available? | While there’s no bar or restaurant car on Italo trains, you can use the vending machines on board to get snacks and drinks during your journey. |
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What special assistance is available? | Priority seats for passengers with reduced mobility are available on Italo trains. They’re usually located next to an accessible toilet. All accessible toilets also have tactile and Braille signs. |
What else do I need to know? | Air-conditioning is available on all Italo trains, as well as power outlets at every seat. |
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