How do you pay for the train in Florence?

Railway Station FS Firenze Rifredi Tickets can be purchased from the ticket counters at the stations or from any authorized travel agency.



As of 2026, paying for trains in Florence is largely a contactless and digital experience. For regional travel (like a trip to Pisa or Siena), the most common method is the "Tap-and-Go" system at the station or purchasing tickets through the Trenitalia or Italo apps. You must validate regional tickets before boarding by tapping your card or scanning a QR code at the green-and-white kiosks; failure to do so in 2026 can result in an immediate on-board fine of over €50. For high-speed trains (Frecciarossa), tickets are best bought online in advance to secure a seat and a lower price. At the main station, Firenze Santa Maria Novella, self-service machines accept all major international credit cards and digital wallets like Apple Pay. While traditional ticket windows still exist, they often have long queues, making digital purchases the preferred choice for modern travelers.

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Step 3: Buy Your Ticket Metrolink offers two main ways to purchase your ticket: on the fly and from the comfort of your home and at the station before you board, Metrolink also offers contactless ticketing through the Mobile App available for download here.

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The urban ticket, valid both for buses and tramway, costs € 1,70 and is valid 90 minutes.

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Getting around by bus is the most popular way of getting around Florence if you don't have a car. The tickets are affordable, so you can get from one side of the city to the other on spare change. The ATAF buses run on a regular schedule and are ideal for when you don't feel like walking.

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Onboard. In most circumstances, you must purchase a ticket before you board a train. On most Amtrak trains, only the full, undiscounted, unrestricted fare will be available for purchase onboard the train. This is regardless of reservations made or fares previously quoted by ticket agents, Amtrak.com or elsewhere.

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Higher fares usually apply when purchasing tickets onboard the train. To secure the best available fare, passengers should purchase tickets prior to boarding the train.

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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.

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Generally speaking, Florence is a safe city to walk around in after dark. However, there are a few areas that are best avoided, especially if you are alone. These areas include: The Santa Maria Novella train station area: This area can be seedy at night, and there have been reports of muggings and pickpocketing.

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Across the board, tipping is not expected in Italy, but it is appreciated. Tourist destinations like Florence have become accustomed to visitors tipping, so a service provider might ask if you would like to leave a tip before swiping your card. Don't feel pressured though!

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1. Florence, Italy. It'll take around ten minutes and just half a mile of walking to get a look at Florence's main attractions. The Ponte Vecchio, the city's famous Duomo and the Uffizi Gallery are basically within touching distance of each other.

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Resist the urge to buy foreign currency before your trip. Some tourists feel like they just have to have euros or British pounds in their pockets when they step off the airplane, but they pay the price in bad stateside exchange rates. Wait until you arrive to withdraw money.

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In Italy, cash is still preferred in most restaurants, cafes and other establishments, although credit and debit cards are becoming more widely used throughout Italy and are an increasingly convenient way to pay for things. Visa and Mastercard are widely accepted, although American Express is not.

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