There are 5 ways to get from Florence to Castel San Giovanni by train (Trenitalia), bus, or car
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Train (Trenitalia)
best- Take the train from Firenze S.M.N. to Piacenzatrain Fr
3h 36m€28–104Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Firenze - Piazzale Montelungo to Piacenzabus
5h 22m€16–23Drive 259.9 km
- Drive from Florence to Castel San Giovannicar 259.9 km
2h 29m€41–59Train via Bologna
- Take the train from Firenze S.M.N. to Bologna Centraletrain Fr
- Take the train from Bologna Centrale to Piacenzatrain Ic
3h 45m€27–158Bus via Florence Villa Constanza Bus Station
- Take the bus from Florence Villa Constanza Bus Station to Piacenza Central Train Stationbus Naples
5h 28m€16–35
Florence to Castel San Giovanni by train (Trenitalia)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Florence to Castel San Giovanni is to bus which costs €15 - €23 and takes 5h 22m.
The fastest way to get from Florence to Castel San Giovanni is to drive which takes 2h 29m and costs €40 - €60.
No, there is no direct bus from Florence to Castel San Giovanni. However, there are services departing from Firenze - Piazzale Montelungo and arriving at Piacenza via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 22m.
No, there is no direct train from Florence to Castel San Giovanni. However, there are services departing from Firenze S.M.N. and arriving at Castel S. Giovanni via Piacenza. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 36m.
The distance between Florence and Castel San Giovanni is 260 km. The road distance is 259.9 km.
The best way to get from Florence to Castel San Giovanni without a car is to train which takes 3h 36m and costs €27 - €110.
It takes approximately 3h 36m to get from Florence to Castel San Giovanni, including transfers.
Florence to Castel San Giovanni bus services, operated by TTI Leonettibus SRL, depart from Firenze - Piazzale Montelungo station.
Florence to Castel San Giovanni train services, operated by Trenitalia Frecce, depart from Firenze S.M.N. station.
The best way to get from Florence to Castel San Giovanni is to train which takes 3h 36m and costs €27 - €110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €15 - €23 and takes 5h 22m.
What companies run services between Florence, Italy and Castel San Giovanni, Emilia-Romagna, Italy?
Trenitalia Frecce operates a train from Firenze S.M.N. to Piacenza twice daily. Tickets cost €35–70 and the journey takes 2h 14m. Two other operators also service this route. Alternatively, TTI Leonettibus SRL operates a bus from Firenze - Piazzale Montelungo to Piacenza once a week. Tickets cost €13–19 and the journey takes 4h.
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- Website
- trenitalia.com
Train from Firenze S.M.N. to Piacenza
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 14m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €35–70
- Schedules at
- trenitalia.com
Train from Firenze S.M.N. to Bologna Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- €13–27
- Schedules at
- trenitalia.com
Train from Bologna Centrale to Piacenza
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 34m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €22–45
- Schedules at
- trenitalia.com
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- Website
- trenitalia.com
Train from Firenze S.M.N. to Piacenza
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 56m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €25–55
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
Train from Firenze S.M.N. to Bologna Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €9–20
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
Train from Bologna Centrale to Piacenza
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €15–35
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- [email protected]
- Website
- trenitalia.com
Train from Firenze S.M.N. to Piacenza
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €55–100
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
- 1st Class
- €70–100
- 2nd Class
- €55–75
Train from Firenze S.M.N. to Bologna Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €27–70
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
- 1st Class
- €45–70
- 2nd Class
- €27–40
Train from Bologna Centrale to Piacenza
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 44m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €35–85
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
- 1st Class
- €55–85
- 2nd Class
- €35–50
- Phone
- +39 06 8937 1892
- Website
- italotreno.it
Train from Firenze S.M.N. to Bologna Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €11–23
- Website
- https://www.italotreno.it/en
- Phone
- +39.06.5210550
- Website
- trenitalia.com
Train from Firenze S.M.N. to Bologna Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €11–19
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
Train from Bologna Centrale to Piacenza
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 42m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €18–30
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
- Phone
- +39081/969167
- [email protected]
- Website
- leonettiroma.it
Bus from Firenze - Piazzale Montelungo to Piacenza
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €13–19
- Website
- https://www.leonettiroma.it/
- Phone
- +39 06 88 93 82 32
- Website
- itabus.it
Bus from Florence Villa Constanza Bus Station to Piacenza Central Train Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €16–35
- Website
- https://www.itabus.it/en/home
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More Questions & Answers
Florence to Castel San Giovanni bus services, operated by TTI Leonettibus SRL, arrive at Piacenza station.
Florence to Castel San Giovanni train services, operated by Trenitalia Frecce, arrive at Piacenza station.
Yes, the driving distance between Florence to Castel San Giovanni is 260 km. It takes approximately 2h 29m to drive from Florence to Castel San Giovanni.
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