The cradle of the Renaissance is a feasible day trip from northern Umbria via the Terontola junction near Lake Trasimeno. A day covers the Duomo and Brunelleschi's dome, the Uffizi, Ponte Vecchio and Piazza della Signoria, with the Accademia's David best pre-booked.
| Distance | Perugia to Florence: 150 km |
|---|---|
| Travel time | 2-2.5 hours by train via Terontola |
| Getting there | Mode: Train; Detail: Trenitalia regional and Intercity trains from Perugia and Assisi to Firenze Santa Maria Novella via the Terontola-Cortona junction |
| Address | Firenze Santa Maria Novella station, Piazza della Stazione, 50123 Florence |
How to get there
- Train: Perugia to Firenze SMN via Terontola (about 2-2.5 hrs)
- Train: Assisi to Florence via Terontola
- Car: SS75/E45 then A1 Autostrada (about 2 hrs)
- Bus: long-distance coaches from Perugia
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Location
Firenze Santa Maria Novella station, Piazza della Stazione, 50123 Florence
43.7764, 11.2479 View on map