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By Train

By Train, Florence

 68 Reviews  Understanding the Billboard Train Times in the station. The photo shows the train number, the time it leaves and where it makes stops. They are all listed by the 24 hour clock time. Listed in the... 

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By Bus

By Bus, Florence

 48 Reviews  If you like to go to Siena or San Gimignano you have to take a bus at the SITA bus station. This is situated in via Santa Caterina da Siena; it is around 100 meters from Santa Maria Novella train... 

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By Car

By Car, Florence

 25 Reviews  Next to the main train station in Florence, Santa Maria Novella, there is a large underground car park/parking garage. It's not cheap, but it is open 24 hours a day, and from there you can walk to... 

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By Foot

By Foot, Florence

 38 Reviews   The roads around the train station are busy, busy, busy - not very safe to run across with all the cars, buses, and taxis. There are underground walkways that get you from one side of the street to... 

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Maps of Florence

Maps of Florence, Florence

 6 Reviews  One thing I dislike is going to a transportation site and having to look at a bus/train, etc. map one small grid at a time. I like to see an overview of the map, then be able to zoom into what I... 

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General Tips

General Tips, Florence

 26 Reviews  I tried to change my ticket reservation from 3pm to an earlier one at Firenze SMN so to deal with the tax refund stuff and this rude, unhelpful and uninformative station staff talked to me in Italian... 

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By Motorcycle & Vespa

By Motorcycle & Vespa, Florence

 8 Reviews  Riding the traditional Vespa is definetely the most easiest way for exploring the old core of the town. I took this picture for one reason only, remembering the jokes we made when travelling by cars... 

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By Plane

By Plane, Florence

 10 Reviews  Florence has one airport: its code is FLR and it has one small runway allowing only relatively small aircraft (ATR, DASH or Fokker 50 turboprops; Avro RJ or Airbus 319 jets) to serve the... 

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By Carriage

By Carriage, Florence

 5 Reviews  Exploring the city centre in the carriage is the most romantic way of course. Slowly and very comfortable it allows you to take the pictures during the ride. Besides, the coachman is very helpful in... 

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By Bicycle

By Bicycle, Florence

 5 Reviews  I spent 4 days in Florence and stayed with a friend who lives just north of Centrale Mercado. I was able to use one of his bikes the entire time. It was a short 10 minute ride into the center and was... 

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Red double - decker

Red double - decker, Florence

 fgfi Says:  This is a quite new entry in Florence transportation. The red double deckers travel the streets of Florence since 2003. I'ts quite a touristic thing , but if... 

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Buses in the city centre

Buses in the city centre, Florence

 jorgec25 Says:  The city centre has some narrow streets, and in my opinion it's best to visit the town on foot. But there are public transportations going everywhere all the... 

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Suburban Buses

Suburban Buses, Florence

 Redang Says:  I bring this tip for the buses that link Florence with the Airport and with other cities such as Siena. In this particular case, it's better to go to that city... 

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By Car: How Far/How Long...?

By Car: How Far/How Long...?, Florence

 Redang Says:  Some road distances from Florence to:- Rome: 285 kms.- Paris (France): 1.146 kns.- Warsaw (Poland): 1.570 kms.- Madrid (Spain): 1.688 kms.The website gives you... 

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By Plane: Aeroporto di Firenze

By Plane: Aeroporto di Firenze, Florence

 Redang Says:  Aeroporto di Firenze-Amerigo Vespucci (Florence-Amerigo Vespucci Airport).Once you arrive in Florence by plane, I recommend to take the bus called Volainbus... 

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By Train: Stazione di Santa Maria Novella

By Train: Stazione di Santa Maria Novella, Florence

 Redang Says:  Italy has an excellent train network. The railway station is in the city centre, from it, the most important sights of Florence are very close, and one of the... 

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Very efficient

Very efficient, Florence

 micajo Says:  The principal public transportation netwrok within the city is run by the ATAF and Li-nea bus company, with tickets available at local tobacconists, bars and... 

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Places around florence to see

Places around florence to see, Florence

 Satish_atteri Says:  As soon as you reach florence, decide the number of days you are here and buy a ataf bus tickets (biglette) which you can get in any ciggarette/book shops... 

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Taxi

Taxi, Florence

 Marpessa Says:  I used the taxis in Firenze twice while I was there. Just to get to and from my B&B. They are a bit expensive, but if you have luggage with you and need to... 

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Livorno to Florence?

Livorno to Florence?, Florence

 kenadams Says:  If you're one of the zillion people every year who cruise around the Mediterranean and have a layover stop in Livorno, you'll probably also be one of the... 

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Smart car

Smart car, Florence

 fgfi Says:  A tiny two-seater is perfect to drive through narrow streets, and to park it just about anywhere you want.Smart drivers are not very well considered by other... 

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taxi for very fast service

taxi for very fast service, Florence

 emiliano72 Says:  if you arrive with at the airport , you must go to the centre of florence .with a taxy or by bus-shuttle from ariport.in the centre you find all info for tour... 

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Ay, yi yi! The Taxis are molto caro around here!!

Ay, yi yi! The Taxis are molto caro around here!!, Florence

 mariocibelli Says:  OUCH! Everyone who lives in FLorence complains about having the most expensive taxis in Italy. Part of the problem is that the city is so smalland thus fares... 

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On Foot

On Foot, Florence

 Redang Says:  Just walk, you won't regret. 

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Florence by horse???

Florence by horse???, Florence

 Bigs Says:  Well, I think only these policemen are allowed to ride a horse in town......they look gorgeous don´t they??? 

Top 3 Hotels in Florence

Hotel David

 6 Reviews and 920 Opinions  My husband and I stayed at the hotel 4 years ago and loved it, so when I planned our family trip... 

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Porta Rossa Hotel

 2 Reviews and 220 Opinions  Porta Rossa was a very plesant hotel. The staff was polite, the room was plesant, the breakfast was... 

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Hotel Il Perseo

 4 Reviews and 773 Opinions  “Wonderful hotel, wonderful staff, wonderful location in a beautiful city.” Hotel Il Perseo ... 

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