Florence Santa Maria Novella Train Station, Italy 🇮🇹 Everything you need to know!

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  • @TheGlobalExpats
    @TheGlobalExpats  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    🍕If you're enjoying our content and would like to help fuel us on our adventure through Italy, you can buy us a small pizza! 😊🇮🇹buymeacoffee.com/theglobalexpats

  • @beekay700
    @beekay700 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    As a solo traveler with anxiety, just having a visual of things like this is so helpful!!!

    • @Mari14Bella
      @Mari14Bella 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      me too! This was so helpful

  • @icyndaquilhd7953
    @icyndaquilhd7953 2 ปีที่แล้ว +19

    Im from Floerence and you explained everything about our station extremely GOOD,im happy that some foreign people do these type of videos to help others to easily move inside this big station.
    Also,you did well to have explained about platforms that can change,it doesn't happen often but for a foreigner that arrive in this station for the first time it can be difficult even if the station itself do vocal announcements both in italian and english,the main reason is that as you said this is one of the most busiest stations in Italy so it has a big traffic jam of trains that sometime can wait and change platform based on the traffic.
    Also yeah,happy that you explained the fact that this city has many stations,in total there are 10 station in Florence,thank you again for the amazing video🤙🏻🔥

  • @JLushV23
    @JLushV23 2 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    First of all, I’m mind blown on how big S.M.N is. I wish I walked around instead of staying put while waiting for all the trains I took there. I was in Florence in early July & I took the train to Siena, Roma & back to Florence to head to La Spezia and not once did I ever validate my ticket. I am one of the lucky ones. I can’t believe it. 😅 I did validate on the tram and bus. I also experience a train strike on a Sunday. Everything was cancelled. What a experience. You’re videos make me so happy to watch. I did so much while in Italy. The Euro rail system is amazing.

  • @mimirod2740
    @mimirod2740 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thank you for explaining things as you do, it really help me and makes it less crazy. Thank you

  • @DavidG-w1d
    @DavidG-w1d 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    As a travel agent for more than 40 years, I find your youtube channel most helpful when I share it with newbies to Europe. Thanks

  • @iReporteriReporting
    @iReporteriReporting 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Ooo I lived in Firenze for three months. I stayed right across from the Teatro Comunale. It was a wonderful time. Very informative video! Can't wait to see some more of the city through your eyes!

    • @TheGlobalExpats
      @TheGlobalExpats  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      That’s awesome Natalie, it sounds like it was an amazing experience! Matteo says he loves the Cascine Park😍 And thank you so so much for buying us a few pizzas!! Your continued support means more to us than you know 🥰❤️ P.S. Happy happy birthday to Lightning, we hope it was filled with lots of treats!🎉🐶💕

    • @iReporteriReporting
      @iReporteriReporting 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@TheGlobalExpats Thank you, Matteo and Micha!

  • @DorenesFoodPrepResource
    @DorenesFoodPrepResource 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I can't tell you just how helpful this video was. You've earned a sub! Thank you for taking the time to show and explain.

  • @randykirby2326
    @randykirby2326 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Very good info. Just like the Termini station in Rome. And I didn't know about the pedestrian underpasses. Grazie tante.

    • @TheGlobalExpats
      @TheGlobalExpats  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks Randy, we are so happy you found it helpful! 🤗

  • @relaxingtravel-LosAngeles
    @relaxingtravel-LosAngeles 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Great job, love this area, we can't get enough of watching these videos of Italy

  • @sibelalbro
    @sibelalbro 2 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    First off, your video is spot on BUT since I didn't see any other comments related to this topic, I'll address it. Trains stations in Italy (maybe all of europe?) are not designed for older people or otherwise walking challenged, or for al ot of bag carriers. They're for the young or athletic and just carrying a backpack peeps. Lots of walking, standing around and it can be exhausting! Not many places to sit. No one helps you board your bags or anything like that. You're on your own. That's not a bad thing but first time travelers keep that in mind. Flying or driving might be a better option. ciao.

    • @branc2658
      @branc2658 ปีที่แล้ว

      Europeam elder people are athletic.

  • @mnfyrfly
    @mnfyrfly 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    All too familiar with Roma Termini and Santa Maria Novella - Was supposed to be on a train from Rome to Pompeii but oops wrong train and ended up in Florence the complete opposite direction. It was a great and a little expensive learning experience. Love the videos!

    • @TheGlobalExpats
      @TheGlobalExpats  ปีที่แล้ว

      Ah no ways, that sounds so frustrating and expensive Angela 😓 At least you learned something from it and know for next time 😅 Thank you! 🥰

  • @janinesilberbauer1323
    @janinesilberbauer1323 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Your videos are incredibly helpful! Thank you!

    • @TheGlobalExpats
      @TheGlobalExpats  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Aww thanks Janine, we're so happy you find them helpful! 🥰

  • @MadHatter-s3t
    @MadHatter-s3t ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you so so much guys. Brilliantly helpful. Nowhere else could I find how far outside of the centre of Florence the station is. Now I know it is so close I feel much happier. I have disabilities and was concerned about getting lost. Now I'm not. :)

    • @user-zzyachieve
      @user-zzyachieve 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thank you for sharing! I'm going on a trip, too! By the way I found a code on TRIP to get a discount on buying Eurail tickets, which saved my budget haha!❤

  • @Zalyplants
    @Zalyplants ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you. Very informative and well explained.

  • @timragland6157
    @timragland6157 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Should have watched this video before asking my train app question in the previous video. 😂 Thanks for a fantastic, informative video.

    • @TheGlobalExpats
      @TheGlobalExpats  ปีที่แล้ว

      No worries Tim, we are happy to have helped! 🥰

  • @boxorfurnace
    @boxorfurnace ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I’d love for you to do one showing people how to find the bus station (not easy to find) and take the bus to San Gimignano and back again. I find Trenitalia easy to use, intercity busses not so much.

  • @muravi8167
    @muravi8167 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you guys ! its infotainment with entertainment.

  • @stephennicholson2833
    @stephennicholson2833 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Nicely Done!! I believe the platforms like 1-5 are for Regional Trains. At least that is what we saw on our trip in November 2021.

    • @TheGlobalExpats
      @TheGlobalExpats  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      We think you are right Stephen! 👌🏽

  • @dawnerlandsen8208
    @dawnerlandsen8208 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Reminds me a little of strasbourg france train sration

  • @mc1428
    @mc1428 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    This was a very helpful video!!! Thank you!

  • @redfireanimate9992
    @redfireanimate9992 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks for this video.. very helpful.. will be there this April👍🏽

  • @KaterinaFerrara
    @KaterinaFerrara 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Boy we really missed you guys when you are off! But we need something more beautiful than the stazione! Busted! 🇮🇹🇮🇹❤️❤️☀️☀️

  • @courtneyandaura
    @courtneyandaura ปีที่แล้ว

    This is a very helpful video! Thankyou 😊

  • @isabeld9155
    @isabeld9155 ปีที่แล้ว

    Very helpful. Thank you!

  • @JustinBrehm
    @JustinBrehm 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Another great and informative video and because you are both likable it's easy to watch and TH-cam needs to get their stuff together because you should be at 200k subscriber Channel at least by now

    • @JustinBrehm
      @JustinBrehm 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Got to love when your phone autocorrects a bunch of words that you never said lol

    • @TheGlobalExpats
      @TheGlobalExpats  ปีที่แล้ว

      Aww thank you so much Justin, your kind words mean a ton to us! 🥰 Haha hopefully soon, TH-cam is a slow and steady journey! 😅

    • @TheGlobalExpats
      @TheGlobalExpats  ปีที่แล้ว

      😂

  • @DebeNicole
    @DebeNicole 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I recently visited Florence and also traveled by train there from Milan. Biggest lesson I learned was not to rely on the platform board for your coach number...they actually don't line up with the train's coach number. Best to just look on the side of the train.

    • @claudioferrara4455
      @claudioferrara4455 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      No, they normally do.

    • @DebeNicole
      @DebeNicole 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@claudioferrara4455 it was not my experience, my coach was several sections off from where I needed to be...i think it's just best to pay attention to the train since there is always a chance of the platform not lining up.

    • @franceskinskij
      @franceskinskij ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@DebeNicole sometimes they send a train made of two other trains, like two Frecciarossa attached to eachother and when they do they advise to look out for the coach. And, while not the case in Florence (where I live), once in Bologna they got the coach numbers wrong on the screens and it was a normal Frecciarossa so I spent 5 minutes running for the whole train

  • @mirp5497
    @mirp5497 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    My favorite Italian tour guides M & M 🙌

  • @Juju-wk7yv
    @Juju-wk7yv 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Wow! There is a whole world under there.

  • @dawnerlandsen8208
    @dawnerlandsen8208 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you for great timely info

    • @TheGlobalExpats
      @TheGlobalExpats  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks Dawn, we're so happy you liked it! 🥰

  • @davecleaver1771
    @davecleaver1771 ปีที่แล้ว

    That was brilliant
    Thank you

    • @TheGlobalExpats
      @TheGlobalExpats  ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks Dave, we’re so happy you enjoyed it! 🤗

  • @itsmetaran
    @itsmetaran 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Extremely helpful video!

  • @gregpapiortiz9181
    @gregpapiortiz9181 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Excellent video

  • @chowdharysaab1673
    @chowdharysaab1673 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Nice vlog guys. Love from India. I 👍👍

  • @1ginarossi
    @1ginarossi ปีที่แล้ว

    Very helpful. Next October, we will be taking a train into SMN from Siena, then two days later taking train from SMN to Venice thn day later taking train from SMN to Rome. All for 1st time. Do they mix high speed trains on same tracks as slower trains?

  • @gabymoncada7147
    @gabymoncada7147 ปีที่แล้ว

    Loved the video! If your ticket have a seat asigned, do you still have to validate your ticket on the machines? :) thank uu

  • @ninablackwell4792
    @ninablackwell4792 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Hi guys. Great video. I had no idea about this and I've been there several times. Do you know when all the shops were constructed underneath? Thanks. PS Really looking forward to more content.

    • @TheGlobalExpats
      @TheGlobalExpats  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Hey Nina, thank you! 🥰 We are not too sure when the shops were constructed but we recently heard the underground got a massive renovation! 😅

  • @simonschuck3780
    @simonschuck3780 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I’ll be here in two weeks! Eeeeeeeek 🥰🥰🥰

    • @TheGlobalExpats
      @TheGlobalExpats  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Ahh that's so exciting Simon, we hope you have an amazing time! 🤗🇮🇹

    • @simonschuck3780
      @simonschuck3780 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@TheGlobalExpats thanks very much! We’ve been watching most of your videos for suggestions on Sicily too (we’ll be there after Florence). Keep up the great work!

  • @jenniferwong9348
    @jenniferwong9348 ปีที่แล้ว

    will there be taxis after 9pm at the Florence Santa Maria Novella train station? wasn't sure how late taxis stop operating.

  • @arsenal_s.sgooners3173
    @arsenal_s.sgooners3173 ปีที่แล้ว

    Can I get a tram from Santa Maria novella to Villa Costanza? I think there is a tram near the train station!

  • @AS-cx1ik
    @AS-cx1ik 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Where is the Italo lounge located? First floor or underground? If first floor, is the lounge air conditioned?

  • @og7952
    @og7952 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Hi there, for the tickets, ours indicate we don't need to validate them. Probably because it's been made easy for tourist buying online with italiarail. Thanks for the video, super informative!

    • @sibelalbro
      @sibelalbro 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      my experience also. I heard horror stories about no validating your tickets but you don't need to if you purchase onlıne!

    • @TheGlobalExpats
      @TheGlobalExpats  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thank you so much! 🙏 Just a side note for future reference, when returning to Italy in 2023 we have noticed that if you use the App to buy tickets, you now have to check-in (validate) your ticket BEFORE the train departure time on the App. I'm not sure about online purchases but keep an eye out for next time so you don't get caught out. We hope that helps! 🥰

  • @daphne8406
    @daphne8406 ปีที่แล้ว

    I did not realize this station is soooo big! 😂 We’ll be visiting Bologna, Firenze and Pisa in september and will travel between these cities by train ☺️ It is good to have an idea of what to expect in advance 😝

    • @user-zzyachieve
      @user-zzyachieve 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      What an interesting experience! I'm going on a trip, too! By the way, I found that I could use code on TRIP to get a discount on buying Eurail tickets, which saved my budget lol! ~

  • @aaronlandes1179
    @aaronlandes1179 ปีที่แล้ว

    🤣 The girl riding up the escalator at 7:00 sending a wonderful selfie to her bestie.

  • @mariemontes561
    @mariemontes561 ปีที่แล้ว

    Can I use this product if I don't have gallbladder??

  • @janiecerodrgiuez7254
    @janiecerodrgiuez7254 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    If the tickets are purchased online, do we need to print out? How would we validate them? Thanks!! ❤

  • @eraslanpolat810
    @eraslanpolat810 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hello, I will go from Rome to Pisa. I bought the ticket from Italo with a connection in Florence. My question is, the transfer time from Florence is determined as 29 minutes. I wonder if it is easy to transfer in Florence. Can I catch the Tuscany line train?

  • @andrealucci6774
    @andrealucci6774 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Hey! Love those videos! But my opinion could be biased as I'm a Trenitalia train engineer 😜 If you ever want to shoot a video just like this for the Bologna Centrale station (which can be pretty overwhelming) feel free to reach out! I'd be more than happy to help

    • @TheGlobalExpats
      @TheGlobalExpats  ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks so much Andrea, we will definitely reach out when we are covering Bologna! 🥰

  • @alliepettola3808
    @alliepettola3808 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you for this video. About how early do you suggest to get to the train station? Like if our train leaves at 9:30am?

    • @TheGlobalExpats
      @TheGlobalExpats  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Hi Allie, we always try to get to the station at least 15 minutes before the departure time, and usually go straight to the assigned platform number once it’s on the board! Hope that helps!

  • @Captain-KTS
    @Captain-KTS 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I would have a deer in headlights look as I walked around if I ventured to one of those, haha! I’m sure once you go thru the stations a couple times one gets used to it. Cheers Kirk

    • @TheGlobalExpats
      @TheGlobalExpats  ปีที่แล้ว

      Haha you definitely get used to it Kirk, we are sure you'd manage just fine! 👏🏼😅

  • @robinkrieger8003
    @robinkrieger8003 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Very helpful

    • @TheGlobalExpats
      @TheGlobalExpats  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks Robin, we’re so happy you found it helpful! 🥰

  • @emmaskates9617
    @emmaskates9617 ปีที่แล้ว

    If you buy tickets on trainline, do you still have to validate them or is validating just for paper tickets?

  • @MahaMondo
    @MahaMondo 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Grazie for this SMN video. I took trains to Forte dei Marmi & Milano ( via Frecciarossa )from there back in June. Extremely annoying when the train is delayed & you just have to keep on monitoring the screens for the ETA.
    Milano has the most epic station and now has Il Mercato Centrale -

  • @cansukaplan2037
    @cansukaplan2037 ปีที่แล้ว

    hi, 2 days later, ı will be using the bus from Rome to Florence. But I don't truly know how can ı go to city centre after the bus. Please explain someone to me. It sounds scary though.

  • @ericl2326
    @ericl2326 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    is there any toilet on frecce trains? Any charge? For trains from Rome to Florence, do I really need to buy tickets in advanced since there may be delays in our inbound flights to Rome? Thanks

    • @alessandrom7181
      @alessandrom7181 ปีที่แล้ว

      Toilets are in every train even the oldest and cheaper, of course there are on freccia rossa too. LOL

  • @mandy5915
    @mandy5915 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hi thank you for this great video. Do I require to validate my ticket if I purchase online. The ticket is on the phone. Thanks.

    • @user-zzyachieve
      @user-zzyachieve 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      excellent video! I'm going on a trip, too! By the way I found a code on TRIP to get a discount on buying Eurail tickets, which saved my budget haha!

  • @semsemeini7905
    @semsemeini7905 ปีที่แล้ว

    My American credit card did not work in the ticket machine at a small train station.. To go to a platform no lift / elevator? You need to walk up the stairs? I had printed tickets E mail and I never validated.

  • @rosannathomson5282
    @rosannathomson5282 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Cost of parking at S.M.N can be as cheap as 5 euro.
    I believe there's a 24hr option as well as weekly. But have never needed it.
    Venchi - amongst the best gelateria in Italia.

  • @mariobardazzi5464
    @mariobardazzi5464 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Wery good video, speciality’s to e plane how take train, please make video you teacher how take tickets 🎟 for the bus wer find and how used straight Iside di the machine print, I can’t see many turist pay penalty for stupid reasons.

  • @aldocuneo1140
    @aldocuneo1140 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    You need to know, too, is that in Firenze people speak and wtite in italian.

  • @clivebaxter6354
    @clivebaxter6354 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I seem to remember if you book on line you do not have to do that ridiculous ticket validation, just give the number.

  • @stevebartley628
    @stevebartley628 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Am I colorblind ? The validation machine looks GREEN , not YELLOW

  • @alemassa6632
    @alemassa6632 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Go guuuuuuuyyyyyyyyyyyyyyssssssss!!!!!!

    • @TheGlobalExpats
      @TheGlobalExpats  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Haha thanks Ale!! 🥰❤️

    • @alemassa6632
      @alemassa6632 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@TheGlobalExpats ❤️😘

  • @arsenal_s.sgooners3173
    @arsenal_s.sgooners3173 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    But every train has it's own number, right? That number is also written on your ticket! That way you will not be able to get on other train!

    • @TheGlobalExpats
      @TheGlobalExpats  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Yes they do and the train number is on the ticket, however, they only check your ticket on the train once you've already left the station! 🥰

    • @arsenal_s.sgooners3173
      @arsenal_s.sgooners3173 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@TheGlobalExpats I thought the number is also written on the train!

  • @MegaGianni51
    @MegaGianni51 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    La stazione di S.M.N. fu costruita negli anni 30 durante il Fascismo, fu proprio Mussolini che la volle, per quell' epoca era una costruzione avveneristica, come tante altre in Italia, come la stazione centrale di Milano e l' EUR a Roma.

  • @bobbylinux
    @bobbylinux 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    the cost of parking in florence station is very very very expensive... 3 times very

  • @ismahawk3889
    @ismahawk3889 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    👍👍👍🇮🇹

  • @David-pj8ti
    @David-pj8ti 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Better to park near airport and get tram in.

  • @antonellacostagliola9702
    @antonellacostagliola9702 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    The parking near the station costs 3,80 €/h 🫣

    • @TheGlobalExpats
      @TheGlobalExpats  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you for your comment Antonella, that's good to know! 🤗

  • @sportcastmk2053
    @sportcastmk2053 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thank you, Roger Federer

  • @cathyk2093
    @cathyk2093 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    ❤️ 🚆 very good to know, we’ll done Thank you!

  • @brycebertolino7017
    @brycebertolino7017 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    1970's it wasn't a shopping mall.
    Routine
    1) Leave class in Palazzo Antinori
    2) Grab pack from my pensione on Via Tornabuoni.
    3) Buy wine, cheese, bread, Nutella and Fruit.
    4) Race to SMN.
    5) Old School Eurail Pass
    6) pick available train
    7) Arrive a SMN 12AM Monday.
    Rinse and repeat 30 times.
    Short haul: Rome 3x, Nice 2x, Venice 2x. Rimini Ravenna 2X, Milan 2x., Sestriere, Turin.
    Long haul: Seville, Madrid, Bruges, Brussels, Paris, Amalfi, Palermo.
    Another reason to resent Boomers.

  • @filippomann
    @filippomann 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Rather boring

    • @TheGlobalExpats
      @TheGlobalExpats  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Yeah M, we agree, the station could definitely do with a pub! 😂😜

    • @filippomann
      @filippomann 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@TheGlobalExpats 😉 Please let 's know which city and food so far you like most (I'm from Sicily and still loving Matteo and his "Matteo Poppins")

  • @stevebartley628
    @stevebartley628 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Very helpful