Florence Peretola — Tramvia T2 (Vespucci)
Florence Peretola (FLR) to Florence — Updated 2026
Florence Peretola (Amerigo Vespucci) is one of Italy's smallest international airports — and the tramline opened in 2019 finally gave it a direct rapid-transit link. **Tramvia T2** runs from the airport to Piazza dell'Unità d'Italia (next to Santa Maria Novella station) — €1.70 single, 24 minutes, every 5 minutes. The same ticket works for connections to T1 (south Florence). Trams have luggage racks + are wheelchair-accessible. Cheaper + dramatically faster than the alternatives — Florence has no airport-to-city rail link otherwise, and taxis cost €25-€35 with traffic-dependent times of 20-50 minutes. T2 is the operator-recommended option for tourists and the value option for locals.
Tramvia T2 (Vespucci) stops
| Station / Stop | Time | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Florence Airport (Aeroporto / Vespucci) | 0 min | Tram stop directly outside arrivals |
| Guidoni | ~6 min | Connects to local Florence |
| San Donato | ~10 min | University area |
| Cascine Park | ~17 min | Florence's largest park |
| Porta al Prato | ~20 min | West Florence |
| Piazza dell'Unità d'Italia | 24 min | Terminus — next to Santa Maria Novella station (3-min walk) |
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Tramvia T2 (Vespucci) vs alternatives
| Option | Cost | Time | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tramvia T2 | €1.70 | 24 min | Best option. Direct to centre, frequent. |
| Vola in Bus (now defunct) | — | — | Replaced by tram in 2019. |
| ATAF city buses | €1.70 | 40-60 min | Multiple routes, slower than tram. |
| Taxi (white) | €25-€35 | 20-50 min | Flat fare to centre, traffic-dependent. |
| Pre-booked transfer | €30-€45 | 20-40 min | Welcome Pickups + Kiwitaxi. |
| Uber / FreeNow | Limited | — | Uber Black only, limited fleet. FreeNow taxi app works. |
FAQ
Where do I catch the Florence airport tram?+
Tram stop is directly outside arrivals — covered walkway, signed "Tramvia T2". Buy ticket at the platform machine (cash + card) or via the AT Bus app for €1.70. Tap at validator on board before journey. Single ticket valid 90 min including transfers.
Is the tram running for early morning flights from Florence?+
Tramvia T2 runs roughly 05:00 to 00:30. For very early departures (before 05:00) take a taxi (€25-€35) or pre-booked transfer. The first tram of the day from Unità to Airport is around 05:00 — fine for most flights but check the AT Bus timetable for exact times.
Tram or taxi from Florence airport?+
Tram for value + reliability — €1.70 vs €25-€35 for taxi, similar journey time outside rush hour. Taxi only wins if you have heavy luggage, late arrival (post-00:30), or are travelling outside the tram's direct line to Unità. Note: Florence taxis cannot enter the historic centre ZTL zone — taxi stops at Unità anyway.
How do I get from Florence airport to Pisa or Siena?+
Take the tram T2 to Santa Maria Novella station (24 min + 3 min walk), then regional train to Pisa Centrale (1h, €8.40) or BusItalia coach to Siena (1h 15min, €9.20). Total ~90 min to Pisa, ~100 min to Siena from the airport. No direct airport buses to either.
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