How do you ride the bus in Florence?

There are three doors on the ATAF buses, the front and back ones are for getting on and the middle one is for getting off. After you get on, make your way to the nearby “ticket validating” machine and put your bus ticket in. The date and time is then printed on the ticket, starting the time validity of your ticket.

How do you get around Florence?

The best way to get around Florence is by foot. In fact, you can walk from one end of the city to the other in about 30 minutes, passing many recognizable sites along the way. Hopping aboard an ATAF bus is another option.

Is there a metro in Florence Italy?

Sorry to disappoint you but the answer is no, Florence does not have a metro. But don’t let that come between you and your love of visiting historical sites, there are a few other ways of transportation you can use with ease. Florence is a very small town.

How do I buy a bus pass in Florence?

You can buy bus tickets at most bars, magazine stands, or shops with an ATAF sticker. There is also an ATAF ticket booth at the SMN train station that sells all types of tickets. Standard tickets are valid for 90 minutes. Once stamped, these tickets give you 90 minutes to use as much of the bus system as you wish.

How many days do I need to visit Florence?

Ok, let’s start: I would say that you should spend in Florence at least 3 days, especially if it is the first time you visit the city. In less than 3 days there’s a real risk of doing a tour de force, dedicating little time to too many things, without fully appreciating any of them.

Is Florence safe for tourists?

Florence is a small city and generally a safe place where street-smart rules apply. Avoid wandering around town alone, late at night, particularly in the Santa Maria Novella area. Stick to main roads; avoid narrow back alleys.

Where are the bus routes in Florence Italy?

The City Line bus map shows the ones that cross the historical centre of Florence, the C1, C2, C3 and D bus routes. Since the Duomo area is now pedestrian-only area, most buses either can be picked up outside the Santa Maria Novella train station or in Piazza San Marco. ATAF and LI-nea Bus network

Is there a train station in the centre of Florence?

These are the suburban bus services that radiate out from the centre. Like the City Line there is no single hub in the centre of Florence, but Santa Maria Novella train station or Piazza San Marco both have a very high density of routes that stop at these strategic points.

Where is the tram line in Florence Italy?

In 2010, Florence got its first tram line, the T1, that runs from Scandicci to SMN train station and since then, the line has been extended to reach the Careggi teaching hospital in the north-western part of the city.

Is there a bus from Florence to Pisa?

A bus shuttle called Volainbus runs about every 30 minutes between Florence Airport and a bus station close to Santa Maria Novella train station on the edge of the historic centre of Florence. Airport transfers between Florence & Pisa Airports and Florence City Centre – full details