Florence · Traveler’s guide
Santa Maria Novella
Firenze Santa Maria Novella is Florence's main terminus — the arrival point for nearly every high-speed train from Rome, Milan, Bologna, and Venice.
About Santa Maria Novella
- Terminus for Frecciarossa and Italo high-speed trains from Rome, Milan, Bologna, and Venice
- Official KiPoint left luggage on the platform level, but queues build in summer
- App-based partner storage on Via Nazionale and Via Alamanni just outside
- About a ten-minute walk to the Duomo and the historic centre
- T1 and T2 tram lines and the airport connection depart from the front
Firenze Santa Maria Novella is the city's main railway station and the terminus for high-speed Frecciarossa and Italo trains from Rome, Milan, Bologna, and Venice. Because it is a dead-end terminus in the heart of the historic centre, nearly every rail visitor to Florence begins here, often stepping off with suitcases hours before hotel check-in or after a late check-out. The station runs an official KiPoint left-luggage office on the platform level, but queues build fast in high season and it closes in the evening. Independent Bounce and Radical partners on the surrounding streets — Via Nazionale, Via Alamanni, and toward the Fortezza — hold bags of any size by the hour or day, usually cheaper and with app booking, so you can reach the Duomo hands-free in about ten minutes on foot.
Traveler services
Luggage storage near Santa Maria Novella
- 📍 DistanceSteps from the entrance
- 🧳 Bag ruleAn official KiPoint left-luggage office sits on the platform level with weight- and time-based pricing, but it queues heavily in summer and closes in the evening.
- ⚡ BookingOnline, instant
How to get there
Exit the main hall onto Piazza della Stazione and partner storage points sit within a few minutes along Via Nazionale, Via Alamanni, and Via Fiume.
Bag policy
An official KiPoint left-luggage office sits on the platform level with weight- and time-based pricing, but it queues heavily in summer and closes in the evening. There are no self-service coin lockers in the station.
Compare providers:
BounceLargest network; per-hour or per-day, app booking, insurance included.
- Most locations near landmarks
- Instant online booking
- Bag protection included
- Price varies by shop
- Some partners keep short hours
Car rental at Santa Maria Novella
Compare providers:
DiscoverCarsMeta-search across local + global suppliers; full-coverage add-on.
- Compares many suppliers
- Free cancellation options
- Good rates on local firms
- Quality varies by underlying supplier
GetRentacar.comMarketplace of local rental suppliers; wide worldwide coverage, deposit-free options common.
Economybookings.comBroker across budget suppliers worldwide; low headline rates, check add-ons at the desk.
Frequently asked questions
Can I store luggage at Santa Maria Novella station?
Yes. KiPoint runs the official left-luggage office on the platform level, and Bounce-listed partners sit just outside on Via Nazionale and Via Alamanni. The independent shops usually beat the station on price and skip the queue, and you can reserve a spot online before you arrive.
Are there lockers at Firenze SMN?
There are no self-service coin lockers at Santa Maria Novella. Storage is either the staffed KiPoint desk inside the station or app-based partner shops a few minutes away. Booking storage online guarantees space during the busy summer months.
How much does luggage storage near the station cost?
KiPoint charges by bag and duration, which adds up for longer waits. Partner shops nearby typically charge a flat per-bag daily rate with no minimum, so a few hours or a full day costs the same low price — book online to lock it in.
How far is the Duomo from the station?
The cathedral is about a ten-minute walk from Santa Maria Novella through the centre. Drop your bags at a partner near the station first and you can reach the Duomo, the Uffizi, and Ponte Vecchio hands-free. Reserve storage online so it's ready the moment you step off the train.