How to Reach Duomo Florence

The Florence Cathedral or Santa Maria Del Fiore is located in the heart of Florence city, at Piazza del Duomo, 50122, Firenze, Florence, Italy. 

Address:  Piazza del Duomo, 50122, Firenze, Florence, Italy. Get Directions. 

As the cathedral is located in the city’s center, it is easily accessible by public transport. 

Private vehicles are restricted in the area near Piazza del Duomo.

Hence we recommend all visitors take public transport. 

By Bus 

By Bus
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  • Closest Stop: Santa Maria Maggiore
  • Frequency of bus: every 15 minutes

Bus lines C1, C2, C3, 6A, 6B, 11, 14,23 and 23N take you to Florence Cathedral. 

The bus stations near Duomo Florence are: 

  • Proconsolo (4 minutes) 
  • Santa Maria Maggiore (4 minutes) 
  • Vecchietti (4 minutes)
  • Pucci Duomo (5 minutes)

The bus routes to Florence Duomo and their nearest stops are given below: 

Bus lineDirectionBus Stop
C1Parterre to Piazza PiaveProconsolo
C2Leopolda T1 Porta Al Prato to Piazza BeccariaProconsolo
C4Presidio Ospedaliero Palagi to Santa Maria MaggioreSanta Maria Maggiore
6AOspedale Torre Galli to NovelliVecchietti
6BOspedale Torre Galli to NovelliVecchietti
11La Gora to SalviatoniVecchietti
14Il Girone – Martiri Foibe T1 StrozziPucci Duomo 
23Croce A Varliano – Firenze T2 Guidoni Pucci Duomo 
23NCroce  A varliano – Firenze T2 GuidoniPucci Duomo 

Bus 14 was the first bus to reach Santa Maria Del Fiore, and it reaches the city at 5.28 am. 

By Tram

  • Closest Stop: Santa Maria Novella
  • Frequency: Every 10 minutes

Santa Maria Novella is the city’s main station and a 17-minute walk from the Florence Duomo. 

You can reach Santa Maria Novella by both lines T1 and T2. 

By Taxi

If you cannot take public transport, it is best to hire a cab. 

Taxis are easy to hire and charge using a taximeter based on distance. 

The price per kilometer is €1.10. 

The base far during the day (6 am to 10 pm) is €3.30, and at night (10 pm to 6 am) is €6.60.

On Sundays and major holidays, the base far is €5.30.

By Car

Visitors driving to Florence Duomo can only drive up to Via de’ Cerretani.

You must park at Via de’ Cerretani and take a 4-minute walk to Florence Cathedral. 

The closest parking lot is Park2Go Duomo Car Park. 

Pro tip: During peak tourist hours, holidays and weekends, the parking lots get filled soon. Make sure you know the best parking options near Florence Cathedral before you visit. 

Walking to Florence Cathedral

Duomo Florence is in the city center and within walking distance from most attractions. 

You can also tour the neighborhood on foot to visit some notable attractions nearby. 

Here are some attractions near Duomo di Milano and their walking distance from the Cathedral: 

  • Piazza Sant’ Elisabetta – 2 minutes
  • Palazzo Vecchio – 5 minutes
  • Uffizi Gallery – 6 minutes
  • Accademia Gallery – 7 minutes
  • Basilica of Santa Maria Novella –  8 minutes

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