Florence Tramway Timetable & Service Hours

Looking for updated Florence tram timetables, line schedules, and service hours? Unlike traditional buses with fixed timetables for every stop, the Florence tramway system (Tramvia di Firenze) operates on a high-frequency interval system.

Whether you are taking Line T1 from Villa Costanza or Line T2 from Peretola Airport to San Marco, trams run continuously from early morning until late night every day of the week.

1. General Service Hours

The Florence tramway operates 365 days a year with extended service during weekends:

  • Sunday to Thursday: Service starts around 05:00 AM and ends at 00:30 AM (midnight).
  • Friday & Saturday (Night Service): Extended hours! Service runs from 05:00 AM until 02:00 AM (late night).

2. Tram Frequencies (How Often Do They Run?)

You rarely need to check a clock when taking the tram in Florence. Trams arrive every few minutes depending on the time of day:

Time Window Frequency / Interval
Peak Hours (Morning & Afternoon) Every 4 to 6 minutes
Off-Peak Hours (Midday) Every 7 to 9 minutes
Late Evening (After 9:30 PM) Every 12 to 15 minutes
Sundays & Holidays Every 7 to 11 minutes

3. Line Details & First/Last Departures

Line T1: Villa Costanza ↔ Careggi Hospital

Connects the A1 highway parking lot (Villa Costanza in Scandicci) to Florence Central Station (SMN) and Careggi University Hospital.

  • First Departure (Villa Costanza): 04:35 AM
  • First Departure (Careggi): 05:00 AM
  • Full Line Travel Time: Approx. 40 minutes

Line T2: San Marco (University) ↔ Florence Airport (Peretola)

Connects Florence Amerigo Vespucci Airport directly to the historical city center at Piazza San Marco, passing through Santa Maria Novella Station and Unità.

  • First Departure (Airport): 05:00 AM
  • First Departure (San Marco): 05:00 AM
  • Full Line Travel Time: Approx. 35 minutes

Useful Travel Tips & Guides:

Before hopping on the tram, make sure you have a valid ticket or use contactless payment to avoid fines!

Note: Real-time information and service disruptions are managed directly by GEST S.p.A. For live monitoring during strikes or maintenance work, refer to official displays at tram stops.