You’ve made it to La Verna! Now it’s time to return to Florence.

This guide covers how pilgrims can return to Florence from La Verna after completing the Tuscan stages of the Via di Francesco.

Punti Salienti della Guida

• The best way to get to Florence from La Verna is to take the H11 bus from nearby La Beccia or Chiusi della Verna to Bibbiena. Then take a TFT train from Bibbienna to Arezzo. Then take a Trenitalia train from Arezzo to Florence.
• Buses do not run on Saturday or Sunday in low seasons.
• Pilgrims should leave La Verna no later than 12:00 to return to Florence before evening.
• The trip takes about 6 hours.

Return to Florence: Step by Step

Returning to Florence by public transport will take buses and trains, and possibly a taxi ride.

To go from the Sanctuary of La Verna to Florence, follow these 4 steps:

• Step 1a: Take taxi to Bibbiena
• Step 1b: Walk to Chiusi della Verna or La Beccia bus stop
• Step 2: Bus (H11) from La Beccia to Bibbiena
• Step 3: Train (TFT Arezzo-Stia line) from Bibbiena to Arezzo
• Step 4: Train (Trenitalia) from Arezzo to Florence

Note: The La Beccia bus does not run on Saturday or Sunday!

Step 1a: Take a taxi

Pilgrims may be able to arrange a taxi ride to Bibbiena.

Expect to pay €40-€60 for a one-way taxi ride.

Here are some available taxi services near La Verna:

Step 1b: Walk to the bus stop

Your bus stop depends on whether or not you already have a ticket.

If you haven’t already purchased a bus ticket, head to Chiusi della Verna where you can buy a ticket at Albergo Ristorante Bellavista.

If you already have a bus ticket, walk to the closer bus stop at La Beccia.

Note: Bus drivers do not sell tickets on board, and riding a bus without a ticket can result in a significant fine.

Option #1 – Chiusi della Verna (No bus ticket)

If you do not have a bus ticket already, you’ll want to walk to Chiusi della Verna.

From Santa Maria church, follow the Chiusi Della Verna Bus Stop AllTrails Map for about 1.5km, or about 30 minutes, to Albergo Ristorante Bellavista (Mappa Google). The B&B features a tobacco shop where you can buy bus tickets.

Option #2 – La Beccia (Have bus ticket)

If you already have a bus ticket, this is your best option, as it’s much closer than walking to Chiusi della Verna.

From the Santa Maria church, follow the La Beccia Bus Stop AllTrails map for about 650 m, or 15 minutes walk, to the H11 bus stop.

Step 2: Bus H11 to Bibbiena

Board the bus at either Chiusi della Verna or La Beccia and tell the bus driver you’re headed to Bibbiena.

Step 3: Train from Bibbiena to Arezzo

When you arrive at Bibbiena, you’ll see the train station nearby.

Buy a ticket on the TFT Arezzo-Stia line toward Arezzo.

You cannot buy a ticket to Florence from the Bibbiena station because the TFT train line only operates locally.

You will buy another ticket later in Arezzo for the Trenitalia train to Florence.

Step 4: Train from Arezzo to Florence

The last step to get to Florence from La Verna is to take the treno Trenitalia from Arezzo to Santa Maria Novella station in Florence.

Cost of Transportation: La Verna to Florence

Prices vary depending on availability, train type, route speed, and ticket class.

• Bus: La Verna to Bibbiena, €3-€6
• Train: Bibbiena to Arezzo, €15
• Train: Arrezo to Florence, €7-€25

Estimated Total Cost: About €25-€60 per person

Total Travel Time to Florence

Travel time will depend on when you leave Florence and train schedules.

Walk: Walk to bus stop = 30 min
Bus: Chiusi della Verna / La Beccia to Bibbiena = 40 min
Train: Bibbiena to Arezzo = 60 min
Train: Arezzo to Florence, 60 min

Estimated Transit Time: 3 hours
Total Time Estimation: About 5 hours

While the trains and buses should keep close to schedule, you’ll likely have waiting time at your transfer stations.

Note: Check Google Maps che al Rome2Rio for most recent estimation.