Travel

Shuttle

Shuttle from Florence to Castello Di Ristonchi

May 2, 2025 1:30 pm

If you signed up to take the shuttle on Friday 5/2 and/or Monday 5/5, please find the final schedule here: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1RZKiiReS9sk_gR3KpF5ZhB5nA4IyzSnJMK4j_AW9RjE/edit?usp=sharing Getting to the Shuttle from Florence’s Santa Maria Novella Train Station: If you're arriving by train at the Florence Santa Maria Novella (SMN) Station, the easiest way to reach the airport is by tram: Take the T2 tram from "Alamanni - Stazione SMN" (right outside the train station) to "Aeroporto Peretola" Cost: Only €1.50 Time: About 20 minutes (trams run every 5-10 minutes) Tickets: Buy at the ticket machines inside the tram stop (cash or card) How to Find the Shuttle Pickup Location: If arriving by tram: 🚊 When you exit the tram at Aeroporto Peretola, keep the tram tracks behind you and turn left. 🚧 Do not cross the street—stay on the sidewalk with the guardrails. 🚶‍♂️ Follow the curve down Via del Termine (away from the airport). 🛣 Follow the road around the curve, and just ahead, you’ll see a small square of grass with a billboard—this is the shuttle pickup location. If arriving at the airport by plane: 🛄 After exiting the arrivals hall, head straight ahead through the parking lot. ⚠️ For safety, you may want to turn left first to cross at the pedestrian crossing towards the tram station. 🚶‍♂️ From the tram station, turn right and follow the sidewalk along Via del Termine until you reach the small grassy area with a billboard—this is where the bus will pick you up. Helpful Tips: Give yourself extra time in case of unexpected delays. If you’re prone to motion sickness, we highly recommend taking a motion sickness pill (such as Dramamine or travel sickness tablets) at least 30 minutes before boarding the shuttle. It can be a bumpy ride. Enjoy the scenery! The ride takes you through the stunning Tuscan countryside 🌿🏰.

Flight

Nearest Airports

The nearest airports are: Florence (40 km/24 miles/1 hour drive),Pisa (115 km/71 miles/2 hours drive), Bologna (120km/74 miles/1.5 hours by car or 30 mins by train). Alternatively, for those coming from the United States, there are more direct flight options to Milan, or Rome, and from there you will be able to take a high-speed train to Florence. If you have any questions on how to plan your travel, feel free to reach out to Sarah or Maciej directly.

Travel Note

Public Transportation Note

Q: Is it easy to get to the castle by public transport? A: No. It’s a train, bus, and then an uphill walk. Better to book van transportation or rental cars. We are organizing a shuttle bus pickup on Friday, May 2nd from Florence to the wedding venue and a drop off on Monday, May 5th. Details coming soon!