There are 8 ways to get from Florence to Rome by train, bus, night train, rideshare, car or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2rio's travel planner.
Recommended option
Train • 1 h 32 min
$19 - $40
Cheapest option
Bus • 3 h 49 min
$15 - $27
6 alternative options
Night train • 2 h 46 min
$19 - $45
Rideshare • 3 h 36 min
$17
Drive • 2 h 41 min
$40 - $60
Fly from Florence • 2 h 42 min
$77 - $269
Train to Pisa, fly • 3 h 48 min
$107 - $360
Train to Bologna, fly • 3 h 56 min
$64 - $302
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Florence to Rome is to rideshare which costs 15€ and takes 3 h 36 min.
The quickest way to get from Florence to Rome is to train which costs 16€ - 35€ and takes 1 h 32 min.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Florence, Florence and arriving at Rome. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3 h 49 min.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Firenze Santa Maria Novella Station station and arriving at Roma Termini. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1 h 32 min.
The distance between Florence and Rome is 233 km. The road distance is 274.2 km.
The best way to get from Florence to Rome without a car is to train which takes 1 h 32 min and costs 16€ - 35€.
The train from Firenze Santa Maria Novella Station to Roma Termini takes 1 h 32 min including transfers and departs every 30 minutes.
Florence to Rome bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Florence, Florence station.
Florence to Rome train services, operated by ItaloTreno, arrive at Firenze Santa Maria Novella Station.
The best way to get from Florence to Rome is to train which takes 1 h 32 min and costs 16€ - 35€. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs 13€ - 24€ and takes 3 h 49 min, you could also fly, which costs 65€ - 240€ and takes 2 h 42 min.
- Distance: 145.3 miles
- Duration: 1 h 32 min
What companies run services between Florence, Italy and Rome, Italy?
ItaloTreno operates a train from Florence to Rome hourly. Tickets cost $27 - $40 and the journey takes 1 h 32 min. Trenitalia also services this route every 30 minutes. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Florence to Rome once daily. Tickets cost $16 - $27 and the journey takes 3 h 49 min. Two other operators also service this route.
- Website
- alitalia.com
Flights from Florence to Rome
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65 - $310
Flights from Pisa to Rome
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90 - $400
Flights from Bologna to Rome
- Ave. Duration
- 1 h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65 - $350
- Website
- neosair.it
Flights from Bologna to Rome
- Ave. Duration
- 1 h
- When
- Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $70 - $600
- Phone
- +39 060708
- Website
- italotreno.it
Train from Firenze Santa Maria Novella Station to Roma Termini
- Ave. Duration
- 1 h 32 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $27 - $40
- Website
- italotreno.it
Train from Firenze Santa Maria Novella Station to Bologna Centrale Station
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $17 - $25
- Website
- italotreno.it
The primary train operator in Italy, Trenitalia was created in the year 2000. Trenitalia offers national rail connections in Italy as well as international connections to Austria, France, Germany and Switzerland. The company operates regional and long-distance trains, as well as high-speed trains called Frecce that travel on specialised tracks on speeds of up to 360km/h. Trenitalia tickets are available online, in stations across the country or from many travel agents that offer bookings.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- Website
- trenitalia.com
Train from Firenze S.Maria Novella to Roma Termini
- Ave. Duration
- 3 h 38 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $19 - $40
- Website
- orario.trenitalia.com
- 1st Class
- $30 - $40
Night train from Firenze S.Maria Novella to Roma Termini
- Ave. Duration
- 2 h 46 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $19 - $45
- Website
- orario.trenitalia.com
- 1st Class
- $35 - $45
Train from Firenze Smn to Pisa C.Le
- Ave. Duration
- 1 h
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $6 - $14
- Website
- orario.trenitalia.com
- 1st Class
- $11 - $14
Train from Firenze Smn to Bologna C.Le
- Ave. Duration
- 1 h 27 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $7 - $16
- Website
- orario.trenitalia.com
- 1st Class
- $13 - $16
The primary train operator in Italy, Trenitalia was created in the year 2000. Trenitalia offers national rail connections in Italy as well as international connections to Austria, France, Germany and Switzerland. The company operates regional and long-distance trains, as well as high-speed trains called Frecce that travel on specialised tracks on speeds of up to 360km/h. Trenitalia tickets are available online, in stations across the country or from many travel agents that offer bookings.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- Website
- trenitalia.com
Train from Firenze S.Maria Novella to Bologna C.Le
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $15 - $23
- Website
- orario.trenitalia.com
One of Europe’s leading bus companies, Flixbus serves over 1400 destinations, in 26 countries including Germany, France, Italy, Austria, the Netherlands, Croatia, Spain, and across Scandinavia and central and eastern Europe. Founded in 2012, Flixbus’ extensive network connects cities with approximately 200,000 trips, with buses often departing every 30 minutes. One of the most affordable ways to get around Europe (and expanding soon into the US), a Flixbus journey is cost-effective, well-connected, comfortable and safe.
Rome2rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 1807 123 99 123
- info@flixbus.de
- Website
- flixbus.de
Bus from Florence, Florence to Rome
- Ave. Duration
- 3 h 49 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $16 - $27
- Website
- flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- +39 0861 1991900
- info@baltour.it
- Website
- baltour.it
Bus from FIRENZE - Autostazione SITA via S.Caterina da Siena17 to Roma - Autostazione Tiburtina
- Ave. Duration
- 3 h 30 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $15 - $22
- Website
- http://www.baltour.it/
- Phone
- +39081969167
- servizioclienti@leonettiroma.it
- Website
- leonettiroma.it
Bus from Florence, Piazzale Montelungo to Rome Tiburtina station
- Ave. Duration
- 3 h
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- $17 - $22
- Schedules at
- leonettiroma.it
- Book at
- ttisrl.it
A ridesharing platform with 40 million users, Blablacar gives you access to destinations without worrying about on-the-road chaos. The basic idea is that you carpool with locals who are already planning to drive your route and have space in their car. With some flexibility you’ll get to your destination – often faster and cheaper than other means. On the website or app, enter your departure and arrival points and your date of travel, sift through the profiles of drivers who’ve posted pre-planned drives and find one whose timing and preferences match yours. Request to join the ride, wait be accepted, and pay your share of the set price.
Rome2rio's guide to BlaBlaCar
Contact Details
- Website
- blablacar.com
Rideshare from Florence to Rome
- Ave. Duration
- 3 h 36 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $17
- Book at
- blablacar.co.uk
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The quickest flight from Florence Airport to Rome Airport is the direct flight which takes 50 min.
Florence to Rome bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Rome station.
Florence to Rome train services, operated by ItaloTreno, arrive at Roma Termini station.
Yes, the driving distance between Florence to Rome is 274 km. It takes approximately 2 h 41 min to drive from Florence to Rome.
Alitalia offers flights from Florence Airport to Rome Airport.
Book your Florence to Rome train tickets online with Loco2 and Rome2rio.
Book your Florence to Rome bus tickets online with FlixBus, Distribusion and Busbud.
There are 11657+ hotels available in Rome. Prices start at $56 USD per night.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Florence and Rome. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.
The best way to get from Florence to Florence Airport is to bus which takes 8 min and costs 1€ - 2€.