There are 5 ways to get from Florence to Rome by train, bus, night train, rideshare or car
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 • 1h 35m
16€ - 75€
Cheapest option
Bus • 4h 10m
13€ - 20€
3 alternative options
Night train • 2h 46m
21€ - 28€
Rideshare • 3h 36m
15€
Drive • 2h 42m
30€ - 50€
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Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Florence to Rome is to rideshare which costs 15€ and takes 3h 36m.
The fastest way to get from Florence to Rome is to train. Taking this option will cost 16€ - 75€ and takes 1h 35m.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Florence and arriving at Rome Tiburtina Bus station station. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4h 10m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Firenze S.M.N. and arriving at Roma Termini. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 35m.
The distance between Florence and Rome is 233 km. The road distance is 274 km.
The best way to get from Florence to Rome without a car is to train which takes 1h 35m and costs 16€ - 75€.
The train from Firenze S.M.N. to Roma Termini takes 1h 35m including transfers and departs hourly.
Florence to Rome bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Florence station.
Florence to Rome train services, operated by Trenitalia Frecce, depart from Firenze S.M.N. station.
The best way to get from Florence to Rome is to train which takes 1h 35m and costs 16€ - 75€. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs 13€ - 20€ and takes 4h 10m.
- Distance: 232.5 km
- Duration: 1h 35m
What companies run services between Florence, Italy and Rome, Italy?
Trenitalia Frecce operates a train from Firenze S.M.N. to Roma Termini hourly. Tickets cost 21€ - 75€ and the journey takes 1h 35m. Three other operators also service this route. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Florence to Rome Tiburtina Bus station 3 times a week. Tickets cost 16€ - 20€ and the journey takes 4h 10m. Baltour also services this route twice daily.
Trenitalia’s high-speed Frecce trains run on specialised tracks and have a greater level of service and comfort than InterCity and regional trains. There are three types of Frecce trains: Frecciarossa, (the fastest; connects major Italian cities); Frecciargento (mostly connect Rome to other Italian cities); and Frecciabianca (the slowest Frecce trains). Frecciarossa trains offer four classes of service, all with free Wi-Fi: Standard, Premium, Business and Executive. All Frecce tickets include a seat reservation and must be purchased before boarding the train.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- Website
- trenitalia.com
Train from Firenze S.M.N. to Roma Termini
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- 21€ - 75€
- Website
- Trenitalia Frecce
- Super Economy
- 21€ - 29€
- Base Standard
- 40€ - 55€
- Base Premium
- 50€ - 75€
Private train company Italotreno operates high-speed trains in Italy on the same tracks as Trenitalia. The routes service 21 stations across the country, including popular routes Milan-Florence, Rome-Venice and Bologna-Naples. Choose from four classes of service, all with free Wi-Fi: Smart, Comfort, Prima and Club Executive. Italo also operates Italobus – an integrated train-bus service that takes passengers from the main train stations to other Italian cities.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +39 060708
- Website
- italotreno.it
Train from Firenze Santa Maria Novella to Roma Termini
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 43m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- 19€ - 55€
- Website
- Italo Treno
- Smart Economy
- 21€ - 30€
- Smart Low Cost
- 19€ - 27€
- Smart Flex
- 40€ - 55€
Trenitalia’s Intercity (IC) trains are slower than the high-speed Frecce trains but are still a good way to travel between major cities and towns, with routes including Rome to Naples, Venice to Bologna and Milan to Genoa. Tickets usually open for booking 90 days ahead of travel, and you’ll need make a seat reservation before boarding. All IC trains have 1st and 2nd class carriages as well as a bar buffet car, air conditioning and power sockets. InterCity trains that run at night are called InterCity Notte (ICN).
Contact Details
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- Website
- trenitalia.com
Train from Firenze Rifredi to Roma Termini
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- 16€ - 24€
- Website
- Trenitalia Intercity
- 2nd Class
- 16€ - 24€
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.M.N. to Roma Termini
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 41m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- 17€ - 35€
- Website
- Trenitalia
- 1st Class
- 32€ - 35€
- Phone
- +43 51717
- Website
- nightjet.com
Night train from Firenze S.M.N. to Roma Termini
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 46m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- 21€ - 28€
- Website
- Nightjet
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One of Europe’s leading bus companies, Flixbus serves 2000+ destinations in 29 countries, including Germany, France, Italy, Austria, the Netherlands and Croatia and into Scandinavia and eastern Europe, as well as some US cities. Coaches have toilets, free WiFi and power outlets, plus snacks and drinks for purchase on board. Flixbus is a good choice for the budget-conscious traveller; purchase tickets in advance for the cheapest fares (note: there is no option to reserve a seat in advance).
Rome2rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 1807 123 99 123
- info@flixbus.de
- Website
- flixbus.de
Bus from Florence to Rome Tiburtina Bus station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- 16€ - 20€
- Website
- flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- +39 0861 1991900
- info@baltour.it
- Website
- global.flixbus.com
Bus from FIRENZE - Autostazione SITA via S.Caterina da Siena17 to Roma - Autostazione Tiburtina
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- 13€ - 18€
- Website
- Baltour
Blablacar is a popular ridesharing platform with 70 million users over 22 (mostly European) countries. 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 to 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
- 3h 36m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- 15€
- Book at
- blablacar.co.uk
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Florence to Rome bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Rome Tiburtina Bus station.
Florence to Rome train services, operated by Trenitalia Frecce, arrive at Roma Termini station.
Yes, the driving distance between Florence to Rome is 274 km. It takes approximately 2h 42m to drive from Florence to Rome.
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