There are 6 ways to get from Rome to Florence by train, bus, rideshare, car or plane
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Recommended option
Train • 1h 36m
Cheapest option
Rideshare • 3h 12m
4 alternative options
Bus • 3h 35m
Drive • 2h 42m
Fly to Florence • 2h 47m
Fly to Bologna, train • 3h 25m
Rome to Florence by train
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Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Rome to Florence is to rideshare which costs €10 - €24 and takes 3h 12m.
The quickest way to get from Rome to Florence is to train which costs €16 - €75 and takes 1h 36m.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Rome Tiburtina Bus station station and arriving at Florence. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 35m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Roma Termini and arriving at Firenze S.M.N.. Services depart every 20 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 36m.
The distance between Rome and Florence is 233 km. The road distance is 276.3 km.
The best way to get from Rome to Florence without a car is to train which takes 1h 36m and costs €16 - €75.
The train from Roma Termini to Firenze S.M.N. takes 1h 36m including transfers and departs every 20 minutes.
Rome to Florence bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Rome Tiburtina Bus station.
Rome to Florence train services, operated by Trenitalia Frecce, depart from Roma Termini station.
The best way to get from Rome to Florence is to train which takes 1h 36m and costs €16 - €75. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €23 - €35 and takes 3h 35m, you could also fly, which costs €60 - €220 and takes 2h 47m.
- Distance: 232.5 km
- Duration: 1h 36m
What companies run services between Rome, Italy and Florence, Italy?
Trenitalia Frecce operates a train from Roma Termini to Firenze S.M.N. every 30 minutes. Tickets cost €21 - €75 and the journey takes 1h 36m. Three other operators also service this route. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Rome Tiburtina Bus station to Florence once daily. Tickets cost €23 - €35 and the journey takes 3h 35m.
- Website
- alitalia.com
Flights from Rome to Florence
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €65 - €220
Flights from Rome to Bologna
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €60 - €250
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 Roma Termini to Firenze S.M.N.
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 36m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €21 - €75
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en/frecce.html
- Schedules at
- https://reiseauskunft.bahn.de/bin/query.exe/en?revia=yes&existOptimizePrice=1&country=overseas&initialAvail=ON&S={fromName}&Z={toName}&start=1
- Super Economy
- €21 - €29
- Base Standard
- €40 - €55
- Base Premium
- €50 - €75
Train from Bologna Centrale to Firenze S.M.N.
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €11 - €45
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en/frecce.html
- Schedules at
- https://reiseauskunft.bahn.de/bin/query.exe/en?revia=yes&existOptimizePrice=1&country=overseas&initialAvail=ON&S={fromName}&Z={toName}&start=1
- Super Economy
- €11 - €15
- Base Standard
- €25 - €35
- Base Premium
- €30 - €45
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 06 8937 1892
- Website
- italotreno.it
Train from Roma Termini to Firenze Santa Maria Novella
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 37m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €18 - €60
- Website
- https://www.italotreno.it/en
- Smart Economy
- €21 - €29
- Smart Low Cost
- €18 - €24
- Smart Flex
- €40 - €60
Train from Bologna Centrale Station to Firenze Santa Maria Novella
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €9 - €40
- Website
- https://www.italotreno.it/en
- Smart Economy
- €14 - €19
- Smart Low Cost
- €9 - €11
- Smart Flex
- €28 - €40
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 Roma Termini to Firenze S.M.N.
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €17 - €35
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
- 1st Class
- €32 - €35
Train from Bologna Centrale to Firenze S.M.N.
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 46m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €6 - €14
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
- 1st Class
- €12 - €14
Frequently asked questions
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 Roma Termini to Firenze S.M.N.
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- €16 - €24
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/
- 2nd Class
- €16 - €24
Train from Bologna Centrale to Firenze S.M.N.
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €7 - €10
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/
- 2nd Class
- €7 - €10
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 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.de
Bus from Rome Tiburtina Bus station to Florence
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €23 - €35
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Book at
- https://shop.global.flixbus.com/
Frequently asked questions
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- blablacar.com
Rideshare from Rome to Florence
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 12m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €10 - €24
- Book at
- blablacar.co.uk
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The quickest flight from Rome Airport to Florence Airport is the direct flight which takes 55 min.
Rome to Florence bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Florence station.
Rome to Florence train services, operated by Trenitalia Frecce, arrive at Firenze S.M.N. station.
Yes, the driving distance between Rome to Florence is 276 km. It takes approximately 2h 42m to drive from Rome to Florence.
Alitalia offers flights from Rome Airport to Florence Airport.
Book your Rome to Florence train tickets online with Omio.
Book your Rome to Florence bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.
There are 1701+ hotels available in Florence. Prices start at €87 per night.
The best way to get from Rome to Rome Airport is to train which takes 32 min and costs €7 - €35.