There are 7 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 • 1h 37m
Cheapest option
Rideshare • 3h 36m
5 alternative options
Bus • 3h 45m
Night train • 2h 15m
Drive • 2h 42m
Fly from Florence • 2h 50m
Train to Bologna, fly • 3h 32m
Florence to Rome by train
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 which takes 1h 37m and costs €17 - €160.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Florence and arriving at Roma Tiburtina TiBus. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 45m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Firenze S.M.N. and arriving at Roma Termini. Services depart every 20 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 37m.
The distance between Florence and Rome is 261 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 37m and costs €17 - €160.
The train from Firenze S.M.N. to Roma Termini takes 1h 37m including transfers and departs every 20 minutes.
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 37m and costs €17 - €160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €22 - €35 and takes 3h 45m, you could also fly, which costs €45 - €240 and takes 2h 50m.
- Distance: 260.8 km
- Duration: 1h 37m
What companies run services between Florence, Italy and Rome, Italy?
Trenitalia Frecce operates a train from Firenze S.M.N. to Roma Termini every 30 minutes. Tickets cost €21 - €75 and the journey takes 1h 37m. Four other operators also service this route. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Florence to Roma Tiburtina TiBus twice daily. Tickets cost €23 - €35 and the journey takes 3h 45m. Three other operators also service this route.
- Website
- alitalia.com
Flights from Florence to Rome
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €55 - €250
Flights from Bologna to Rome
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €50 - €210
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 37m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €21 - €75
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en/frecce.html
- Super Economy
- €21 - €29
- Base Standard
- €40 - €55
- Base Premium
- €50 - €75
Train from Firenze S.M.N. to Bologna Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €11 - €45
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en/frecce.html
- 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 Stazione Santa Maria Novella to Roma Termini
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 37m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €45 - €60
- Website
- https://www.italotreno.it/en
- Smart Economy
- €45 - €60
- Smart Flex
- €45 - €60
Train from Stazione Santa Maria Novella to Bologna Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €28 - €40
- Website
- https://www.italotreno.it/en
- Smart Economy
- €28 - €40
- Smart Flex
- €29 - €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 Firenze S.M.N. to Roma Termini
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 34m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €20 - €35
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
- 1st Class
- €32 - €35
Train from Firenze S.M.N. to Bologna Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €7 - €14
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
- 1st Class
- €12 - €14
Frequently asked questions
- Phone
- +43 51717
- Website
- nightjet.com
Train from Stazione Santa Maria Novella to Roma Termini
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- €35 - €160
- Website
- https://www.nightjet.com/en/#/home
- Sleeper Carriage
- €130 - €160
- Seating Carriage
- €35 - €50
- Couchette Carriage
- €85 - €110
Night train from Firenze Campo di Marte to Roma Termini
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- €35 - €160
- Website
- https://www.nightjet.com/en/#/home
- Sleeper Carriage
- €130 - €160
- Seating Carriage
- €35 - €50
- Couchette Carriage
- €85 - €110
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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 S.M.N. to Roma Termini
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- €17 - €23
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/
- 2nd Class
- €17 - €23
Train from Firenze S.M.N. to Bologna Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €7 - €11
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/
- 2nd Class
- €7 - €11
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 Florence to Roma Tiburtina TiBus
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €23 - €35
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Frequently asked questions
- Phone
- +30 210 8215414
- info@rucitours.com
- Website
- rucitours.com
Bus from Firenze to Roma Tiburtina
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Schedules at
- rucitours.com
- Phone
- 48/796 473 308
- biuro@autokarpolska.com.pl
- Website
- autokarpolska.com.pl
Bus from Florence to Roma Tiburtina TiBus
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 59m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €22 - €30
- Schedules at
- autokarpolska.com.pl
- Phone
- +355 69 31 41 219
- info@artanitravel.com
- Website
- artanitravel.com
Bus from Firenze to Rome - Tiburtina
- Ave. Duration
- 7h
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Schedules at
- pistoia-viaggi.it
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- 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 Roma Tiburtina TiBus 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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