There are 7 ways to get from Rome to Florence by train (Trenitalia), bus, night train, car, rideshare, plane, or train
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Roma Termini to Firenze S.M.N.Fr
1h 37m€16–260Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina to Florence Villa Constanza Bus Station510 / ...
3h 15m€6–45Night train
- Take the night train from Roma Termini to Firenze Campo MarteIni
3h 16m€35–260Drive 272.9 km
- Drive from Rome to Florence272.9 km
2h 40m€43–61Rideshare
- Take the rideshare from Rome to Florence270.3 km
3h 12m€10–25Fly to Florence Peretola Airport
- Fly from Fiumicino International Airport (FCO) to Florence Peretola Airport (FLR)FCO - FLR
2h 47m€64–257Fly to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport, train
- Fly from Fiumicino International Airport (FCO) to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ)FCO - BLQ
- Take the train from Bologna Centrale to Florence Santa Maria Novella
3h 45m€68–284
Rome to Florence by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Rome to Florence is to rideshare which costs €10 - €25 and takes 3h 12m.
The fastest way to get from Rome to Florence is to train which takes 1h 37m and costs €16 - €260.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina and arriving at Florence Villa Constanza Bus Station station. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 15m.
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 37m.
The distance between Rome and Florence is 261 km. The road distance is 272.9 km.
The best way to get from Rome to Florence without a car is to train which takes 1h 37m and costs €16 - €260.
The train from Roma Termini to Firenze S.M.N. takes 1h 37m including transfers and departs every 20 minutes.
Rome to Florence bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina 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 37m and costs €16 - €260. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €6 - €45 and takes 3h 15m, you could also fly, which costs €60 - €260 and takes 2h 47m.
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 €19–55 and the journey takes 1h 37m. Four other operators also service this route. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina to Florence Villa Constanza Bus Station hourly. Tickets cost €7–25 and the journey takes 3h 15m. Five other operators also service this route.
- Website
- ita-airways.com
Flights from Fiumicino International Airport to Florence Peretola Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €50–210
Flights from Fiumicino International Airport to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €40–180
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- Website
- trenitalia.com
Train from Roma Termini to Firenze S.M.N.
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 37m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €19–55
- Schedules at
- trenitalia.com
- Phone
- +39 06 8937 1892
- Website
- italotreno.it
Train from Roma Termini to Firenze S.M.N.
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 37m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €16–55
- Website
- https://www.italotreno.it/en
Train from Bologna Centrale to Florence Santa Maria Novella
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €14–30
- Website
- https://www.italotreno.it/en
- Phone
- +39.06.5210550
- Website
- trenitalia.com
Train from Roma Termini to Firenze S.M.N.
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €21–60
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
- Phone
- +43 51717
- Website
- nightjet.com
Train from Roma Termini to Firenze S.M.N.
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 36m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €35–260
- Website
- https://www.nightjet.com/en/#/home
- Sleeper Carriage
- €257–260
- Couchette Carriage
- €130–150
- Seating Carriage
- €35–45
Night train from Roma Termini to Firenze Campo Marte
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 2m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €35–260
- Website
- https://www.nightjet.com/en/#/home
- Sleeper Carriage
- €257–260
- Couchette Carriage
- €130–150
- Seating Carriage
- €35–45
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- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- Website
- trenitalia.com
Train from Roma Termini to Firenze S.M.N.
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- €16–50
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
- Phone
- 06 3000
- Website
- trenitalia.com
Night train from Roma Termini to Firenze Campo Marte
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 16m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €35–50
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- flixbus.fr
Bus from Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina to Florence Villa Constanza Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €7–25
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- +39 06 88 93 82 32
- Website
- itabus.it
Bus from Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina to Florence Villa Constanza Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €7–35
- Website
- https://www.itabus.it/en/home
- Phone
- +39 080 3112335
- [email protected]
- Website
- marinobus.it
Bus from Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina to Florence Villa Constanza Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €21–45
- Website
- https://marinobus.it/en/
- Phone
- (+39) 0923 98.11.20
- Website
- autoservizisalemi.it
Bus from Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina to Florence Villa Constanza Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- €12–18
- Schedules at
- autoservizisalemi.it
- Phone
- +3-389-268-0068
- Website
- blablacar.co.uk
Bus from Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina to Florence Villa Constanza Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- €6–25
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/bus
- Phone
- +39 0972 24590
- [email protected]
- Website
- autolineemoretti.it
Bus from Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina to Florence Villa Constanza Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- €19–22
- Schedules at
- autolineemoretti.it
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- blablacar.com
Rideshare from Rome to Florence
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 12m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €10–25
- Schedules at
- blablacar.com
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More Questions & Answers
Rome to Florence bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Florence Villa Constanza Bus 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 273 km. It takes approximately 2h 40m to drive from Rome to Florence.
Book your Rome to Florence train tickets online with Omio.
Book your Rome to Florence bus tickets online with Omio, FlixBus and Distribusion.
There are 8130+ hotels available in Florence.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Rome and Florence. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.