- Must visit
Museo Nazionale Romano – Palazzo Massimo
Major archaeological museum near Termini with superb Roman sculptures, frescoes, mosaics, and coins from the ancient city.


Cheapest price
$34
Average price
$45
Fastest journey
3h 0m
Average duration
5h 55m
Buses per day
2
Distance
304 km
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Florence Santa Maria Novella to Rome Termini among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $7. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 7m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $7, and a flight costs an average of $77.
Distance: 144 miles (232 km)
| Bus | Most popular Train | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$16 Average price Cheapest | $38 Average price | $237 Average price | $80 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 27m Average total duration 2h 57m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 37m Average total duration 3h 7m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 7m Average total duration Fastest 2h 7m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 2h 59m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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This is compared to other travel options from Florence Santa Maria Novella to Rome Termini:
A bus is $22 (€18) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Florence Santa Maria Novella to Rome Termini costing on average $38 (€31).
A bus is $221 (€182) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Florence Santa Maria Novella to Rome Termini costing on average $237 (€195).
Other travel options to Rome Termini take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 57m.
Train takes on average 3h 7m.
You'll arrive about 2m sooner (2h 57m by bus vs 2h 59m by car) and save roughly $64 (€53) compared to fuel and tolls ($16 (€13) vs $80 (€66)). You also skip the drive itself — no traffic stress, no parking, and you can use the time to work, nap, or catch up on a series with the onboard Wi-Fi.
Direct coaches are operated by Itabus, FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, BlaBlaCar, Marino Autolinee, Autoservizi Salemi.
Driving is still worth considering if you're travelling with bulky luggage, need flexibility on departure times, or plan to stop along the way.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator Marino Autolinee | Departure Time 01:15AM | Arrival Time 04:30AM | Duration 3h15 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $41 |
Operator Itabus | Departure Time 01:15AM | Arrival Time 04:30AM | Duration 3h15 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $13 |
Operator Itabus | Departure Time 01:40AM | Arrival Time 04:55AM | Duration 3h15 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $13 |
Operator Itabus | Departure Time 02:10AM | Arrival Time 05:25AM | Duration 3h15 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $18 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:45AM | Arrival Time 06:10AM | Duration 3h25 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator Itabus | Departure Time 02:45AM | Arrival Time 06:00AM | Duration 3h15 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Sun | Cheapest price $18 |
Operator Itabus | Departure Time 02:50AM | Arrival Time 06:05AM | Duration 3h15 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $13 |
Operator Itabus | Departure Time 03:15AM | Arrival Time 06:30AM | Duration 3h15 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $13 |
Operator Itabus | Departure Time 03:45AM | Arrival Time 07:00AM | Duration 3h15 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $13 |
Operator Itabus | Departure Time 04:15AM | Arrival Time 08:10AM | Duration 3h55 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $13 |
Operator Itabus | Departure Time 04:30AM | Arrival Time 08:50AM | Duration 4h20 | Departure days Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $49 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:50AM | Arrival Time 08:50AM | Duration 3h00 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $26 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:10AM | Arrival Time 10:10AM | Duration 3h00 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:30AM | Arrival Time 10:30AM | Duration 3h00 | Departure days Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 11:00AM | Duration 3h00 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $23 |
Operator Itabus | Departure Time 08:25AM | Arrival Time 12:15PM | Duration 3h50 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:30AM | Arrival Time 11:20AM | Duration 2h50 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $23 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:00AM | Arrival Time 12:40PM | Duration 3h40 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $29 |
Operator Marino Autolinee | Departure Time 09:45AM | Arrival Time 02:20PM | Duration 4h35 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $34 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:50AM | Arrival Time 01:00PM | Duration 3h10 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $18 |
Operator Marino Autolinee | Departure Time 10:05AM | Arrival Time 02:20PM | Duration 4h15 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $34 |
Operator Itabus | Departure Time 10:46AM | Arrival Time 02:20PM | Duration 3h34 | Departure days Mon, Sun | Cheapest price $13 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:50AM | Arrival Time 02:00PM | Duration 3h10 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $26 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:00AM | Arrival Time 02:10PM | Duration 3h10 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $23 |
Operator Itabus | Departure Time 11:05AM | Arrival Time 02:20PM | Duration 3h15 | Departure days Mon, Sun | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:10AM | Arrival Time 02:20PM | Duration 3h10 | Departure days Tue, Sun | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:20AM | Arrival Time 02:00PM | Duration 2h40 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $20 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:40AM | Arrival Time 02:40PM | Duration 3h00 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $24 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 12:10PM | Arrival Time 03:10PM | Duration 3h00 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $24 |
Operator Itabus | Departure Time 12:20PM | Arrival Time 03:35PM | Duration 3h15 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator Itabus | Departure Time 12:45PM | Arrival Time 04:35PM | Duration 3h50 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 01:10PM | Arrival Time 04:10PM | Duration 3h00 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $26 |
Operator Itabus | Departure Time 01:55PM | Arrival Time 05:30PM | Duration 3h35 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed | Cheapest price $13 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 02:00PM | Arrival Time 05:00PM | Duration 3h00 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator Itabus | Departure Time 02:15PM | Arrival Time 05:30PM | Duration 3h15 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 02:50PM | Arrival Time 05:40PM | Duration 2h50 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:00PM | Arrival Time 05:50PM | Duration 2h50 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $23 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:10PM | Arrival Time 07:00PM | Duration 3h50 | Departure days Wed, Sun | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator Itabus | Departure Time 03:25PM | Arrival Time 07:15PM | Duration 3h50 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator Salemi | Departure Time 03:45PM | Arrival Time 08:00PM | Duration 4h15 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Fri | Cheapest price $33 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:00PM | Arrival Time 07:00PM | Duration 3h00 | Departure days Mon, Fri | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:20PM | Arrival Time 07:10PM | Duration 2h50 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $24 |
Operator Itabus | Departure Time 04:25PM | Arrival Time 07:40PM | Duration 3h15 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 04:45PM | Arrival Time 08:15PM | Duration 3h30 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator Itabus | Departure Time 04:55PM | Arrival Time 08:45PM | Duration 3h50 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:30PM | Arrival Time 08:00PM | Duration 2h30 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:50PM | Arrival Time 08:30PM | Duration 2h40 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator Itabus | Departure Time 05:55PM | Arrival Time 09:10PM | Duration 3h15 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:00PM | Arrival Time 08:50PM | Duration 2h50 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:00PM | Arrival Time 09:50PM | Duration 2h50 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:00PM | Arrival Time 10:50PM | Duration 2h50 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $23 |
Operator Marino Autolinee | Departure Time 08:10PM | Arrival Time 11:40PM | Duration 3h30 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sun | Cheapest price $36 |
Operator Itabus | Departure Time 08:30PM | Arrival Time 11:45PM | Duration 3h15 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:30PM | Arrival Time 12:30AM | Duration 3h00 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $34 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:10PM | Arrival Time 01:00AM | Duration 2h50 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $24 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:40PM | Arrival Time 08:30AM | Duration 8h50 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $55 |
The table below shows live departures for Florence Santa Maria Novella to Rome Termini buses for today, Saturday, July 11. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:40 PM Firenze, Piazzale Montelungo | 8h50 | 8:30 AM Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina | 1 transfer | |
| Sunday, July 12 | |||||
2413 | 1:15 AM Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) | 3h15 | 4:30 AM Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina | 0 transfersDirect | |
2413 · 1108 | 1:15 AM Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) | 6h25 | 7:40 AM Fiumicino, Aeroporto Leonardo de Vinci (T3 Arrivi - Stazione degli autobus) | 1 transfer | |
2413 · 1404 | 1:15 AM Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) | 6h25 | 7:40 AM Fiumicino, Aeroporto Leonardo de Vinci (T3 Arrivi - Stazione degli autobus) | 1 transfer | |
2413 · 1106 | 1:15 AM Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) | 5h40 | 6:55 AM Fiumicino, Aeroporto Leonardo de Vinci (T3 Arrivi - Stazione degli autobus) | 1 transfer | |
2413 · 1114 | 1:15 AM Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) | 5h10 | 6:25 AM Fiumicino, Aeroporto Leonardo de Vinci (T3 Arrivi - Stazione degli autobus) | 1 transfer | |
055 | 1:15 AM Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) | 3h15 | 4:30 AM Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina | 0 transfersDirect | |
2771 · 1108 | 1:40 AM Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) | 6h00 | 7:40 AM Fiumicino, Aeroporto Leonardo de Vinci (T3 Arrivi - Stazione degli autobus) | 1 transfer | |
2771 · 1106 | 1:40 AM Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) | 5h15 | 6:55 AM Fiumicino, Aeroporto Leonardo de Vinci (T3 Arrivi - Stazione degli autobus) | 1 transfer | |
2771 | 1:40 AM Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) | 3h15 | 4:55 AM Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina | 0 transfersDirect | |
2421 · 1108 | 2:10 AM Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) | 5h30 | 7:40 AM Fiumicino, Aeroporto Leonardo de Vinci (T3 Arrivi - Stazione degli autobus) | 1 transfer | |
2421 | 2:10 AM Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) | 3h15 | 5:25 AM Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina | 0 transfersDirect | |
2421 · 1404 | 2:10 AM Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) | 5h30 | 7:40 AM Fiumicino, Aeroporto Leonardo de Vinci (T3 Arrivi - Stazione degli autobus) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 2:45 AM Firenze, Piazzale Montelungo | 3h25 | 6:10 AM Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina | 0 transfersDirect | |
1801 | 2:45 AM Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) | 3h15 | 6:00 AM Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina | 0 transfersDirect | |
1801 · 1108 | 2:45 AM Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) | 4h55 | 7:40 AM Fiumicino, Aeroporto Leonardo de Vinci (T3 Arrivi - Stazione degli autobus) | 1 transfer | |
1801 · 1404 | 2:45 AM Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) | 4h55 | 7:40 AM Fiumicino, Aeroporto Leonardo de Vinci (T3 Arrivi - Stazione degli autobus) | 1 transfer | |
3505 | 2:50 AM Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) | 3h15 | 6:05 AM Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina | 0 transfersDirect | |
2701 | 3:15 AM Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) | 3h15 | 6:30 AM Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina | 0 transfersDirect | |
3897 | 3:45 AM Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) | 3h15 | 7:00 AM Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina | 0 transfersDirect | |
2495 | 4:15 AM Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) | 3h50 | 8:05 AM Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina | 0 transfersDirect | |
1121 · 4412 | 8:25 AM Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) | 6h50 | 3:15 PM Fiumicino, Aeroporto Leonardo de Vinci (T3 Arrivi - Stazione degli autobus) | 1 transfer | |
1121 | 8:25 AM Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) | 3h50 | 12:15 PM Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina | 0 transfersDirect | |
1121 · 2005 | 8:25 AM Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) | 5h50 | 2:15 PM Fiumicino, Aeroporto Leonardo de Vinci (T3 Arrivi - Stazione degli autobus) | 1 transfer | |
207 | 9:45 AM Prato, Piazzale Del Museo | 4h35 | 2:20 PM Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina | 0 transfersDirect | |
207 | 10:05 AM Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) | 4h15 | 2:20 PM Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina | 0 transfersDirect | |
2729 | 10:46 AM Prato, Piazzale Del Museo | 3h34 | 2:20 PM Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina | 0 transfersDirect | |
2729 | 11:05 AM Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) | 3h15 | 2:20 PM Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina | 0 transfersDirect | |
2409 | 12:20 PM Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) | 3h15 | 3:35 PM Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina | 0 transfersDirect | |
2723 | 12:45 PM Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) | 3h50 | 4:35 PM Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina | 0 transfersDirect | |
2125 | 3:25 PM Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) | 3h50 | 7:15 PM Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina | 0 transfersDirect | |
2797 | 4:25 PM Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) | 3h15 | 7:40 PM Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina | 0 transfersDirect | |
4787 | 4:45 PM Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) | 3h30 | 8:15 PM Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina | 0 transfersDirect | |
3803 | 5:55 PM Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) | 3h15 | 9:10 PM Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina | 0 transfersDirect | |
110 | 8:10 PM Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) | 3h30 | 11:40 PM Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina | 0 transfersDirect | |
3491 | 8:30 PM Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) | 3h15 | 11:45 PM Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Buses from Florence Santa Maria Novella to Rome Termini run on average 35 times per day, taking around 2h 57m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $7 (€6) if you book in advance.
There are 32 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 03:45, the last at 22:10. The fastest bus covers the 144 miles (232 km) distance in 3h 5m.
Distance 144 miles (232 km) |
Average bus duration 2h 57m |
Cheapest ticket price $7 (€6) |
Buses per day 35 |
Direct buses 32 |
Fastest bus 3h 5m |
First bus 3:45 AM |
Last bus 10:10 PM |
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Discover the best of Roma Termini — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Roma Termini trip today.
Major archaeological museum near Termini with superb Roman sculptures, frescoes, mosaics, and coins from the ancient city.
Historic bath complex turned museum, showcasing Roman inscriptions, sculpture, and cloister spaces close to the station.
Contemporary and modern art museum in a restored palace, appreciated for Italian 20th-century works and a calmer atmosphere.
Trendy historic district south of Termini, loved for cobbled lanes, independent boutiques, and a lively local atmosphere.
Grand square near Termini with a monumental fountain, arcaded buildings, and direct access to key nearby sights.
Busy central boulevard linking the Termini area with the historic core, lined with shops, hotels, and landmark buildings.
Classic Roman pasta with Pecorino Romano and black pepper. It is one of the city’s signature dishes and a must-try near Termini.
Traditional Roman pasta made with guanciale, egg, Pecorino Romano, and black pepper. Authentic versions do not use cream.
Pasta with tomato, guanciale, and Pecorino Romano. Though linked to Amatrice, it is a staple on Roman menus.
Well-known traditional trattoria near Termini, popular for Roman pasta dishes such as Amatriciana and Carbonara in a lively setting.
Established food hall inside Termini station with multiple respected vendors offering pizza, pasta, pastries, and regional Italian specialties.
Historic Roman restaurant near Termini, especially known for Amatriciana and other classic Lazio specialties in an old-school atmosphere.
Rome is moderate by Western Europe standards: coffee and casual meals are reasonable, while hotels and tourist-area dining cost more.
Service is often included or covered by a coperto. Tipping is modest: round up or leave EUR 1-2 for cafés, 5-10% for very good restaurant service, and round up taxis.
Official public transport app
Roma, Via Giovanni Giolitti (Stazione Termini) -> Roma Termini
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Florence Santa Maria Novella to Rome Termini by bus. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest bus, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Rome Termini, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

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