- Must visit
Galleria degli Uffizi
Florence’s flagship art museum, famous for Botticelli, Leonardo, Michelangelo, and Raphael. Timed entry is strongly advised due to very high demand.
Cheapest price
$8
Average price
$11
Fastest journey
3 h 15 m
Average duration
3 h 27 m
Buses per day
9
Distance
232 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Rome Termini to Florence Santa Maria Novella is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Rome Termini to Florence Santa Maria Novella will cost around $11 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $8.
Of the 9 buses that leave Rome Termini for Florence Santa Maria Novella on Sat, Jun 13, 9 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sat, Jun 13 the direct buses cover the 232 km distance in an average of 3 h 27 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 3 h 15 m .
On Sat, Jun 13 the slowest buses will take 3 h 45 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.










Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Rome Termini to Florence Santa Maria Novella 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 55m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $7, and a flight costs an average of $92.
Distance: 144 miles (232 km)
| Bus | Most popular Train | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$14 Average price Cheapest | $42 Average price | $219 Average price | $80 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 40m Average total duration 3h 10m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 34m Average total duration 3h 4m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 55m Average total duration Fastest 55m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 3h 5m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Rome Termini to Florence Santa Maria Novella:
A bus is $28 (€23) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Rome Termini to Florence Santa Maria Novella costing on average $42 (€34).
A bus is $205 (€168) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Rome Termini to Florence Santa Maria Novella costing on average $219 (€179).
Other travel options to Florence Santa Maria Novella take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 4m.
Bus takes on average 3h 10m.
Tickets start at around $14 (€11) compared to roughly $80 (€65) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $66 (€54). The journey takes 3h 10m versus 3h 5m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Direct services are operated by Itabus, FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, Marino Autolinee, Autoservizi Salemi, BlaBlaCar.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 12:10AM | Arrival Time 03:00AM | Duration 2h50 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $23 |
Operator Itabus | Departure Time 12:20AM | Arrival Time 03:35AM | Duration 3h15 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $61 |
Operator Itabus | Departure Time 12:40AM | Arrival Time 03:55AM | Duration 3h15 | Departure days Mon, Tue | Cheapest price $26 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:20AM | Arrival Time 05:00AM | Duration 3h40 | Departure days Mon, Tue | Cheapest price $15 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:30AM | Arrival Time 04:55AM | Duration 3h25 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $23 |
Operator Itabus | Departure Time 05:00AM | Arrival Time 08:15AM | Duration 3h15 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator Marino Autolinee | Departure Time 05:40AM | Arrival Time 09:10AM | Duration 3h30 | Departure days Mon, Tue | Cheapest price $23 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:50AM | Arrival Time 08:10AM | Duration 2h20 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $24 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:30AM | Arrival Time 10:15AM | Duration 3h45 | Departure days Mon, Tue | Cheapest price $15 |
Operator Itabus | Departure Time 07:00AM | Arrival Time 10:15AM | Duration 3h15 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Sun | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:00AM | Arrival Time 09:50AM | Duration 2h50 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $23 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:45AM | Arrival Time 11:35AM | Duration 3h50 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $17 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:55AM | Arrival Time 11:10AM | Duration 3h15 | Departure days Mon, Tue | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator Itabus | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 11:15AM | Duration 3h15 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Sun | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:10AM | Arrival Time 12:35PM | Duration 4h25 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $13 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:15AM | Arrival Time 11:30AM | Duration 3h15 | Departure days Mon, Tue | Cheapest price $13 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:30AM | Arrival Time 11:45AM | Duration 3h15 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $13 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:50AM | Arrival Time 12:15PM | Duration 3h25 | Departure days Mon, Tue | Cheapest price $13 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:00AM | Arrival Time 12:00PM | Duration 3h00 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $24 |
Operator Itabus | Departure Time 09:00AM | Arrival Time 12:15PM | Duration 3h15 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:10AM | Arrival Time 01:35PM | Duration 4h25 | Departure days Mon, Tue | Cheapest price $13 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:30AM | Arrival Time 12:45PM | Duration 3h15 | Departure days Mon, Tue | Cheapest price $14 |
Operator Itabus | Departure Time 10:00AM | Arrival Time 01:15PM | Duration 3h15 | Departure days Mon, Tue | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:10AM | Arrival Time 01:25PM | Duration 3h15 | Departure days Mon, Tue | Cheapest price $13 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:40AM | Arrival Time 02:05PM | Duration 3h25 | Departure days Mon, Tue | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator Itabus | Departure Time 11:00AM | Arrival Time 02:50PM | Duration 3h50 | Departure days Mon, Tue | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:00AM | Arrival Time 01:40PM | Duration 2h40 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $24 |
Operator Itabus | Departure Time 11:30AM | Arrival Time 03:55PM | Duration 4h25 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:40AM | Arrival Time 02:55PM | Duration 3h15 | Departure days Mon, Tue | Cheapest price $13 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:40AM | Arrival Time 02:20PM | Duration 2h40 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:00PM | Arrival Time 03:40PM | Duration 3h40 | Departure days Mon, Tue | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:10PM | Arrival Time 04:00PM | Duration 3h50 | Departure days Mon, Tue | Cheapest price $15 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:20PM | Arrival Time 03:45PM | Duration 3h25 | Departure days Mon, Tue | Cheapest price $15 |
Operator Itabus | Departure Time 12:30PM | Arrival Time 04:55PM | Duration 4h25 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $13 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:45PM | Arrival Time 04:05PM | Duration 3h20 | Departure days Mon, Tue | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator Itabus | Departure Time 01:00PM | Arrival Time 04:50PM | Duration 3h50 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:05PM | Arrival Time 04:40PM | Duration 3h35 | Departure days Mon, Tue | Cheapest price $15 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 01:20PM | Arrival Time 05:05PM | Duration 3h45 | Departure days Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator Itabus | Departure Time 01:30PM | Arrival Time 05:55PM | Duration 4h25 | Departure days Mon, Tue | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator Marino Autolinee | Departure Time 01:50PM | Arrival Time 06:10PM | Duration 4h20 | Departure days Mon, Tue | Cheapest price $32 |
Operator Itabus | Departure Time 02:00PM | Arrival Time 05:50PM | Duration 3h50 | Departure days Mon, Tue | Cheapest price $18 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 02:20PM | Arrival Time 06:05PM | Duration 3h45 | Departure days Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 02:30PM | Arrival Time 05:30PM | Duration 3h00 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $26 |
Operator Itabus | Departure Time 02:40PM | Arrival Time 06:30PM | Duration 3h50 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:45PM | Arrival Time 06:00PM | Duration 3h15 | Departure days Mon, Tue | Cheapest price $15 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 02:50PM | Arrival Time 05:30PM | Duration 2h40 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator Itabus | Departure Time 03:00PM | Arrival Time 06:15PM | Duration 3h15 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator Itabus | Departure Time 04:00PM | Arrival Time 07:15PM | Duration 3h15 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:00PM | Arrival Time 07:15PM | Duration 3h15 | Departure days Mon, Tue | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:35PM | Arrival Time 07:50PM | Duration 3h15 | Departure days Mon, Tue | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:05PM | Arrival Time 08:15PM | Duration 3h10 | Departure days Mon, Tue | Cheapest price $13 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:25PM | Arrival Time 08:50PM | Duration 3h25 | Departure days Mon, Tue | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:35PM | Arrival Time 09:00PM | Duration 3h25 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:45PM | Arrival Time 09:15PM | Duration 3h30 | Departure days Mon, Tue | Cheapest price $15 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:50PM | Arrival Time 08:40PM | Duration 2h50 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $28 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:00PM | Arrival Time 09:35PM | Duration 3h35 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:15PM | Arrival Time 09:50PM | Duration 3h35 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:50PM | Arrival Time 09:40PM | Duration 2h50 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:00PM | Arrival Time 10:35PM | Duration 3h35 | Departure days Wed, Fri | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:20PM | Arrival Time 10:30PM | Duration 3h10 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $13 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:35PM | Arrival Time 11:00PM | Duration 3h25 | Departure days Mon, Tue | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:00PM | Arrival Time 11:25PM | Duration 3h25 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator Itabus | Departure Time 08:15PM | Arrival Time 12:00AM | Duration 3h45 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator Itabus | Departure Time 08:45PM | Arrival Time 12:00AM | Duration 3h15 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $13 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:00PM | Arrival Time 12:50AM | Duration 3h50 | Departure days Mon, Tue | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator Itabus | Departure Time 09:15PM | Arrival Time 01:00AM | Duration 3h45 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:20PM | Arrival Time 12:55AM | Duration 3h35 | Departure days Mon, Tue | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:20PM | Arrival Time 12:00AM | Duration 2h40 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator Itabus | Departure Time 09:45PM | Arrival Time 01:00AM | Duration 3h15 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Sat | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:45PM | Arrival Time 01:10AM | Duration 3h25 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Sun | Cheapest price $15 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:50PM | Arrival Time 06:45AM | Duration 8h55 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $39 |
Operator Itabus | Departure Time 09:55PM | Arrival Time 01:10AM | Duration 3h15 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $13 |
Operator Itabus | Departure Time 09:59PM | Arrival Time 01:14AM | Duration 3h15 | Departure days Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator Itabus | Departure Time 10:20PM | Arrival Time 01:35AM | Duration 3h15 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator Itabus | Departure Time 10:40PM | Arrival Time 01:55AM | Duration 3h15 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator Itabus | Departure Time 10:45PM | Arrival Time 02:00AM | Duration 3h15 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:45PM | Arrival Time 02:35AM | Duration 3h50 | Departure days Mon, Tue | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator Marino Autolinee | Departure Time 11:00PM | Arrival Time 02:15AM | Duration 3h15 | Departure days Mon, Tue | Cheapest price $44 |
Operator Itabus | Departure Time 11:15PM | Arrival Time 02:30AM | Duration 3h15 | Departure days Mon, Tue | Cheapest price $18 |
Operator Itabus | Departure Time 11:40PM | Arrival Time 02:55AM | Duration 3h15 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $13 |
Operator Itabus | Departure Time 11:45PM | Arrival Time 03:00AM | Duration 3h15 | Departure days Mon, Tue | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator Itabus | Departure Time 11:59PM | Arrival Time 03:14AM | Duration 3h15 | Departure days Mon, Tue | Cheapest price $22 |
The table below shows live departures for Rome Termini to Florence Santa Maria Novella buses for today, Friday, June 12. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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![]() | 12:30 PM Rome Termini | 4h25 | 4:55 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 1:20 PM Rome Termini | 3h45 | 5:05 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 2:40 PM Rome Termini | 3h50 | 6:30 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 5:35 PM Rome Termini | 3h25 | 9:00 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 7:00 PM Rome Termini | 3h35 | 10:35 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 8:15 PM Rome Termini | 3h45 | 12:00 AM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 9:15 PM Rome Termini | 3h45 | 1:00 AM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 10:40 PM Rome Termini | 3h15 | 1:55 AM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Buses from Rome Termini to Florence Santa Maria Novella run on average 45 times per day, taking around 3h 10m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $7 (€6) if you book in advance.
There are 43 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 05:00, the last at 23:40. The fastest bus covers the 144 miles (232 km) distance in 3h 15m.
Distance 144 miles (232 km) |
Average bus duration 3h 10m |
Cheapest ticket price $7 (€6) |
Buses per day 45 |
Direct buses 43 |
Fastest bus 3h 15m |
First bus 5:00 AM |
Last bus 11:40 PM |
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Discover the best of Firenze Santa Maria Novella — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Firenze Santa Maria Novella trip today.
Florence’s flagship art museum, famous for Botticelli, Leonardo, Michelangelo, and Raphael. Timed entry is strongly advised due to very high demand.
Best known for Michelangelo’s David, plus important Florentine paintings and sculpture. Advance booking is commonly needed.
Vast former Medici palace housing several museum collections, including Palatine Gallery interiors and royal apartments.
The symbolic heart of Florence, packed with the cathedral complex and some of the city’s most photographed architecture.
Historic civic square filled with monumental sculpture and framed by Palazzo Vecchio and the Loggia dei Lanzi.
The classic panoramic terrace over Florence, especially popular at sunset and widely featured in travel photography and social media.
The iconic Florentine T-bone steak, cut very thick from Chianina beef and grilled rare over coals. It is one of the city’s most famous traditional dishes.
A classic Florentine street food made from the fourth stomach of the cow, simmered in broth and usually served in a bread roll with green sauce or spicy oil.
A hearty Tuscan soup of bread, cannellini beans, and vegetables, especially black cabbage. It is a rustic peasant dish strongly associated with Florence and Tuscany.
Established Michelin-starred restaurant offering refined contemporary Tuscan cuisine in an elegant setting within central Florence.
Long-established local favorite known for its intimate old-school atmosphere and classic dishes such as butter chicken and Tuscan comfort food.
Historic, no-frills Florentine trattoria near the central market, famous for traditional Tuscan dishes including steak, ribollita, and hearty daily specials.
Moderate for Italy: cafés and casual meals are reasonable, but hotels and tourist-area dining near the station cost more.
Service is often included or covered by coperto. Tipping is not obligatory; round up or leave EUR 1-2 at cafés, 5-10% for great restaurant service, and round up taxis.
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Firenze, Piazza della Stazione -> Firenze Santa Maria Novella
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