- Must visit
Vatican Museums
A vast complex of papal collections with masterpieces from antiquity to the Renaissance. A global essential for art, history, and iconic galleries.
Cheapest price on Sep 19
$22
Average ticket price on Sep 19
$39
Fastest journey on Sep 19
2 h 13 m
Average journey duration on Sep 19
2 h 13 m
Trains on Sep 19
124
Distance
229 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Florence to Vatican is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Florence to Vatican will cost around $39 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $22.
It's difficult to get from Florence to Vatican without transferring at least once.
Intercity 597+
Regionale 20218
Intercity 597+
Regionale 20388
Intercity 597+
Regionale 20218
Intercity 583+
Regionale 23264
Intercity 581+
Regionale 12508 · Regionale 23254
FRECCIAROSSA 9403+
Regionale 12514
FRECCIAROSSA 8505+
Regionale 12512
FRECCIAROSSA 9421+
Regionale 12540
FRECCIAROSSA 9409+
Regionale 12522
FRECCIAROSSA 9425+
Regionale 12666Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Florence to Vatican among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $20 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 10m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.2kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $20, while a flight costs an average of $514.
Distance: 142 miles (229 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$48 Average price | $20 Average price Cheapest | $514 Average price | $81 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 10m Average total duration Fastest 2h 40m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 0m Average total duration 3h 30m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 31m Average total duration 2h 31m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 3h 10m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions | 0.7 - 1.4kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Florence to Vatican:
A bus is $28 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Florence to Vatican costing on average $48.
A bus is $494 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Florence to Vatican costing on average $514.
Other travel options to Vatican take longer:
Train takes on average 2h 40m.
Bus takes on average 3h 30m.
The journey is about 30m faster (2h 40m by train vs 3h 10m by car) and roughly $33 cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($48 vs $81). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.
Direct services run with Italo, Frecciarossa, Intercity.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
The table below shows live departures for Florence to Vatican trains for today, Friday, September 18. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
9955 | 7:43 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 1h36 | 9:19 PM Rome Termini | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9433+ Regionale 12586 | 7:48 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 2h13 | 10:01 PM Rome S. Pietro | 1 transfer | |
8967 | 8:03 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 1h40 | 9:43 PM Rome Termini | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9559+ Regionale 20388 | 8:14 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 2h10 | 10:24 PM Rome Balduina | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9559+ Regionale 20388 | 8:14 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 2h04 | 10:18 PM Valle Aurelia | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9559+ Regionale 20388 | 8:14 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 2h01 | 10:15 PM Rome S. Pietro | 1 transfer | |
8927 | 8:28 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 1h42 | 10:10 PM Rome Termini | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 8529+ Regionale 83158 | 8:33 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 2h14 | 10:47 PM Rome S. Pietro | 1 transfer | |
9959 | 8:43 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 1h37 | 10:20 PM Rome Termini | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIARGENTO 8591+ Regionale 94750 | 9:31 PM Florence Campo di Marte | 2h15 | 11:46 PM Rome S. Pietro | 1 transfer | |
9961 | 9:43 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 1h41 | 11:24 PM Rome Termini | 0 transfersDirect | |
9963 | 10:43 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 1h41 | 12:24 AM Rome Termini | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Regionale 18251+ InterCityNotte 799+ Regionale 20330 | 12:40 AM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 5h54 | 6:34 AM Rome Balduina | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 18251+ InterCityNotte 799+ Regionale 20330 | 12:40 AM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 5h48 | 6:28 AM Valle Aurelia | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 18251+ InterCityNotte 799+ Regionale 4501 | 12:40 AM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 5h41 | 6:21 AM Rome S. Pietro | 2 transfers | |
Intercity 581+ Regionale 12508 · Regionale 23254 | 5:45 AM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 3h56 | 9:41 AM Rome Balduina | 2 transfers | |
Intercity 581+ Regionale 12508 · Regionale 20204 | 5:45 AM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 3h29 | 9:14 AM Valle Aurelia | 2 transfers | |
Intercity 581+ Regionale 12508 | 5:45 AM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 3h16 | 9:01 AM Rome S. Pietro | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9503+ Regionale 12506 | 6:00 AM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 2h31 | 8:31 AM Rome S. Pietro | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9503+ Regionale 12506 · Regionale 23280 | 6:00 AM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 3h11 | 9:11 AM Rome Balduina | 2 transfers | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9503+ Regionale 12506 · Regionale 23280 | 6:00 AM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 3h05 | 9:05 AM Valle Aurelia | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 18355 · Regionale Veloce 4129 | 6:08 AM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 5h16 | 11:24 AM Rome S. Pietro | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 18355 · Regionale Veloce 4129 · Regionale 23258 | 6:08 AM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 5h27 | 11:35 AM Valle Aurelia | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 18355 · Regionale Veloce 4129 · Regionale 23258 | 6:08 AM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 5h33 | 11:41 AM Rome Balduina | 2 transfers | |
Regionale Veloce 4099+ UrbV Urb+ Regionale 12560 | 6:35 AM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 5h27 | 12:02 PM Rome S. Pietro | 2 transfers | |
Regionale Veloce 4099+ UrbV Urb+ Regionale 23284 | 6:35 AM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 5h36 | 12:11 PM Rome Balduina | 2 transfers | |
Regionale Veloce 4099+ UrbV Urb+ Regionale 23284 | 6:35 AM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 5h30 | 12:05 PM Valle Aurelia | 2 transfers | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9591+ Regionale 12510 | 7:05 AM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 2h28 | 9:33 AM Rome S. Pietro | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9591+ Regionale 12510 · Regionale 23282 | 7:05 AM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 3h06 | 10:11 AM Rome Balduina | 2 transfers | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9591+ Regionale 12510 · Regionale 23282 | 7:05 AM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 3h00 | 10:05 AM Valle Aurelia | 2 transfers | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9511+ Regionale Veloce 4128 | 8:14 AM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 2h17 | 10:31 AM Rome S. Pietro | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 8505+ Regionale 12512 · Regionale 20372 | 8:33 AM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 2h32 | 11:05 AM Valle Aurelia | 2 transfers | |
FRECCIAROSSA 8505+ Regionale 12512 | 8:33 AM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 2h13 | 10:46 AM Rome S. Pietro | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 8505+ Regionale 12512 · Regionale 20372 | 8:33 AM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 2h38 | 11:11 AM Rome Balduina | 2 transfers | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9403+ Regionale 12514 | 8:48 AM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 2h13 | 11:01 AM Rome S. Pietro | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9403+ Regionale 12514 · Regionale 23258 | 8:48 AM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 2h53 | 11:41 AM Rome Balduina | 2 transfers | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9403+ Regionale 12514 · Regionale 23258 | 8:48 AM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 2h47 | 11:35 AM Valle Aurelia | 2 transfers | |
Regionale Veloce 4101 · Regionale Veloce 4153 · Regionale 12524 | 9:04 AM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 4h57 | 2:01 PM Rome S. Pietro | 2 transfers | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9405+ Regionale 12560 · Regionale 23260 | 9:48 AM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 2h53 | 12:41 PM Rome Balduina | 2 transfers | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9405+ Regionale 12560 | 9:48 AM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 2h14 | 12:02 PM Rome S. Pietro | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9405+ Regionale 12560 · Regionale 23260 | 9:48 AM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 2h47 | 12:35 PM Valle Aurelia | 2 transfers | |
Intercity 583+ Regionale 23264 | 9:57 AM Firenze Castello | 4h44 | 2:41 PM Rome Balduina | 1 transfer | |
Intercity 583+ Regionale Veloce 4134 | 9:57 AM Firenze Castello | 4h34 | 2:31 PM Rome S. Pietro | 1 transfer | |
Intercity 583+ Regionale 23264 | 9:57 AM Firenze Castello | 4h38 | 2:35 PM Valle Aurelia | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9519+ Regionale Veloce 4132 | 10:14 AM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 2h18 | 12:32 PM Rome S. Pietro | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9519+ Regionale Veloce 4132 · Regionale 20390 | 10:14 AM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 2h51 | 1:05 PM Valle Aurelia | 2 transfers | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9519+ Regionale Veloce 4132 · Regionale 20390 | 10:14 AM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 2h57 | 1:11 PM Rome Balduina | 2 transfers | |
Regionale Veloce 4021 · Regionale Veloce 4131 · Regionale 23266 | 10:28 AM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 5h07 | 3:35 PM Valle Aurelia | 2 transfers | |
Regionale Veloce 4021 · Regionale Veloce 4131 | 10:28 AM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 4h54 | 3:22 PM Rome S. Pietro | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce 4021 · Regionale Veloce 4131 · Regionale 23266 | 10:28 AM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 5h13 | 3:41 PM Rome Balduina | 2 transfers | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9409+ Regionale 12522 · Regionale 23262 | 10:48 AM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 2h53 | 1:41 PM Rome Balduina | 2 transfers | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9409+ Regionale 12522 · Regionale 5986 | 10:48 AM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 2h38 | 1:26 PM Valle Aurelia | 2 transfers | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9409+ Regionale 12522 | 10:48 AM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 2h13 | 1:01 PM Rome S. Pietro | 1 transfer | |
Intercity 1589+ Regionale 23266 | 10:51 AM Firenze Castello | 4h50 | 3:41 PM Rome Balduina | 1 transfer | |
Intercity 1589+ Regionale 23266 | 10:51 AM Firenze Castello | 4h44 | 3:35 PM Valle Aurelia | 1 transfer | |
Intercity 1589+ Regionale 23266 | 10:51 AM Firenze Castello | 4h41 | 3:32 PM Rome S. Pietro | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9583+ Regionale 4500 · Regionale 23286 | 11:14 AM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 2h51 | 2:05 PM Valle Aurelia | 2 transfers | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9583+ Regionale 4500 · Regionale 23286 | 11:14 AM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 2h57 | 2:11 PM Rome Balduina | 2 transfers | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9583+ Regionale 4500 | 11:14 AM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 2h18 | 1:32 PM Rome S. Pietro | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 8503+ Regionale 12524 | 11:33 AM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 2h28 | 2:01 PM Rome S. Pietro | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 8503+ Regionale 12524 · Regionale 23264 | 11:33 AM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 3h08 | 2:41 PM Rome Balduina | 2 transfers | |
FRECCIAROSSA 8503+ Regionale 12524 · Regionale 5988 | 11:33 AM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 2h53 | 2:26 PM Valle Aurelia | 2 transfers | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9527+ Regionale Veloce 4134 · Regionale 23288 | 12:14 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 2h51 | 3:05 PM Valle Aurelia | 2 transfers | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9527+ Regionale Veloce 4134 · Regionale 23288 | 12:14 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 2h57 | 3:11 PM Rome Balduina | 2 transfers | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9527+ Regionale Veloce 4134 | 12:14 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 2h17 | 2:31 PM Rome S. Pietro | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce 4029 · Regionale Veloce 4133 | 12:28 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 4h54 | 5:22 PM Rome S. Pietro | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce 4029 · Regionale Veloce 4133 · Regionale 21384 | 12:28 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 5h08 | 5:36 PM Rome Balduina | 2 transfers | |
Regionale Veloce 4029 · Regionale Veloce 4133 · Regionale 21384 | 12:28 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 5h02 | 5:30 PM Valle Aurelia | 2 transfers | |
Intercity 584+ Regionale 12534 | 12:30 PM Florence Rifredi | 4h46 | 5:16 PM Rome S. Pietro | 1 transfer | |
Intercity 584+ Regionale 12534 · Regionale 21384 | 12:30 PM Florence Rifredi | 5h06 | 5:36 PM Rome Balduina | 2 transfers | |
Intercity 584+ Regionale 12534 · Regionale 5992 | 12:30 PM Florence Rifredi | 4h56 | 5:26 PM Valle Aurelia | 2 transfers | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9413+ Regionale 34460 · Regionale 5990 | 12:48 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 2h38 | 3:26 PM Valle Aurelia | 2 transfers | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9413+ Regionale 34460 | 12:48 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 2h13 | 3:01 PM Rome S. Pietro | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9413+ Regionale 34460 · Regionale 23266 | 12:48 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 2h53 | 3:41 PM Rome Balduina | 2 transfers | |
Regionale Veloce 4105+ UrbV Urb+ Regionale 12810 | 1:14 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 4h51 | 6:05 PM Valle Aurelia | 2 transfers | |
Regionale Veloce 4105 · Regionale 12540 | 1:14 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 4h47 | 6:01 PM Rome S. Pietro | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9587+ Regionale 12530 | 1:14 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 2h47 | 4:01 PM Rome S. Pietro | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce 4105+ UrbV Urb+ Regionale 12810 | 1:14 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 4h58 | 6:12 PM Rome Balduina | 2 transfers | |
Regionale Veloce 4105 · Regionale 12540 · Regionale 20384 | 1:22 PM Florence Campo di Marte | 5h58 | 7:20 PM Valle Aurelia | 2 transfers | |
Regionale Veloce 4105 · Regionale 12540 · Regionale 20384 | 1:22 PM Florence Campo di Marte | 6h04 | 7:26 PM Rome Balduina | 2 transfers | |
Regionale Veloce 4033+ Intercity 511+ Regionale 4511 | 1:28 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 4h57 | 6:25 PM Rome S. Pietro | 2 transfers | |
Regionale Veloce 4033+ Intercity 511+ Regionale 23270 | 1:28 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 5h08 | 6:36 PM Rome Balduina | 2 transfers | |
Regionale Veloce 4033+ Intercity 511+ Regionale 23270 | 1:28 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 5h02 | 6:30 PM Valle Aurelia | 2 transfers | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9535+ Regionale Veloce 4136 | 2:14 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 2h17 | 4:31 PM Rome S. Pietro | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9535+ Regionale Veloce 4136 · Regionale 20412 | 2:14 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 2h57 | 5:11 PM Rome Balduina | 2 transfers | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9535+ Regionale Veloce 4136 · Regionale 20412 | 2:14 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 2h51 | 5:05 PM Valle Aurelia | 2 transfers | |
Regionale Veloce 4035 · Regionale Veloce 4135 | 2:28 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 4h54 | 7:22 PM Rome S. Pietro | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce 4035 · Regionale Veloce 4135 · Regionale 20428 | 2:28 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 5h13 | 7:41 PM Rome Balduina | 2 transfers | |
Regionale Veloce 4035 · Regionale Veloce 4135 · Regionale 20428 | 2:28 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 5h07 | 7:35 PM Valle Aurelia | 2 transfers | |
FRECCIAROSSA 8419+ Regionale 12534 · Regionale 21384 | 2:48 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 2h48 | 5:36 PM Rome Balduina | 2 transfers | |
FRECCIAROSSA 8419+ Regionale 12534 | 2:48 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 2h28 | 5:16 PM Rome S. Pietro | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 8419+ Regionale 12534 · Regionale 5992 | 2:48 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 2h38 | 5:26 PM Valle Aurelia | 2 transfers | |
Regionale Veloce 4107 · Regionale Veloce 4140 · Regionale 23292 | 3:14 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 5h57 | 9:11 PM Rome Balduina | 2 transfers | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9539+ Regionale 4502 | 3:14 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 2h18 | 5:32 PM Rome S. Pietro | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9539+ Regionale 4502 · Regionale Veloce 12808 | 3:14 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 2h30 | 5:44 PM Valle Aurelia | 2 transfers | |
Regionale Veloce 4107 · Regionale Veloce 4140 · Regionale 23292 | 3:14 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 5h51 | 9:05 PM Valle Aurelia | 2 transfers | |
Regionale Veloce 4107 · Regionale Veloce 4140 | 3:14 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 5h17 | 8:31 PM Rome S. Pietro | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9539+ Regionale 4502 · Regionale 12810 | 3:14 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 2h58 | 6:12 PM Rome Balduina | 2 transfers | |
Regionale Veloce 4107 · Regionale 12550 · Regionale 23274 | 3:22 PM Florence Campo di Marte | 6h14 | 9:36 PM Valle Aurelia | 2 transfers | |
Regionale Veloce 4107 · Regionale 12550 · Regionale 23274 | 3:22 PM Florence Campo di Marte | 6h20 | 9:42 PM Rome Balduina | 2 transfers | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9421+ Regionale 12540 · Regionale 23270 | 3:48 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 2h48 | 6:36 PM Rome Balduina | 2 transfers | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9421+ Regionale 12540 | 3:48 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 2h13 | 6:01 PM Rome S. Pietro | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9421+ Regionale 12540 · Regionale 23270 | 3:48 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 2h42 | 6:30 PM Valle Aurelia | 2 transfers | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9543+ Regionale Veloce 4138 · Regionale 20422 | 4:14 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 2h30 | 6:44 PM Valle Aurelia | 2 transfers | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9543+ Regionale Veloce 4138 | 4:14 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 2h17 | 6:31 PM Rome S. Pietro | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9543+ Regionale Veloce 4138 · Regionale 21358 | 4:14 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 2h42 | 6:56 PM Rome Balduina | 2 transfers | |
Regionale Veloce 4043 · Regionale Veloce 4137 · Regionale 23274 | 4:28 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 5h14 | 9:42 PM Rome Balduina | 2 transfers | |
Regionale Veloce 4043 · Regionale Veloce 4137 · Regionale 23274 | 4:28 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 5h08 | 9:36 PM Valle Aurelia | 2 transfers | |
Regionale Veloce 4043 · Regionale Veloce 4137 | 4:28 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 4h54 | 9:22 PM Rome S. Pietro | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9425+ Regionale 12666 | 4:48 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 2h13 | 7:01 PM Rome S. Pietro | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9425+ Regionale 12666 · Regionale 20384 | 4:48 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 2h32 | 7:20 PM Valle Aurelia | 2 transfers | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9425+ Regionale 12666 · Regionale 20384 | 4:48 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 2h38 | 7:26 PM Rome Balduina | 2 transfers | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9547+ Regionale 4504 · Regionale 20434 | 5:14 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 2h57 | 8:11 PM Rome Balduina | 2 transfers | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9547+ Regionale 4504 · Regionale 5994 | 5:14 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 2h42 | 7:56 PM Valle Aurelia | 2 transfers | |
Regionale Veloce 4109 · Regionale 18715 · Regionale 12668 | 5:14 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 5h17 | 10:31 PM Rome S. Pietro | 2 transfers | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9547+ Regionale 4504 | 5:14 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 2h18 | 7:32 PM Rome S. Pietro | 1 transfer | |
Intercity 597+ Regionale 20218 | 5:23 PM Firenze Castello | 4h21 | 9:44 PM Valle Aurelia | 1 transfer | |
Intercity 597+ Regionale 20388 | 5:23 PM Firenze Castello | 5h01 | 10:24 PM Rome Balduina | 1 transfer | |
Intercity 597+ Regionale 20218 | 5:23 PM Firenze Castello | 4h17 | 9:40 PM Rome S. Pietro | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9427+ Regionale 12546 · Regionale 23272 | 5:48 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 2h53 | 8:41 PM Rome Balduina | 2 transfers | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9427+ Regionale 12546 | 5:48 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 2h14 | 8:02 PM Rome S. Pietro | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9427+ Regionale 12546 · Regionale 23272 | 5:48 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 2h47 | 8:35 PM Valle Aurelia | 2 transfers | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9551+ Regionale Veloce 4140 · Regionale 23292 | 6:14 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 2h51 | 9:05 PM Valle Aurelia | 2 transfers | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9551+ Regionale Veloce 4140 · Regionale 23292 | 6:14 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 2h57 | 9:11 PM Rome Balduina | 2 transfers | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9551+ Regionale Veloce 4140 | 6:14 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 2h17 | 8:31 PM Rome S. Pietro | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce 4047 · Regionale Veloce 4139 | 6:28 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 4h56 | 11:24 PM Rome S. Pietro | 1 transfer | |
Intercity 594+ Regionale 34546 | 6:38 PM Florence Campo di Marte | 5h08 | 11:46 PM Rome S. Pietro | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9431+ Regionale 12550 · Regionale 23274 | 6:48 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 2h48 | 9:36 PM Valle Aurelia | 2 transfers | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9431+ Regionale 12550 · Regionale 23274 | 6:48 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 2h54 | 9:42 PM Rome Balduina | 2 transfers | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9431+ Regionale 12550 | 6:48 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 2h13 | 9:01 PM Rome S. Pietro | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce 4049+ InterCityNotte 795+ Regionale Veloce 4139 | 7:00 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 4h24 | 11:24 PM Rome S. Pietro | 2 transfers | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9555+ Regionale 4506 | 7:14 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 2h17 | 9:31 PM Rome S. Pietro | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9555+ Regionale 4506 · Regionale 20218 | 7:14 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 2h30 | 9:44 PM Valle Aurelia | 2 transfers | |
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Trains from Florence to Vatican run on average 157 times per day, taking around 2h 40m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $15 but you can travel from only $7 by bus.
There are 33 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:40, the last at 23:52. The fastest train covers the 142 miles (229 km) distance in 1h 32m.
Distance 142 miles (229 km) |
Average train duration 2h 40m |
Cheapest ticket price $15 |
Trains per day 157 |
Direct trains 33 |
Fastest train 1h 32m |
First train 12:40 AM |
Last train 11:52 PM |
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Discover the best of Vatican — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Vatican trip today.
A vast complex of papal collections with masterpieces from antiquity to the Renaissance. A global essential for art, history, and iconic galleries.
Home to Raphael’s fresco cycles, including The School of Athens. These rooms are among the Vatican’s greatest artistic highlights and a major museum draw.
This gallery presents maps of Italy in a long frescoed corridor. It is both visually striking and historically fascinating within the museum route.
This broad ceremonial piazza is Vatican City’s main gathering place, offering classic basilica views, fountains, and a powerful sense of scale.
Bernini’s embracing colonnades create one of the world’s great urban spaces. Walk here for architecture, symmetry, and changing light across the square.
The basilica dome terraces deliver one of Rome’s most famous viewpoints, with close-up architecture and sweeping city vistas.
Cacio e Pepe is a Roman pasta with Pecorino Romano and black pepper. It is a local staple around Vatican City for its simplicity and strong regional identity.
Carbonara is pasta with egg, Pecorino Romano, guanciale, and pepper. It is one of Rome's most famous dishes and widely served in trattorias near the Vatican.
Amatriciana is pasta with tomato, guanciale, and Pecorino Romano. Though linked to Amatrice, it is a classic Roman favorite commonly eaten near the Vatican.
Traditional Roman trattoria in Prati known for pasta classics and a lively local atmosphere, convenient for Vatican visitors.
Long-established Roman restaurant near the Vatican serving cacio e pepe, amatriciana, and other regional staples in a classic setting.
Refined dining room in Prati with polished Roman and Italian dishes, strong wine list, and a more upscale atmosphere.
Very high tourist demand and limited lodging nearby make stays pricey. Dining is similar to central Rome, while transit costs are low if using Rome buses and metro.
Service may be included. Round up or leave 5-10% at restaurants for good service. Taxis are usually rounded up. Small change is fine at cafés.
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Florence to Vatican by train. 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 train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Vatican, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Florence to Vatican trains use the Firenze Santa Maria Novella to Roma San Pietro station pair. Use this guide to compare Florence and Vatican train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Firenze Santa Maria Novella is 1 km from Florence city centre. Public transport options include:
Firenze Santa Maria Novella has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food options include: 12oz Coffee Joint, Casa Maioli, Don Nino, Fratelli Cuore, McDonald´s, Panella, Segafredo Zanetti, Spizzico, Venchi, & many more
Free WiFi (30 minutes limit). ATMs are located in the basement in the shopping center next to the Feltrinelli bookshop and between Celio and Mango shops.
The ticket office is open Mon - Sun: 06:00 - 21:00. Information desks are located inside and outside the station.
Luggage storage is provided by KiPoint and located on the ground floor, on the side of Piazza Adua. Open daily from 06:00 to 23:00.
Available at Firenze Santa Maria Novella: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Firenze Santa Maria Novella: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Firenze Santa Maria Novella: Elevators, escalators, step-free access. Mobility assistance is available with the Sala Blu, located next to Platform 1.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Luxor Florence, Joy Hotel Florence, Diplomat Hotel Florence.
Firenze Campo di Marte is 2 km from Florence city centre. Public transport options include:
Firenze Campo di Marte has practical services for this route, including Dining, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, and Bike Rental.
Food options include: Moka Café
The ticket office is open Mon - Sun: 07:15 - 20:45.
Available at Firenze Campo di Marte: Taxis, WC.
Available at Firenze Campo di Marte: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Firenze Campo di Marte: The station is fully accessible, with step-free access throughout the station.
Nearby hotels include Florence Stadium B&B, Hotel Villa Liana, Hotel della Robbia.
Firenze Rifredi is 3 km from Florence city centre. Public transport options include:
Firenze Rifredi has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Trattoria Fratelli Briganti, Osteria di Poneta
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Ticket office support is available at Firenze Rifredi. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Firenze Rifredi. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Firenze Rifredi: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Firenze Rifredi: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Firenze Rifredi: Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Raffaello, Hotel Corolle, Hotel Dalmazia.
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