How to travel from Florence to Rome

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Compare train, bus, and flight for Florence to Rome

Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Florence to Rome among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $18 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 27m. 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 $18, while a flight costs an average of $555.

Distance: 143 miles (231 km)

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The cheapest way to travel from Florence to Rome is a bus with an average price of $18 (€15).

This is compared to other travel options from Florence to Rome:

A bus is $19 (€15) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Florence to Rome costing on average $37 (€30).

A bus is $537 (€444) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Florence to Rome costing on average $555 (€459).

The fastest way to travel from Florence to Rome is by train with an average journey time of 2h 27m.

Other travel options to Rome take longer:

Bus takes on average 4h 0m.

Flight takes on average 4h 37m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Florence and Rome including taking a train, bus, and flight.
We recommend using the flight as it is the most popular way to get from Florence to Rome among Omio's users.
Take the flight. It's the quicker way to make this trip, and the time saved usually justifies the slightly higher cost.

You'll arrive about 35m sooner (2h 37m by flight vs 3h 12m by car). Tickets start at around $555 (€459) compared to roughly $80 (€66) in fuel and tolls — a bit more, but you get time back and avoid a long drive.

Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group, want flexibility on timing, or plan to stop en route.

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from Florence to Rome

How to get from Florence to Rome by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

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The best way to travel from Florence to Rome is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • FlixBusFlixBus
    3:50 PM4h45
    Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence)
    8:35 PMRoma, Autostazione Tiburtina
    $81One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • FlixBusFlixBus
    3:50 PM4h45
    Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence)
    8:35 PMRoma, Autostazione Tiburtina
    $81One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • ITAAZ1676
    6:25 AM0h50
    Florence Peretola Airport
    7:15 AMRome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport
    $3801One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • RegionaleRegionale Veloce 4111
    7:22 PM3h39
    Florence Campo di Marte
    11:01 PMRome Tiburtina
    $311One-way
    0 transfers
  • RegionaleRegionale Veloce 4105
    1:14 PM3h51
    Florence Santa Maria Novella
    5:05 PMRome Termini
    $311One-way
    0 transfers
  • RegionaleRegionale Veloce 4101 · Regionale Veloce 4153
    9:04 AM4h01
    Florence Santa Maria Novella
    1:05 PMRome Termini
    $311One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    11:30 AM3h15
    Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence)
    2:45 PMRoma, Autostazione Tiburtina
    $81One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    7:00 AM3h15
    Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence)
    10:15 AMRoma, Autostazione Tiburtina
    $81One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    10:35 AM3h15
    Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence)
    1:50 PMRoma, Autostazione Tiburtina
    $91One-way
    0 transfers
  • ITAAZ1684
    7:00 PM0h55
    Florence Peretola Airport
    7:55 PMRome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport
    $2951One-way
    0 transfers

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How to Travel from Florence to Rome

The journey from Florence to Rome is popular with travelers in Italy for both business and leisure. Buses, trains, and flights regularly travel from Florence to Rome every day of the week. Key departure points in Florence include Florence's SITA bus station, S. M. Novella, Campo di Marte and Rifredi train stations, and Florence Peretola airport.

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€9

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€20

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What is the best way to travel from Florence to Rome?

Cheapest way to travel from Florence to Rome


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Taking the bus is the cheapest way to travel from Florence to Rome. Buses traveling from Florence to Rome depart from either Florence's Piazzale Montelungo or Autostazione Busitalia-Sita Nord bus station and take at least 3 hours to arrive at Rome's Tiburtina bus station. Approximately 30 buses travel from Florence to Rome every day, with the first departing Florence at 2:30 a.m. Bus companies that travel from Florence to Rome include Flixbus, Baltour, and BusCenter.


Fastest way to travel from Florence to Rome


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Taking the train is the fastest way to travel from Florence to Rome. Trains traveling from Florence to Rome depart from one of Florence's Santa Maria Novella, Rifredi, or Campo di Marte train stations and take at least 1:17 h to arrive at either Rome's Ostiense, Termini, or Tiburtina train stations. Over 80 trains travel from Florence to Rome every day, with the first departing Florence at 5:50 a.m. Both Trenitalia and Italo travel frequently from Florence to Rome.


Most popular way to travel from Florence to Rome


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Taking the train is the most popular way to travel from Florence to Rome. Taking a train is approximately 1:40 h faster than traveling from Florence to Rome by bus while only costing €11 more on average. High-speed trains traveling from Florence to Rome tend to be more expensive making traveling by bus an attractive option for travelers looking to save money while traveling.


How to get from Florence to Rome

The Best Way According to our Users

Whether it is for business or leisure, in order to travel from Florence to Rome, 99,18% of our customers choose the train as their preferred mode of transportation. By traveling by train on this route, you can enjoy the comfort of spacious seats, spectacular views—and in some cases free Wi-Fi—in both second and first class. Our customers have decided that the train is the best way to get from Florence to Rome and have chosen to enjoy this fast, safe and efficient way to arrive at their destination. Taking the train also avoids long lines or potential expenses for transfers to/from the station—especially since most main railway stations are located in the city center. Train companies in Europe vary from country to country, but most of them offer high-speed train routes, therefore when you add up at the end-to-end journey time, the train is often also the fastest way to get to your destination.

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FAQs: Travel from Florence to Rome

Travel to Rome easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Florence to Rome.

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There are 3 options to travel between Florence and Rome including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Florence to Rome is a bus with an average price of $18 (€15).

This is compared to other travel options from Florence to Rome:

A bus is $19 (€15) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Florence to Rome costing on average $37 (€30).

A bus is $537 (€444) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Florence to Rome costing on average $555 (€459).

The fastest way to travel from Florence to Rome is by train with an average journey time of 2h 27m.

Other travel options to Rome take longer:

Bus takes on average 4h 0m.

Flight takes on average 4h 37m.

The distance from Florence to Rome is approximately 143 miles (231 km).
The average frequency per day from Florence to Rome is:
  • Around 136 trains per day.
  • Around 50 buses per day.
  • Around 13 flights per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Florence and Rome as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Florence to Rome:
  • Flights mostly depart from Florence Peretola Airport and arrive in Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from Florence Santa Maria Novella and arrive in Rome Termini.
  • Buses mostly depart from Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) and arrive in Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Florence to Rome, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Salemi, FlixBus, Autoservizi Salemi, BlaBlaCar Bus, Marino Autolinee, Itabus to go to Rome by bus.
  • Travel with Swiss, Eurowings, Lufthansa City Airlines, Austrian Airlines, Avion Express Malta, Luxair, Lufthansa, ITA, British Airways to go to Rome by flight.
  • Travel with Intercity, Frecciarossa, Italo, Regionale, Intercity Notte, Frecciargento, Frecciabianca to go to Rome by train.
Yes, there are direct services available from Florence to Rome with the following travel companies:
  • 50 direct buses per day with Salemi, FlixBus, Autoservizi Salemi, BlaBlaCar Bus, Marino Autolinee, Itabus.
  • 4 direct flights per day with ITA.
  • 130 direct trains per day with Intercity, Frecciarossa, Italo, Regionale, Frecciargento.
Omio customers who travel from Florence to Rome often also extend their vacation to go to Naples, Milan, Venice, Paris, Madrid. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Rome and these popular destinations at a great price.
Most travelers need at least three days in Rome to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.
In Rome, explore Trastevere's charming streets and nightlife, stroll through Villa Borghese's parks and museums, enjoy gelato at the lively Piazza Navona, and visit the Spanish Steps for views and people-watching. Discover the ancient Catacombs with guided tours, and don't miss the best sights: the iconic Colosseum, the art-filled Vatican Museums including the Sistine Chapel, the ruins of the Roman Forum, the well-preserved Pantheon, and the famous Trevi Fountain where you can toss a coin for good luck.
To experience Rome's main attractions, a stay of 3 to 4 days is generally recommended, allowing time to visit landmarks like the Colosseum, Vatican City, and explore local neighborhoods.

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