How to travel from Florence to Rome

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Travel Information to Rome from Florence

distanceDistance143 miles (231 km)
modeAvailable travel modesTrain, bus or flight
priceTicket price range$6 - $69
cheapestCheapest modeBus • $6 (€5) • 3 h 15 min
fastestFastest modeFlight • $69 (€63) • 50 min
carriersPopular travel companiesItabus, Alitalia or Italo

Take a train, bus or flight to travel 143 miles (231 km) from Florence to Rome. The most popular travel companies which serve this journey are Itabus, Alitalia or Italo among others. Travelers can even take a direct bus, flight or train from Florence to Rome.

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from Florence to Rome

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

Our recommendation
bus

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

Itabus1803
04:05PM3h50
Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence)
07:55PMRoma, Autostazione Tiburtina
$111One-way
0 transfers
Cheapest
FlixBusFlixBus
10:30PM4h20
Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence)
02:50AMRoma, Autostazione Tiburtina
$101One-way
0 transfers
Fastest
ITAaz1676
06:25AM0h50
Florence Peretola Airport (FLR)
07:15AMRome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport (FCO)
$2801One-way
0 transfers
Other options
RegionaleRegionale 4101 · Regionale Veloce 4153
09:04AM3h56
Florence Santa Maria Novella
01:00PMRome Termini
$331One-way
1 transfer
RegionaleRegionale 4105
01:14PM4h25
Florence Santa Maria Novella
05:39PMRome Tiburtina
$331One-way
0 transfers
RegionaleRegionale 4107
03:22PM3h57
Florence Campo di Marte
07:19PMRome Tiburtina
$331One-way
0 transfers
Itabus2401
04:55PM3h15
Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence)
08:10PMRoma, Autostazione Tiburtina
$111One-way
0 transfers
Itabus3803
05:55PM3h15
Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence)
09:10PMRoma, Autostazione Tiburtina
$121One-way
0 transfers
Itabus2115
05:40PM3h50
Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence)
09:30PMRoma, Autostazione Tiburtina
$131One-way
0 transfers
ITAaz1682
03:30PM0h55
Florence Peretola Airport (FLR)
04:25PMRome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport (FCO)
$831One-way
0 transfers
ITAaz1684
07:00PM0h55
Florence Peretola Airport (FLR)
07:55PMRome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport (FCO)
$1181One-way
0 transfers
ITAaz1678
11:25AM0h55
Florence Peretola Airport (FLR)
12:20PMRome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport (FCO)
$2801One-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.

Trains from Florence to Rome | Buses from Florence to Rome | Return trips from Rome to Florence

Florence to Rome Travel Comparison

Average Price

Travel Time

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buses

€9

3:00 h

1 Week Ahead

trains

€20

1:17 h

2 Months Ahead



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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You can travel by travel to Rome from Florence with Frecciarossa, Italo and BlaBlaCar Bus. When you search Omio for times and tickets, we’ll show you the best deals available.

Step on board a Frecciarossa travel and relax as you travel across Italy. Trenitalia’s Frecciarossa high-speed travel make about 200 connections across Italy per day, including major destinations like Rome, Florence, Milan, Venice and Naples. These travel reach speeds up to 186 mph (300 kmh), so you can travel 143 miles (231 km) between Florence and Rome quickly on a Frecciarossa high-speed travel. There are four different classes to choose from: Standard, Premium, Business, and Executive. All Frecciarossa classes provide free WiFi access, power outlets, air conditioning, bathrooms, luggage storage, onboard entertainment, and restaurant and bar services to passengers.

We show you the latest Frecciarossa travel schedule for the Florence to Rome route, so you can select the best times for your upcoming trip. You can find other travel information on Omio for this route, such as departure and arrival travel stations, journey times, number of stops, and cheap fares. You can select from three ticket types: Super Economy, Economy, and Base. Once you’ve picked your ticket, book a cheap travel between Florence and Rome with us today and enjoy your journey with Trenitalia’s Frecciarossa!

    BlaBlaCar Bus (formerly known as Ouibus or iDBUS), a subsidiary of the popular French carpooling company, BlaBlaCar, is a travel company operating long-distance services in 10 countries in Europe. Founded in France, BlaBlaCar Bus provides connections to over 300 destinations. Standard amenities on the travel include air conditioning, toilets, USB and power outlets for charging phones, tablets and laptops during long travel journeys, extra legroom and adjustable seats. On select routes there is also free Wi-Fi available. BlaBlaCar Bus offers only the Standard ticket for all its routes, which allows you to bring one carry-on bag and up to two checked bags per person.

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