How to travel from Florence to Vatican

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Compare train, bus, and flight for Florence to Vatican

Omio 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 $12 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 2h 50m. 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 $12, while a flight costs an average of $112.

Distance: 142 miles (229 km)

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$25

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$12

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$112

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3h 28m

Average total duration

2h 58m

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0.7 - 1.4kg

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from Florence to Vatican

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

Our recommendation

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

  • Italo8923
    6:28 PM1h37
    Florence Santa Maria Novella
    8:05 PMRome Termini
    $181One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • Italo8923
    6:28 PM1h37
    Florence Santa Maria Novella
    8:05 PMRome Termini
    $181One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • ITAAZ1676
    6:25 AM0h50
    Florence Peretola Airport
    7:15 AMRome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport
    $1171One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • Italo8967
    8:03 PM1h40
    Florence Santa Maria Novella
    9:43 PMRome Termini
    $181One-way
    0 transfers
  • Italo8963
    6:03 PM1h52
    Florence Santa Maria Novella
    7:55 PMRome Termini
    $181One-way
    0 transfers
  • Italo9955
    7:43 PM1h36
    Florence Santa Maria Novella
    9:19 PMRome Termini
    $201One-way
    0 transfers
  • Marino Autolinee110
    8:10 PM3h30
    Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence)
    11:40 PMRoma, Autostazione Tiburtina
    $241One-way
    0 transfers
  • Salemi700
    3:45 PM4h15
    Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence)
    8:00 PMRoma, Autostazione Tiburtina
    $251One-way
    0 transfers
  • Marino Autolinee207
    10:05 AM4h15
    Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence)
    2:20 PMRoma, Autostazione Tiburtina
    $301One-way
    0 transfers
  • ITAAZ1684
    7:00 PM0h55
    Florence Peretola Airport
    7:55 PMRome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport
    $851One-way
    0 transfers
  • ITAAZ1682
    3:30 PM0h55
    Florence Peretola Airport
    4:25 PMRome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport
    $851One-way
    0 transfers
  • ITAAZ1678
    11:20 AM1h00
    Florence Peretola Airport
    12:20 PMRome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport
    $851One-way
    0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Florence to Vatican

Travel to Vatican 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 Vatican.

FAQs
There are 3 options to travel between Florence and Vatican including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Florence to Vatican is a bus with an average price of $12 (€10).

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

A bus is $13 (€10) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Florence to Vatican costing on average $25 (€20).

A bus is $100 (€81) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Florence to Vatican costing on average $112 (€91).

The fastest way to travel from Florence to Vatican is by flight with an average journey time of 2h 50m.

Other travel options to Vatican take longer:

Train takes on average 3h 28m.

Bus takes on average 4h 0m.

The distance from Florence to Vatican is approximately 142 miles (229 km).
The average frequency per day from Florence to Vatican is:
  • Around 154 trains per day.
  • Around 37 buses per day.
  • Around 13 flights per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Florence and Vatican 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 Vatican:
  • 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 S. Pietro.
  • 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 Vatican, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with ITA to go to Vatican by flight.
  • Travel with FlixBus, Itabus, BlaBlaCar Bus, Autoservizi Salemi Srl, Autolinee Toscane - Urbano Area Metropolitana Fiorentina to go to Vatican by bus.
  • Travel with Italo, Frecciarossa, Intercity, Regionale, Intercity Notte, Frecciargento to go to Vatican by train.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Florence to Vatican:
  • 32 direct trains per day with Italo, Frecciarossa, Intercity.
Omio customers who travel from Florence to Vatican often also extend their vacation to go to Milan, Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport, Pescara, Fiumicino, Naples. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Vatican and these popular destinations at a great price.
Most travelers need at least three days in Vatican to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.
One day is typically sufficient to explore the main attractions of Vatican City, including St. Peter's Basilica, the Vatican Museums, and the Sistine Chapel.

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