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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 prices starting from €6. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 50m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €6, and a flight costs an average of €62.
Distance: 142 miles (229 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight |
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€22 Average price | €8 Average price Cheapest | €145 Average price |
3h 28m Average total duration 2h 58m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 56m Average total duration 3h 26m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 50m Average total duration Fastest 50m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions | 0.7 - 1.4kg CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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How to get from Florence to Vatican by train, bus or flight.
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The best way to travel from Florence to Vatican is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

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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.

There are 3 travel options from Florence to Vatican: train, bus or flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Florence to Vatican is a bus with an average price of $6 (€5).
This is compared to other travel options from Florence to Vatican:
Taking a bus costs $63 (€57) less than taking a flight, which average ticket prices of $69 (€63).
Taking a bus costs $6 (€5) less than taking a train, which average ticket prices of $12 (€11).
The quickest way to travel between Florence and Vatican is by flight, which takes on average 50 min compared to other travel options that take longer:
Bus takes on average 3 h 15 min.
Train takes 1 h 36 min on average.
Vatican is approximately 142 miles (229 km) away from Florence.
The average frequency per day from Florence to Vatican is:
- 15 buses a day.
- 50 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your journey between Florence and Vatican as scheduled services by train, bus or flight can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points when traveling from Florence to Vatican:
The following travel companies offer services from Florence to Vatican:
- Travel with Itabus or FlixBus to go to Vatican by bus. For a good deal on tickets, you can find FlixBus Florence to Vatican tickets on Omio for $6 (€5).
- Italo, Frecciarossa, Intercity, Regionale, Frecciargento or Intercity Notte can take you to Vatican by train. If searching for a good deal on trains, you can find tickets for Intercity from Florence to Vatican for $12 (€11).
Yes, there are direct services available from Florence to Vatican with the following travel companies:
- Direct trains with Italo, Frecciarossa, Intercity or Regionale with 50 direct trains per day.
Direct services tend to save you time and add more convenience in getting you to Vatican as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking your tickets from Florence to Vatican.
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