How to travel from Rome Termini to Florence

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Compare train, bus, and flight for Rome Termini to Florence

Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Rome Termini to Florence among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $17 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 36m. 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 $17, while a flight costs an average of $540.

Distance: 143 miles (231 km)

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$540

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$37

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$17

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Cheapest

$79

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4h 37m

Average total duration

2h 37m

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2h 36m

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2h 6m

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4h 3m

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3h 33m

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2h 58m

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0.1 - 0.2kg

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0.2 - 0.6kg

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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

The cheapest way to travel from Rome Termini to Florence is a bus with an average price of $17 (€14).

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

A bus is $20 (€17) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Rome Termini to Florence costing on average $37 (€31).

A bus is $523 (€439) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Rome Termini to Florence costing on average $540 (€453).

The fastest way to travel from Rome Termini to Florence is by train with an average journey time of 2h 36m.

Other travel options to Florence take longer:

Bus takes on average 4h 3m.

Flight takes on average 4h 37m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Rome Termini and Florence including taking a train, bus, and flight.
We recommend using the flight as it is the most popular way to get from Rome Termini to Florence 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 21m sooner (2h 37m by flight vs 2h 58m by car). Tickets start at around $540 (€453) compared to roughly $79 (€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 Rome Termini to Florence

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

Our recommendation

bus

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

  • FlixBusFlixBus
    8:00 PM3h35
    Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina
    11:35 PMFirenze, Piazzale Montelungo
    $71One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • FlixBusFlixBus
    8:00 PM3h35
    Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina
    11:35 PMFirenze, Piazzale Montelungo
    $71One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • ITAAZ1681
    9:45 PM0h55
    Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport
    10:40 PMFlorence Peretola Airport
    $1531One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • RegionaleRegionale 4106
    5:20 PM3h35
    Rome Termini
    8:55 PMFlorence Santa Maria Novella
    $311One-way
    0 transfers
  • RegionaleRegionale Veloce 4110
    8:10 PM3h40
    Rome Termini
    11:50 PMFlorence Santa Maria Novella
    $311One-way
    0 transfers
  • RegionaleRegionale Veloce 4712 · Regionale Veloce 4096
    6:45 AM4h03
    Rome Termini
    10:48 AMFlorence Santa Maria Novella
    $311One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    8:00 PM3h59
    Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina
    11:59 PMScandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence)
    $71One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    5:05 PM3h10
    Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina
    8:15 PMScandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence)
    $81One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    4:35 PM3h15
    Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina
    7:50 PMScandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence)
    $101One-way
    0 transfers
  • ITAAZ1679
    5:20 PM0h55
    Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport
    6:15 PMFlorence Peretola Airport
    $2441One-way
    0 transfers
  • ITAAZ1677
    1:50 PM0h55
    Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport
    2:45 PMFlorence Peretola Airport
    $4481One-way
    0 transfers
  • SwissAZ7188 · AZ7197
    3:05 PM3h50
    Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport
    6:55 PMFlorence Peretola Airport
    $4671One-way
    1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from Rome Termini to Florence

Travel to Florence 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 Rome Termini to Florence.

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There are 3 options to travel between Rome Termini and Florence including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Rome Termini to Florence is a bus with an average price of $17 (€14).

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

A bus is $20 (€17) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Rome Termini to Florence costing on average $37 (€31).

A bus is $523 (€439) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Rome Termini to Florence costing on average $540 (€453).

The fastest way to travel from Rome Termini to Florence is by train with an average journey time of 2h 36m.

Other travel options to Florence take longer:

Bus takes on average 4h 3m.

Flight takes on average 4h 37m.

The distance from Rome Termini to Florence is approximately 143 miles (231 km).
The average frequency per day from Rome Termini to Florence is:
  • Around 93 trains per day.
  • Around 52 buses per day.
  • Around 12 flights per day.

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

If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Rome Termini to Florence, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Salemi, FlixBus, Autoservizi Salemi, Infobus, BlaBlaCar Bus, Marino Autolinee, Itabus to go to Florence by bus.
  • Travel with Intercity, Frecciarossa, Italo, Regionale, Intercity Notte, Frecciargento, Frecciabianca to go to Florence by train.
  • Travel with Swiss, Lufthansa City Airlines, Luxair, Austrian Airlines, Lufthansa, Air Baltic, Helvetic Airways, ITA, British Airways, Edelweiss Air to go to Florence by flight.
Yes, there are direct services available from Rome Termini to Florence with the following travel companies:
  • 52 direct buses per day with Salemi, FlixBus, Autoservizi Salemi, Infobus, BlaBlaCar Bus, Marino Autolinee, Itabus.
  • 85 direct trains per day with Intercity, Frecciarossa, Italo, Regionale, Intercity Notte, Frecciargento, Frecciabianca.
  • 4 direct flights per day with ITA.
Omio customers who travel from Rome Termini to Florence often also extend their vacation to go to Rome, Pisa, Venice, Milan, Bologna. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Florence and these popular destinations at a great price.
Most travelers need at least three days in Florence to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.
In Florence, you can climb to Piazzale Michelangelo for panoramic views of the city's skyline, visit the Accademia Gallery to see Michelangelo's David, and take a cooking class to master traditional Tuscan dishes. Enjoy a wine tasting tour in the Chianti region and explore the vibrant San Lorenzo Market. Don't miss the iconic Florence Cathedral with its stunning dome, the Uffizi Gallery for masterpieces by Botticelli and Michelangelo, and Ponte Vecchio for its historic charm. Visit Palazzo Vecchio, a medieval fortress-palace, and the elegant Boboli Gardens behind Pitti Palace.
To fully experience Florence, plan for at least 3 to 4 days to explore its rich history, art, and architecture, including must-sees like the Uffizi Gallery, Florence Cathedral, and Ponte Vecchio.

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