How to travel from Vatican to Florence

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Compare train, bus, and flight for Vatican to Florence

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Vatican to Florence among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $8. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 1m. 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 $8, and a train costs an average of $16.

Distance: 142 miles (229 km)

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3h 31m

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

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

  • FlixBusFlixBus
    9:30 AM3h15
    Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina
    12:45 PMScandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence)
    $211One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • FlixBusFlixBus
    5:25 PM3h25
    Roma, Autostazione (Metro Anagnina)
    8:50 PMScandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence)
    $151One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • ITAAZ1679
    5:20 PM0h55
    Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport
    6:15 PMFlorence Peretola Airport
    $1701One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • RegionaleRegionale 20327 · Regionale Veloce 4098
    7:41 AM5h09
    Rome S. Pietro
    12:50 PMFlorence Santa Maria Novella
    $421One-way
    1 transfer
  • RegionaleRegionale 20327 · Regionale Veloce 4098
    7:38 AM5h12
    Valle Aurelia
    12:50 PMFlorence Santa Maria Novella
    $441One-way
    1 transfer
  • RegionaleRegionale 20327 · Regionale Veloce 4098
    7:32 AM5h18
    Rome Balduina
    12:50 PMFlorence Santa Maria Novella
    $441One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    8:50 AM3h25
    Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina
    12:15 PMScandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence)
    $181One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    8:30 AM3h15
    Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina
    11:45 AMScandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence)
    $211One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    10:10 AM3h15
    Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina
    1:25 PMScandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence)
    $231One-way
    0 transfers
  • ITAAZ1677
    1:15 PM0h55
    Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport
    2:10 PMFlorence Peretola Airport
    $3341One-way
    0 transfers
  • ITAAZ1681
    9:45 PM0h55
    Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport
    10:40 PMFlorence Peretola Airport
    $3341One-way
    0 transfers
  • ITAAZ574 · AZ7199
    4:40 PM5h55
    Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport
    10:35 PMFlorence Peretola Airport
    $7681One-way
    1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from Vatican 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 Vatican to Florence.

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There are 3 options to travel between Vatican and Florence including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Vatican to Florence is a bus with an average price of $8 (€6).

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

A bus is $8 (€7) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Vatican to Florence costing on average $16 (€13).

A bus is $83 (€66) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Vatican to Florence costing on average $92 (€73).

The fastest way to travel from Vatican to Florence is by flight with an average journey time of 55m.

Other travel options to Florence take longer:

Train takes on average 1h 32m.

Bus takes on average 3h 15m.

The distance from Vatican to Florence is approximately 142 miles (229 km).
The average frequency per day from Vatican to Florence is:
  • Around 179 trains per day.
  • Around 40 buses per day.
  • Around 13 flights per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Vatican and Florence 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 Vatican to Florence:
  • Trains mostly depart from Rome S. Pietro and arrive in Florence Santa Maria Novella.
  • Flights mostly depart from Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport and arrive in Florence Peretola Airport.
  • Buses mostly depart from Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina and arrive in Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence).
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Vatican to Florence, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Italo, Frecciarossa, Regionale, Intercity, Frecciargento, Intercity Notte to go to Florence by train.
  • Travel with FlixBus, Itabus, Marino Autolinee, Autoservizi Salemi, BlaBlaCar Bus, ATAC S.p.A. Azienda per la mobilità to go to Florence by bus.
Yes, there are direct services available from Vatican to Florence with the following travel companies:
  • 31 direct trains per day with Italo, Frecciarossa, Regionale.
  • 37 direct buses per day with FlixBus, Itabus, Marino Autolinee, Autoservizi Salemi, BlaBlaCar Bus.
Omio customers who travel from Vatican 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.

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