The cheapest and fastest buses from Rome to Florence
Cheapest price
€10
Average price
€19
Fastest journey
2 h 40 m
Average duration
2 h 56 m
Buses per day
62
Distance
231 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Rome to Florence is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Rome to Florence will cost around €19 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €10.
Of the 62 buses that leave Rome for Florence on Fri, Apr 10, 62 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Fri, Apr 10 the direct buses cover the 231 km distance in an average of 2 h 56 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 2 h 40 m .
On Fri, Apr 10 the slowest buses will take 3 h 10 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
279010:00 AM3h15Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina1:15 PMScandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence)€101One-way0 transfers
21268:00 AM3h50Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina11:50 AMScandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence)€101One-way0 transfers
24903:40 PM3h50Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina7:30 PMScandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence)€111One-way0 transfers
270412:00 PM3h50Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina3:50 PMScandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence)€111One-way0 transfers
240211:00 AM3h15Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina2:15 PMScandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence)€111One-way0 transfers
9:40 AM2h40Rome12:20 PMFlorence€181One-way0 transfers
10:00 AM2h50Rome12:50 PMFlorence€171One-way0 transfers
4:30 PM3h00Rome7:30 PMFlorence€201One-way0 transfers
8:00 AM3h00Rome11:00 AMFlorence€201One-way0 transfers
FlixBus5:05 PM3h10Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina8:15 PMScandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence)€141One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare train, bus, and flight for Rome to Florence
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Rome to Florence 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 2h 44m. 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 €136.
Distance: 231 km
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| Bus | Most popular Train | Flight |
|---|---|---|
€10 Average price Cheapest | €28 Average price | €209 Average price |
3h 37m Average total duration 3h 7m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 19m Average total duration 2h 49m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 44m Average total duration Fastest 2h 44m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.2 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Rome to Florence bus times
The table below shows live departures for Rome to Florence buses for today, Thursday, April 9. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 2:20 PM Rome | 3h45 | 6:05 PM Florence | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 2:40 PM Rome | 3h50 | 6:30 PM Florence | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 7:00 PM Rome | 3h35 | 10:35 PM Florence | 0 transfersDirect | |
1802 | 10:20 PM Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina | 3h15 | 1:35 AM Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 10:40 PM Rome | 3h15 | 1:55 AM Florence | 0 transfersDirect | |
2418 | 10:40 PM Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina | 3h15 | 1:55 AM Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 11:20 PM Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina | 3h15 | 2:35 AM Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 11:20 PM Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina | 3h40 | 3:00 AM Firenze, Piazzale Montelungo | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 11:30 PM Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina | 3h25 | 2:55 AM Firenze, Piazzale Montelungo | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Friday, April 10 | |||||
109 | 3:40 AM Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina | 3h30 | 7:10 AM Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 4:30 AM Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina | 3h45 | 8:15 AM Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) | 0 transfersDirect | |
3492 | 5:00 AM Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina | 3h15 | 8:15 AM Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 5:30 AM Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina | 4h10 | 9:40 AM Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 5:45 AM Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina | 3h50 | 9:35 AM Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 5:55 AM Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina | 3h15 | 9:10 AM Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) | 0 transfersDirect | |
2126 | 6:00 AM Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina | 3h50 | 9:50 AM Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 6:15 AM Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina | 3h15 | 9:30 AM Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 6:30 AM Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina | 3h15 | 9:45 AM Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 6:50 AM Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina | 3h25 | 10:15 AM Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) | 0 transfersDirect | |
3802 | 7:00 AM Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina | 3h15 | 10:15 AM Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 7:10 AM Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina | 4h25 | 11:35 AM Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 7:30 AM Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina | 3h15 | 10:45 AM Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) | 0 transfersDirect | |
2790 | 8:00 AM Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina | 3h15 | 11:15 AM Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 8:10 AM Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina | 3h15 | 11:25 AM Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 8:40 AM Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina | 3h25 | 12:05 PM Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) | 0 transfersDirect | |
2402 | 9:00 AM Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina | 3h15 | 12:15 PM Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 9:40 AM Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina | 3h15 | 12:55 PM Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 9:50 AM Roma, Autostazione (Metro Anagnina) | 3h50 | 1:40 PM Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) | 0 transfersDirect | |
2704 | 10:00 AM Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina | 3h50 | 1:50 PM Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 10:10 AM Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina | 3h50 | 2:00 PM Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 10:20 AM Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina | 3h25 | 1:45 PM Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) | 0 transfersDirect | |
3804 | 11:00 AM Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina | 3h15 | 2:15 PM Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 11:05 AM Roma, Autostazione (Metro Anagnina) | 3h35 | 2:40 PM Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) | 0 transfersDirect | |
1120 | 11:30 AM Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina | 4h25 | 3:55 PM Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) | 0 transfersDirect | |
2726 | 12:00 PM Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina | 3h50 | 3:50 PM Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Rome to Florence
Buses from Rome to Florence run on average 51 times per day, taking around 3h 7m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at €6 if you book in advance.
There are 50 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:10, the last at 23:55. The fastest bus covers the 231 km distance in 3h 15m.
Distance 231 km |
Average bus duration 3h 7m |
Cheapest ticket price €6 |
Buses per day 51 |
Direct buses 50 |
Fastest bus 3h 15m |
First bus 12:10 AM |
Last bus 11:55 PM |
Bus providers: Itabus, FlixBus, Marino Autolinee, BlaBlaCar Bus, Autoservizi Salemi, BlaBlaCar, Infobus, Autoservizi Salemi Srl from Rome to FlorenceYou can travel by bus between Rome to Florence with Itabus, FlixBus, Marino Autolinee, BlaBlaCar Bus, Autoservizi Salemi, BlaBlaCar, Infobus, Autoservizi Salemi Srl for as low as €6. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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Autoservizi Salemi
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Autoservizi Salemi Srl
FAQs: Bus from Rome to Florence
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Rome to Florence by bus. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest bus, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Florence, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

- Marino Autolinee
- Assistance
- Priority seating
- Accessible restrooms.
- FlixBus
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Wheelchair-accessible buses.
- Itabus
- Assistance
- Dedicated seating areas
- Accessible restrooms.
- Marino Autolinee
- You can cancel your ticket up to 24 hours before departure for a full refund. Cancellations within 24 hours incur a 50% fee.
- FlixBus
- You can cancel your ticket up to 15 minutes before departure and receive a voucher for future travel. Refund requests for delays over 120 minutes are possible.
- Itabus
- You can cancel your ticket up to 24 hours before departure for a partial refund. Changes allowed for a fee.
- Marino Autolinee
- One carry-on bag up to 10kg (55x40x20 cm) and one checked bag up to 20kg (80x50x30 cm).
- FlixBus
- One carry-on bag up to 7kg (42x30x18 cm) and one checked bag up to 20kg (80x50x30 cm).
- Itabus
- One carry-on bag up to 10kg and one checked bag up to 20kg.
- Marino Autolinee
- 10€ per additional bag up to 20 kg.
- FlixBus
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- Itabus
- 5€ per additional bag.
- Marino Autolinee
- Small pets allowed in carriers
- larger pets must be leashed and muzzled.
- FlixBus
- Small pets in carriers allowed
- guide dogs travel for free.
- Itabus
- Small pets allowed in carriers
- larger pets must be leashed and muzzled.
popular bus stations
Popular bus stations from Rome to Florence
- 06:00-22:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 37, 72 Tram: T1
- 06:00-21:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Available near the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 12, 13, 17 Train: Firenze Santa Maria Novella
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