The cheapest and fastest buses from Rome to Florence Santa Maria Novella
Cheapest price
€10
Average price
€14
Fastest journey
2 h 40 m
Average duration
2 h 54 m
Buses per day
12
Distance
232 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Rome to Florence Santa Maria Novella 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 Santa Maria Novella will cost around €14 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €10.
Of the 12 buses that leave Rome for Florence Santa Maria Novella on Sat, Mar 21, 12 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sat, Mar 21 the direct buses cover the 232 km distance in an average of 2 h 54 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 2 h 40 m .
On Sat, Mar 21 the slowest buses will take 3 h 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.
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Travel Information
Compare train, bus, and flight for Rome to Florence Santa Maria Novella
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Rome to Florence Santa Maria Novella among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €7. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 55m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €7, and a flight costs an average of €136.
Distance: 232 km
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| Bus | Most popular Train | Flight |
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€11 Average price Cheapest | €25 Average price | €188 Average price |
4h 8m Average total duration 3h 38m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 26m Average total duration 2h 56m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 55m Average total duration Fastest 55m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Rome to Florence Santa Maria Novella bus times
The table below shows live departures for Rome to Florence Santa Maria Novella buses for today, Friday, March 20. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FlixBus | 6:35 PM Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina | 3h25 | 10:00 PM Firenze, Piazzale Montelungo | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 7:00 PM Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina | 3h35 | 10:35 PM Firenze, Piazzale Montelungo | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 8:00 PM Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina | 3h25 | 11:25 PM Firenze, Piazzale Montelungo | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 8:20 PM Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina | 3h35 | 11:55 PM Firenze, Piazzale Montelungo | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 9:45 PM Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina | 3h25 | 1:10 AM Firenze, Piazzale Montelungo | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 11:10 PM Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina | 3h45 | 2:55 AM Firenze, Piazzale Montelungo | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Saturday, March 21 | |||||
FlixBus | 12:30 AM Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina | 3h25 | 3:55 AM Firenze, Piazzale Montelungo | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Compare prices and tickets Rome to Florence Santa Maria Novella by train, bus, or flight
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Why should you book Rome to Florence Santa Maria Novella buses with Omio?
Why book with Omio vs FlixBus?
- Compare with other providers: On Omio, you can not only buy tickets for FlixBus, but also compare tickets for the likes of BlaBlaCar Bus, Marino Autolinee or Itabus to find the best option for your trip from Rome to Florence Santa Maria Novella.
- Designed for International Travelers: Omio is in your language including 24/7 customer service and offers multiple payment options, including PayPal, credit cards, and bank transfer, in your preferred currency.
- Compare all your options: Omio allows you to compare FlixBus with all available travel options, which are train, bus and flight to ensure you get the best deal for traveling from Rome to Florence Santa Maria Novella.
Why book with Omio over Wanderu, Trainline or Checkmybus?
- Compare with other providers: On Omio, you can also compare tickets for the likes of BlaBlaCar Bus, Marino Autolinee or Itabus to find the best option for your trip from Rome to Florence Santa Maria Novella.
- Multiple modes of transport: Omio allows you to compare travel options including train, bus and flight to find the ideal travel option from Rome to Florence Santa Maria Novella.
Journey information
Overview: Bus from Rome to Florence Santa Maria Novella
Buses from Rome to Florence Santa Maria Novella run on average 9 times per day, taking around 3h 38m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at €7 if you book in advance.
There are 9 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:30, the last at 22:59. The fastest bus covers the 232 km distance in 3h 15m.
Distance 232 km |
Average bus duration 3h 38m |
Cheapest ticket price €7 |
Buses per day 9 |
Direct buses 9 |
Fastest bus 3h 15m |
First bus 00:30 |
Last bus 22:59 |
Bus providers: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar, BlaBlaCar Bus, Marino Autolinee, Itabus from Rome to Florence Santa Maria NovellaYou can travel by bus between Rome to Florence Santa Maria Novella with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar, BlaBlaCar Bus, Marino Autolinee, Itabus for as low as €7. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Bus from Rome to Florence Santa Maria Novella
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Rome to Florence Santa Maria Novella 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 Santa Maria Novella, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

- BlaBlaCar Bus
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Accessible seating options.
- Marino Autolinee
- Assistance
- Priority seating
- Accessible restrooms.
- FlixBus
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Wheelchair-accessible buses.
- BlaBlaCar Bus
- You can cancel your ticket up to 30 minutes before departure for a refund in the form of a voucher.
- 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.
- BlaBlaCar Bus
- One carry-on bag up to 7kg and one checked bag up to 20kg.
- 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).
- BlaBlaCar Bus
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- Marino Autolinee
- 10€ per additional bag up to 20 kg.
- FlixBus
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- 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.
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