The cheapest and fastest buses from Rome to Florence Santa Maria Novella
Cheapest price
€12
Average price
€18
Fastest journey
2 h 40 m
Average duration
2 h 50 m
Buses per day
10
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 €18 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €12.
Of the 10 buses that leave Rome for Florence Santa Maria Novella on Wed, Feb 04, 10 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Wed, Feb 04 the direct buses cover the 232 km distance in an average of 2 h 50 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 2 h 40 m .
On Wed, Feb 04 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.
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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 €74.
Distance: 232 km
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| Bus | Most popular Train | Flight |
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€10 Average price Cheapest | €26 Average price | €213 Average price |
3h 56m Average total duration 3h 26m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 20m Average total duration 2h 50m 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, Tuesday, February 3. 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 | 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 |
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Compare prices and tickets Rome to Florence Santa Maria Novella by train, bus, or flight
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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 26m. 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 17:35, the last at 21:45. The fastest bus covers the 232 km distance in 3h 15m.
Distance 232 km |
Average bus duration 3h 26m |
Cheapest ticket price €7 |
Buses per day 9 |
Direct buses 9 |
Fastest bus 3h 15m |
First bus 17:35 |
Last bus 21:45 |
Bus providers: FlixBus, Itabus, BlaBlaCar, BlaBlaCar Bus, Marino Autolinee, Autoservizi Salemi from Rome to Florence Santa Maria NovellaYou can travel by bus between Rome to Florence Santa Maria Novella with FlixBus, Itabus, BlaBlaCar, BlaBlaCar Bus, Marino Autolinee, Autoservizi Salemi 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.
- FlixBus
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Wheelchair-accessible buses.
- Itabus
- Assistance
- Dedicated seating areas
- Accessible restrooms.
- BlaBlaCar Bus
- You can cancel your ticket up to 30 minutes before departure for a refund in the form of a voucher.
- 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.
- BlaBlaCar Bus
- One carry-on bag up to 7kg and one checked bag up to 20kg.
- 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.
- BlaBlaCar Bus
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- 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.
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