How to travel from Florence to Rome

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Travel Information between Florence and Rome

distanceDistance231 km
modeAvailable travel modesTrain, coach or flight
priceTicket price range€5 - €63
cheapestCheapest modeCoach • €5 • 3 h 15 min
fastestFastest modeFlight • €63 • 50 min
carriersPopular travel companiesItabus, Alitalia or Italo

Travel 231 km by train, coach or flight between Florence and Rome. The most popular travel providers which serve this trip are Itabus, Alitalia or Italo among others. Travellers can even take a direct coach, flight or train from Florence to Rome.

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from Florence to Rome

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

Our recommendation
bus

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

Marino Autolinee207
10:15AM4h05
Florence
02:20PMRoma, Autostazione Tiburtina
71One-way
0 transfers
Cheapest
Marino Autolinee207
10:15AM4h05
Florence
02:20PMRoma, Autostazione Tiburtina
71One-way
0 transfers
Fastest
ITAaz1676
06:25AM0h50
Florence Peretola Airport (FLR)
07:15AMRome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport (FCO)
1951One-way
0 transfers
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RegionaleRegionale 4101 · Regionale Veloce 4153
09:04AM3h56
Florence Santa Maria Novella
01:00PMRome Termini
311One-way
1 transfer
RegionaleRegionale 4105
01:14PM4h25
Florence Santa Maria Novella
05:39PMRome Tiburtina
311One-way
0 transfers
RegionaleRegionale 4107
03:22PM3h57
Florence Campo di Marte
07:19PMRome Tiburtina
311One-way
0 transfers
Itabus2301
11:55AM3h15
Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence)
03:10PMRoma, Autostazione Tiburtina
121One-way
0 transfers
Itabus2703
01:10PM3h15
Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence)
04:25PMRoma, Autostazione Tiburtina
121One-way
0 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus
09:30AM3h15
Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence)
12:45PMRoma, Autostazione Tiburtina
241One-way
0 transfers
ITAaz1682
03:30PM0h55
Florence Peretola Airport (FLR)
04:25PMRome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport (FCO)
1111One-way
0 transfers
ITAaz1678
11:25AM0h55
Florence Peretola Airport (FLR)
12:20PMRome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport (FCO)
1371One-way
0 transfers
ITAaz1684
07:00PM0h55
Florence Peretola Airport (FLR)
07:55PMRome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport (FCO)
1371One-way
0 transfers

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General Information about the journey from Florence to Rome

Separated by just 279 miles of scenic Tuscan countryside and connecting two of the greatest cultural centres of Europe, the route between these two cities can easily be travelled by bus, train or air. Train travel is usually preferred as the most efficient and frequent way to travel. Buses provide a more economical method without sacrificing too much time. Air travel is generally the slowest way to travel, owing to Rome's airport being located on the Mediterranean coast, some distance from the city.

Buses from Florence to Rome

There are eight buses connecting the cities each day, departing Florence from a stop on the Piazzale Monelungo, which is right next to Florence's Santa Maria Novella train station and accessed by a pedestrian underpass. Buses are operated by Megabus and provide two different routes. The shorter route takes 3 hours and 30 minutes and the alternative route is 45 minutes longer. All buses arrive in Rome at the Tiburtina bus station on the Piazzale Mazzoni in eastern Rome and connect with the rest of the city by Metro.

Trains from Florence to Rome

Train service between the two cities is excellent, with trains running nearly every half hour from early morning to late at night. Passengers can choose between the Trenitalia and the Italo rail lines and reach Rome by express in just 1 hour 20 minutes, or by 4 hours 30 minutes on a regular train. Travellers can choose to end their journey at either Rome's Tiburtina or Termini stations however all routes depart from Florence at Firenze Santa Maria Novella.

Flights from Florence to Rome

AliItalia offers seven direct flights each day from Pisa and Firenze airports and arriving at Roma Fiumicino. Travel time between the two cities is just 3 hours 16 minutes.

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All travel companies: Train and Coach Companies from Florence to Rome

You can travel by travel between Florence and Rome with Intercity, Frecciarossa and Italo. When you search Omio for times and tickets, we’ll show you the best deals available.

Trenitalia Intercity is a high-speed train service operated by the Italian national railway company, Trenitalia. It operates throughout the country, with services running from early morning to late evening. The Intercity trains come in two types: the Intercity Plus, which is the fastest and most comfortable, and the Intercity, which is slightly slower but still offers a comfortable journey. Onboard facilities include air conditioning, power sockets, Wi-Fi, and a bar service. There are several ticket types available, including Standard, Super Economy, and Business. The most popular routes for Trenitalia Intercity are from Rome to Milan, Naples to Florence, and Turin to Venice.

    BlaBlaCar Bus (formerly known as Ouibus or iDBUS), a subsidiary of the popular French car sharing service, BlaBlaCar, is a provider operating long-distance travel services in 10 countries in Europe. Founded in France, BlaBlaCar Bus provides connections to over 300 destinations. Standard amenities on the travel include air conditioning, toilets, USB and power outlets for charging phones, tablets and laptops during long travel journeys, extra legroom and adjustable seats. On select routes there is also free Wi-Fi available. BlaBlaCar Bus offers only the Standard ticket for all its routes, which allows you to bring one cabin bag and up to two hold bags per person.

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