What is the cheapest way to get from Rome to Florence?

The cheapest way to get from Rome to Florence is to bus which costs $8 - $19 and takes 3h 25m.

What is the fastest way to get from Rome to Florence?

The fastest way to get from Rome to Florence is to train which takes 1h 37m and costs $15 - $310.

Is there a direct bus between Rome and Florence?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina and arriving at Florence. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 25m.

Is there a direct train between Rome and Florence?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Roma Termini and arriving at Firenze S.M.N.. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 37m.

How far is it from Rome to Florence?

The distance between Rome and Florence is 163 miles. The road distance is 168.1 miles.

How do I travel from Rome to Florence without a car?

The best way to get from Rome to Florence without a car is to train which takes 1h 37m and costs $15 - $310.

How long does it take to get from Rome to Florence?

The train from Rome Termini to Firenze S.M.N. takes 1h 37m including transfers and departs hourly.

Where do I catch the Rome to Florence bus from?

Rome to Florence bus services, operated by FlixBus-eu, depart from Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina station.

Where do I catch the Rome to Florence train from?

Rome to Florence train services, operated by Trenitalia Frecce, depart from Roma Termini station.

Train, bus or fly from Rome to Florence?

The best way to get from Rome to Florence is to train which takes 1h 37m and costs $15 - $310. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $8 - $19 and takes 3h 25m, you could also fly, which costs $75 - $240 and takes 2h 51m.

Where does the Rome to Florence bus arrive?

Rome to Florence bus services, operated by FlixBus-eu, arrive at Florence station.

Where does the Rome to Florence train arrive?

Rome to Florence train services, operated by Trenitalia Frecce, arrive at Firenze S.M.N. station.

Can I drive from Rome to Florence?

Yes, the driving distance between Rome to Florence is 168 miles. It takes approximately 2h 37m to drive from Rome to Florence.

How do I get a train ticket from Rome to Florence?

Book your Rome to Florence train tickets online with Omio.

How do I get a bus ticket from Rome to Florence?

Book your Rome to Florence bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Florence?

There are 7856+ hotels available in Florence.

Can I share a ride from Rome to Florence?

Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Rome and Florence. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.

Rome to Florence - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, plane, and rideshare

There are 6 ways to get from Rome to Florence by train (Trenitalia), bus, car, plane, rideshare, or train

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Roma Termini to Firenze S.M.N.train Fr
1h 37m
$15–310
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina to Florencebus FlixBus N520 / ...
3h 25m
$8–19
Drive 167.1 mi
1. Drive from Rome to Florencecar 167.1 mi
2h 37m
$49–71
Fly to Florence Peretola Airport
1. Fly from Fiumicino International Airport (FCO) to Florence Peretola Airport (FLR)plane FCO - FLR
2h 51m
$76–231
Rideshare
1. Take the rideshare from Rome to Florencerideshare 168 mi
3h 12m
$12–29
Fly to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport, train
1. Fly from Fiumicino International Airport (FCO) to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ)plane FCO - BLQ
2. Take the train from Bologna Centrale to Florence Santa Maria Novellatrain
3h 45m
$83–252

Rome to Florence by train

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Distance: 162 mi
Duration: 1h 37m

What companies run services between Rome, Italy and Florence, Metropolitan City of Florence, Italy?

Trenitalia Frecce operates a train from Roma Termini to Firenze S.M.N. every 30 minutes. Tickets cost $23–65 and the journey takes 1h 37m. Four other operators also service this route. Alternatively, FlixBus-eu operates a bus from Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina to Florence every 4 hours, and the journey takes 3h 25m. FlixBus also services this route every 4 hours.

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