Fastest way from Florence to Rome: Flight, about 0h 55min (from €71). Cheapest: Bus, from €6 (about 3h 5min). Main companies selling this route on 12Go (checked on October 27, 2026): NTV, FlixBus, Itabus; main departure point: Florence Santa Maria Novella.
There are 3 ways to get from Florence to Rome
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Companies selling this route on 12Go
Offers listed on 12Go on October 27, 2026 for a departure on November 17, 2026. Timetables and prices change with the date: check them before booking.
| Company | Mode | Departs from | From | Offers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NTV | Train | Florence Santa Maria Novella | €28 | 57 |
| Itabus | Bus | Florence Villa Constanza Bus Station | €6 | 10 |
| FlixBus | Bus | Villa Constanza Bus Station | €7 | 25 |
| Marino | Bus | Florence Villa Costanza Tram T1 | €17 | 3 |
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Practical tips
Last-minute high-speed fares are usually the most expensive. Book your train as soon as your plans are fixed, and compare both Trenitalia and Italo, since the cheapest fares on each sell out first.
Rome has more than one major station, and some trains stop at a different one than Termini. Read the arrival station on your ticket before paying, so you do not end up far from your hotel.
If your budget is tight and your schedule is relaxed, the coach is the cheapest way to go. Confirm the exact departure stop on your booking, as coach stops can differ from the train station.
A flight only makes sense if it links to a longer trip. Airport transfers, check-in and security add steps at both ends, so for a simple city-to-city hop the train is usually easier.
Book online for instant confirmation and save the ticket offline. Arrive at the station a little early, check the departure board for your platform, and validate paper tickets if your fare requires it.
The journey experience
Florence to Rome is one of the easiest transfers in Italy, and the right choice depends on whether you value speed, price or simplicity. Train, coach and flight all serve this route, and the comparison table on this page lines up durations and price ranges side by side, so you can decide at a glance without opening ten tabs.
The high-speed train, run by Trenitalia and Italo, links one city centre to the other. Seats are comfortable, luggage racks are easy to reach and you can walk around, which suits independent travellers with a backpack or a suitcase. The coach is the budget pick: slower and less glamorous, but straightforward, and it suits flexible schedules. The flight is a niche option, mostly worth considering if it connects to a longer onward journey, since airport transfers add steps at both ends.
Our advice: unless your budget is very tight, take the train and book ahead. Fares tend to rise close to departure, and the cheapest ones sell out first. Whichever mode you choose, check the exact departure and arrival station or stop on your ticket, as Rome has several. Once that is confirmed, this is a low-stress trip, and booking online gives you instant confirmation.
Frequently asked questions — Florence → Rome
The coach is the cheapest option, from €6 and typically up to €8. The high-speed train (Trenitalia or Italo) starts from €28 and typically goes up to €31 when booked ahead. A flight starts from €71 and typically goes up to €76. Prices vary by date, so book early for the best fares.
The high-speed train takes about 1 h 30, which makes it the fastest city-centre option. The flight is about 55 minutes in the air, though airport transfers add time on both ends. The coach is the slowest at around 3 h, but it is also the cheapest way to travel.
For most travellers, the high-speed train is the best choice: it is fast, comfortable and goes from city centre to city centre, from €28. Choose the coach if you want the lowest price, from €6 and you do not mind a longer trip. The flight rarely makes sense unless it connects to another flight.
Most high-speed trains to Rome leave from Firenze Santa Maria Novella, the main station in the city centre. Always confirm the departure station, platform and arrival station on your ticket, since Rome has more than one major station and not every train serves the same one.
Yes, especially for the train. Fares generally rise closer to departure, and the cheapest ones, from €28, sell out first. In high season, popular departures fill up quickly. Coach tickets are usually easier to find last minute, but booking online still guarantees your seat with instant confirmation.
Why visit Rome?
- ✓ Explore the Colosseum, Roman Forum and Palatine Hill with a skip-the-line combined ticket
- ✓ Admire Michelangelo's Sistine Chapel ceiling and climb the dome of St. Peter's Basilica
- ✓ Toss a coin into the Trevi Fountain early in the morning, before the crowds arrive
- ✓ Wander the cobblestone lanes of Trastevere and dine on cacio e pepe in a family-run trattoria
- ✓ Walk the ancient Appian Way by bike and descend into the catacombs
When to visit Rome?
MEDITERRANEAN CLIMATE
April to June and September to October — mild, sunny weather, with far less heat than the crowded July-August peak
What to do in Rome?
Local experiences, must-see sights and activities selected for you
How long to visit Rome?
Plan 3 days to cover the essentials: ancient Rome (Colosseum, Forum, Palatine), the Vatican (Museums, Sistine Chapel, St. Peter's) and the historic centre (Pantheon, Trevi, Piazza Navona). With 4 to 5 days you can add Trastevere, Villa Borghese, the Appian Way and a day trip to Ostia Antica or Tivoli. Book Colosseum and Vatican tickets online several weeks ahead and start early to avoid queues and heat.
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