How to travel from Rome to Florence, Italy

The distance between Rome and Florence is around 261km (162 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 1h 35m.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Rome to Florence by train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Train

Take the train to Firenze S.M.N..

  • Duration1h 35m
  • Departsevery 30 mins
  • Typical cost
    €28($28)
Operated byTrenitalia+ 3 others
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Bus

Take the bus to Florence.

  • Duration3h 20m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    €19($19)
Operated byFlixBus+ 1 others
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Drive

Drive to Florence.

  • Duration2h 40m
  • Distance276km (172 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Rome and Florence

There are several options for getting from Rome to Florence by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €19 ($19) and will take around 3h 20m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 1h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €28 ($28).

The distance between Rome and Florence is around 261km (162 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 231km (144 miles)

It takes around 1h 35m to get from Rome and Florence by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 40m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Rome to Florence is to take the train which takes around 1h 35m and will set you back approx €28 ($28).

The cheapest way to travel between Rome and Florence, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €19 ($19) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Rome and Florence. It typically takes around 1h 35m and departs every 30 mins.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Rome and Florence with no changeovers required. The train runs every 30 mins and takes 1h 35m.

Trenitalia, ItaloTreno and Austrian Railways (ÖBB) run train services between Rome and Florence. Trains depart every 30 mins and will take around 1h 35m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Rome and Florence. It typically takes around 3h 20m and departs twice daily.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Rome and Florence with no changeovers required. The bus runs twice daily and takes 3h 20m.

FlixBus run regular bus services between Rome and Florence. Buses run twice daily and take around 3h 20m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Rome to Florence. We recommend that you take the train to Firenze S.M.N.. instead which will take 1h 35m.

The closest major airport to Florence is Florence Airport (FLR) (FLR) which is approximately 6km (3 miles) from Florence. Pisa International Airport (PSA) (PSA) and Forlì Airport (FRL) (FRL) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Rome and Florence. The distance is around 276km (172 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 40m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Rome to Florence is to take the train which takes, on average, 1h 35m and will usually cost around €28 ($28).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Rome and Florence

Transport options from Rome to Florence
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
1h 35m
€28($28)
every 30 mins261km (162 miles)
Bus
3h 20m
€19($19)
every 4 hours273km (170 miles)
Drive
2h 40m
€42($42)
on demand276km (172 miles)

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Airports near Florence

The following major airports near Florence offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Italy and internationally.

FLR
Florence Airport (FLR)
International Airport
Distance
6km (3 miles) from Florence
PSA
Pisa International Airport (PSA)
International Airport
Distance
69km (43 miles) from Florence
FRL
Forlì Airport (FRL)
Domestic Airport
Distance
81km (50 miles) from Florence