Rome to Florence by train, bus, flight, taxi from EUR 8

Rome to Florence Destination Reviews

Jojo U

Our seats were reassigned without notifying us ahead of time so we were thrown out of our seats 2 times.

Rome to Florence, Train #9924 Smart, NTV (NTV), Jul 12, 2025

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Rome to Florence Schedule

Type	Operator	Class	Departure Time	Arrival Time	Price	Rating
Taxi	Daytrip private transfer with English speaking driver	Minivan 7pax	Any time	+3h 13m	$649.68
Bus	Itabus	Comfort	00:20	11:50	$22.40	5.0
Bus	FlixBus	Standard	01:30	04:55	$13.89
Bus	Itabus	Comfort	04:00	10:15	$21.34
Train	NTV	Smart	05:00	07:17	$53.51	3.5
Train	NTV	Smart	05:25	07:17	$44.19	3.5
Train	NTV	Prima	05:50	07:17	$52.35
Train	NTV	Prima	06:11	08:17	$64.01
Train	NTV	Prima	06:29	08:17	$52.35
Train	NTV	Prima	06:48	08:17	$52.35
Train	NTV	Smart	07:05	09:17	$53.51	3.5
Train	NTV	Smart	07:25	08:57	$46.52	3.5
Train	NTV	Smart	07:45	09:57	$53.51	3.5
Train	Trenitalia	Standard	08:05	10:27	$48.76
Train	Trenitalia	Standard	08:23	11:21	$52.28
Train	NTV	Smart	08:40	10:17	$46.52	3.5
Flight	Alitalia	Economy	09:00	21:25	$212.19
Train	Trenitalia	Standard	09:17	12:00	$44.33
Train	NTV	Prima	09:33	11:17	$64.01
Train	Trenitalia	Standard	09:50	12:11	$68.21

How to get from Rome to Florence

When you want to get from Rome to Florence, you have a few options to consider. Traveling between these destinations is possible by different means of transport:

Flight
Bus
Train
Taxi

If you’re looking for a quick trip, it’s recommended that you use Flight. However, if you’d rather take your time with a slower, more affordable travel option, you can book a Train ticket.

The cost of travel will depend on the means of transport you choose for your trip. A taxi ticket is the most expensive option - it will cost you about USD 813.22. If you want to save on transportation, it’s better to take a bus as a bus ticket costs as low as USD 9.25.

How much does it cost to get from Rome to Florence?

The cost of the trip from Rome to Florence varies according to what means of transport you choose for your journey. The most affordable operator is Blablacar Bus: travelling by bus expect to pay as low as USD 9.25 for your ticket.

However, if you’re after more upscale travel . The most expensive variant is to opt for a taxi - a one-way taxi ticket can cost as much as USD 813.22.

Here is a chart of the average ticket prices and transportation options available from Rome to Florence:

Bus tickets - USD 9.33 to USD 46.64;
Train tickets - USD 30.31 to USD 74.62;
Plane tickets - USD 197.04 to USD 265.83;

You can order a taxi, too - an estimated cost of the ride is from USD 629.59 to USD 813.80.

How many trips per day are there between Rome and Florence?

Depending on your choice of transportation, the number of daily trips varies.

Buses start plying the route from 00:40 - you can also take a bus as late as 23:45. There are 95 available bus trips every day.
Trains always run on a set schedule - there are 34 trains per day.
Taxis are a good option to consider for this route, too. Book a cab to take you from Rome to Florence any time of the day.

Which means of transport is the best for the route?

Flights

Traveling by plane is the fastest way to get from Rome to Florence. While it’s often the most expensive option, tool, occasionally you can grab promotional tickets for more or less the price of a train or a ferry ticket. Normally, the minimum you need to pay for a Plane ticket is USD 197.04.

Things to remember before boarding a plane:

It’s recommended to book a ticket in advance and check-in online. This way, you can save over 2 hours at the airport, and if your seat selection is on a first come first served basis you will have more options to choose from.
Getting through security checks may take some time - it’s recommended to get to the airport at least 1.5 hours in advance.

Airlines flying from Rome to Florence

Alitalia, Alitalia

Buses

Taking a bus from Rome to Florence is cheaper than flying. Quite often, a long-distance bus is the cheapest transportation option. Buses normally make bathroom and/or lunch stops along the way.

Things to remember before opting for a bus ride:

If possible, make sure to choose higher-class buses for a more comfortable travel experience. Such buses often have an air conditioning system, soft reclining seats, Wi-Fi, bathrooms, etc.
As with plane tickets, buses are better booked in advance so that you can secure a good seat.
While booking a bus, keep in mind that delays are possible. Yet it still pays to get to the bus station at least 15 minutes prior to the scheduled departure.

Taxi

Catching a cab is the easiest way to get from Rome to Florence. It allows you to tailor-make your trip, plan all the detours and see all the places you want. You can choose the type and the size of your car as well to be as comfortable as you'd like to.

Depending on the route, it might cost as much as USD 629.59.

Things to remember: It's a good idea to follow the route on Google Maps or any other GPS navigator.

Trains

Things to remember while choosing a train ticket:
Consider everything carefully while choosing the class of your train travel. In most cases, the second class is comfortable enough – it features 2 or 4 berths in each compartment and is often air-conditioned.

If you’re in for a premium experience, consider getting a first class ticket. The price of first class tickets may include Wifi, and a choice of snacks and drinks..

Transportation from Rome to Florence

Facts about the transport from Rome to Florence

Cheapest Transport	$10
Fastest Transport	55m
Earliest Departure	12:40 AM
Latest Departure	11:45 PM
Departures per day	133
Distance	225 kilometers
Transport Companies	Alitalia, Alitalia, Autoservizi Salemi, Blablacar Bus, Daytrip private transfer with English speaking driver, FlixBus, Itabus, Marino, Trenitalia

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