Bus and Train from Rome to Florence: Tickets & Timetables

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Next departures from Rome to Florence on 29 September
Operated byVehicle typeDeparture timeDeparture locationTrip durationArrival timeArrival locationRecommendedPrice and booking link
Itabus
  • Wi‑Fi
  • Toilet
  • Power outlets
Rome Tiburtina Bus Station
Terminal Bus Villa ConstanzaCheapest
Italo
  • Wi‑Fi
  • Toilet
  • Power outlets
Tiburtina
Santa Maria NovellaFastest
Autoservizi Salemi
Rome Tiburtina Bus Station
Terminal Bus Villa ConstanzaNo tags
MarinoBus
  • Toilet
Rome Tiburtina Bus Station
Terminal Bus Villa ConstanzaNo tags
Itabus
  • Wi‑Fi
  • Toilet
  • Power outlets
Rome Tiburtina Bus Station
Terminal Bus Villa ConstanzaNo tags
Italo
  • Wi‑Fi
  • Toilet
  • Power outlets
Tiburtina
Santa Maria NovellaNo tags
Trenitalia Frecciarossa
  • Wi‑Fi
  • Toilet
  • Power outlets
Tiburtina
Santa Maria NovellaNo tags
Flixbus
  • Wi‑Fi
  • Toilet
  • Power outlets
Rome Tiburtina Bus Station
Florence (Villa Costanza)No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Today at 13:14 CEST.

Compare 2 ways to travel from Rome to Florence

We recommend taking the train

Among the sustainable travel choices, the Train stands out as a good way to reach Florence. The journey takes about 1 hour 37 minutes and with fares starting at just ZAR 490, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

54train per day
1h 37mAverage duration
233 kmDistance
6kgCO₂ emissions
Bus
Average priceZAR 123 - ZAR 2,212Average duration3h 40m
6kg CO₂e
Train
Average priceZAR 490 - ZAR 5,686Average duration1h 37m
6kg CO₂e

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Rome to Florence by bus or train

Please note that timetables, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your journey.

  1. How much is a ticket from Rome to Florence?

    The cheapest tickets from Rome to Florence start at ZAR 123. The average price for this route is around ZAR 538. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for a better chance of getting the lowest possible price.

  2. How long is the journey from Rome to Florence?

    The average journey time from Rome to Florence is 2h 38m, covering a distance of 234 km. The fastest vehicle can get you there in 1h 22m and is operated by Trenitalia.

  3. Which companies operate the Rome to Florence route?

    Several major companies operate on this route with 57 departures available per day, including services from FlixBus, Itabus, MarinoBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, Autoservizi Salemi, Sellitto, Italo, Trenitalia.

  4. What are the earliest and latest departure times from Rome to Florence?

    The earliest trip from Rome to Florence departs at 00:20. The latest trip departs at 23:59.

  5. What are the CO₂ emissions for the journey from Rome to Florence?

    A journey from Rome to Florence emits an estimated 5.8441125000000005 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.

  6. Which is the best company from Rome to Florence?

    According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated company on this route is Sellitto, with an average rating of 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 1 reviews.

  7. Which company has the best Wi-Fi from Rome to Florence?

    According to reviews on Busbud, Sellitto has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 5.0.

  8. Which company has the most punctual service from Rome to Florence?

    According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most timely company on this route is Trenitalia, with a punctuality rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars.

  9. Which company has the cleanest vehicles from Rome to Florence?

    According to Busbud traveller reviews, the company with the cleanest vehicles on this route is Sellitto, with a cleanliness rating of 5.0 out of 5 stars.

Find the cheapest prices for buses and trains

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found
26/09
ZAR 158
27/09
ZAR 590
Today
ZAR 108
29/09
ZAR 89
30/09
ZAR 99
01/10
ZAR 98
02/10
ZAR 138
03/10
ZAR 118
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Rome to Florence was searched and found on 29 Sept 2026 with a price of ZAR 89

To save money and make sure you get the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus and train tickets from Rome to Florence, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay between ZAR 89 and ZAR 5,086 for a bus or train ticket from Rome to Florence over the last 2 days. You can expect to find the lowest price for the trip at ZAR 89 on 2026-09-29.

Usually Italo will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.

What's the cheapest way to go from Rome to Florence?

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