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Cheap buses leaving today

One passenger / one way

Operated by: ItabusItabus
10:05PM
3h15m
1:20AM
Rome - Tiburtina
Cheapest
Florence - Terminal Bus Villa Constanza
Cheapest
Operated by: ItabusItabus
10:45PM
3h15m
2:00AM
Rome - Tiburtina
2nd Cheapest
Florence - Terminal Bus Villa Constanza
2nd Cheapest
Operated by: MarinoBusMarinoBus
11:00PM
3h10m
2:10AM
Rome - Tiburtina
Fastest
Florence - Terminal Bus Villa Constanza
Fastest
Operated by: FlixBusFlixBus
8:00PM
3h35m
11:35PM
Rome - Tiburtina
Florence - Viale Filippo Strozzi
Operated by: FlixBusFlixBus
9:00PM
3h25m
12:25AM
Rome - Tiburtina
Florence - Viale Filippo Strozzi
Bus Rome to Florence: Trip Overview

Bus Rome to Florence: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$7
Average bus trip duration3h 25m
Number of daily buses20
Earliest bus departure5:35 AM
Distance145 miles (233 km)
Latest bus departure11:59 PM

Rome to Florence Buses

Information on this bus route

Daily Departures20
Earliest and Latest Bus Departures5:35AM - 11:59PM
Minimum Price$2
Average Ticket Price$7
Minimum Trip Duration3h
Average Bus Trip Duration3h25m
Distance145 miles (233 km)
Bus Companies on This RouteItabus, FlixBus, MarinoBus, BlaBlaBus, Autoservizi Salemi
Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently asked questions for your trip Rome - Florence

Both buses and trains are available for traveling between these two cities. The two options are practical and sustainable ways to reach Florence. Another option is using carpool services and riding with fellow travelers.

On average, the trip from Rome to Florence takes around 3h 25m, although the minimum time it takes to get there is 3h with the fastest bus. This is the time it takes to travel the 144 miles (232 km) that separate the two cities.

Rome and Florence are 144 miles (232 km) apart.

On average, there are 20 daily departures on this route, offered by Itabus, FlixBus and MarinoBus. Depending on the day of the week, the number of buses available from Rome to Florence may vary. Want to make your bus journey from Rome to Florence as smooth as possible? Busbud has got you covered! Browse schedules, pick the perfect bus for your travel style and budget - all in one place.

The bus service operates from 5:35 AM for the initial departure and runs until 11:59 PM for the final departure.

Most of the buses traveling from Rome to Florence leave from Tiburtina and arrive at Terminal Bus Villa Constanza. These are the main departure and arrival locations on this route, there are other pick-up and drop-off locations that could make it easier for you to reach your destination.

Go for the bus if you want the most cost-effective way to travel this route. The lowest price for the bus on this route is $3.

The bus ticket costs $7 on average. In the past 30 days, prices have fluctuated between $3 and $105, so it's best to compare them to make sure you get the best deal.

Yes, you can do a day trip from Rome to Florence. The round-trip travel time is around 6h. So you'll have plenty of time to discover Florence before making your way back to Rome.

Once in Florence, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are Tuscan Wine Tour, Museo Galileo - Institute and Museum of the History of Science, Florence Food Walking Tour, Leonardo Da Vinci Museum and Galleria dell’Accademia.

Find cheapest prices for buses

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found
03/17
$3
03/18
$3
Today
$3
03/20
$3
03/21
$2
03/22
$2
03/23
$2
03/24
$3
The cheapest trip from Rome to Florence was searched and found on Mar 21, 2024 with a price of $2

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

You can expect to pay from $2 to $91 for a bus ticket from Rome to Florence based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $2 which is on 2024-03-21.

Usually Flixbus 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.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

Meet and talk to locals at the bus stations while traveling from Rome to Florence.There is no better way to get inside travel information while exploring a new city than to go straight to its people.

Much more than a mere vehicle taking you from Rome to Florence, riding the bus will expose you to some of the most stunning panoramas while enroute to your final bus stop.

Buses have one of the smallest carbon footprints of motorized transport modes. A bus going from Rome to Florence will emit less CO2 than a car or an airplane.

Tune out to the fine sounds of your best music playlist on your bus trip from Rome to Florence while indulging in miles on end of beautiful scenic views.

Did you know?

One of the longest bus route in the world goes all the way from Ontario to Alberta in Canada (with the same bus). This trip is 3,435 km or 2,135 miles long and the price is a bit under $100.

The average number of passengers on a coach bus is 32 meaning that a bus could replace a minimum of at least 30 cars!

It takes 27 hours to go by bus from Lima to Cusco, one of the craziest bus trips on the world. This route is used daily by locals and backpackers.

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

The bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination
Vehicle TypeTravel TimeAvg PriceDaily Departures
Vehicle TypeBusTravel Time3h 25mAvg Price$7Daily Departures20
Vehicle TypeTrainTravel Time1h 36mAvg Price$33Daily Departures56
Vehicle TypeCarpoolTravel Time3h 10mAvg Price$21Daily Departures9

The best way to travel between Rome and Florence is by bus. By choosing the bus, you'll get to save some money as you travel to your destination, as ticket prices cost $7 on average. If you're on a budget, you'll find cheap tickets from $3. If you're looking for the fastest way to get to Florence, choose the bus, as it will take you from Rome to Florence in about 1h 36m - that's the fastest way to get there!

Will you be returning to Rome by bus?

Bus from Florence to Rome

You can also go to Florence by train

Train from Rome to Florence

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