How to get from Rome to Florence
- 231 km as the crow flies
- Fastest: flight, 55m
- 140 bus departures a day with FlixBus
Compare the train, bus and flight options. Then check them for your own date.
At a glance
Fastest
55m
direct
Flight
€107
Cheapest
3h 10m
direct
Bus
€14
Calculated by Routavio, refreshed 1 Oct 2026
Start with the whole journey.
We compared the ways to travel from Rome to Florence. The most useful option is a flight; the flight itself takes 55m, not counting the trip to and from the airports. The two cities are about 231 km apart in a straight line. The price and operators below come from a real route search.
The lowest we recorded in the last 14 days was €14, on Sun, Sep 20.
This fare comes from a search on October 1, 2026 and has not been refreshed since. Run a live search for today's price.
231 km
Which way suits you?
| Transport | Observed fare | Duration and scope | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flight | €107Checked Oct 1 | 55mFlight only | See Flight details |
| Train | €26Omio catalogue, Oct 2 | 3h 51mdirect | See Train details |
| Bus | €5Omio catalogue, Oct 2 | 3h 10mdirect | See Bus details |
- Flight€107Checked Oct 155m · Flight onlySee Flight details
- Train€26Omio catalogue, Oct 23h 51m · directSee Train details
- Bus€5Omio catalogue, Oct 23h 10m · directSee Bus details
These figures were observed on different days. This table is not a live price ranking for your date.
Rome to Florence: cheapest or fastest?
All from the same recent search. Pick a tab: the legs, the timing and the difference from the others all change with it.
- 1Rome Fiumicino → Florence Airportflight
ITA Airways·55m
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
The observed fares belong to earlier dates.
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The amounts on each day are fares seen earlier, not live offers. A day with no figure is one we have not priced, not one without a service.
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Flight prices by day, Rome to Florence
The lowest fare we saw for each day over the next three months. Tap a day to search it live.
October 2026
€80November 2026
€47Departures from Rome to Florence
FlixBus runs 140 scheduled departures a day, the first at 00:20 and the last at 23:30.
| Operator | Departures a day | First | Last |
|---|---|---|---|
| FlixBusbus | 140 | 00:20 | 23:30 |
| FlixBus, Itabus, Autoservizi Salemibus | 24 | 00:40 | 20:00 |
| Trenitaliatrain | 6 | 05:30 | 20:10 |
| BlaBlaCar Busbus | 7 | — | — |
Departure times come from operator timetables and are local time at the origin. Where a row shows no times, the frequency is the operator's own and the timetable is not published to us. Times can change on holidays and at short notice; confirm with the operator before you travel.
Departure and arrival
Ticket prices on this route
What each way of travelling costs, as the operator publishes it. These describe the route rather than a date you pick, and they refresh once a day. Booking opens at our partner Omio.
Omio last refreshed these on Fri, Oct 2
Operators seen on these journeys
ITA AirwaysRome Fiumicino-Florence AirportSee live options and dates →
FlixBusRome Tiburtina-Florence, Roma-FlorenceBook →
TrenitaliaRoma-FlorenceBook →On this route you travel with ITA Airways, FlixBus, Trenitalia; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Rome to Florence works
Start with a AZ flight from Rome to Florence, about 55 min. In total it's roughly €107 over 55 min, direct, no transfers.
Rome to Florence: common questions
How long does it take to get from Rome to Florence?
The most useful option is a flight; the flight itself takes about 55m. Getting to and from the airports is on top of that.
When is the first bus from Rome to Florence?
The first bus with FlixBus leaves at 00:20 and the last at 23:30, from Rome Tiburtina, according to the published timetable.
How many bus departures a day are there from Rome to Florence?
140 a day with FlixBus, between 00:20 and 23:30.
Which station does the bus from Rome to Florence leave from?
Rome Tiburtina with FlixBus, according to the published timetable.
When is the first train from Rome to Florence?
The first train with Trenitalia leaves at 05:30 and the last at 20:10, from Roma, according to the published timetable.
How many train departures a day are there from Rome to Florence?
6 a day with Trenitalia, between 05:30 and 20:10.
Which station does the train from Rome to Florence leave from?
Roma with Trenitalia, according to the published timetable.
How far is Florence from Rome?
About 231 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
How much does Rome to Florence cost?
Our latest search put the route we recommend at €107. Other options on this page can cost less, and the exact fare depends on your travel date.
Are there direct flights from Rome to Florence?
Yes. The best option we found flies without a transfer and takes about 55m.
How long is the flight from Rome to Florence?
About 55m, and that is the flight itself. Getting to and from the airports is on top of it.
What are the airport codes for Rome and Florence?
Rome is FCO and Florence is FLR, so this route is usually written FCO to FLR.
Which operators run Rome to Florence?
On this route you travel with ITA Airways, FlixBus, Trenitalia.
Can you get from Rome to Florence without flying?
Yes. A ground route by train takes about 1h 27m.
What is the cheapest way to get from Rome to Florence?
Usually a flexible date, or leaving from a nearby airport. A live search puts every option for your dates side by side.
Can I book directly?
Yes. Routavio sends you straight to the operator or an independent third-party provider. We never add a booking fee. The final fare and availability are confirmed by that provider.
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Sources and method
Routes are calculated by Routavio's multimodal engine from operator timetables and flight data. Durations come from timetables, and prices are the most recent observation, not a guarantee.
Operators: ITA Airways
Route calculated: 1 Oct 2026
Prices checked: 1 Oct 2026