Find out all the ways to get from Rome to Florence on your own. What is the faster and cheaper way to get there? Schedule, stops and ticket prices. Tips on how to save money.
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How to get by bus from Rome to Florence
On the roads between Rome and Florence 275 km. Flixbus, Marinobus, Sellitto, Baltour buses cover this route in 3.5 hours.
Stops... The starting point of the route is the Roman bus station Autostazione Tiburtina or the airport, and the final one is the bus station of Florence Park Villa Costanza / Tram.
schedule... Buses operate up to 10 trips per day, from 11:45 am to 11:30 pm.
Where to buy a bus ticket Rome - Florence... The most convenient option is to make a purchase in advance on the Omio website. You can take tickets at the ticket office of the bus station. The fare starts from 8.5 euros.
How to save... If you buy a ticket a month before the trip, it will cost less. Follow the promotions on the carriers' websites! Find out where to eat deliciously and inexpensively in Florence.
How to get from Rome to Florence by train
One of the most convenient ways to get from Rome to Florence is by high-speed trains Italo and Trenitalia... They leave from train stations Termini or Tiburtina and in an hour and a half arrive at the train stations of Florence Santa maria novella or Campodi marte... If you're not in a rush, take the cheaper and slower regional trains. They spend 3-5 hours on the road.
schedule... Trains run daily from 0:11 to 22:45 at intervals of 15-20 minutes.
Where can I buy a ticket... It is more convenient to buy on Omio. There is also an up-to-date train schedule. Also, tickets are sold at the ticket offices of railway stations and on the official websites of the railway companies ItaloTreno and Trenitalia.
Please be aware that problems may arise when processing travel documents on Italian websites. You will need to enter an address in Italy and a codice fiscale - the Italian INN. If you want not to experience unnecessary difficulties, take tickets on the Omio server. A bank card is enough to purchase a ticket on the website.
Buying online is more convenient, because at the height of the tourist season, queues line up at the box office, and just before departure, tickets may run out. On average, a ticket costs 25 euros.
How to save... If you buy in advance, you will pay 20 euros for the high-speed train and 13.5 euros for the regional one.
BlaBlaCar ride
A good way to get from Rome to Florence is to share the cost of travel with your fellow travelers. Download the BlaBlaCar app, enter the start and end of the route, set the date, and you will see requests from the drivers. All that remains is to choose a convenient time and sort the offers by price.
Travel from Rome to Florence with fellow travelers costs from 13 euros. It is much more profitable than ordering a transfer - a taxi from Rome to Florence will cost 430 euros.
Rent a Car
If you enjoy traveling on your own and feel confident driving, drive from Rome to Florence with your rental car. Depending on traffic conditions, the trip will take 3-4 hours.
Pros - the road runs along the A1 motorway, which is considered one of the most picturesque in Italy. Cons - you will need to spend money on gasoline and pay 18 euros for driving on the Autobahn.
Rental offices operate at the airport and in the city. The rent will cost 30 euros per day. Spacious cars and SUVs cost 2-2.5 times more. To choose a suitable car and calculate the rental price, use the Rentalcars.com service.
How to save... Car rental for a few days is cheaper than public transport costs.
Find out about car rental in Italy.
What is the best way to get from Rome to Florence
The most convenient, fastest and safest way to get from Rome to Florence is with modern high-speed trains. They go often. Whenever a trip is planned, you will always find a convenient time on the schedule.
An alternative transport option is buses. Traveling by them is cheaper than by rail, but it takes more time.
There is an unusual way to travel to Florence for those who like to travel with a guide. Group excursions are organized from Rome. A day trip to Florence by tourist bus costs 105 euros.
For a group of friends or a family trip, a taxi is suitable. It's expensive, but you can easily store your luggage and get to your destination comfortably. Well, for everyone who loves freedom of movement and wants to see other interesting places in Italy, we advise you to rent a car.
And also from the airport of Rome Fiumicino (FCO) you can fly to Florence by plane. The flight to Florentine Peretola Airport (FLR) lasts 55 minutes and costs from € 111. However, this option is not very convenient if you are getting from the city - it will take a lot of time to travel, check-in and security check.
