How to get from Rome to Florence

How to Get

Jul 8

About traveling from Rome to Florence

Florence and Rome are mesmerizing Italian cities which are the must – sees on the list of every traveler, and it is not a surprise! Both Florence and Rome can offer some of the most magnificent things – artistic masterpieces, world famous archeological sites, unforgettable views, delicious cuisine and much more. Between Florence and Rome are some exceptional sights, including a magical town of Lucignano, world – famous Montepulciano for all food and wine lovers, the National Archeological Museum Chiusi filled with history and intriguing artefacts, the ancient city Civita di Bagnoregio, and a puzzling garden, Sacro Bosco, The Little Park of Monsters. However, the only way to experience these is to book a private car transfer with Daytrip.

How to get from Rome to Florence

If you’re travelling from Rome to Florence, you have several travel options. For travellers on a budget, the bus is the cheapest way to travel from Rome to Florence. The fastest way to travel from Rome to Florence is by train or car, though a car is of course the best way to travel from Rome to Florence since it’s so convenient. It’s also possible to take a flight from Rome to Florence, though with airport waiting times it is the slowest and most expensive option.

Rome to Florence by train

To travel from Rome to Florence by train, you need to get to the Rome Termini station and purchase a ticket to Florence Campo di Marte station or Florence Santa Maria Novella. You can also buy your tickets in advance online. The earliest train is at 5:35 AM, and the last train is at 11:50 PM, with several trains departing every 1 hour. The train from Rome to Florence is operated by Trenitalia and Nuovo Trasporto Viaggiatori with train tickets from Rome to Florence costing €39 on average for the 1.5 hour trip. The distance from Rome to Florence is about 280 kilometers.Trains have bathrooms on board, and usually offer a dining car.

Rome to Florence by bus

To travel from Rome to Florence by bus you need to go to Rome Tiburtina Bus station and buy a ticket to Florence, (Villa Costanza Tram T1). While you can buy your ticket at the station, it’s best to purchase them in advance. The earliest bus is at 2:10 AM, and the last bus is at 11:45, with 1-2 busses leaving every 2 hours. The bus from Rome to Florence is run by Flixbus with bus tickets from Rome to Florence costing between €10-€22 for the 3 hour 30 minutes trip. The distance from Rome to Florence is about 250 kilometers.All options offer direct service from Rome to Florence.

Rome to Florence by flight

To travel by plane, you need to get to Rome Leonardo da Vinci airport (FCO). As usual with flights, you’ll want to buy your tickets in advance. For travelling such a short distance, only direct flights make sense. The plane tickets cost around €105 for the 55 minute flight from Rome to Florence. It’s recommended to arrive at the airport 2 hours before the flight, making this the slowest and most expensive option.

Rome to Florence Private Car Transfer

For speed and convenience, a private car transfer with Daytrip is the best way to travel from Rome to Florence. You will be picked up at your accommodation, and the driver will take care of your luggage. You’ll then be able to enjoy door-to-door service to your accommodation in Florence, and can even add sightseeing stops on the way!