- Must visit
Vatican Museums
World-renowned Vatican collections with Raphael Rooms and the Sistine Chapel, essential for art and Church history.
Cheapest price
£7
Average price
£15
Fastest journey
3 h 5 m
Average duration
3 h 11 m
Buses per day
54
Distance
231 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Florence to Rome is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Florence to Rome will cost around £15 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £7.
Of the 54 buses that leave Florence for Rome every day 54 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct buses cover the 231 km distance in an average of 3 h 11 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 3 h 5 m .
The slowest buses will take 3 h 15 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
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FlixBusOmio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Florence to Rome among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £5. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 44m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £5, and a flight costs an average of £57.
Distance: 231 km
| Coach | Most popular Train | Flight |
|---|---|---|
£12 Average Price Cheapest | £28 Average Price | £190 Average Price |
3h 42m Average total duration 3h 12m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 15m Average total duration 2h 45m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 44m Average total duration Fastest 1h 44m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.2 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.7 - 1.4kg CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
The table below shows live departures for Florence to Rome coaches for today, Monday 17 August. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FlixBus | 6:10 Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) | 3h20 | 9:30 Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 6:45 Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) | 3h15 | 10:00 Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 7:45 Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) | 3h40 | 11:25 Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina | 0 changesdirect | |
1121 | 8:25 Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) | 3h50 | 12:15 Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 8:30 Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) | 3h20 | 11:50 Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 8:40 Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) | 3h35 | 12:15 Roma, Autostazione (Metro Anagnina) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 9:00 Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) | 3h05 | 12:05 Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 10:05 Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) | 3h15 | 13:20 Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina | 0 changesdirect | |
207 | 10:05 Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) | 4h15 | 14:20 Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 10:35 Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) | 3h15 | 13:50 Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 11:15 Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) | 3h15 | 14:30 Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 11:30 Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) | 3h35 | 15:05 Roma, Autostazione (Metro Anagnina) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 11:30 Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) | 3h15 | 14:45 Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina | 0 changesdirect | |
2409 | 12:20 Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) | 3h15 | 15:35 Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina | 0 changesdirect | |
2723 | 12:45 Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) | 3h50 | 16:35 Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 12:50 Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) | 3h15 | 16:05 Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 13:05 Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) | 3h25 | 16:30 Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 14:00 Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) | 3h45 | 17:45 Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 14:10 Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) | 3h15 | 17:25 Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 14:30 Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) | 3h20 | 17:50 Roma, Autostazione (Metro Anagnina) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 14:40 Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) | 3h25 | 18:05 Roma, Autostazione (Metro Anagnina) | 0 changesdirect | |
2125 | 15:25 Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) | 3h50 | 19:15 Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 15:35 Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) | 3h10 | 18:45 Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina | 0 changesdirect | |
S121 | 15:45 Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) | 4h15 | 20:00 Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 15:50 Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) | 4h45 | 20:35 Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina | 0 changesdirect | |
2797 | 16:25 Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) | 3h15 | 19:40 Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina | 0 changesdirect | |
4787 | 16:45 Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) | 3h30 | 20:15 Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 17:05 Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) | 3h15 | 20:20 Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 17:55 Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) | 4h30 | 22:25 Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina | 0 changesdirect | |
3803 | 17:55 Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) | 3h15 | 21:10 Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 18:10 Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) | 3h15 | 21:25 Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 18:30 Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) | 3h20 | 21:50 Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 19:45 Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) | 3h15 | 23:00 Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 20:05 Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) | 3h40 | 23:45 Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina | 0 changesdirect | |
110 | 20:10 Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) | 3h30 | 23:40 Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 20:25 Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) | 3h15 | 23:40 Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina | 0 changesdirect | |
3491 | 20:30 Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) | 3h15 | 23:45 Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 21:25 Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) | 3h45 | 1:10 Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 22:00 Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) | 3h10 | 1:10 Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 23:10 Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) | 3h25 | 2:35 Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina | 0 changesdirect | |
055 | 1:15 Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) | 3h15 | 4:30 Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina | 0 changesdirect | |
2413 | 1:15 Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) | 3h15 | 4:30 Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina | 0 changesdirect | |
2771 | 1:40 Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) | 3h15 | 4:55 Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina | 0 changesdirect | |
2421 | 2:10 Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) | 3h15 | 5:25 Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 2:20 Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) | 3h50 | 6:10 Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 2:45 Firenze, Piazzale Montelungo | 3h25 | 6:10 Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina | 0 changesdirect | |
1801 | 2:45 Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) | 3h15 | 6:00 Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina | 0 changesdirect | |
3505 | 2:50 Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) | 3h15 | 6:05 Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina | 0 changesdirect | |
2701 | 3:15 Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) | 3h15 | 6:30 Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina | 0 changesdirect | |
3897 | 3:45 Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) | 3h15 | 7:00 Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 3:50 Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) | 3h15 | 7:05 Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina | 0 changesdirect | |
2495 | 4:15 Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) | 3h55 | 8:10 Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina | 0 changesdirect | |
3887 | 4:30 Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) | 4h20 | 8:50 Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 4:40 Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) | 4h00 | 8:40 Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 5:45 Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) | 3h35 | 9:20 Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 6:00 Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) | 3h15 | 9:15 Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina | 0 changesdirect | |
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Buses from Florence to Rome run on average 47 times per day, taking around 3h 12m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £5 if you book in advance.
There are 46 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 00:02, the last at 23:55. The fastest coach covers the 231 km distance in 3h 5m.
Distance 231 km |
Average bus duration 3h 12m |
Cheapest ticket price £5 |
Buses per day 47 |
Direct buses 46 |
Fastest bus 3h 5m |
First bus 0:02 |
Last bus 23:55 |
Cheapest Month Dec |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Mon |
Least Busy Day Sat |
Best time to book 77 days |
Discover the best of Rome — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Rome trip today.
World-renowned Vatican collections with Raphael Rooms and the Sistine Chapel, essential for art and Church history.
Superb Capitoline collections on Michelangelo's square, showcasing ancient sculpture, bronzes, and Rome's civic history.
Outstanding gallery in a villa setting, celebrated for Bernini sculptures and masterpieces by Caravaggio and Raphael.
Baroque square with fountains and lively street life, ideal for people-watching and a classic Rome atmosphere.
Famous staircase linking Piazza di Spagna to Trinità dei Monti, beloved for city scenes and elegant surroundings.
Bohemian quarter of lanes, piazzas, and nightlife, popular for evening strolls, local character, and riverside charm.
Roman pasta with guanciale, egg yolk, Pecorino Romano and black pepper. A city icon prized for its rich sauce and no cream tradition.
Pasta in a sharp, savoury sauce of guanciale, tomato and Pecorino Romano. A classic Roman favourite with roots in local trattoria cooking.
Simple Roman pasta made with Pecorino Romano and black pepper. It shows the city’s love of bold flavour from few ingredients.
Michelin-starred restaurant by the Colosseum serving refined Roman cuisine in an elegant setting. Best for a fine-dining splurge.
Historic Trastevere trattoria known for classic Roman pasta and warm old-school rooms. A dependable choice for traditional local dishes.
Long-running Testaccio restaurant specialising in Roman quinto quarto and pasta. Informal, authentic and popular with locals and visitors.
Moderate for a major Western European capital. Hotels in central areas are pricey, but dining and public transport are often cheaper than in Paris or London.
Service is often included or covered by a coperto. Rounding up or leaving 5-10% is appreciated in restaurants. In cafés, small change is enough; taxis are usually rounded up.
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Via Marsala, Rome -> Piazza Venezia, Rome
coaches in Europe are a convenient way to travel between cities, with numerous companies offering both domestic and international routes. coaches from Florence to Rome are operated by CoachCenter, Flixcoach, and Baltour with journey times between 3-4 hours.
While taking a coach is slower than the train, it is significantly cheaper and can take under 3 hours to arrive in Rome.
Based on Omio's travel data, as the table above clearly illustrates, ticket prices on Florence to Rome coaches decrease the further they are booked in advance:
coaches from Florence to Rome depart from the Santa Maria Novella coach station, located on Piazzale Montelungo in the city center. Frequent local trains and coaches with routes across the city depart from here, Florence has one tram line which also stops at Santa Maria Novella. A taxi rank is located at the station.
Rome was once the center of the Holy Roman Empire, evidence of which can be seen in the city's many archaeological remains. This romantic city is full of surprises, with something new to see and explore around every corner, from parks and Roman baths to statues and fountains, churches to castles. It is easy to spend a day wandering narrow, cobbled streets, or wide boulevards, and enjoying coffees and meals in pretty piazzas. coaches from Florence to Rome arrive at Tiburtina Autostazione, which is located in Piazzale Mazzoni close to the city center. Transport links from the station to the center are made by local coaches and line 8 of the Metro. Rome's extensive transport network is made up of coaches, trams and suburban trains, as well as the Metro, which is replaced by coaches at night. Taxi ranks are located outside Tiburtina Autostazione.
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Florence to Rome by coach. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest coach, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Rome, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Florence to Rome buses use the Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Firenze) to Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina station pair, with some services arriving at Roma, Autostazione (Metro Anagnina). Use this guide to compare Florence and Rome bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Firenze) is 1 km from Florence city centre. Public transport options include:
Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Firenze) has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, ATM, Accessibility, WC and Ticket Office.
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the entrance.
Ticket office support is available at Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Firenze).
Available at Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Firenze): Parking, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Firenze): Elevators, ramps.
Firenze, Piazzale Montelungo is 1 km from Florence city centre. Public transport options include:
Firenze, Piazzale Montelungo has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC and Ticket Office.
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the entrance.
Ticket office support is available at Firenze, Piazzale Montelungo.
Available at Firenze, Piazzale Montelungo: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Firenze, Piazzale Montelungo: Elevators, ramps.
Firenze, Autostazione Sita (Via Santa Caterina da Siena) has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Small cafe inside the station.
Free Wi-Fi available. ATMs are aTM located near the entrance.
Ticket office support is available at Firenze, Autostazione Sita (Via Santa Caterina da Siena).
Available at Firenze, Autostazione Sita (Via Santa Caterina da Siena): Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Firenze, Autostazione Sita (Via Santa Caterina da Siena): Station accessible for wheelchairs.
Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina is 4 km from Rome city centre. Public transport options include:
Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Cafes and vending machines available.
Wi-Fi is available at Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina. ATMs are aTM available near ticket office.
Ticket office support is available at Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina.
Available at Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina: Wheelchair accessible entrances and facilities.
Fiumicino, Aeroporto Leonardo de Vinci (T3 Arrivi - Stazione degli autobus) is 3 km from Rome city centre. Public transport options include:
Fiumicino, Aeroporto Leonardo de Vinci (T3 Arrivi - Stazione degli autobus) has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Ristorante Italiano (in the station), Fast Food Express (in the station), Caffè del Terminal (in the station).
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the arrivals area.
Ticket office support is available at Fiumicino, Aeroporto Leonardo de Vinci (T3 Arrivi - Stazione degli autobus).
Available at Fiumicino, Aeroporto Leonardo de Vinci (T3 Arrivi - Stazione degli autobus): Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Fiumicino, Aeroporto Leonardo de Vinci (T3 Arrivi - Stazione degli autobus): Elevators, ramps.
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