Standard
- Power plugs
- Wide seats
- Extra legroom
Cheapest price on 18 Sept
£14
Average ticket price on 18 Sept
£17
Fastest journey on 18 Sept
9 h 15 m
Average journey duration on 18 Sept
10 h 28 m
Buses on 18 Sept
7
Distance
245 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Rome Ciampino Airport to Florence is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Rome Ciampino Airport to Florence will cost around £17 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £14.
To travel from Rome Ciampino Airport to Florence you need to make at least one change.
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FlixBus · FlixBusOmio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Rome Ciampino Airport to Florence among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £34 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 19m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £34, while a train costs an average of £34.
Distance: 245 km
| Coach | Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
£34 Average Price Cheapest | £34 Average Price | £61 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
9h 8m Average total duration 8h 38m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 19m Average total duration Fastest 1h 49m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 1m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Rome Ciampino Airport to Florence:
A train is £8 less than a coach for this route with tickets for a coach from Rome Ciampino Airport to Florence costing on average £27.
Other travel options to Florence take longer:
Coach takes on average 3h 37m.
Tickets start at around £27 compared to roughly £61 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about £34. The journey takes 3h 37m versus 3h 1m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Direct services are operated by BlaBlaCar, BlaBlaCar Bus, Marino Autolinee.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
The table below shows live departures for Rome Ciampino Airport to Florence coaches for today, Thursday 17 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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FlixBus · FlixBus | 10:35 Ciampino, Aeroporto Internazionale di Roma–Ciampino "G. B. Pastine" | 10h25 | 21:00 Florence, Guidoni Tram T2 | 1 change | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 10:35 Ciampino, Aeroporto Internazionale di Roma–Ciampino "G. B. Pastine" | 9h40 | 20:15 Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) | 1 change | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 10:35 Ciampino, Aeroporto Internazionale di Roma–Ciampino "G. B. Pastine" | 12h25 | 23:00 Firenze, Piazzale Montelungo | 1 change | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 18:55 Ciampino, Aeroporto Internazionale di Roma–Ciampino "G. B. Pastine" | 9h55 | 4:50 Firenze, Piazzale Montelungo | 1 change | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 18:55 Ciampino, Aeroporto Internazionale di Roma–Ciampino "G. B. Pastine" | 10h20 | 5:15 Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) | 1 change | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 22:40 Ciampino, Aeroporto Internazionale di Roma–Ciampino "G. B. Pastine" | 13h50 | 12:30 Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) | 1 change | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 23:10 Ciampino, Aeroporto Internazionale di Roma–Ciampino "G. B. Pastine" | 13h45 | 12:55 Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) | 1 change | |
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Buses from Rome Ciampino Airport to Florence run on average 34 times per day, taking around 3h 37m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £14 but you can travel from only £12 by train.
There are 3 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 02:40, the last at 21:10. The fastest coach covers the 245 km distance in 9h 5m.
Distance 245 km |
Average bus duration 3h 37m |
Cheapest ticket price £14 |
Buses per day 34 |
Direct buses 3 |
Fastest bus 9h 5m |
First bus 2:40 |
Last bus 21:10 |
Cheapest Month Aug |
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Low Season Jul - Sept |
Busiest Day Tue |
Least Busy Day Tue |
Best time to book 14 days |
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Discover the best of Florence — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Florence trip today.
Major art museum displaying Botticelli, Leonardo and Michelangelo, essential for understanding Florentine Renaissance painting.
Museum housing Michelangelo’s David alongside unfinished sculptures and Florentine paintings in a compact, focused setting.
Vast former Medici residence with lavish rooms, court art and a panoramic garden-facing setting across the Arno.
Grand civic square surrounded by historic buildings and open-air sculpture, ideal for architecture, people-watching and evening walks.
Lively square beside the cathedral, central for orienting yourself and admiring the baptistery, facade details and constant street life.
Classic terrace viewpoint with sweeping views over Florence, especially rewarding at sunset and easy to combine with uphill walks.
Thick Tuscan bread soup with tomatoes, olive oil and basil. A frugal Florentine classic that celebrates stale unsalted bread and summer produce.
Hearty soup of black kale, cannellini beans, vegetables and stale Tuscan bread. A traditional peasant dish closely linked with Florence and Tuscany.
Large T-bone steak from Chianina beef, grilled rare over coals. It is Florence’s signature meat dish and prized for its simplicity and quality.
Long-standing sandwich shop near the market, popular for schiacciata filled with Tuscan salumi and cheeses. Informal and very Florentine.
Lively traditional trattoria known for hearty Tuscan dishes such as ribollita and Florentine steak in a classic, bustling setting.
Historic market stall famed for lampredotto sandwiches. Casual, quick and deeply traditional, ideal for trying authentic Florentine street food.
Florence is pricier than many Italian cities, with central stays, museum-area dining and tourist services pushing up daily costs, though local cafés and buses remain fairly manageable.
Tipping is not obligatory. In restaurants, round up or leave 5-10% for good service if no service charge applies. Taxis are usually rounded up. In cafés, small change is enough.
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Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Rome Ciampino Airport to Florence 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 Florence, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Rome Ciampino Airport to Florence buses use the Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina to Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Firenze) station pair, with some services arriving at Firenze, Piazzale Montelungo. Use this guide to compare Rome Ciampino Airport and Florence 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.
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