Florence to Rome train

Trains from Florence to Rome

If you're planning a train trip from Florence to Rome, you'll be glad to know there are a wide variety of daily choices available. Trains are provided by two separate companies and offer a variety of services including high_speed trains, high_speed regional trains, regional trains, and intercity trains. Trips start around 12:45 a.m. each morning and there are several trips per hour starting from 05:45 a.m. and run until late every evening. You''' arrive in Rome at one of three stations but the most common journey travels to Rome Termini, the main station.

Florence to Rome Train Time: Daily Departures

Florence to Rome is a popular choice for many travellers visiting the region, as well as locals. As a result, there are a wide variety of trains operating along this route every day. The first train leaves the station close to 12:45 a.m. but there are only consistent trains every hour starting around 05:45 a.m. From then until the last train leaves around 10:45 p.m., you'll find numerous trains an hour and roughly 100 trains per day. The majority of the trains are operated by the primary train company in Italy, Trenitalia, but you'll find several other high_speed trains operated by another prolific company in Italy, Italo.

How long is the journey by train from Florence to Rome?

Your travel time for Florence to Rome trains largely depends on the type of train you take and the stations you're travelling between. The most common route is between Florence Santa Maria Novella and Rome Termini. A Trenitalia high_speed train between these stations without a changeover en route will take around 1h 40min to cover the 143 miles (231 km), while a regional train operating the same route will take between 2h 30min and 3h 35min. A regional overnight train between the two main stations is likely to take around 4h, while an intercity bus with a single stopover between the same stations could take as long as 5h 50min.

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What is/are the departure and arrival stations for trains from Florence to Rome?

Departure train station: If you're taking a train from Florence to Rome, you'll have the choice of three departure stations. Florence Rifredi and Florence Campo di Marte are the two stations that offer less frequent options. Both stations are smaller stations along the same line and tend to act as through_stations for this route. Florence Rifredi can be found close to Careggi hospital and further away from the city centre than the main station in the city. The primary station in Florence is Santa Maria Novella, located in the heart of the city centre and easily accessible through public transport. You'll find a variety of services and amenities available including a ticketing office, an information centre, restaurants, shops, a passenger lounge, a post office, tourism office, luggage storage facilities, ATMs and currency exchange services, as well as standard and extensive restrooms.

Arrival train station: When arriving in Rome, you'll likely have the choice of three different stations. The most popular of these stations are Rome Termini and Rome Tiburtina. Rome Tiburtina is around 1 mile (1.6 km) northeast of Rome Termini and tends to serve as a through_station but it does provide several facilities including Italo and Trenitalia lounges, as well as a couple of restaurants, eateries, shops, and accessible restrooms. Rome Termini is the primary station for Rome located in the city centre that provides a range of services and amenities designed for a comfortable trip. These services include restaurants, shops, a minimarket, luggage services, accessible and standard toilets, free WiFi, ATMs, and ticketing offices.

Which train companies travel from Florence to Rome?

Your train from Florence to Rome will be handled by one of two prolific train companies in Italy. Trenitalia provides the most frequent journeys between the two cities and offers a wide range of train services including regional trains, high_speed trains, high_speed intercity trains, as well as standard intercity trains. Italo is the less frequent option but still provides around 20 different trains between the cities. Italo trains are all high_speed trains travelling from Florence Santa Maria Novella to Rome Termini

Italo trains from Florence to Rome

Italo operates less frequent trains between Florence and Rome but you'll still find close to 20 trains running every day and all of them are high_speed trains between the main stations of each city. These are some of the quickest options available. All trips are direct routes from Florence Santa Maria Novella to Rome Termini in around 1h 40min.

Trenitalia trains from Florence to Rome

Trenitalia is the main provider for these routes and a primary train operator in Italy, owned and operated by the government. There are close to 70 trains operating each day with various services available. You'll find two types of high_speed trains that'll get you to Rome in a time between 1h 20min and 1h 40min. There are regional trains running between all stations that take close to 2h for direct routes and closer to 4h for routes with a changeover. You'll also find Tuscany line trains and intercity trains

Train Florence to Rome: Services on Board

When you're booking your tickets from Florence to Rome, consider spending a little extra and securing a first_class ticket. These tickets offer seats that are more comfortable with extra legroom, as well as charging stations for your devices, foldable tables to eat or work from, and a food and beverage cart when available. All ticket types have the same luggage restrictions. You'll be allowed one large bag to stow in the luggage compartment, as well as hand luggage like a laptop bag or handbag. If you want to take a bicycle with you, you'll need to call ahead and book a space for non_foldable bikes, while foldable bikes are typically easier to take as long as they fit in the luggage rack. Travelling with pets is allowed as long as you keep them in a suitable pet carrier and you don't have more than two small pets. If you need assistance, make sure to call ahead to arrange the help you need, or visit Sala blu at your departure station.

Night trains Florence

Unfortunately, there are no specific night trains operating between these routes. There are a couple of trains that travel late at night and arrive after midnight. You'll find a couple of trains leaving late at night with changeovers along the way and a travel time of around 4h. The last train in the evening is an Italo train travelling from Santa Maria Novella to Termini in just under 1h 40min.

Traveling by train: Sustainable journey

Unless you're planning on walking or biking between these destinations, the most sustainable way to travel between these cities is to take a train. When it comes to global transport emissions, trains only account for around 3% of the emissions and travelling the same distance by car or plane can result in almost 70% more emissions. Trains also offer more efficient use of space and transport many more people in a single trip.

How to find cheap train tickets from Florence to Rome?

There are numerous ways to ensure you find the cheapest way to travel between these destinations. The Omio Magazine offers tips to travellers on how best to travel. Search on Omio and have consolidated information presented on a single results page with the ability to filter by price. To save the most, book your tickets months in advance rather than pay increased prices close to the departure date. Searching with flexible dates is a good way to pick up deals offered on different days. Bear in mind that travelling during the week is typically cheaper than over a weekend.

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To Rome by train—travel tips

Rome stands as the current capital city of the country and is a popular choice for travellers and locals alike. Rome has been a big player on the world stage for more than 2000 years and once stood as the powerhouse of the world. You'll find a plethora of historical attractions coupled with modern activities to indulge in. There's no shortage of things to do, places to see, and food to sample while travelling through Rome. Here are a few things worth doing while visiting the city.

• Head out to Florence Cathedral and spend your time exploring one of the most famous cathedrals in the world
• While you're exploring the cathedral, spend time marvelling at Giotto’s Campanile
• Make your way to The Palazzo Vecchio, the town hall of Florence, and look out over the piazza
• Head to River Arno and check out Ponte Vecchio and the Vecchio Bridge spanning across the river
• If you're an art lover, head out to The Uffizi Palace and explore the various exhibitions on display
• Galleria dell’Accademia is an important museum in the city and a great place to brush up on your historical knowledge.
• You can't visit Rome without spending time people watching and exploring in Piazza della Signoria