THE SHORT VERSION
Florence to Rome at a glance.
- From
- Florence Firenze
- To
- Rome Roma
- Road distance
- About 275 km
- Straight line
- 231 km
- Car time, no stops
- ~3 h buses take longer
- Return route
- Rome to Florence →
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THE DETAILS THAT MAKE A DIFFERENCE
Right place. Right bus. Better start.
Leaving Florence
Florence has frequent buses to Rome, Milan, Naples and the rest of Italy. Buses starting or ending in Florence use the city-centre stop by Santa Maria Novella; through-buses stop at Villa Costanza near the motorway.
- Piazzale Montelungo
By Santa Maria Novella station. Buses starting or ending in Florence. - Villa Costanza Park & Ride
On the A1 motorway, linked to the centre by tram T1. Through-buses between other cities.
Arriving in Rome
Tiburtina is on metro line B, a few stops from Termini.
- Roma Tiburtina coach terminal
Next to Tiburtina railway station (metro line B). FlixBus and most long-distance coaches. - Termini and airport stops
Airport shuttles and some services use Termini station and the airports.
Keep the essentials offline
Save your ticket, the exact meeting point and the operator's phone number before you set off. Follow the check-in time on your confirmation.
- Allow time for Rome traffic when connecting with flights.
KEEP GOING
From Rome, the road continues.
Other ways to reach Rome
More buses from Florence
GOOD QUESTIONS
Before you take your seat.
How far is Florence from Rome by road?+
About 275 km by road (231 km in a straight line). Distance is an OpenStreetMap routing estimate, not an operator figure.
How long does the bus from Florence to Rome take?+
We don't publish timetables. As a guide, the drive takes roughly 3 h by car without stops; bus journeys are usually longer. Check the duration of your chosen departure on 12Go before booking.
Where does the bus leave from in Florence?+
It depends on the operator. Main options in Florence include Piazzale Montelungo, Villa Costanza Park & Ride, and many tourist companies collect from offices or hotels. Your ticket shows the exact boarding point.
Is there a bus back from Rome to Florence?+
Yes, 12Go also lists services in the opposite direction. See our Rome to Florence guide.
Where does the bus from Florence arrive in Rome?+
It depends on the operator. In Rome, services use Roma Tiburtina coach terminal, Termini and airport stops. Tiburtina is on metro line B, a few stops from Termini.
How do I get from the bus stop to the centre of Rome?+
Tiburtina is on metro line B, a few stops from Termini.
What kind of bus runs from Florence to Rome?+
It varies by operator and departure. Routes in this region are served by a mix of sleeper buses, seated coaches and smaller limousine vans. Check the vehicle type, seat layout and luggage allowance for your departure on 12Go before you book.
Can I book the Florence to Rome bus online?+
Yes. 12Go lists departures on this route. You choose a date, compare operators and pay online, and the provider issues the ticket. BusConnects doesn't sell tickets itself.
Where can I go next from Rome by bus?+
Direct buses from Rome include Naples, Venice, Milan, Nice, Lyon and more. See all connections on our Rome bus page.
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Route listed in 12Go's public route index (checked 2026-10-09). Station information reviewed 2026-10-09. Distance: OpenStreetMap data via OSRM (approximate driving distance). Listings change and are not live inventory. Confirm the departure, pickup, price and conditions before paying.
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