Rome to Florence Train Times: 1h30, from €18

The fastest way from Rome to Florence is a high-speed train, about 1 hour 30 minutes (as quick as 1h32 on the fastest services), running several times an hour from Roma Termini to Firenze Santa Maria Novella. Both Frecciarossa (Trenitalia) and Italo run the corridor with similar times, so you pick whichever departure is cheaper. Slower Regionale trains cost a flat fare but take about 3h30, so the high-speed train wins on value once you book ahead. The hop is far too short to fly. Here is how the times and fares compare.

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Fastest	Frecciarossa or Italo, about 1h30 (as quick as 1h32)
Frequency	Several an hour, direct
Cheapest	Advance high-speed fare, or the flat Regionale ticket
Route	Roma Termini to Firenze Santa Maria Novella, about 230 km

Mode	Departures/day	First-last departure	Fastest	Typical fare	Top operators
Train	50	05:15-20:50	1h 26m	USD 31-59	NTV
Bus	46	00:20-23:59	2h 45m	USD 9-30	FlixBus, Itabus, Marino
Flight	8.2	06:10-23:00	55m	USD 98-308	Alitalia, AeroItalia, Vueling
Prices checked August 12, 2026 from 5717 scheduled departures.

Mode	Operator	Duration	Approx fare	Overnight
Train	Frecciarossa (Trenitalia) Fastest, centre to centre, Roma Termini to Firenze Santa Maria Novella, as quick as 1h32 on the fastest services. Book the Super Economy fare early for the lowest price.	about 1h30	approx €20 to €50	No	Check on 12Go →
Train	Italo The other high-speed operator on the same route, Roma Termini to Firenze SMN, often a little cheaper. Smart class is the base fare.	about 1h35	approx €18 to €45	No	Check on 12Go →
Train	Regionale (slower regional train) A cheaper flat fare that never sells out, but much slower and usually with a change. Only worth it if the high-speed fares have climbed.	about 3h30	approx €20 to €25	No	Check on 12Go →

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How long is the high-speed train from Rome to Florence?

About 1 hour 30 minutes on a Frecciarossa or Italo, and as quick as 1h32 on the fastest services, running several times an hour from Roma Termini to Firenze Santa Maria Novella.

What is the Rome to Florence train time?

The high-speed Frecciarossa and Italo trains cover Roma Termini to Firenze Santa Maria Novella in roughly 1h30 to 1h37, while the slower Regionale takes about 3h30 with a change.

Is there a direct train from Rome to Florence?

Yes. Both Frecciarossa and Italo run direct, Roma Termini to Firenze Santa Maria Novella, with no change and dozens of departures a day between them.

What is the best way to get from Rome to Florence?

The high-speed train is the best all-round option: direct, several an hour, and about 1h30 centre to centre. Book the Super Economy or Smart fare early and it often costs less than the slower Regionale train.

How much does the train from Rome to Florence cost?

Advance high-speed fares often start around EUR 18 to 20 and can beat the flat Regionale fare of roughly EUR 20 to 25. The best prices sell out as the travel date nears, so book ahead.

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