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Travelling by train from Florence to Rome
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The train from Florence to Rome usually takes 1 hour and 29 minutes, but can take just 1 hour and 16 minutes on the fastest services. You can travel direct on this route with either Trenitalia or Italo. Both train companies run their services from Firenze Santa Maria Novella station to Roma Termini station and offer plenty of amenities on board, including free WiFi and leather seats.
Make sure you get a window seat if you want to soak up the amazing views as the Italian countryside changes before your eyes. Once you get off your train, start your journey through the Roman Era at the Baths of Diocletian – they’re the biggest baths of ancient Rome – and admire the Basilica di Santa Maggiore with its stunning mosaics. A trip to Rome is not complete without visiting the Colosseum – the largest amphitheatre in the world is only a 20-minute walk away from the station, so you can’t miss it!
Eager to start your journey? Begin your search for cheap train tickets from Florence to Rome in our Journey Planner at the top of the page. If you’d like to learn more about the train journey from Florence to Rome first, keep reading for more information on:
- Trenitalia and Italo classes
- Onboard services on Trenitalia and Italo trains
- Travelling from the airport to central Florence
- How to get to Firenze Santa Maria Novella station
- First Class lounges at Firenze Santa Maria Novella station
- Arriving in Rome from Florence
- Things to do in Rome
- Exploring Europe with an Interrail Pass
- Popular train journeys from Rome
- Travelling from central Rome to the airport
- Review: Getting from Florence to Rome by train.
Trains to Rome from Florence
It takes an average of 1h 32m to travel from Florence to Rome by train, over a distance of around 144 miles (232 km). There are normally 69 trains per day travelling from Florence to Rome and tickets for this journey start from £11.81 when you book in advance.
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Frecciarossa, Italo, Trenitalia and Frecciargento trains from Florence to Rome
Frecciarossa
Italo
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Frecciargento
Frecciarossa trains are Trenitalia's flagship high-speed trains, capable of reaching speeds of up to 186 mph (300 km/h). The "red arrow" trains are distinguished by their comfort, their ultra-modern design and their reduced impact on the environment. All Frecciarossa trains are equipped with a food carriage, free WiFi connection and 4 levels of service – Standard, Premium (with drinks and snacks served on arrival), Business (with drinks and snacks plus larger seats) and Executive (with Fast Track, access to FrecciaClub lounges in selected stations, and gourmet meals served to your seat). You can now also travel with Frecciarossa between Milan and Paris via Turin, Modane and Chambéry. The new Frecciarossa trains have 4 levels of service – Standard, Business, Executive and Meeting Room – and two types of carriage: Silence Area, for those who want to travel in total tranquillity, and Allegro Area, for those who want to chat with their fellow passengers.
Italo is a high-speed train operator that runs services between many of the major cities across Italy. All Italo trains are modern, air conditioned, and have free WiFi available for all travellers. There are four comfort classes, or "ambiances", as Italo like to call them – Smart (the cheapest price), Comfort (with wider seats and extra legroom), Prima (with a welcome selection of food and drink, fast track boarding and extra space), and Executive Club (with all Prima services, extra-wide seats, access to Italo Club lounges and personal entertainment screens at your seat).
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Trenitalia is the national railway company of Italy, with a fleet including high-speed trains (Frecciarossa, Frecciargento and Frecciabianca), Intercity and Intercity night trains and regional trains. Trenitalia offers discounts and special promotions on selected routes, two types of discounted tickets for young people under 30 and people over 60.
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Frecciargento "silver arrow" high-speed trains connect the main cities of the north-west, central and southern Italy at speeds of up to 155 mph (250 km/h). All Frecciargento trains are equipped with a food carriage, free WiFi, reclining seats and power sockets. There are two levels of service – First Class and Second Class. First Class travellers can enjoy reclining leather seats, a drink and a sweet or savoury snack.
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What Frecciarossa, Italo, Frecciargento and Intercity classes are there from Florence to Rome?
Compare the different travel classes offered by Frecciarossa, Italo, Frecciargento and Intercity when travelling from Florence to Rome.
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Standard
With Frecciarossa Standard, you’ll enjoy high-quality services including eco-leather reclining seats, folding tables and free WiFi at a reasonable price. You can order food and drink from the FRECCIABistrò car or using the Easy Bistrò at-seat meal service.
- Entertainment portal
- Leather seats
- Free WiFi
- USB sockets
- Bar/restaurant carriage
- Catering at your seat
- Welcome drink with sweet or salty snack
- More legroom
- Foodbox + drink
- Quiet area
- Meeting room
- Open Bar
- Lounge access
Premium
Providing all the perks of First Class for the price of Second Class, Frecciarossa Premium offers more legroom and luggage space, as well as a total of 4 food / beverage products including: sweet or savory snack, welcome drink, small water bottle, 1 wet wipe.
- Entertainment portal
- Leather seats
- Free WiFi
- USB sockets
- Bar/restaurant carriage
- Catering at your seat
- Welcome drink with sweet or salty snack
- More legroom
- Foodbox + drink
- Quiet area
- Meeting room
- Open Bar
- Lounge access
Business
If you’re travelling for work, Frecciarossa Business is the ideal option for you – it offers more legroom, glass dividers for more privacy, and a private 4-seat compartment called Salottino. A free food box containing 7 fresh food & beverage products differentiated according to the time of day + Illy expresso coffee is also included.
- Entertainment portal
- Leather seats
- Free WiFi
- USB sockets
- Bar/restaurant carriage
- Catering at your seat
- Welcome drink with sweet or salty snack
- More legroom
- Foodbox + drink
- Quiet area
- Meeting room
- Open Bar
- Lounge access
Executive
Frecciarossa Executive can accommodate up to 10 single armchairs and offers plenty of legroom, wider reclining leather seats, free entry to FRECCIALounge at the main train stations, unlimited drinks, and monthly menus (some of which were ideated by Michelin star chef Carlo Cracco).
- Entertainment portal
- Leather seats
- Free WiFi
- USB sockets
- Bar/restaurant carriage
- Catering at your seat
- Welcome drink with sweet or salty snack
- More legroom
- Foodbox + drink
- Quiet area
- Meeting room
- Open Bar
- Lounge access
Smart
Although Smart is Italo’s standard and cheapest class, you won’t miss out on the fantastic service! This class provides you with the following amenities:
- Vending machine
- Entertainment portal
- Leather seats
- Power sockets at each seat
- Free WiFi
- Welcome service
- Fast track
- More legroom
- Free magazines/newspapers
- Salotto
- Personal screens
- Catering at your seat
Prima
In addition to all the perks of Italo Smart, Italo Prima also provides a little extra, such as a dedicated Fast Track service and a welcome service.
- Vending machine
- Entertainment portal
- Leather seats
- Power sockets at each seat
- Free WiFi
- Welcome service
- Fast track
- More legroom
- Free magazines/newspapers
- Salotto
- Personal screens
- Catering at your seat
Club Executive
If you fancy travelling in style, upgrade to Italo Club Executive and enjoy dedicated catering service, personal screens, and free entry to Italo Club Lounge.
- Vending machine
- Entertainment portal
- Leather seats
- Power sockets at each seat
- Free WiFi
- Welcome service
- Fast track
- More legroom
- Free magazines/newspapers
- Salotto
- Personal screens
- Catering at your seat
Second Class
Frecciargento's Standard Class comes with plenty of amenities, including reclining seats, power sockets, a Bistrò bar, free WiFi and an entertainment portal.
- Air-conditioning
- Luggage storage
- Entertainment portal
- Adjustable seats/footrests
- Reading light
- Power sockets at each seat
- Free WiFi
- Bar/restaurant carriage
- Welcome service
First Class
In addition to all the perks available in Second Class, Frecciargento's First Class also offers a welcome service including a complimentary sweet or savoury snack and a bottle of water of 0.25L.
- Air-conditioning
- Luggage storage
- Entertainment portal
- Adjustable seats/footrests
- Reading light
- Power sockets at each seat
- Free WiFi
- Bar/restaurant carriage
- Welcome service
Second Class Easy
Travel in Second Class Easy and enjoy seats with fold-down tables, power sockets and a bar carriage in the middle of the train.
- Air-conditioning
- Clothes hanger
- Vending machine
- Luggage storage
- Seat reservation
- Fold-down table
- Power sockets at each seat
- Reading light
- More legroom
First Class Plus
In addition to all the amenities in Second Class Easy, you'll get to enjoy more spacious seats and legroom in First Class Plus.
- Air-conditioning
- Clothes hanger
- Vending machine
- Luggage storage
- Seat reservation
- Fold-down table
- Power sockets at each seat
- Reading light
- More legroom
What are the onboard services on Frecciarossa, Italo, Frecciargento and Intercity?
Discover more about the onboard services offered on trains from Florence to Rome.
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What special assistance is available? | If you need to request special assistance, you can call: the toll-free number 800 90 60 60, which can be reached from a landline in Italy, or the national number +3902323232 which can be reached from a landline or mobile, even from abroad (international calling charges may apply). |
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What onboard entertainment is available? | You’ll find free WiFi on all Frecciargento trains. Simply connect to their entertainment portal called Portale FRECCE and choose from a wide selection of movies, TV series, live news, eBooks, games, music, and podcasts. You can also use Portale FRECCE to get the latest updates on your journey, as well as book other services that will help you reach your destination. |
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What special assistance is available? | If you need to request special assistance, you can call the toll-free number 800 90 60 60 which can be reached from a landline in Italy, or the national number +3902323232 which can be reached from a landline or mobile, even from abroad (international calling charges may apply). |
What else do I need to know? | Air-conditioning is available on board. You can also charge your devices thanks to the power sockets you can find at your seat. |
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What food and drink is available? | You can get snacks and drinks from the vending machines available in coach 3. Gluten-free and lactose-free options are available too. |
What onboard entertainment is available? | At the moment, Intercity trains do not offer an entertainment portal on board. However, you can make use of your internet data, as well as charge your devices thanks to the power sockets that are available at your seat. |
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What special assistance is available? | If you need to request special assistance, you can call the toll-free number 800 90 60 60 which can be reached from a landline in Italy, or the national number +3902323232 which can be reached from a landline or mobile, even from abroad (international calling charges may apply). |
What else do I need to know? | Air-conditioning is available on all Intercity trains. |
How do I find cheap train tickets from Florence to Rome?
If you’re planning a trip to Europe soon, our Trainline team of experts have put together some tips to help you find cheap tickets. Booking on the day in Europe is usually more expensive and costs can vary depending on the time of day, route or travel class.
1. Book in advance
2. Be flexible with your travel times
3. Buy a rail pass
4. Choose a slower or connecting train
5. Look out for train ticket sales and discounts
6. Take a night train
What Trenitalia offers are there from Florence to Rome?
For specific information about how to get your hands on cheap tickets, check out our European train tickets hub.
Travelling by train from Florence to Rome
If you’re flying to Florence, you’ll probably land at Florence “Amerigo Vespucci” Airport. Want to know how to get to the city centre from the airport? Keep reading for more details.
Trams from Florence Airport
The tram is the cheapest and easiest way to get from Florence Airport to the city centre – you’ll get there in just 15 minutes! As you leave the airport, head out of the front door and turn left. Follow the signs to the T1 tramway stop. Here, you’ll find several ticket machines where you can buy your tickets.
Remember that you need to get on the tram and validate your ticket, which means you need to put it in the small yellow machines near the doors and have the machine stamp the date/time on it to make it valid. If you don't do that, a penalty fare may be issued.
Buses from Florence Airport
The bus is one of the quickest ways to get from the airport to the city centre. You can take the Volainbus shuttle service from outside the terminal – you’ll arrive at Firenze Santa Maria Novella station in about 20 minutes.
These bus services depart from the airport every 30 minutes between 05:30 and 08:30, and then every hour until 23:45.
How to get to Firenze Santa Maria Novella station
Trains to Rome depart from Firenze Santa Maria Novella station. Read on for more information on how to get there.
Depending on where you’re travelling from, you can reach Firenze Santa Maria Novella station by train or bus. If you’re already in or near the city centre, you can also walk to the station.
- Trains: If you’re travelling from another Italian city, you can take a high-speed train operated by Trenitalia or Italo or a regional train operated by Trenitalia. For example, trains from Milan to Florence can take less than 2 hours on the fastest services.
- Buses: There are various buses available from the city centre to Firenze Santa Maria Novella station. If you’re travelling from Florence Airport, you can take the Busitalia SITA Nord Volainbus shuttle – you’ll reach the station in about 20 minutes.
First Class lounges available at Firenze Santa Maria Novella station
Waiting for your train has never been so relaxing! Both Italo and Frecciarossa welcome you in dedicated First Class Lounges with everything you need to sit back and relax before you travel.
Italo Club Lounge
Italo Club Lounges are for Club Executive passengers, as well as Italo Più Privilege and Platinum holders and Italo Più Corporate Privilege and Corporate Platinum holders. You’ll find the following amenities at the Lounge in Firenze Santa Maria Novella station:
- Breakfast in the morning
- Savoury snacks, pizza, and dessert for lunch
- Crisps, peanuts, taralli (similar to crackers) and other savoury bites for a great aperitivo
- Espresso, cappuccino, tea, water, and juices
- A sitting area with comfortable sofas
- Free WiFi and plug sockets
- Toilets.
FRECCIALounge
You can get free access to the FRECCIALounge at Firenze Santa Maria Novella station if you have:
- A CartaFRECCIA Oro or Platino card (types of Trenitalia loyalty card)
- An Executive or Salottino ticket
- A carnet 10 viaggi for Business or Executive Class (First Class) – this is a group of single tickets valid for 10 journeys.
At FRECCIALounge, you’ll get to enjoy a Working Area with plug sockets and free WiFi, as well as a Bistrot Area offering a wide range of snacks and drinks.
Arriving in Rome from Florence
Trains departing from Florence arrive at Roma Termini station, which is in the city centre. From the station, you can easily walk to the city’s main landmarks, including the Roman Forum, the Colosseum, Trevi Fountain and the Spanish Steps.
Using public transport in Rome
There is a wide array of transport options to get you around the city, including metro, buses, and trams. Keep reading for more details.
Taking the metro in Rome
Rome’s metro has 3 lines (A, B and C), of which the first two reach the city’s most important landmarks:
- Line A (orange) runs from the southeastern suburbs of Rome to the northern section of the city, near Vatican City. Take this line if you want to visit the Vatican Museums and the Sistine Chapel, St Peter’s Basilica, the Spanish Steps and Villa Borghese, Trevi Fountain, Piazza Navona and the Pantheon.
- Line B (blue) connects the northeast to the south of Rome and stops near the Colosseum and the Roman Forum.
Taking the bus in Rome
Rome has over 350 bus lines, which can be divided into:
- Urban lines (U): They make up most of the buses in Rome and run from 05:00 to 00:00
- Night buses (N): These lines run from midnight to 05:00
- Express (X): These lines are for longer journeys to the outskirts of Rome
- Exact (E): These lines link the centre with the surrounding neighbourhoods. They run on fixed timetables.
Taking the tram in Rome
The tram network in Rome has 6 lines:
- Line 2: Piazza Mancini – Piazzale Flaminio.
- Line 3: Piazza Thorwaldsen – Trastevere.
- Line 5: Giovanni Amendola – Piazza dei Gerani.
- Line 8: Torre Argentina – Trastevere.
- Line 14: Giovanni Amendola – Palmiro Togliatti.
- Line 19: Piazza Risorgimento – Piazza dei Gerani.
All lines run from 05:30 to midnight every day. At night, the trams are replaced by night buses. It’s worth mentioning that most of these lines do not hold a lot of special interest for tourists. The best line for travellers is Line 8, which connects Trastevere with Largo di Torre Argentina.
Top things to see and do in Rome
One of the most glorious cities in the world, Rome boasts a unique history and exciting modern culture, which means every visit is a treat. Whether you’re planning your first trip or are travelling to visit family or friends, check out some of our ideas for things to see and do in the Eternal City:
Explore Europe by train with an Interrail Pass
After visiting Rome, why not continue exploring Europe by train? With an Interrail Pass, you can travel across 33 European countries as much as you want on participating European train networks for a set amount of travel days.
You can use a Interrail Pass if you’re not a European citizen or resident. If you're a European citizen or a non-European who is an official legal resident of a European country, you can use a Eurail Pass instead.
Where should you travel next after visiting Rome?
Sure, you might have had a good time in Rome, but your Italian adventure doesn’t have to stop there. Why not check out some of these trips below?
Plan a trip to Naples
It can take less than an hour to get from Rome to Naples by train. Whether you’re travelling with a Frecciarossa or Italo high-speed train, you’ll get to enjoy elite levels of comfort, with leather seats and free WiFi as standard. Home to culinary delights, Mount Vesuvius, cultural and historical treasures, there’s so much to discover in Naples.
Speed away from Rome to Florence
You can get from Rome to Florence in a little over an hour on the fastest Frecciarossa or Italo services. Before you know it, you’ll be right in the city centre, only a short walk from the city’s main landmarks, including the cathedral, the Uffizi Gallery and the renowned Ponte Vecchio.
Take the train to Milan
If you want to explore another Italian city, why not take the train to Milan? Frecciarossa and Italo trains travel direct from Rome to Milan and can take less than 3 hours. Once you arrive, you’ll be ready to enjoy the city’s blend of modern style and historical richness.
How to get from the city centre to Rome airports
If Rome is the last stop on your tour of Europe, you might be heading back home by plane. Read on for more information on how to get to each of Rome’s two airports by train and bus.
Rome has two major airports:
- Fiumicino Airport
- Ciampino Airport.
Each airport is well-connected with the city centre thanks to Rome’s extensive rail and bus network. Trains are usually the quickest way to get from the city centre to the airport.
