Rome to Florence by Train
Direct high-speed (Frecciarossa / Frecciargento / Italo) service · from €15
Route Overview
Travel from Rome to Florence by high-speed train in as little as 1 hour and 15 minutes. With up to 48 direct high-speed trains every day operated by Trenitalia and Italo, this route is one of Italy's fastest and most frequent rail connections. Most services run non-stop between Roma Termini and Firenze Santa Maria Novella.
Both Trenitalia's Frecciarossa and Italo serve this corridor with modern high-speed trains reaching 300 km/h. The route runs north through the Tiber Valley before crossing into the Arno Valley on the way to Florence. Two Trenitalia trains per day also start from Rome Fiumicino Airport, offering a direct airport-to-Florence connection.
Tickets start from €15 per person one way. The short journey time and high frequency make this route ideal for day trips -- you can leave Rome in the morning, spend a full day exploring Florence's Renaissance masterpieces, and return in the evening.
Train Operator
Trenitalia Frecciarossa
Frecciarossa (ETR 1000) and Frecciargento tilting trains. Italy's national operator. Four classes: Standard, Premium, Business, Executive.
Direct high-speed · 300 km/h max
Train Operator
Italo
Italo (AGV, EVO) private high-speed operator. 32 scheduled departures daily on this route. Four classes: Smart, Comfort, Prima, Club Executive.
Direct high-speed · 300 km/h max
Departure & Arrival Stations
Roma Termini
- Piazza dei Cinquecento, 00185 Roma
- Metro A, Metro B, Bus, Taxi. Leonardo Express to Fiumicino Airport (32 min). Nearby: Roma Tiburtina (some Frecciarossa and Italo trains also stop here)
Firenze Santa Maria Novella
- Piazza della Stazione, 50123 Firenze
- Tram T1, Bus C1, C2, Taxi. 15-min walk to Florence Cathedral. Nearby: Firenze Campo di Marte (a handful of trains stop here instead)
Classes of Service
Standard (Trenitalia) / Smart (Italo)
- Free WiFi
- Power outlets at seats
- Fold-down tables
- Trenitalia: FrecciaBistro cafe-bar car
- Italo: leather seats, snack bar
Premium (Trenitalia) / Comfort (Italo)
- All Standard/Smart features
- Trenitalia Premium: welcome drink and snack service at seat
- Italo Comfort: wider seats with extra legroom
- Power outlets at seats
- Free WiFi
Business (Trenitalia) / Prima (Italo)
- Wider seats with more legroom
- Trenitalia Business: at-seat catering service, Silence Area option
- Italo Prima: Fast Track boarding, welcome service
- Free WiFi and power outlets
- Quieter carriages
Executive (Trenitalia) / Club Executive (Italo)
- Trenitalia Executive: 10 seats per carriage, FRECCIALounge access, chef menu at seat
- Italo Club Executive: personal screen, private catering, Italo Club Lounge access
- Maximum space and privacy
- Free WiFi and power outlets
- Priority boarding
Tickets & Booking Tips
Starting Price
from €15 per person, one way in Standard (Trenitalia) / Smart (Italo) class. Prices range from €15 (Super Economy/Low Cost, advance) to €55+ (Base/Flex, last-minute).
Book Early
Tickets are available Up to 120 days (approximately 4 months) in advance. Advance bookings typically offer the lowest fares.
Children & Youth
Children aged 4-14 receive discounted fares on Trenitalia. Italo offers child fares for ages 2-13.. Standard adult fares apply from age 15.. Children aged 0-3 travel free on an adult's lap without a ticket.
Luggage
No formal baggage limits on Italian high-speed trains.
Good to Know
The Perfect Day Trip
With a journey time of just over an hour and trains running every 15-30 minutes throughout the day, the Rome-Florence route is ideal for a day trip. Leave Rome at 08:00, arrive in Florence by 09:30, and have a full day to explore the Uffizi Gallery, Ponte Vecchio, and the Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore before catching an evening train back.
Firenze Santa Maria Novella -- In the Heart of Florence
Firenze Santa Maria Novella (SMN) station is located in the historic centre of Florence, approximately 15 minutes' walk from the Florence Cathedral (Duomo). The station itself, designed by architect Giovanni Michelucci, is considered a masterpiece of Italian Rationalist architecture. Tram line T1 connects to the wider city.
Firenze Campo di Marte -- The Alternative Station
A small number of Trenitalia services (approximately six per day) arrive at Firenze Campo di Marte instead of the main SMN station. Campo di Marte is located east of the city centre, closer to the Stadio Artemio Franchi. Always check your ticket for the correct arrival station.
Fiumicino Airport Direct Service
Two Trenitalia Frecciarossa trains per day run directly from Roma Fiumicino Airport to Florence, without requiring a transfer at Roma Termini. This airport-to-city service takes approximately 2 hours and is ideal for travellers arriving by air who want to head straight to Florence.
Italy's First High-Speed Line
The Rome-Florence route uses the Direttissima, Italy's first dedicated high-speed railway line. Opened in stages between 1977 and 1992, it was one of the earliest purpose-built high-speed lines in the world, predating France's TGV Sud-Est (1981) in initial concept. The line allows trains to reach 250 km/h on the dedicated sections.
Frecciargento -- The Tilting Alternative
In addition to Frecciarossa, Trenitalia also operates Frecciargento (Silver Arrow) tilting trains on the Rome-Florence corridor. These trains use active tilting technology to maintain high speeds through curves. Journey times are comparable to Frecciarossa services.
Frequently Asked Questions
The fastest Frecciarossa and Italo services take approximately 1 hour and 15 minutes. The average journey time across all high-speed services is around 1 hour and 32 minutes.
Tickets start from €15 per person one way when booked in advance. Italo fares start from €14.90. Fully flexible Base fares on Trenitalia cost approximately €55.
Approximately 48 direct high-speed trains per day, operated by both Trenitalia and Italo. Italo alone runs 32 scheduled departures daily on this route.
Yes. With a journey time of around 1 hour and 15 minutes and trains running every 15-30 minutes, a day trip is easy to plan. Many travellers leave Rome early in the morning and return in the evening.
Most high-speed trains arrive at Firenze Santa Maria Novella (SMN), the main station in Florence's historic centre. A small number of services stop at Firenze Campo di Marte instead. Check your ticket for the correct station.
Yes. Two Trenitalia Frecciarossa trains per day run from Fiumicino Airport to Florence without requiring a transfer. The journey takes approximately 2 hours.