How far by train and by car is Florence, Italy from Rome?

Question

I am planning to go to Italy this June, I will fly to Florence and see Siena. However, I want to see Rome too, however some people say it is too far? is that true?

Thanx for the help!

Answer 1

Hello,

Yes it is about 2.5 hours.  You can easily take the train from Florence into Rome and spend the day there.  There are many non-stop trains a day.  Go to trenitalia.com to check out the schedule.

Donna

Answer 2

about 2 hours.  Florence is amazing!

Answer 3

It's about 2.5 hrs.  It doesn't take too long to go from place to place in Italy, b/c the country is so small.  Here are exact directions.

http://www.mapquest.com/directions/europ...

Answer 4

The fastest trains (and most expensive) between Florence and Rome take about 1 hour and a half. See www.trenitalia.com for more details -- they have an English option so you can easily use the site. It's a much longer drive and I would avoid trying this as the traffic can be hideous and getting around in Rome in a car is most people's idea of a nightmare.

You don't say how long you are planning on being in Italy. Be sure to dedicate several days to Florence and at least a full day to Siena. You'll probably want to see the countryside as well and the "Chiantigiana" the road that takes you through Chianti from Florence to Siena is worth renting a car for. There are lots of cute towns and wineries along the way to stop at.

That should leave you a few days in Rome, which you'll need to do it justice.

Anyway, I spent a long time in the tourism industry (I live in Florence now) before becoming a mommy, so if you need more info, let me know.

Answer 5

I've done this by train a couple of times and seems like it takes about 2 hours.

By car would probably take longer as the Italian highways can be slow going due to traffic and windy roads and little towns, and somewhat slow speed limits.

That being said, it is worth it to rent a car between Sienna & Florence and go up the wine country highway, route 222, so if time allows, take the train from Rome to Sienna, and then rent your car.

It's beautiful, and you hit all the out of the way (ie: less touristy) little medieval towns like Montiregianno, Greve, etc.