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Train & Bus Travel in Italy 2026
Train & Bus Travel in Italy 2026
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Train & Bus Travel in Italy 2026

Italy has one of Europe's best rail networks. High-speed trains connect Florence to Rome in 1h 30m, Milan to Venice in 2h 25m. Buses are cheaper โ€” find the best option for your route.

Most Popular Route: Florence to Rome

Florence โ†’ Rome
340+ weekly searches ยท 5 operators ยท prices updated daily
Train
from โ‚ฌ17 ยท 1h 30m
Trenitalia, Italo
Bus
from โ‚ฌ7 ยท 3h 30m
FlixBus, Itabus
Compare prices โ†’

Popular Inter-City Routes

Rome to Florence
Return journey โ€” same great prices
๐Ÿš† Train โ‚ฌ17 ยท 1h 30m
๐ŸšŒ Bus โ‚ฌ7 ยท 3h 30m
Milan to Rome
Italy's longest high-speed train corridor
๐Ÿš† Train โ‚ฌ9 ยท 2h 55m
๐ŸšŒ Bus โ‚ฌ19 ยท 7h 30m
Milan to Florence
Quick high-speed connection via Apennines
๐Ÿš† Train โ‚ฌ9 ยท 1h 40m
๐ŸšŒ Bus โ‚ฌ9 ยท 3h 30m
Rome to Naples
Frecciarossa high-speed in under 70 minutes
๐Ÿš† Train โ‚ฌ11 ยท 1h 10m
๐ŸšŒ Bus โ‚ฌ12 ยท 3h
Milan to Venice
Scenic connection to the floating city
๐Ÿš† Train โ‚ฌ9 ยท 2h 25m
๐ŸšŒ Bus โ‚ฌ9 ยท 3h 30m

More popular routes

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    Italy Train Travel Guide

    High-Speed Trains

    Trenitalia's Frecciarossa and Italo's EVO trains connect major Italian cities at up to 300 km/h. Florence to Rome takes just 1h 30m. Book early for prices from โ‚ฌ17.

    Budget Buses

    FlixBus, Itabus and Marino Bus run daily long-distance services. The Florenceโ€“Rome bus starts from โ‚ฌ7 and takes around 3h 30m.

    Airport Connections

    Flying into Rome Fiumicino (FCO) or Milan Malpensa (MXP)? Compare all ground transport options โ€” train, bus, taxi and private transfer.

    Price Comparison Tips

    Trains get more expensive closer to departure. Buses often have fixed prices. Book trains 2โ€“4 weeks ahead for the best fares. ItalyFare updates prices daily โ€” no booking fees.