Route
Rome to Florence Private Transfer
Door to door between Rome and Florence — with your luggage, your group and, if you like, a stop in Orvieto or Siena on the way.
The essentials
- Distance
- About 275–285 km via the A1 motorway
- Drive time
- About 3 hours without stops (traffic-dependent)
- Alternative
- High-speed train between the city-centre stations takes roughly 1.5 hours
- Tolls
- A1 motorway tolls apply and are included in our fixed price
- Common pick-ups
- Fiumicino and Ciampino airports, Rome Termini station, Rome hotels
- Common drop-offs
- Florence hotels and villas, Santa Maria Novella station, Tuscany countryside
- City access
- Florence's historic centre is a restricted-traffic zone; your driver drops at the closest permitted point.
What's included
- Licensed operator and insured vehicle
- Fixed all-inclusive price: tolls, parking, waiting
- Vehicle to fit your group and luggage: sedan, van or minibus
- Optional sightseeing stops with a set time budget
- Driver details 24 hours before pick-up; dispatch contact throughout
When a private transfer beats the train
- Groups of 3+ or lots of luggage
- Hotel or villa outside central Florence (Chianti, Val d'Orcia, hill-town weddings)
- You want to stop on the way — Orvieto, Siena or a winery
- Early or late timings the train doesn't serve
- You need child seats or a wheelchair-accessible vehicle
Adding a stop
A stop in Orvieto or Siena typically adds one to two hours depending on how long you stay. Tell us your arrival time and we will suggest a plan and price it separately from the direct transfer.
Frequently asked questions
How long does the transfer take?
Around three hours without stops. Traffic on the A1 near Rome and Florence can add time, particularly on Friday and Sunday afternoons.
Is the price per person?
No — per vehicle. You choose a sedan, van or minibus depending on group size and luggage.
Can we go to a hotel outside Florence?
Yes. Send us the address and we will price the exact route.
Can we make a stop on the way?
Yes — Orvieto and Siena are popular. We agree the stop time in advance so the schedule stays predictable.
Facts on this page last reviewed: 2026-09-19.