- Must visit
Uffizi Galleries
Florence’s premier art museum, famed for Botticelli, Leonardo, Michelangelo, and Raphael. Timed-entry booking is strongly recommended due to very high demand.
Cheapest price
$13
Average price
$25
Fastest journey
3 h 20 m
Average duration
3 h 32 m
Buses per day
34
Distance
205 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Venice to Florence is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Venice to Florence will cost around $25 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $13.
Of the 34 buses that leave Venice for Florence on Mon, May 18, 31 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Mon, May 18 the direct buses cover the 205 km distance in an average of 3 h 32 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 3 h 20 m .
On Mon, May 18 the slowest buses will take 3 h 35 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
FlixBus
FlixBus
2771
2771
FlixBus
FlixBus
2723
2797
2795
2701Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Venice to Florence among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $9. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 25m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $9, and a train costs an average of $26.
Distance: 127 miles (205 km)
| Bus | Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$22 Average price Cheapest | $29 Average price | $52 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 26m Average total duration 3h 56m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 55m Average total duration Fastest 3h 25m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 43m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
![]() Most popular bus company | ![]() Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Venice to Florence:
A bus is $7 (€6) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Venice to Florence costing on average $29 (€24).
Other travel options to Florence take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 56m.
Tickets start at around $22 (€18) compared to roughly $52 (€42) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $29 (€24). The journey takes 3h 56m versus 2h 43m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Direct services are operated by Itabus, FlixBus, BlaBlaCar.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 12:00AM | Arrival Time 02:20AM | Duration 2h20 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $23 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:10AM | Arrival Time 10:10AM | Duration 4h00 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $33 |
Operator Itabus | Departure Time 06:30AM | Arrival Time 11:00AM | Duration 4h30 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:30AM | Arrival Time 10:10AM | Duration 3h40 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $46 |
Operator Itabus | Departure Time 06:50AM | Arrival Time 11:00AM | Duration 4h10 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:50AM | Arrival Time 11:20AM | Duration 4h30 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 10:50AM | Duration 2h50 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $15 |
Operator Itabus | Departure Time 08:45AM | Arrival Time 12:40PM | Duration 3h55 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:00AM | Arrival Time 11:20AM | Duration 2h20 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $28 |
Operator Itabus | Departure Time 09:05AM | Arrival Time 12:40PM | Duration 3h35 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:15AM | Arrival Time 01:05PM | Duration 3h50 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $13 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:30AM | Arrival Time 12:20PM | Duration 2h50 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $28 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:35AM | Arrival Time 01:05PM | Duration 3h30 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:10AM | Arrival Time 12:50PM | Duration 2h40 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $31 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:25AM | Arrival Time 02:00PM | Duration 3h35 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $17 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:45AM | Arrival Time 02:00PM | Duration 3h15 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $17 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:50AM | Arrival Time 03:45PM | Duration 3h55 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $13 |
Operator Itabus | Departure Time 11:55AM | Arrival Time 04:20PM | Duration 4h25 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 12:00PM | Arrival Time 02:40PM | Duration 2h40 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $25 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:10PM | Arrival Time 03:45PM | Duration 3h35 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $13 |
Operator Itabus | Departure Time 12:25PM | Arrival Time 04:20PM | Duration 3h55 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:35PM | Arrival Time 04:50PM | Duration 4h15 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 12:40PM | Arrival Time 03:30PM | Duration 2h50 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $26 |
Operator Itabus | Departure Time 12:45PM | Arrival Time 04:20PM | Duration 3h35 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:05PM | Arrival Time 04:50PM | Duration 3h45 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:00PM | Arrival Time 06:05PM | Duration 4h05 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 02:20PM | Arrival Time 05:20PM | Duration 3h00 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $25 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:20PM | Arrival Time 06:05PM | Duration 3h45 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator Itabus | Departure Time 02:25PM | Arrival Time 06:20PM | Duration 3h55 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 02:30PM | Arrival Time 05:30PM | Duration 3h00 | Departure days Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $26 |
Operator Itabus | Departure Time 02:45PM | Arrival Time 06:20PM | Duration 3h35 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:00PM | Arrival Time 05:10PM | Duration 2h10 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $17 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:20PM | Arrival Time 06:30PM | Duration 3h10 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $23 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:30PM | Arrival Time 06:30PM | Duration 3h00 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $33 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:00PM | Arrival Time 06:20PM | Duration 2h20 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $23 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:40PM | Arrival Time 09:25PM | Duration 4h45 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:00PM | Arrival Time 07:40PM | Duration 2h40 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Sun | Cheapest price $23 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:05PM | Arrival Time 09:00PM | Duration 3h55 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $18 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:10PM | Arrival Time 07:30PM | Duration 2h20 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $20 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:20PM | Arrival Time 09:20PM | Duration 3h00 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $31 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:50PM | Arrival Time 11:00PM | Duration 4h10 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $18 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:00PM | Arrival Time 09:40PM | Duration 2h40 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $25 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:15PM | Arrival Time 11:00PM | Duration 3h45 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $18 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:30PM | Arrival Time 10:00PM | Duration 2h30 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $20 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:30PM | Arrival Time 10:40PM | Duration 2h10 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $18 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:50PM | Arrival Time 01:30AM | Duration 4h40 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $18 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:10PM | Arrival Time 01:05AM | Duration 3h55 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $18 |
Operator Itabus | Departure Time 09:15PM | Arrival Time 01:35AM | Duration 4h20 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $15 |
Operator Marino Autolinee | Departure Time 09:30PM | Arrival Time 01:15AM | Duration 3h45 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $53 |
Operator Itabus | Departure Time 09:40PM | Arrival Time 01:35AM | Duration 3h55 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $14 |
Operator Itabus | Departure Time 10:50PM | Arrival Time 03:10AM | Duration 4h20 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $20 |
Operator Itabus | Departure Time 11:15PM | Arrival Time 03:10AM | Duration 3h55 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator Itabus | Departure Time 11:35PM | Arrival Time 03:10AM | Duration 3h35 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $19 |
The table below shows live departures for Venice to Florence buses for today, Sunday, May 17. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2797 | 12:45 PM Venezia, Viale Stazione / Via Dante (Mestre Stazione) | 3h35 | 4:20 PM Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 1:05 PM Venezia, Viale Stazione / Via Dante (Mestre Stazione) | 3h45 | 4:50 PM Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) | 0 transfersDirect | |
2795 | 2:25 PM Venezia, Tronchetto (Piazzale People Mover) | 3h55 | 6:20 PM Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) | 0 transfersDirect | |
2795 | 2:45 PM Venezia, Viale Stazione / Via Dante (Mestre Stazione) | 3h35 | 6:20 PM Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 4:40 PM Venezia, Viale Stazione / Via Dante (Mestre Stazione) | 4h20 | 9:00 PM Florence, Guidoni Tram T2 | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 4:40 PM Venezia, Viale Stazione / Via Dante (Mestre Stazione) | 4h45 | 9:25 PM Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 5:05 PM Venezia, Tronchetto Vaporetti | 4h20 | 9:25 PM Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 5:05 PM Venezia, Tronchetto Vaporetti | 3h55 | 9:00 PM Florence, Guidoni Tram T2 | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 6:50 PM Venezia, Tronchetto Vaporetti | 3h45 | 10:35 PM Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 6:50 PM Venezia, Tronchetto Vaporetti | 4h10 | 11:00 PM Firenze, Piazzale Montelungo | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 7:15 PM Venezia, Viale Stazione / Via Dante (Mestre Stazione) | 3h20 | 10:35 PM Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 7:15 PM Venezia, Viale Stazione / Via Dante (Mestre Stazione) | 3h45 | 11:00 PM Firenze, Piazzale Montelungo | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 8:50 PM Venezia, Tronchetto Vaporetti | 4h40 | 1:30 AM Firenze, Piazzale Montelungo | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 8:50 PM Venezia, Tronchetto Vaporetti | 4h15 | 1:05 AM Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 9:10 PM Venezia, Viale Stazione / Via Dante (Mestre Stazione) | 4h20 | 1:30 AM Firenze, Piazzale Montelungo | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 9:10 PM Venezia, Viale Stazione / Via Dante (Mestre Stazione) | 3h55 | 1:05 AM Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) | 0 transfersDirect | |
065 · 055 | 9:30 PM Venezia, Viale Stazione (Mestre Stazione - fermata ATVO) | 3h45 | 1:15 AM Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) | 1 transfer | |
| Monday, May 18 | |||||
FlixBus · FlixBus | 6:10 AM Venezia, Tronchetto Vaporetti | 4h00 | 10:10 AM Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) | 1 transfer | |
2729 | 6:30 AM Venezia, Tronchetto (Piazzale People Mover) | 4h30 | 11:00 AM Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 6:30 AM Venezia, Viale Stazione / Via Dante (Mestre Stazione) | 3h40 | 10:10 AM Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) | 1 transfer | |
2729 | 6:50 AM Venezia, Viale Stazione / Via Dante (Mestre Stazione) | 4h10 | 11:00 AM Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 6:50 AM Venezia, Viale Stazione / Via Dante (Mestre Stazione) | 4h30 | 11:20 AM Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) | 0 transfersDirect | |
2723 | 8:45 AM Venezia, Tronchetto (Piazzale People Mover) | 3h55 | 12:40 PM Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) | 0 transfersDirect | |
2723 | 9:05 AM Venezia, Viale Stazione / Via Dante (Mestre Stazione) | 3h35 | 12:40 PM Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) | 0 transfersDirect | |
2797 | 11:55 AM Venezia, Aeroporto Marco Polo di Venezia | 4h25 | 4:20 PM Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) | 0 transfersDirect | |
2797 | 12:25 PM Venezia, Tronchetto (Piazzale People Mover) | 3h55 | 4:20 PM Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 12:35 PM Venezia, Tronchetto Vaporetti | 4h15 | 4:50 PM Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Buses from Venice to Florence run on average 35 times per day, taking around 3h 56m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $9 (€7) if you book in advance.
There are 26 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:05, the last at 23:50. The fastest bus covers the 127 miles (205 km) distance in 3h 15m.
Distance 127 miles (205 km) |
Average bus duration 3h 56m |
Cheapest ticket price $9 (€7) |
Buses per day 35 |
Direct buses 26 |
Fastest bus 3h 15m |
First bus 12:05 AM |
Last bus 11:50 PM |
Cheapest Month Aug |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Mon |
Least Busy Day Sat |
Best time to book 84 days |
Discover the best of Florence — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Florence trip today.
Florence’s premier art museum, famed for Botticelli, Leonardo, Michelangelo, and Raphael. Timed-entry booking is strongly recommended due to very high demand.
Best known for Michelangelo’s David, plus important Florentine paintings and sculpture. Advance booking is strongly recommended.
A vast former Medici palace housing major museums and royal apartments. Worth visiting for both art collections and palace interiors.
The ceremonial heart of Florence, framed by the cathedral, baptistery, and bell tower. Essential for first-time visitors.
Florence’s great civic square, packed with sculpture, historic atmosphere, and immediate access to key landmarks.
The city’s most famous viewpoint, especially popular at sunset for panoramic photos over Florence’s skyline.
Florence’s iconic thick-cut T-bone steak from Chianina beef, grilled rare and simply seasoned. It is one of the city’s most famous traditional dishes.
A hearty Tuscan soup of bread, cannellini beans, and winter vegetables, especially black cabbage. It is a classic peasant dish strongly associated with Florence and Tuscany.
A comforting tomato and bread soup made with stale bread, garlic, olive oil, and basil. It is a beloved Florentine-Tuscan staple.
Florence’s landmark fine-dining destination, renowned for haute cuisine, exceptional wine service, and one of Italy’s most prestigious cellars.
Long-established traditional restaurant known for its butter chicken, artichoke omelette, and intimate old-Florence atmosphere.
Historic, no-frills Florentine trattoria near Mercato Centrale, famous for bistecca alla Fiorentina, ribollita, and other classic Tuscan dishes.
Compared with many Italian cities, Florence is moderately priced overall, but accommodation and dining in the historic center are noticeably higher.
Service is often included or reflected in menu prices, and tipping is not obligatory. In restaurants, locals may round up the bill or leave EUR 1-5 for good service; around 5-10% is appreciated only.}
Official public transport app
Scandicci, Villa Costanza, Florence -> Firenze Santa Maria Novella
The journey between the Italian cities of Venice and Florence can be achieved in just under four hours. Flixbus operates the fastest service, taking just 3:50 h to reach Florence, while BusCenter takes approximately 4½ hours to complete the journey. Prices vary between the services available, so travelers can find low-cost tickets by comparing prices. There are usually 3 buses traveling from Venice to Florence per day.
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Average prices for buses from Venice to Florence when you book in advance
Booking Period |
Average Price |
|---|---|
Same Day |
€17 |
1 Day in Advance |
€16 |
1 Week in Advance |
€14 |
2 Weeks in Advance |
€12 |
1 Month in Advance |
€11 |
3 Months in Advance |
€7 |
Venice to Florence Buses: General Information
While taking a bus is slower than the train, it is significantly cheaper and can take approximately 4 hours to arrive in Florence.
Based on Omio's travel data, as the table above clearly illustrates, ticket prices on Venice to Florence buses decrease the further they are booked in advance:
The main departure point for buses from Venice to Florence is Tronchetto bus station, which is located on the artificial island of Tronchetto on the western edge of Venice. Travelers can easily reach the bus station from the center of the city by walking or take a Vaporetto water bus from various places within the city. Vaporetto No. 2 connects many major points within the city, such as the Rialto and Ferrovia, and transports passengers directly to Tronchetto. The Venice People Mover public transport system also offers a fast and easy way to travel from major hubs, such as Piazzale Roma and the Marittima Cruise Terminal to Tronchetto.
Florence is one of Italy’s most romantic cities, best known for its remarkable Duomo and impressive art collections, such as the Uffizi Gallery, home to Michelangelo’s famous David. Travelers arriving in Florence disembark at Sita Firenze Bus Station, which is conveniently located next to the Santa Maria Novella Train Station in the heart of the city. The bus station is just a 10-minute walk from many of Florence’s main attractions, such as the Ponte Vecchio. The majority of buses stop at Piazza Stazione, in front of the train station, so it is easy to use the Florence bus system to reach outlying areas.
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Venice to Florence by bus. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest bus, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Florence, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

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