Buses from Venice to Florence
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Journey Summary
Venice to Florence Bus Information
| Avg. Bus Duration: | 4 hours 6 minutes | |
| Coach Ticket Price: | $13 | |
| Buses depart from: | Venice | |
| Bus arrives in: | Florence | |
| Distance: | 205 km | |
| Bus Companies: | Flixbus, Infobus |
Buses from Venice to Florence
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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Venice to Florence Bus Cost
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.
Most Venice to Florence buses are run by either Flixbus and BusCenter. BlaBlaCar rideshares are also a popular option.- Most buses are direct, depart from Venice's Tronchetto bus station and arrive at Piazzale Montelungo bus station.
- Traveling from Venice to Florence by bus takes as little as 3 hours and 50 minutes.
- Most travelers book their Venice to Florence bus ticket 1 day in advance of the travel date.
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:
- It is 6% cheaper to book a Venice to Florence bus ticket a day in advance as opposed to buying a ticket at the station.
- It is 18% cheaper to book a Venice to Florence bus ticket 1 week in advance as opposed to the day you intend to travel.
- Venice to Florence bus tickets are 35% cheaper on average when booked 1 month in advance as opposed to purchasing a bus ticket the day of.
Taking the Bus from Venice
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.
Getting into Florence by Bus
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.
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