Venice to Florence bus
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Bus times from Venice to Florence
Fastest Journey
3 h 20 m
Average
3 h 55 m
Buses per day
10
Distance
205 km
Of the 10 buses that leave Venice for Florence every day 10 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
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Overview: Bus from Venice to Florence
 | Distance | 126 miles (204 km) |
 | Average bus duration | 3 h 20 min |
 | Average bus ticket price | $15 (€13) |
 | Bus frequency | 2 a day |
 | Direct bus | Yes, there are 2 direct buses a day |
 | Bus providers | Intercity, Itabus, Flixbus, Regionale Veloce, BlaBlaCar, Bus Center or Infobus |
Buses from Venice to Florence cover the 126 miles (204 km) long trip taking on average 3 h 20 min with our travel partners like Intercity, Itabus, Flixbus, Regionale Veloce, BlaBlaCar, Bus Center or Infobus. Normally, there are 2 buses operating per day, including direct services available. You can get the cheapest bus tickets for this journey for as low as $11 (€10), but the average price of bus tickets is $15 (€13). Travelers depart most frequently from Venezia Mestre and arrive in Florence, Villa Costanza Tram T1.
Bus providers: Intercity and FlixBus from Venice to Florence
Travel from Venice to Florence from $11 (€10) with Omio’s bus partners Intercity and FlixBus! You can find the best schedules and tickets when comparing and booking the most convenient journey for you.
Looking to travel by bus between Venice and Florence? Omio can help you find that perfect route with Intercity. Check Omio to see current Intercity bus schedules, tickets, travel information and prices for the best deals on the Venice to Florence bus and book Intercity tickets online quickly and easily. When taking a bus to Florence from Venice, you can expect to travel 126 miles (204 km) one-way with Intercity. If you search for buses from Venice to Florence in the Omio app, you can check if the Intercity ticket is a mobile ticket, which makes it easy for you to go paperless when traveling without needing to purchase tickets in person at the bus station. Whether you’re looking for the cheapest, fastest or earliest bus with Intercity, we do the work for you to get you safely to Florence from Venice. Book that perfect Venice to Florence bus now with Omio and enjoy a smooth and comfortable journey with Intercity!
FlixBus is one of the most popular low-cost bus companies in Europe. Founded in Germany, FlixBus has expanded its services throughout Europe and even to the United States, giving travelers in both continents the option to take a long-distance bus at an affordable price. FlixBus also operates overnight buses on select routes throughout Europe. FlixBus offers only the Standard ticket for all its routes, which allows you to bring one carry-on bag and one checked bag per person. Additional fees apply for bringing extra luggage and making specific seat reservations, such as if you want to book an Extra Seat, Table Seat or the Panorama Seat. Standard amenities onboard include free Wi-Fi, power outlets to charge your phone, tablet or laptop during long bus journeys, extra legroom, luggage space and toilets.
FlixBus from Venice to Florence bus information:
- Average Duration: 4 h 27 min
- Average Price: $13
- FlixBus frequency: 2 a day
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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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.
Travel Tips: Bus to Florence from Venice
When taking a bus from Venice, you have a couple of bus stations you can depart from including Venice, Port San Basilio, Venice, Port and Venice, Piazzale Roma (city center, vaporetto). When you arrive in Florence, your bus can arrive in bus stations including Florence, Villa Costanza Tram T1, Firenze, Villa Costanza and Florence, Viale Filippo Strozzi.
Omio customers traveling this route book their buses from Venezia Mestre to Florence, Villa Costanza Tram T1.
You can find the most popular departure bus station for this journey, Venezia Mestre, located approximately 5.5 miles (8.9 km) from the city center of Venice. The most popular arrival bus station in Florence, called Florence, Villa Costanza Tram T1, is located around 7.2 miles (11.6 km) away from its city center.
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