Cheapest
Average
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.
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Fastest Journey
2 h 30 m
Average
2 h 52 m
Buses per day
5
Distance
205 km
Of the 5 buses that leave Venice for Florence every day 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
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Distance | 126 miles (204 km) | |
Average bus duration | 3 h 20 min | |
Average bus ticket price | $15 (€14) | |
Bus frequency | 1 a day | |
Direct bus | Yes, there is 1 direct bus a day | |
Bus companies | Bus Center, Flixbus, BlaBlaCar, Itabus or Intercity |
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 Bus Center, Flixbus, BlaBlaCar, Itabus or Intercity. Normally, there is 1 bus operating per day, including direct services available. While the average ticket price for this journey costs around $15 (€14), you can find the cheapest bus ticket for as low as $11 (€10). Travelers depart most frequently from Venice, Aeroporto Marco Polo (Parcheggio autobus) and arrive in Florence, Guidoni Tram T2.
You can travel by bus between Venice and Florence with FlixBus and Intercity for as low as $11 (€10). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best trip.
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:
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 |
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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.
When departing from Venice, you have various bus station options to start your route from including Venice, Aeroporto Marco Polo (Parcheggio autobus), Venice, Piazzale Roma (city center, vaporetto) and Venice, Sant'Angelo Village, Cavallino Treporti. When arriving in Florence, you can end your journey in bus stations like Florence, Guidoni Tram T2, Florence, Villa Costanza Tram T1 and Florence, Viale Filippo Strozzi.
Passengers board the bus most frequently from Venice, Aeroporto Marco Polo (Parcheggio autobus), which is located around 8.2 miles (13.2 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the bus at Florence, Guidoni Tram T2, located 6.3 miles (10.1 km) away from the city centre.
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