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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
3 h 29 m
Average
3 h 59 m
Buses per day
14
Distance
205 km
Of the 14 buses that leave Venice for Florence every day 14 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
Distance | 126 miles (204 km) |
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Average bus duration | 3 h 35 min |
Average bus ticket price | $32 (€27) |
Bus frequency | 12 a day |
Direct bus | Yes, there are 11 direct buses a day |
Bus companies | Itabus or FlixBus |
Buses from Venice to Florence cover the 126 miles (204 km) long route taking on average 3 h 35 min with our travel partners like Itabus or FlixBus. Normally, there are 12 buses operating per day, including direct services available. You can get the cheapest bus tickets for this route for as low as $7 (€6), but the average price of bus tickets is $32 (€27).
For as little as $4 (€3) you can travel by bus from Venice to Florence with Itabus, FlixBus and BlaBlaCar. Omio will show you the best deals, schedules and tickets available for this trip.
FlixBus is one of Europe's leading low-cost bus companies, founded in Germany and offering long-distance bus services in Europe and the U. S. FlixBus also operates overnight buses on select routes throughout Europe. Standard amenities on FlixBus include free Wi-Fi, power outlets to charge your phone, tablet or laptop during long bus journeys, extra legroom, luggage space and toilets. You can even purchase snacks and drinks onboard. FlixBus offers only the Standard ticket for all its routes, which allows you to bring one carry-on luggage and one checked bag per person. Additional fees apply for extra luggage and specific seat reservations, such as if you want to book an Extra Seat, Table Seat or the Panorama Seat.
Bus information from Venice to Florence with FlixBus:
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.
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