How to travel from Florence to Venice

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Travel Information to Venice from Florence

Distance126 miles (204 km)
Available travel modesBus or train
Ticket price range$6 - $18
Cheapest modeBus • $6 (€5) • 3 h 30 min
Fastest modeTrain • $18 (€16) • 2 h 3 min
Popular travel companiesItabus or Italo

Travel 126 miles (204 km) by bus or train from Florence to Venice. The most popular travel companies which serve this trip are Itabus or Italo among others. Travelers can even take a direct bus or train from Florence to Venice.

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from Florence to Venice

How to get from Florence to Venice by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

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The best way to travel from Florence to Venice is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

Itabus2726
05:55PM3h34
Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence)
09:29PMVenezia, Viale Stazione / Via Dante (Mestre Stazione)
$81One-way
0 transfers

Cheapest

Itabus2726
05:55PM3h34
Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence)
09:29PMVenezia, Viale Stazione / Via Dante (Mestre Stazione)
$81One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

Italo8920
06:39PM2h01
Florence Santa Maria Novella
08:40PMVenice Mestre
$771One-way
0 transfers

Other options

RegionaleRegionale 18466 · Autobus TTPER B0434 · Regionale Veloce 3994
08:37AM4h43
Florence Santa Maria Novella
01:20PMVenice Santa Lucia
$311One-way
2 transfers
RegionaleTUSCANY LINE 18508 · Autobus FI680 · Regionale Veloce 3974
09:09AM5h11
Florence Santa Maria Novella
02:20PMVenice Santa Lucia
$311One-way
2 transfers
RegionaleRegionale 18832 · Autobus TTPER B0436 · Regionale Veloce 3978
10:40AM4h40
Florence Rifredi
03:20PMVenice Santa Lucia
$311One-way
2 transfers
Itabus2726
05:55PM3h50
Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence)
09:45PMVenezia, Tronchetto (Piazzale People Mover)
$81One-way
0 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus
10:50AM4h15
Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence)
03:05PMVenezia, Viale Stazione / Via Dante (Mestre Stazione)
$191One-way
0 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus
10:50AM4h40
Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence)
03:30PMVenezia, Tronchetto Vaporetti
$191One-way
0 transfers

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How to Travel from Florence to Venice

The journey from Florence to Venice is popular with travelers in Italy for both business and leisure. Buses, trains, and flights travel regularly from Florence to Venice every day of the week. High-speed trains are generally the fastest mode of transport for this route. Services are available from the early morning until late at night. Key departure points include Florence's Piazzale Montelungo bus station, S.M. Novella and Campo di Marte train stations, and Florence airport.

Trains from Florence to Venice | Buses from Florence to Venice | Flights from Florence to Venice

Florence to Venice Travel Comparison

Average Price

Travel Time

Cheapest Time to Book

buses

€15

3:45 h

1 Month Ahead

trains

€25

1:50 h

2-3 Months Ahead

flight

€101

5:00 h

1 Week Ahead



What is the best way to travel from Florence to Venice?

Cheapest way to travel from Florence to Venice


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Taking the bus is the cheapest way to travel from Florence to Venice. Bus companies that travel from Florence to Venice include Flixbus and Baltour. Traveling from Florence to Venice by bus takes approximately 3:45 h. One bus departs in the morning at 5:25 a.m., while the other departs in the evening at 5:25 p.m. Buses usually depart from Florence's Piazzale Montelungo and arrive at Venice's Tronchetto people mover.


Fastest way to travel from Florence to Venice


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Taking the train is the fastest way to travel from Florence to Venice. Both Trenitalia and Italo both operate direct trains between Florence and Venice. Traveling from Florence to Venice by train takes as little as 1:50 h. Trains usually run from Florence to Venice every hour between 8:30 a.m. and 9:45 p.m., departing from either Florence's S.M. Novella or Campo di Marte train stations and arriving at Venice's S. Lucia train station. Overnight train journeys are also available.


Most popular way to travel from Florence to Venice


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Taking the train is the most popular way to travel from Florence to Venice. Taking the train is almost 2 hours faster than traveling from Florence to Venice by bus, while only being €10 more expensive on average. Both taking the train and bus are significantly more efficient in terms of both travel time and money when compared to flying between these two Italian cities.


How to get from Florence to Venice

The Best Way According to our Users

Whether it is for business or leisure, in order to travel from Florence to Venice, 98,59% of our customers choose the train as their preferred mode of transportation. By traveling by train on this route, you can enjoy the comfort of spacious seats, spectacular views—and in some cases free Wi-Fi—in both second and first class. Our customers have decided that the train is the best way to get from Florence to Venice and have chosen to enjoy this fast, safe and efficient way to arrive at their destination. Taking the train also avoids long lines or potential expenses for transfers to/from the station—especially since most main railway stations are located in the city center. Train companies in Europe vary from country to country, but most of them offer high-speed train routes, therefore when you add up at the end-to-end journey time, the train is often also the fastest way to get to your destination.

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FAQs: Travel from Florence to Venice

Travel to Venice easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Florence to Venice.

FAQs

There are 2 travel options to Venice from Florence. You can take a bus or train.

The cheapest way to go to Venice from Florence is by taking a bus, which costs on average $6 (€5).

This is compared to other ways of getting from Florence to Venice:

Taking a bus costs $12 (€11) less than taking a train, which costs on average $18 (€16) for the same trip.

The fastest way to get to Venice from Florence is by train with an average travel time of 2 h 3 min.

Other travel options to Venice take longer:

Bus takes 3 h 30 min on average.

The distance is approximately 126 miles (204 km) from Florence to Venice.

The average frequency per day from Florence to Venice is:

  • Around 8 buses per day.
  • 25 trains a day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your journey to Venice from Florence as scheduled services by bus or train can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Florence to Venice:

  • Trains most often depart from Florence at Florence Santa Maria Novella and arrive in Venice at Venice Santa Lucia.

The following travel companies offer services from Florence to Venice:

  • Travel with Itabus, FlixBus or BlaBlaCar Bus for buses to Venice. If you’re looking for a good deal on tickets, check for Itabus Florence to Venice tickets on Omio for $6 (€5).
  • Travel with Italo, Frecciarossa, Regionale, Intercity or Intercity Notte for trains to Venice. If you’re looking for a good deal on tickets, check for Intercity Florence to Venice tickets on Omio for $18 (€16).

Yes, there are direct services available from Florence to Venice with the following travel companies:

  • 4 direct buses per day with Itabus or FlixBus.
  • Direct train available with Italo, Frecciarossa or Intercity Notte 17 direct trains per day.

Direct services tend to save you time and add more convenience in getting you to Venice as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking your tickets from Florence to Venice.

Your trip from Florence to Venice doesn't have to end in Venice. Many of our customers like to extend their vacation to explore other popular destinations like Rome, Milan, Paris or Verona. If you’d like to add Rome, Milan, Paris or Verona to your Florence to Venice tour, check Omio for the best and cheapest ways to travel to any of these top destinations from Venice today!
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