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Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Florence to Venice among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $8. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 14m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $8, and a train costs an average of $13.
Distance: 127 miles (205 km)
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$32 Average price | $17 Average price Cheapest |
3h 44m Average total duration Fastest 3h 14m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 34m Average total duration 4h 4m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions |
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How to get from Florence to Venice by train, bus or flight.
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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.
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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.
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Florence to Venice Travel Comparison
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€15 |
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€25 |
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What is the best way to travel from Florence to Venice?
Cheapest way to travel from Florence to Venice
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
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
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.
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This is compared to other travel options from Florence to Venice:
A bus is $6 (€5) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Florence to Venice costing on average $13 (€11).
Other travel options to Venice take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 20m.
- Around 57 trains per day.
- Around 33 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Florence and Venice as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Florence Santa Maria Novella and arrive in Venice Santa Lucia.
- Buses mostly depart from Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) and arrive in Venezia, Viale Stazione / Via Dante (Mestre Stazione).
- Travel with Itabus, FlixBus, BlaBlaCar, BlaBlaCar Bus, Marino Autolinee to go to Venice by bus.
- Travel with Italo, Frecciarossa, Regionale, Intercity, Intercity Notte to go to Venice by train.
- 25 direct buses per day with Itabus, FlixBus, BlaBlaCar.
- 37 direct trains per day with Italo, Frecciarossa, Intercity, Intercity Notte.
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