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Peggy Guggenheim Collection
One of Italy’s leading modern art museums, with major 20th-century works by Picasso, Pollock, Dalí, and other masters on the Grand Canal.
Cheapest price
$33
Average price
$40
Fastest journey
2 h 16 m
Average duration
4 h 11 m
Trains per day
3
Distance
211 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Florence Santa Maria Novella to Venice Marco Polo Airport is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Florence Santa Maria Novella to Venice Marco Polo Airport will cost around $40 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $33.
Of the 3 trains that leave Florence Santa Maria Novella for Venice Marco Polo Airport on Mon, Jun 01, 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Mon, Jun 01 the direct trains cover the 211 km distance in an average of 4 h 11 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 16 m .
On Mon, Jun 01 the slowest trains will take 5 h 8 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.






Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Florence Santa Maria Novella to Venice Marco Polo Airport among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $10. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 51m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $10, and a train costs an average of $33.
Distance: 131 miles (211 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$43 Average price | $29 Average price Cheapest | $78 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 21m Average total duration Fastest 2h 51m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 38m Average total duration 4h 8m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 1m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Florence Santa Maria Novella to Venice Marco Polo Airport:
A bus is $14 (€11) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Florence Santa Maria Novella to Venice Marco Polo Airport costing on average $43 (€34).
Other travel options to Venice Marco Polo Airport take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 8m.
The journey is about 10m faster (2h 51m by train vs 3h 1m by car) and roughly $36 (€29) cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($43 (€34) vs $78 (€63)). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.
Direct services run with Italo.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
The table below shows live departures for Florence Santa Maria Novella to Venice Marco Polo Airport trains for today, Sunday, May 31. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 5:23 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 3h42 | 9:05 PM Venice Marco Polo Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 5:28 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 3h37 | 9:05 PM Venice Marco Polo Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 9:18 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 7h38 | 4:56 AM Venice Marco Polo Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 10:13 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 7h43 | 5:56 AM Venice Marco Polo Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Monday, June 1 | |||||
![]() | 2:32 AM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 5h08 | 7:40 AM Venice Marco Polo Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 3:32 AM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 5h08 | 8:40 AM Venice Marco Polo Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 9:39 AM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 2h16 | 11:55 AM Venice Marco Polo Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Trains from Florence Santa Maria Novella to Venice Marco Polo Airport run on average 17 times per day, taking around 2h 51m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $33 (€27) but you can travel from only $10 (€8) by bus.
There are 1 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 02:32, the last at 22:13. The fastest train covers the 131 miles (211 km) distance in 2h 16m.
Distance 131 miles (211 km) |
Average train duration 2h 51m |
Cheapest ticket price $33 (€27) |
Trains per day 17 |
Direct trains 1 |
Fastest train 2h 16m |
First train 2:32 AM |
Last train 10:13 PM |
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One of Italy’s leading modern art museums, with major 20th-century works by Picasso, Pollock, Dalí, and other masters on the Grand Canal.
Venice’s premier museum of pre-19th-century Venetian art, known for masterpieces by Bellini, Carpaccio, Giorgione, Tintoretto, and Veronese.
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Venice’s ceremonial heart, framed by monumental architecture and one of the city’s essential places to experience its grandeur.
The city’s main waterway, lined with palaces and best appreciated from bridges, waterfront stops, or a vaporetto ride.
A colorful island famed for vividly painted houses and photogenic canals, especially popular on social media and day trips.
Sweet-and-sour sardines marinated with onions, vinegar, raisins, and pine nuts, a classic Venetian cicchetto with historic maritime roots.
Creamed salted cod whipped with olive oil into a soft spread, traditionally served on bread or polenta in Venetian bacari.
Venetian risotto colored and flavored with cuttlefish ink, prized for its deep seafood taste and striking black color.
Renowned seafood restaurant near the airport area in Campagna Lupia, celebrated for refined Venetian fish dishes and elegant service.
Well-known Cannaregio restaurant serving classic Venetian dishes, quality seafood, and a respected wine list in an old-world dining room.
Historic Burano trattoria famous for lagoon cuisine and risotto, with a classic atmosphere and strong Venetian identity.
Venice is pricey for tourists, with higher costs for dining and coffee near the airport and main sights.
Service is often included or a cover charge applies. Round up or leave 5-10% for great service; small tips for taxis are appreciated but not expected.
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