How to travel from Florence to Venice

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Travel Information to Venice from Florence

distanceDistance126 miles (204 km)
modeAvailable travel modesBus or train
priceTicket price range$6 - $18
cheapestCheapest modeBus • $6 (€5) • 3 h 30 min
fastestFastest modeTrain • $18 (€16) • 2 h 3 min
carriersPopular 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
bus

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

FlixBusFlixBus
07:15AM3h45
Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence)
11:00AMVenezia, Viale Stazione / Via Dante (Mestre Stazione)
$241One-way
0 transfers
Cheapest
Itabus2706
05:55PM3h34
Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence)
09:29PMVenezia, Viale Stazione / Via Dante (Mestre Stazione)
$161One-way
0 transfers
Fastest
Italo8920
06:39PM2h01
Florence Santa Maria Novella
08:40PMVenice Mestre
$681One-way
0 transfers
Other options
RegionaleRegionale 18744 · Autobus FI680 · Regionale Veloce 3974
09:27AM4h40
Florence Rifredi
02:07PMVenice Mestre
$261One-way
2 transfers
RegionaleTuscany Line 18504 · Regionale TTPER 17814 · Regionale 88464
08:09AM4h58
Florence Santa Maria Novella
01:07PMVenice Mestre
$261One-way
2 transfers
RegionaleRegionale 17816 · Autobus FI362 · Regionale 88464
08:41AM4h39
Florence Rifredi
01:20PMVenice Santa Lucia
$281One-way
2 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus
07:15AM4h05
Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence)
11:20AMVenezia, Tronchetto Vaporetti
$241One-way
0 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus
01:00PM3h40
Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence)
04:40PMVenezia, Viale Stazione / Via Dante (Mestre Stazione)
$211One-way
0 transfers
Itabus2706
05:55PM3h50
Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence)
09:45PMVenezia, Tronchetto (Piazzale People Mover)
$161One-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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Step on board a Frecciarossa train and relax as you travel across Italy. Trenitalia’s Frecciarossa high-speed trains make about 200 connections across Italy per day and are renowned for their comfort, speed and reduced environmental impact. Frecciarossa reach speeds up to 186 mph (300 kmh). When booking your Frecciarossa you can choose between four different classes: Standard, Premium, Business, and Executive.

    BlaBlaCar Bus (formerly known as Ouibus or iDBUS) is a popular French travel company from France operating long-distance services in 10 countries in Europe and connecting over 300 destinations. It is a subsidiary of the French carpooling service, BlaBlaCar. Standard amenities on BlaBlaCar Bus include toilets, air conditioning, USB and power outlets for charging phones, tablets and laptops during long travel journeys, extra legroom and adjustable seats. There is also free Wi-Fi available on select routes. The only ticket type from BlaBlaCar Bus is the Standard ticket, which allows each traveler to bring one carry-on bag and up to two checked bags.

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