You can get from Florence to Venice by train, bus or flight.
To get from Florence to Venice on May 27 we recommend taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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Distance | 126 miles (204 km) | |
Available travel modes | Bus or train | |
Ticket price range | $9 - $22 | |
Cheapest mode | Bus • $9 (€8) • 3 h 40 min | |
Fastest mode | Train • $22 (€20) • 2 h 1 min | |
Popular travel companies | Itabus or Intercity |
Take a bus or train to travel 126 miles (204 km) to Venice from Florence. If speed is a priority, then a train is the best option with an average duration of 2 h 1 min; whereas, if saving money is more important, then a bus is the best option with prices starting as low as $9 (€8). The most popular travel companies which serve this route are Itabus or Intercity among others. Travelers can even take a direct 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
Average Price |
Travel Time |
Cheapest Time to Book |
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€15 |
3:45 h |
1 Month Ahead |
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€25 |
1:50 h |
2-3 Months Ahead |
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€101 |
5:00 h |
1 Week Ahead |
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.
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.
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.
Routinely regarded as one of the world's most beautiful cities, Venice receives over 3 million international visitors per year. Some of Venice's attractions include the Grand Canal, St Mark's Basilica and Piazza San Marco. The Venice Film Festival and Carnival also draw visitors from all over the world every year.
There are 2 travel options from Florence to Venice: bus or train.
The cheapest way to get from Florence to Venice is by taking a bus. You can find average ticket prices around $9 (€8) compared to other travel options to Venice:
Taking a bus is usually $13 (€12) less than taking a train to Venice, which costs on average $22 (€20) for the same trip.
The fastest way to get to Venice from Florence is by train with an average travel time of 2 h 1 min.
Other travel options to Venice can usually take longer:
In comparison, taking a bus requires on average 3 h 40 min of travel time.
The distance from Florence to Venice is approximately 126 miles (204 km).
The average frequency per day from Florence to Venice is:
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your journey from Florence to Venice 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 when traveling from Florence to Venice:
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