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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 €6. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 1m. 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 €6, and a train costs an average of €21.
Distance: 127 miles (205 km)
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€34 Average price | €19 Average price Cheapest |
3h 31m Average total duration Fastest 3h 1m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 24m Average total duration 4h 54m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions |
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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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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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FAQs: Travel from Florence to Venice
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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.
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