How to travel from Venice to Florence

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Travel Information to Florence from Venice

Distance126 miles (204 km)
Available travel modesTrain or bus
Ticket price range$6 - $23
Cheapest modeBus • $6 (€5) • 3 h 35 min
Fastest modeTrain • $23 (€21) • 2 h 3 min
Popular travel companiesItabus or Italo

Take a train or bus to travel 126 miles (204 km) to Florence from Venice. The most popular travel companies which serve this journey are Itabus or Italo among others. Travelers can even take a direct bus or train from Venice to Florence.

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from Venice to Florence

How to get from Venice to Florence by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

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

Itabus2723
09:05AM3h35
Venezia, Viale Stazione / Via Dante (Mestre Stazione)
12:40PMScandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence)
$251One-way
0 transfers

Cheapest

FlixBusFlixBus
06:50PM3h45
Venezia, Tronchetto Vaporetti
10:35PMScandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence)
$111One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

FrecciarossaFRECCIAROSSA 1000 9409
08:40AM1h59
Venice Mestre
10:39AMFlorence Santa Maria Novella
$721One-way
0 transfers

Other options

RegionaleRegionale Veloce 3997 · Autobus FI07V · Regionale 18841
09:53AM4h58
Venice Mestre
02:51PMFlorence Campo di Marte
$261One-way
2 transfers
RegionaleRegionale Veloce 3997 · Autobus FI07V · Tuscany Line 18473
09:40AM4h44
Venice Santa Lucia
02:24PMFlorence Santa Maria Novella
$271One-way
2 transfers
RegionaleRegionale Veloce 3971 · Autobus TTPER B0443 · Regionale 18843
10:53AM4h58
Venice Mestre
03:51PMFlorence Campo di Marte
$261One-way
2 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus
01:05PM3h45
Venezia, Viale Stazione / Via Dante (Mestre Stazione)
04:50PMScandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence)
$151One-way
0 transfers
Itabus2723
08:45AM3h55
Venezia, Tronchetto (Piazzale People Mover)
12:40PMScandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence)
$251One-way
0 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus
12:35PM4h15
Venezia, Tronchetto Vaporetti
04:50PMScandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence)
$151One-way
0 transfers

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How to Travel from Venice to Florence

The journey from Venice to Florence is popular with travelers in Italy for both business and leisure. Buses and trains travel regularly from Venice to Florence 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 Venice's Tronchetto people mover, S. Lucia train station, and Marco Polo airport.

Trains from Venice to Florence | Buses from Venice to Florence | Flights from Venice to Florence

Venice to Florence Travel Comparison

Average Price

Travel Time

Cheapest Time to Book

buses

€13

3:50 h

2 Months Ahead

trains

€24

1:53 h

2 Months Ahead

flight

€114

5:39 h

1 Week Ahead



What is the best way to travel from Venice to Florence?

Cheapest way to travel from Venice to Florence


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Taking the bus is the cheapest way to travel from Venice to Florence. Most buses traveling from Venice to Florence depart from Venice's Tronchetto bus station and take at least 3:50 h to arrive at Florence's Piazzale Montelungo. At least 7 buses travel from Venice to Florence every day, with the earliest departing at 9:00 a.m. Bus companies that travel from Venice to Florence include Flixbus, Baltour, and BusCenter. Ridesharing services like BlaBlaCar also frequently travel from Venice to Florence.


Fastest way to travel from Venice to Florence


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Since there are no direct flights, the fastest way to travel from Venice to Florence is by taking a high-speed train. Trains traveling from Venice to Florence depart from either Venice's Santa Lucia or Mestre train station and take approximately 2 hours to arrive at either Florence's Santa Maria Novella, Rifredi, or Campo di Marte train stations. Both Trenitalia and Italo offer frequent trains from Venice to Florence, with the first train departing at 5:37 a.m. Approximately 30 trains travel from Venice to Florence per day.


Most popular way to travel from Venice to Florence


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Taking the train is the most popular way to travel from Venice to Florence. Taking the train is at least 2 hours faster than taking the bus, while also only costing an additional €11 on average. Trains traveling from Venice to Florence are also usually more convenient for travelers since approximately 30 trains depart throughout the day.


How to get from Venice to Florence

The Best Way According to our Users

Whether it is for business or leisure, in order to travel from Venice to Florence, 97,00% 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 Venice to Florence 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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FAQs: Travel from Venice to Florence

Travel to Florence easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Venice to Florence.

FAQs

There are 2 ways to get from Venice to Florence: train or bus.

The cheapest way to get from Venice to Florence is by taking a bus with average ticket prices of $6 (€5) compared to other travel options to Florence:

A bus is $18 (€16) less than a train with an average ticket price of $23 (€21) from Venice to Florence.

The fastest way to get to Florence from Venice is by train with an average travel time of 2 h 3 min.

Other travel options to Florence take longer:

Bus takes 3 h 35 min on average.

You should expect to travel around 126 miles (204 km) between Venice and Florence.

The average frequency per day from Venice to Florence is:

  • 16 buses per day.
  • 16 trains a day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your trip between Venice and Florence as scheduled services by train or bus can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points when traveling from Venice to Florence:

  • Most travelers board their train from Venice Santa Lucia and arrive in Florence Santa Maria Novella.

Omio works with many trusted partners that can help you travel the best way from Venice to Florence:

  • You can go to Florence from Venice by bus with Itabus or FlixBus. You'll see cheap bus tickets for $6 (€5) with Itabus from Venice to Florence on Omio.
  • You can go to Florence from Venice by train with Italo, Frecciarossa, Regionale or Intercity. You'll see cheap train tickets for $23 (€21) with Intercity from Venice to Florence on Omio.

Yes, there are direct routes from Venice to Florence with the following travel companies:

  • You can find 10 direct buses per day to Florence with Itabus or FlixBus.
  • You can find 16 direct trains per day to take to Florence with Italo, Frecciarossa or Intercity.

Direct services to Florence tend to save you time and add more convenience as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking tickets for your route.

Looking to extend your trip from Venice to Florence? Many Omio customers who go from Venice to Florence usually extend their vacation to explore other popular destinations like Rome, Pisa, Milan or Bologna. If you're looking to explore Rome, Pisa, Milan or Bologna from Florence, let Omio find you the best connections available at an affordable price.
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