How to travel from Venice to Florence

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Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Venice to Florence among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $8. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 42m. 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 $8, and a train costs an average of $25.

Distance: 127 miles (205 km)

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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)
$261One-way
0 transfers

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FlixBusFlixBus
08:50PM4h15
Venezia, Tronchetto Vaporetti
01:05AMScandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence)
$161One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

FrecciarossaFRECCIAROSSA 1000 9409
08:40AM1h59
Venice Mestre
10:39AMFlorence Santa Maria Novella
$781One-way
0 transfers

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RegionaleRegionale Veloce 3971 · Regionale TTPER 17827 · Tuscany Line 18517
10:40AM4h12
Venice Santa Lucia
02:52PMFlorence Santa Maria Novella
$291One-way
2 transfers
RegionaleRegionale Veloce 3997 · Autobus FI681 · Regionale 18841
09:53AM4h58
Venice Mestre
02:51PMFlorence Campo di Marte
$281One-way
2 transfers
RegionaleRegionale Veloce 3997 · Autobus FI681 · Regionale 34103
09:40AM4h44
Venice Santa Lucia
02:24PMFlorence Santa Maria Novella
$291One-way
2 transfers
Itabus2723
08:45AM3h55
Venezia, Tronchetto (Piazzale People Mover)
12:40PMScandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence)
$261One-way
0 transfers
Itabus2797
12:45PM3h35
Venezia, Viale Stazione / Via Dante (Mestre Stazione)
04:20PMScandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence)
$211One-way
0 transfers
Itabus2797
12:25PM3h55
Venezia, Tronchetto (Piazzale People Mover)
04:20PMScandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence)
$211One-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

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buses

€13

3:50 h

2 Months Ahead

trains

€24

1:53 h

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€114

5:39 h

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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.

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There are 2 options to travel between Venice and Florence including taking a train and bus.
The cheapest way to travel from Venice to Florence is a bus with an average price of $8 (€6).

This is compared to other travel options from Venice to Florence:

A bus is $17 (€14) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Venice to Florence costing on average $25 (€20).

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

Other travel options to Florence take longer:

Bus takes on average 3h 20m.

The distance from Venice to Florence is approximately 127 miles (205 km).
The average frequency per day from Venice to Florence is:
  • Around 55 trains per day.
  • Around 35 buses per day.

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

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Venice to Florence:
  • Trains mostly depart from Venice Santa Lucia and arrive in Florence Santa Maria Novella.
  • Buses mostly depart from Venezia, Viale Stazione / Via Dante (Mestre Stazione) and arrive in Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence).
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Venice to Florence, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar, BlaBlaCar Bus, Marino Autolinee to go to Florence by bus.
  • Travel with Italo, Frecciarossa, Itabus, Regionale, Intercity, Intercity Notte to go to Florence by train.
Yes, there are direct services available from Venice to Florence with the following travel companies:
  • 26 direct buses per day with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar.
  • 36 direct trains per day with Italo, Frecciarossa, Itabus, Intercity.
Omio customers who travel from Venice to Florence often also extend their vacation to go to Rome, Pisa, Milan, Bologna, Siena. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Florence and these popular destinations at a great price.
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