Travel Information to Florence from Venice
| 126 miles (204 km) | |
| Train or bus | |
| $6 - $23 | |
| Bus • $6 (€5) • 3 h 35 min | |
| Train • $23 (€21) • 2 h 3 min | |
| Itabus 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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How to get from Venice to Florence by train, bus or flight.
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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.
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Regionale Veloce 3997 · Autobus FI07V · Regionale 18841
Regionale Veloce 3997 · Autobus FI07V · Tuscany Line 18473
Regionale Veloce 3971 · Autobus TTPER B0443 · Regionale 18843
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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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€13 |
3:50 h |
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€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

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.
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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.

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.
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