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Compare train, bus, and flight for Venice to Florence
Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Venice to Florence among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $23 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 8m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.2kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $23, while a flight costs an average of $580.
Distance: 127 miles (205 km)
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Most popular Flight | Train | Bus | Driving |
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$580 Average price | $37 Average price | $23 Average price Cheapest | $51 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 14m Average total duration 3h 14m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 3h 8m Average total duration Fastest 2h 38m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 51m Average total duration 4h 21m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 43m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
- CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Venice to Florence:
A bus is $14 (€12) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Venice to Florence costing on average $37 (€31).
A bus is $557 (€466) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Venice to Florence costing on average $580 (€485).
Other travel options to Florence take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 51m.
Flight takes on average 5h 14m.
Tickets start at around $580 (€485) compared to roughly $51 (€42) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $-529.54 (€-442.41). The journey takes 3h 14m versus 2h 43m by car, so you may arrive a little later, but you can relax instead of spending the time behind the wheel.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
Travel optionsfrom Venice to Florence
How to get from Venice to Florence by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Venice to Florence is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
27239:05 AM3h35Venezia, Viale Stazione / Via Dante (Mestre Stazione)12:40 PMScandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence)$121One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- 27239:05 AM3h35Venezia, Viale Stazione / Via Dante (Mestre Stazione)12:40 PMScandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence)$121One-way0 transfers
Fastest
FRECCIAROSSA 94098:40 AM1h59Venice Mestre10:39 AMFlorence Santa Maria Novella$711One-way0 transfers
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Regionale Veloce 3963 · Regionale 17817 · Regionale 188296:53 AM4h00Venice Mestre10:53 AMFlorence Campo di Marte$261One-way2 transfers- Regionale Veloce 3975 · Regionale 17833 · Regionale 1884912:53 PM4h37Venice Mestre5:30 PMFlorence Campo di Marte$261One-way2 transfers
- Regionale Veloce 3979 · Regionale 17839 · Regionale 188592:53 PM4h48Venice Mestre7:41 PMFlorence Rifredi$261One-way2 transfers
- 27238:45 AM3h55Venezia, Tronchetto (Piazzale People Mover)12:40 PMScandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence)$121One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus7:15 PM3h20Venezia, Viale Stazione / Via Dante (Mestre Stazione)10:35 PMScandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence)$121One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus9:35 AM3h30Venezia, Tronchetto Vaporetti1:05 PMScandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence)$121One-way0 transfers
AZ1462 · AZ16793:15 PM3h00Venice Marco Polo Airport6:15 PMFlorence Peretola Airport$1831One-way1 transfer- AZ1480 · AZ16817:10 PM3h30Venice Marco Polo Airport10:40 PMFlorence Peretola Airport$2731One-way1 transfer
- AZ1466 · AZ167711:20 AM3h25Venice Marco Polo Airport2:45 PMFlorence Peretola Airport$3091One-way1 transfer
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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 |
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€13 |
3:50 h |
2 Months Ahead |
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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
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
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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This is compared to other travel options from Venice to Florence:
A bus is $14 (€12) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Venice to Florence costing on average $37 (€31).
A bus is $557 (€466) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Venice to Florence costing on average $580 (€485).
Other travel options to Florence take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 51m.
Flight takes on average 5h 14m.
- Around 52 trains per day.
- Around 33 buses per day.
- Around 9 flights per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Venice and Florence as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Venice Marco Polo Airport and arrive in Florence Peretola Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Venice Mestre 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).
- Ferries mostly depart from Port of Rovinj and arrive in Cesenatico.
- Travel with FlixBus, GoOpti, Marino Autolinee, Itabus to go to Florence by bus.
- Travel with Swiss, Air Dolomiti, Luxair, Austrian Airlines, Lufthansa, Air Baltic, Helvetic Airways, ITA to go to Florence by flight.
- Travel with Intercity, Frecciarossa, Italo, Regionale, Intercity Notte to go to Florence by train.
- 31 direct buses per day with FlixBus, GoOpti, Itabus.
- 37 direct trains per day with Intercity, Frecciarossa, Italo, Intercity Notte.
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