How to travel from Venice to Florence

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Travel Information to Florence from Venice

distanceDistance126 miles (204 km)
modeAvailable travel modesTrain or bus
priceTicket price range$6 - $23
cheapestCheapest modeBus • $6 (€5) • 3 h 35 min
fastestFastest modeTrain • $23 (€21) • 2 h 3 min
carriersPopular 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.

FlixBusFlixBus
09:35AM3h30
Venezia, Tronchetto Vaporetti
01:05PMScandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence)
$461One-way
0 transfers
Cheapest
FlixBusFlixBus
06:50PM3h45
Venezia, Tronchetto Vaporetti
10:35PMScandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence)
$261One-way
0 transfers
Fastest
FrecciarossaFRECCIAROSSA 1000 9415
11:38AM2h01
Venice Mestre
01:39PMFlorence Santa Maria Novella
$1401One-way
0 transfers
Other options
RegionaleRegionale Veloce 3971 · Regionale TTPER 17827 · Tuscany Line 18517
10:40AM4h12
Venice Santa Lucia
02:52PMFlorence Santa Maria Novella
$521One-way
2 transfers
RegionaleRegionale Veloce 3971 · Regionale TTPER 17827 · Regionale 18843
10:53AM4h58
Venice Mestre
03:51PMFlorence Campo di Marte
$501One-way
2 transfers
IntercityIntercity 584
01:26PM3h28
Venice Mestre
04:54PMFlorence Rifredi
$701One-way
0 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus
09:15AM3h50
Venezia, Viale Stazione / Via Dante (Mestre Stazione)
01:05PMScandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence)
$461One-way
0 transfers
Itabus2703
09:05AM3h59
Venezia, Viale Stazione / Via Dante (Mestre Stazione)
01:04PMScandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence)
$501One-way
0 transfers
Itabus2703
08:45AM4h19
Venezia, Tronchetto (Piazzale People Mover)
01:04PMScandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence)
$501One-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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Find the best journey from Venice to Florence with Frecciarossa, Italo and FlixBus. Comparing schedules and prices and booking the most affordable trip has never been easier with over 1000 travel companies on Omio.

Step on board a Frecciarossa train and relax as you travel across Italy. Trenitalia’s Frecciarossa high-speed trains make about 200 connections across Italy per day and are renowned for their comfort, speed and reduced environmental impact. Frecciarossa reach speeds up to 186 mph (300 kmh). When booking your Frecciarossa you can choose between four different classes: Standard, Premium, Business, and Executive.

    FlixBus is one of the most popular low-cost travel companies in Europe. Founded in Germany, FlixBus has expanded its services throughout Europe and even to the United States, giving travelers in both continents the option to take a long-distance travel at an affordable price. FlixBus also operates overnight travel on select routes throughout Europe. FlixBus offers only the Standard ticket for all its routes, which allows you to bring one carry-on bag and one checked bag per person. Additional fees apply for bringing extra luggage and making specific seat reservations, such as if you want to book an Extra Seat, Table Seat or the Panorama Seat. Standard amenities onboard include free Wi-Fi, power outlets to charge your phone, tablet or laptop during long travel journeys, extra legroom, luggage space and toilets.

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