How to travel from Venice to Florence
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4.6Travel Information between Venice and Florence
 Distance | 126 miles (204 km) |
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 Available travel modes | Train or bus |
 Ticket price range | $7 - $24 |
 Cheapest mode | Bus • $7 (€6) • 3 h 35 min |
 Fastest mode | Train • $24 (€21) • 2 h 3 min |
 Popular travel companies | Itabus or Frecciarossa |
Travel 126 miles (204 km) by train or bus to Florence from Venice. The most popular travel companies which serve this journey are Itabus or Frecciarossa 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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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
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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Attractions in Florence
Considered the birthplace of the Renaissance, Florence attracts over 1.8 million international visitors every year. Besides the Renaissance art and architecture that suffuse the city, some of Florence's attractions include the Uffizi Gallery, the Palazzo Pitti, the Palazzo Vecchio, and the Florence Cathedral with its famous dome, which dominates the Florentine skyline.
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All travel companies: Train and Bus from Venice to Florence
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.
There’s no need to fly between Italian hotspots when you can simply take a Frecciarossa travel to reach your destination in just a few hours. Frecciarossa is the premier high-speed travel service from Trenitalia, Italy’s national railroad company, with around 200 connections made across Italy per day. These travel reach speeds up to 186 mph (300 kmh), making them one of the fastest in the world. You can expect to travel 126 miles (204 km) from Venice to Florence on a Frecciarossa high-speed travel. All Frecciarossa classes provide free WiFi access, power outlets, air conditioning, bathrooms, luggage storage, onboard entertainment, and restaurant and bar services to passengers.
You can find the best deals on cheap Frecciarossa travel tickets right here. As an official travel partner of Trenitalia, Omio shows you all travel information for the Venice to Florence route, such as departure and arrival times, stops, travel stations, journey times, and cheap fares. Once you’re ready, buy your Venice to Florence travel ticket on Omio and enjoy traveling in full comfort on a Frecciarossa travel!
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.
FAQs: Travel from Venice to Florence
There are 2 travel options from Venice to Florence: train or bus.
The cheapest way to go to Florence from Venice is by taking a bus, which costs on average $7 (€6).
This is compared to other ways of getting from Venice to Florence:
Taking a bus costs $17 (€15) less than taking a train, which costs on average $24 (€21) for the same trip.
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:
Taking a bus requires on average 3 h 35 min of travel time.
The Venice to Florence distance is around 126 miles (204 km).
The average frequency per day from Venice to Florence is:
- 12 buses per day.
- 16 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your trip from Venice to 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 take a bus from Venice, Aeroporto Marco Polo (Parcheggio autobus) to Florence, Guidoni Tram T2.
- Most travelers board their train from Venice Santa Lucia and arrive in Florence Santa Maria Novella.
The following travel companies offer services from Venice to Florence:
- Travel with Itabus, FlixBus, BlaBlaCar, El Pilar or BlaBlaCar Bus for buses to Florence. If you’re looking for a good deal on tickets, check for Itabus Venice to Florence tickets on Omio for $7 (€6).
- Travel with Frecciarossa, Italo, Regionale, Intercity, Frecciargento or Frecciabianca for trains to Florence. If you’re looking for a good deal on tickets, check for Intercity Venice to Florence tickets on Omio for $24 (€21).
Yes, there are direct services available from Venice to Florence with the following travel companies:
- 11 direct buses per day with Itabus or FlixBus.
- Direct trains with Frecciarossa, Italo or Intercity with 16 direct trains per day.
Direct services tend to save you time and add more convenience in getting you to Florence as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking your tickets to Florence from Venice.
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