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Compare bus and train for Venice to Florence
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 $9. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 25m. 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 $9, and a train costs an average of $27.
Distance: 127 miles (205 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$29 Average price | $22 Average price Cheapest | $52 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 55m Average total duration Fastest 3h 25m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 26m Average total duration 3h 56m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 43m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
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 $7 (€6) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Venice to Florence costing on average $29 (€24).
Other travel options to Florence take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 56m.
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.
- 27952:45 PM3h35Venezia, Viale Stazione / Via Dante (Mestre Stazione)6:20 PMScandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence)$101One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- 27952:45 PM3h35Venezia, Viale Stazione / Via Dante (Mestre Stazione)6:20 PMScandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence)$101One-way0 transfers
Fastest
FRECCIAROSSA 94211:38 PM2h01Venice Mestre3:39 PMFlorence Santa Maria Novella$731One-way0 transfers
Other options
Regionale Veloce 3975 · Regionale 17833 · Regionale 1884912:53 PM4h37Venice Mestre5:30 PMFlorence Campo di Marte$271One-way2 transfers- Regionale Veloce 3979 · Regionale 17839 · Regionale 188592:53 PM4h48Venice Mestre7:41 PMFlorence Rifredi$271One-way2 transfers
- Regionale Veloce 3987 · Regionale 17853 · Regionale 185396:53 PM4h57Venice Mestre11:50 PMFlorence Santa Maria Novella$271One-way2 transfers
- 27952:25 PM3h55Venezia, Tronchetto (Piazzale People Mover)6:20 PMScandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence)$101One-way0 transfers
FlixBus1:05 PM3h45Venezia, Viale Stazione / Via Dante (Mestre Stazione)4:50 PMScandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence)$171One-way0 transfers- FlixBus12:35 PM4h15Venezia, Tronchetto Vaporetti4:50 PMScandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence)$171One-way0 transfers
AZ1480 · AZ16817:10 PM3h30Venice Marco Polo Airport10:40 PMFlorence Peretola Airport$2081One-way1 transfer- AZ1462 · AZ16793:15 PM3h00Venice Marco Polo Airport6:15 PMFlorence Peretola Airport$2391One-way1 transfer
- AZ1466 · AZ167711:20 AM2h50Venice Marco Polo Airport2:10 PMFlorence Peretola Airport$5461One-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 |
2 Months Ahead |
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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 $7 (€6) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Venice to Florence costing on average $29 (€24).
Other travel options to Florence take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 56m.
- Around 56 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 bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- 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).
- Travel with Italo, Frecciarossa, Regionale, Intercity, Intercity Notte to go to Florence by train.
- Travel with Itabus, FlixBus, BlaBlaCar, Marino Autolinee, BlaBlaCar Bus, ACTV — Azienda del Consorzio Trasporti Veneziano to go to Florence by bus.
- 36 direct trains per day with Italo, Frecciarossa, Intercity.
- 26 direct buses per day with Itabus, FlixBus, BlaBlaCar.
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