The cheapest and fastest buses from Florence Santa Maria Novella to Venice Santa Lucia
Cheapest price
€13
Average price
€25
Fastest journey
2 h 30 m
Average duration
2 h 44 m
Buses per day
24
Distance
204 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Florence Santa Maria Novella to Venice Santa Lucia is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Florence Santa Maria Novella to Venice Santa Lucia will cost around €25 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €13.
Of the 24 buses that leave Florence Santa Maria Novella for Venice Santa Lucia on Wed, Mar 18, 22 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Wed, Mar 18 the direct buses cover the 204 km distance in an average of 2 h 44 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 2 h 30 m .
On Wed, Mar 18 the slowest buses will take 3 h and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
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Travel Information
Compare train and bus for Florence Santa Maria Novella to Venice Santa Lucia
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Florence Santa Maria Novella to Venice Santa Lucia among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €6. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 12m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €6, and a train costs an average of €21.
Distance: 204 km
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| Bus | Most popular Train |
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€12 Average price Cheapest | €38 Average price |
4h 52m Average total duration 4h 22m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 42m Average total duration Fastest 3h 12m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Florence Santa Maria Novella to Venice Santa Lucia bus times
The table below shows live departures for Florence Santa Maria Novella to Venice Santa Lucia buses for today, Tuesday, March 17. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FlixBus · FlixBus | 10:40 PM Firenze, Piazzale Montelungo | 7h20 | 6:00 AM Venezia, Aeroporto Marco Polo di Venezia | 1 transfer | |
| Wednesday, March 18 | |||||
054 · 064 | 1:15 AM Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) | 3h45 | 5:00 AM Venezia, Viale Stazione (Mestre Stazione - fermata ATVO) | 1 transfer | |
054 · 074 | 1:15 AM Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) | 3h55 | 5:10 AM Treviso, Piazzale Duca D'Aosta | 1 transfer | |
2792 | 2:15 AM Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) | 4h15 | 6:30 AM Venezia, Tronchetto (Piazzale People Mover) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 3:55 AM Firenze, Piazzale Montelungo | 4h15 | 8:10 AM Venezia, Viale Stazione / Via Dante (Mestre Stazione) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 3:55 AM Firenze, Piazzale Montelungo | 5h05 | 9:00 AM Venezia, Aeroporto Marco Polo di Venezia | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 3:55 AM Firenze, Piazzale Montelungo | 4h35 | 8:30 AM Venezia, Tronchetto Vaporetti | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 4:20 AM Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) | 4h10 | 8:30 AM Venezia, Tronchetto Vaporetti | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 4:20 AM Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) | 3h50 | 8:10 AM Venezia, Viale Stazione / Via Dante (Mestre Stazione) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 4:20 AM Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) | 4h40 | 9:00 AM Venezia, Aeroporto Marco Polo di Venezia | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 6:00 AM Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) | 3h45 | 9:45 AM Venezia, Viale Stazione / Via Dante (Mestre Stazione) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 6:00 AM Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) | 4h05 | 10:05 AM Venezia, Tronchetto Vaporetti | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 11:15 AM Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) | 4h10 | 3:25 PM Venezia, Aeroporto Marco Polo di Venezia | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 11:15 AM Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) | 3h40 | 2:55 PM Venezia, Tronchetto Vaporetti | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 11:15 AM Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) | 3h20 | 2:35 PM Venezia, Viale Stazione / Via Dante (Mestre Stazione) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 12:15 PM Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) | 4h00 | 4:15 PM Venezia, Tronchetto Vaporetti | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 12:15 PM Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) | 3h40 | 3:55 PM Venezia, Viale Stazione / Via Dante (Mestre Stazione) | 0 transfersDirect | |
2790 | 12:20 PM Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) | 3h55 | 4:15 PM Venezia, Tronchetto (Piazzale People Mover) | 0 transfersDirect | |
2726 | 4:55 PM Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) | 3h50 | 8:45 PM Venezia, Tronchetto (Piazzale People Mover) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 7:30 PM Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) | 3h55 | 11:25 PM Venezia, Viale Stazione / Via Dante (Mestre Stazione) | 0 transfersDirect | |
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- Compare with other providers: On Omio, you can also compare tickets for the likes of FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus or Marino Autolinee to find the best option for your trip from Florence Santa Maria Novella to Venice Santa Lucia.
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Florence Santa Maria Novella to Venice Santa Lucia
Buses from Florence Santa Maria Novella to Venice Santa Lucia run on average 23 times per day, taking around 4h 22m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at €6 if you book in advance.
There are 16 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 03:20, the last at 22:40. The fastest bus covers the 204 km distance in 3h 20m.
Distance 204 km |
Average bus duration 4h 22m |
Cheapest ticket price €6 |
Buses per day 23 |
Direct buses 16 |
Fastest bus 3h 20m |
First bus 03:20 |
Last bus 22:40 |
Bus providers: Itabus, FlixBus, BlaBlaCar, BlaBlaCar Bus, Marino Autolinee from Florence Santa Maria Novella to Venice Santa LuciaYou can travel by bus between Florence Santa Maria Novella to Venice Santa Lucia with Itabus, FlixBus, BlaBlaCar, BlaBlaCar Bus, Marino Autolinee for as low as €6. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Bus from Florence Santa Maria Novella to Venice Santa Lucia
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Florence Santa Maria Novella to Venice Santa Lucia by bus. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest bus, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Venice Santa Lucia, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

- BlaBlaCar Bus
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Accessible seating options.
- FlixBus
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Wheelchair-accessible buses.
- Itabus
- Assistance
- Dedicated seating areas
- Accessible restrooms.
- BlaBlaCar Bus
- You can cancel your ticket up to 30 minutes before departure for a refund in the form of a voucher.
- FlixBus
- You can cancel your ticket up to 15 minutes before departure and receive a voucher for future travel. Refund requests for delays over 120 minutes are possible.
- Itabus
- You can cancel your ticket up to 24 hours before departure for a partial refund. Changes allowed for a fee.
- BlaBlaCar Bus
- One carry-on bag up to 7kg and one checked bag up to 20kg.
- FlixBus
- One carry-on bag up to 7kg (42x30x18 cm) and one checked bag up to 20kg (80x50x30 cm).
- Itabus
- One carry-on bag up to 10kg and one checked bag up to 20kg.
- BlaBlaCar Bus
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- FlixBus
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- Itabus
- 5€ per additional bag.
- Marino Autolinee
- Small pets allowed in carriers
- larger pets must be leashed and muzzled.
- FlixBus
- Small pets in carriers allowed
- guide dogs travel for free.
- Itabus
- Small pets allowed in carriers
- larger pets must be leashed and muzzled.
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