4.9
4.6The cheapest and fastest buses from Venice to Florence
Cheapest price
€9
Average price
€16
Fastest journey
3 h 15 m
Average duration
3 h 27 m
Buses per day
37
Distance
205 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Venice to Florence is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Venice to Florence will cost around €16 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €9.
Of the 37 buses that leave Venice for Florence on Mon, Aug 24, 35 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Mon, Aug 24 the direct buses cover the 205 km distance in an average of 3 h 27 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 3 h 15 m .
On Mon, Aug 24 the slowest buses will take 3 h 35 m 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.
FlixBus1:05 PM3h45Venezia, Viale Stazione / Via Dante (Mestre Stazione)4:50 PMScandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence)€91One-way0 transfers- FlixBus12:35 PM4h15Venezia, Tronchetto Vaporetti4:50 PMScandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence)€91One-way0 transfers
27239:05 AM3h35Venezia, Viale Stazione / Via Dante (Mestre Stazione)12:40 PMScandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence)€91One-way0 transfers- 27238:45 AM3h55Venezia, Tronchetto (Piazzale People Mover)12:40 PMScandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence)€91One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus12:10 PM3h35Venezia, Viale Stazione / Via Dante (Mestre Stazione)3:45 PMScandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence)€91One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus10:45 AM3h15Venezia, Viale Stazione / Via Dante (Mestre Stazione)2:00 PMScandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence)€101One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus7:15 PM3h20Venezia, Viale Stazione / Via Dante (Mestre Stazione)10:35 PMScandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence)€151One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus9:35 AM3h30Venezia, Tronchetto Vaporetti1:05 PMScandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence)€101One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus10:25 AM3h35Venezia, Tronchetto Vaporetti2:00 PMScandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence)€101One-way0 transfers
- 27239:05 AM3h35Venezia, Viale Stazione / Via Dante (Mestre Stazione)12:40 PMScandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence)€91One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
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 €7. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 8m. 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 €7, and a flight costs an average of €148.
Distance: 205 km
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| Bus | Most popular Train | Flight |
|---|---|---|
€12 Average price Cheapest | €23 Average price | €253 Average price |
4h 25m Average total duration 3h 55m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 52m Average total duration 3h 22m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 8m Average total duration Fastest 2h 8m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
Most popular bus company |  Most popular train company |  Most popular airline |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Venice to Florence bus times
The table below shows live departures for Venice to Florence buses for today, Sunday, August 23. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FlixBus | 6:50 PM Venezia, Tronchetto Vaporetti | 4h10 | 11:00 PM Firenze, Piazzale Montelungo | 0 transfersDirect | |
| FlixBus | 6:50 PM Venezia, Tronchetto Vaporetti | 3h45 | 10:35 PM Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| FlixBus | 7:15 PM Venezia, Viale Stazione / Via Dante (Mestre Stazione) | 3h45 | 11:00 PM Firenze, Piazzale Montelungo | 0 transfersDirect | |
| FlixBus | 7:15 PM Venezia, Viale Stazione / Via Dante (Mestre Stazione) | 3h20 | 10:35 PM Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| FlixBus | 8:50 PM Venezia, Tronchetto Vaporetti | 4h40 | 1:30 AM Firenze, Piazzale Montelungo | 0 transfersDirect | |
| FlixBus | 8:50 PM Venezia, Tronchetto Vaporetti | 4h15 | 1:05 AM Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| FlixBus | 9:10 PM Venezia, Viale Stazione / Via Dante (Mestre Stazione) | 3h55 | 1:05 AM Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| FlixBus | 9:10 PM Venezia, Viale Stazione / Via Dante (Mestre Stazione) | 4h20 | 1:30 AM Firenze, Piazzale Montelungo | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 2771 | 9:15 PM Venezia, Aeroporto Marco Polo di Venezia | 4h20 | 1:35 AM Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) | 0 transfersDirect | |
 065 · 055 | 9:30 PM Venezia, Viale Stazione (Mestre Stazione - fermata ATVO) | 3h45 | 1:15 AM Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) | 1 transfer | |
| 2771 | 9:40 PM Venezia, Viale Stazione / Via Dante (Mestre Stazione) | 3h55 | 1:35 AM Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 2701 | 10:50 PM Venezia, Aeroporto Marco Polo di Venezia | 4h20 | 3:10 AM Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 2701 | 11:15 PM Venezia, Tronchetto (Piazzale People Mover) | 3h55 | 3:10 AM Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 2701 | 11:35 PM Venezia, Viale Stazione / Via Dante (Mestre Stazione) | 3h35 | 3:10 AM Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Monday, August 24 | |||||
| FlixBus · FlixBus | 6:10 AM Venezia, Tronchetto Vaporetti | 4h00 | 10:10 AM Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) | 1 transfer | |
| FlixBus | 6:50 AM Venezia, Viale Stazione / Via Dante (Mestre Stazione) | 4h30 | 11:20 AM Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| FlixBus | 8:10 AM Venezia, Tronchetto Vaporetti | 4h20 | 12:30 PM Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| FlixBus | 8:35 AM Venezia, Viale Stazione / Via Dante (Mestre Stazione) | 3h55 | 12:30 PM Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 2723 | 8:45 AM Venezia, Tronchetto (Piazzale People Mover) | 3h55 | 12:40 PM Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 2723 | 9:05 AM Venezia, Viale Stazione / Via Dante (Mestre Stazione) | 3h35 | 12:40 PM Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| FlixBus | 9:15 AM Venezia, Viale Stazione / Via Dante (Mestre Stazione) | 3h50 | 1:05 PM Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| FlixBus | 9:35 AM Venezia, Tronchetto Vaporetti | 3h30 | 1:05 PM Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| FlixBus | 10:25 AM Venezia, Tronchetto Vaporetti | 3h35 | 2:00 PM Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| FlixBus | 10:45 AM Venezia, Viale Stazione / Via Dante (Mestre Stazione) | 3h15 | 2:00 PM Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| FlixBus | 11:50 AM Venezia, Tronchetto Vaporetti | 3h55 | 3:45 PM Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 2797 | 11:55 AM Venezia, Aeroporto Marco Polo di Venezia | 4h25 | 4:20 PM Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| FlixBus | 12:10 PM Venezia, Viale Stazione / Via Dante (Mestre Stazione) | 3h35 | 3:45 PM Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 2797 | 12:25 PM Venezia, Tronchetto (Piazzale People Mover) | 3h55 | 4:20 PM Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| FlixBus | 12:35 PM Venezia, Tronchetto Vaporetti | 4h15 | 4:50 PM Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 2797 | 12:45 PM Venezia, Viale Stazione / Via Dante (Mestre Stazione) | 3h35 | 4:20 PM Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| FlixBus | 1:05 PM Venezia, Viale Stazione / Via Dante (Mestre Stazione) | 3h45 | 4:50 PM Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| FlixBus | 2:00 PM Venezia, Tronchetto Vaporetti | 4h05 | 6:05 PM Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| FlixBus | 2:20 PM Venezia, Viale Stazione / Via Dante (Mestre Stazione) | 3h45 | 6:05 PM Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| FlixBus | 4:40 PM Venezia, Viale Stazione / Via Dante (Mestre Stazione) | 4h20 | 9:00 PM Florence, Guidoni Tram T2 | 0 transfersDirect | |
| FlixBus | 4:40 PM Venezia, Viale Stazione / Via Dante (Mestre Stazione) | 4h45 | 9:25 PM Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| FlixBus | 5:05 PM Venezia, Tronchetto Vaporetti | 3h55 | 9:00 PM Florence, Guidoni Tram T2 | 0 transfersDirect | |
| FlixBus | 5:05 PM Venezia, Tronchetto Vaporetti | 4h20 | 9:25 PM Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Venice to Florence
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Buses from Venice to Florence run on average 35 times per day, taking around 3h 55m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at €7 if you book in advance.
There are 27 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:05, the last at 23:50. The fastest bus covers the 205 km distance in 3h 20m.
Distance 205 km |
Average bus duration 3h 55m |
Cheapest ticket price €7 |
Buses per day 35 |
Direct buses 27 |
Fastest bus 3h 20m |
First bus 12:05 AM |
Last bus 11:50 PM |
Cheapest Month Aug |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Mon |
Least Busy Day Sat |
Best time to book 84 days |
Bus providers: Itabus, FlixBus, BlaBlaCar, Marino Autolinee, BlaBlaCar Bus, ACTV — Azienda del Consorzio Trasporti Veneziano from Venice to FlorenceYou can travel by bus between Venice to Florence with Itabus, FlixBus, BlaBlaCar, Marino Autolinee, BlaBlaCar Bus, ACTV — Azienda del Consorzio Trasporti Veneziano for as low as €7. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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Buses from Venice to Florence: Journey Details
The journey between the Italian cities of Venice and Florence can be achieved in just under four hours. Several bus companies operate direct services between the two cities, including Megabus and Baltour. Megabus operates the fastest service, taking just under four hours to reach Florence, while Baltour takes about 4.5 hours to complete the journey. Prices vary between the services available, so travellers can find low cost tickets by comparing prices.
Taking the Bus from Venice
The main departure point for buses from Venice to Florence is Tronchetto Bus Station, which is located on the artificial island of Tronchetto on the western edge of Venice. Travellers can easily reach the bus station from the centre of the city by walking, or take a vaparetto water bus from various places within the city. Vaparetto No. 2 connects many major points within the city, such as the Rialto and Ferrovia, and transports passengers directly to Tronchetto. The Venice People Mover public transport system also offers a fast and easy way to travel from major hubs, such as Piazzalle Roma and the Marittima Cruise Terminal to Tronchetto.
Getting into Florence by Bus
Florence is one of Italy’s most romantic cities, best known for its remarkable Duomo and impressive art collections, such as the Uffizi Gallery, home to Michelangelo’s famous David. Travellers arriving in Florence disembark at Sita Firenze Bus Station, which is conveniently located next to the Santa Maria Novella Train Station in the heart of the city. The bus station is just a 10 minute walk from many of Florence’s main attractions, such as the Ponte Vecchio. The majority of buses stop at Piazza Stazione, in front of the train station, so it is easy to use the Florence bus system to reach outlying areas.
FAQs: Bus from Venice to Florence
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Venice to Florence 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 Florence, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
- Marino Autolinee
- Assistance
- Priority seating
- Accessible restrooms.
- FlixBus
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Wheelchair-accessible buses.
- Itabus
- Assistance
- Dedicated seating areas
- Accessible restrooms.
- Marino Autolinee
- You can cancel your ticket up to 24 hours before departure for a full refund. Cancellations within 24 hours incur a 50% fee.
- 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.
- Marino Autolinee
- One carry-on bag up to 10kg (55x40x20 cm) and one checked bag up to 20kg (80x50x30 cm).
- 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.
- Marino Autolinee
- 10€ per additional bag up to 20 kg.
- 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.
popular bus stations
Popular bus stations from Venice to Florence
Most Venice to Florence buses use the Venezia, Viale Stazione / Via Dante (Mestre Stazione) to Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Firenze) station pair, with some services arriving at Firenze, Piazzale Montelungo. Use this guide to compare Venice and Florence bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Getting to Venezia, Viale Stazione / Via Dante (Mestre Stazione) from Venice city centre
Getting to Venezia, Tronchetto (Piazzale People Mover) from Venice city centre
Venezia, Tronchetto (Piazzale People Mover) is 1 km from Venice city centre. Public transport options include:
Venezia, Tronchetto (Piazzale People Mover) bus station facilities and services
Venezia, Tronchetto (Piazzale People Mover) has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, and Ticket Office.
Food and drink
Food options include: Small cafes available nearby.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Venezia, Tronchetto (Piazzale People Mover). ATMs are available at Venezia, Tronchetto (Piazzale People Mover).
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Venezia, Tronchetto (Piazzale People Mover).
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Venezia, Tronchetto (Piazzale People Mover): Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Venezia, Tronchetto (Piazzale People Mover): Ramps available for wheelchair access.
Which Florence station do buses from Venice arrive at?
Getting to Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Firenze) from Florence city centre
Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Firenze) is 1 km from Florence city centre. Public transport options include:
Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Firenze) bus station facilities and services
Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Firenze) has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, ATM, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the entrance.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Firenze).
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Firenze): Parking, WC.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Firenze): Elevators, ramps.
Getting to Firenze, Piazzale Montelungo from Florence city centre
Firenze, Piazzale Montelungo is 1 km from Florence city centre. Public transport options include:
Firenze, Piazzale Montelungo bus station facilities and services
Firenze, Piazzale Montelungo has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the entrance.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Firenze, Piazzale Montelungo.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Firenze, Piazzale Montelungo: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Firenze, Piazzale Montelungo: Elevators, ramps.
Getting to Florence, Guidoni Tram T2 from Florence city centre
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