Venice to Florence train with Italo

Trains from Venice to Florence

Trains from Venice to Florence operate regularly throughout the day and are available in the week and at the weekend. Trains depart roughly every hour in the morning, at midday and in the evening. Many ticket types are available on services on this route, including first and second-class as well as Premier class tickets. There are high-speed trains available at peak times and the express trip is fast, with journey times of around two hours. 

Venice to Florence train time: daily departures

There are approximately 46 train departures between Venice and Florence each day, with services leaving approximately every hour. The earliest train departs at around 6:00 a.m., with the last service heading out at around 8:00 p.m. There are train services regularly throughout the day until late into the evening, with several high-speed services operating during peak hours.

How long is the journey by train from Venice to Florence?

Direct trains from Venice to Florence take approximately two to three hours and trains with one or two stops take just over four hours. Trains with transfers usually require passengers to change at Bologna Centrale and/or Prato Centrale. Changes may last slightly longer than an hour. High-speed services take just over two hours to arrive in Florence. 

What are the departure and arrival stations for trains from Venice to Florence?

Departure train station: trains depart from Venice Mestre Station or Venice Santa Lucia station. Mestre station is located in downtown Mestre, near the historical centre, around five miles from Venice CBD. Travellers can reach the station by taxi, bus, or train. Mestre Station offers a left-luggage facility and restaurants, excellent shopping, foreign exchange and rental car agents. Santa Lucia Station is also located close to the city centre and offers shops, restaurants, ATMs and toilets.

Arrival train station: trains arrive at Florence Santa Maria Novella or Rifredi Station. Santa Maria Novella is located four miles from Florence city centre. Travellers can take a bus, taxi or short train trip into the city centre from the station. Services at the station include bars, food outlets, taxi services, ATMs and car rental services.

Which train companies travel from Venice to Florence?

Trains from Venice to Florence are operated by Trenitalia and Italo.  Frecciarosa and Frecciargento are high-speed trains offered by Trenitalia which offer journey times of around two hours. Italo trains operate a similar schedule with journey times of around two hours.

Trenitalia: Venice to Florence 

Trenitalia offer numerous train journeys on this route.  There are high-speed trains in the morning, afternoon and evenings. Frecciarosa and Frecciargento trains travel faster than the ordinary rail service. The trip takes around two hours 15 minutes.

Italo: Venice to Florence

Italo offers several non-stop trains at peak, morning, midday and evening times. Journeys take just under two hours and arrive at Florence Santa Maria Novella Station.

Venice to Florence trains: services on board

Travelers are able to choose from first or second-class tickets, Business or Premium packages. Trenitalia does not have luggage restrictions, but two bags plus one piece of hand luggage per person is advised. There is overhead space for luggage storage and storage of large suitcases is permitted. You may travel with pets (cats, dogs and other small pets) in a carrier in any class of the train. Large dogs must be leashed and muzzled. Travellers with limited mobility may request assistance and are advised to phone ahead to make arrangements with the train companies.

How to find cheap train tickets from Venice to Florence 

Tickets booked in advance are often cheaper than those booked closer to the date of travel. Being flexible with your travel day should also provide cheaper tickets. Slower journeys or trains with connecting transfers are also usually cheaper than direct, high-speed trains. Traveling in groups entitles you to a discount for more than ten passengers.