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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 €7. 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 €7, and a train costs an average of €21.

Distance: 205 km

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€24

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from Venice to Florence

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.

  • FlixBusFlixBus
    9:35 AM3h30
    Venezia, Tronchetto Vaporetti
    1:05 PMScandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence)
    91One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • FlixBusFlixBus
    9:35 AM3h30
    Venezia, Tronchetto Vaporetti
    1:05 PMScandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence)
    91One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • FrecciarossaFRECCIAROSSA 9409
    8:40 AM1h59
    Venice Mestre
    10:39 AMFlorence Santa Maria Novella
    981One-way
    0 transfers

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  • RegionaleRegionale Veloce 3985 · Regionale 1794
    5:53 PM3h52
    Venice Mestre
    9:45 PMFlorence Santa Maria Novella
    211One-way
    1 transfer
  • RegionaleRegionale Veloce 3983 · Regionale TTPER 17847 · Regionale 1794
    4:53 PM4h52
    Venice Mestre
    9:45 PMFlorence Santa Maria Novella
    211One-way
    2 transfers
  • RegionaleRegionale Veloce 3997 · Regionale TTPER 17827 · Regionale 18517
    9:53 AM4h59
    Venice Mestre
    2:52 PMFlorence Santa Maria Novella
    211One-way
    2 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    10:45 AM3h15
    Venezia, Viale Stazione / Via Dante (Mestre Stazione)
    2:00 PMScandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence)
    101One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    10:25 AM3h35
    Venezia, Tronchetto Vaporetti
    2:00 PMScandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence)
    101One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    1:05 PM3h45
    Venezia, Viale Stazione / Via Dante (Mestre Stazione)
    4:50 PMScandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence)
    101One-way
    0 transfers
  • ITAAZ1480 · AZ1681
    7:10 PM3h30
    Venice Marco Polo Airport
    10:40 PMFlorence Peretola Airport
    1481One-way
    1 transfer
  • ITAAZ1462 · AZ1679
    3:15 PM3h00
    Venice Marco Polo Airport
    6:15 PMFlorence Peretola Airport
    2231One-way
    1 transfer
  • Helvetic AirwaysLX1667+SwissLX1102+Air DolomitiLH9438
    6:50 AM5h50
    Venice Marco Polo Airport
    12:40 PMFlorence Peretola Airport
    5091One-way
    2 transfers

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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. Coaches 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.

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 coaches 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 coaches 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 £9 on average. Trains traveling from Venice to Florence are also usually more convenient for travelers since approximately 30 trains depart throughout the day.

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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FAQs: Travel from Venice to Florence

Travel to Florence easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Venice to Florence.

FAQs
There are 2 options to travel between Venice and Florence including taking a bus and train.
The cheapest way to travel from Venice to Florence is a bus with an average price of €18.

This is compared to other travel options from Venice to Florence:

A bus is €6 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Venice to Florence costing on average €24.

The fastest way to travel from Venice to Florence is by train with an average journey time of 3h 25m.

Other travel options to Florence take longer:

Bus takes on average 3h 56m.

The Venice to Florence distance is approximately 205 km.
The average frequency per day from Venice to Florence is:
  • 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.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Venice to Florence:
  • 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).
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Venice to Florence, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • 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.
Yes, there are direct services available from Venice to Florence with the following travel companies:
  • 36 direct trains per day with Italo, Frecciarossa, Intercity.
  • 26 direct buses per day with Itabus, FlixBus, BlaBlaCar.
Omio customers who travel from Venice to Florence often also extend their vacation to go to Rome, Pisa, Milan, Bologna, Siena. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Florence and these popular destinations at a great price.

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