How to travel from Venice to Florence
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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 train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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Travel Information to Florence from Venice
 | Distance | 204 km |
 | Available travel modes | Coach |
 | Popular travel companies | FlixBus |
Take a coach to travel 204 km to Florence from Venice. FlixBus is the main travel provider operating this route. Travellers can even take a direct coach from Venice to Florence.
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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You can travel by train or coach for as low as €10 (€10). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey.
Looking for a smooth and easy way to travel between Venice and Florence? Book your Trenitalia Frecciarossa travel from Venice to Florence with Omio today! Trenitalia is Italy’s national travel company that offers a wide variety of connections throughout the country, including the Venice to Florence route. Omio shows you current Frecciarossa timetables and tickets to cover the 126 miles (204 km) distance. You can choose from fares like Super Economy, Economy, and Base for the best deals on this journey. Trenitalia discount cards can also be applied when purchasing your Frecciarossa ticket on Omio.
All Frecciarossa classes provide free WiFi access, power outlets, air conditioning, toilets, luggage storage, onboard entertainment, and restaurant and bar services to passengers. Frecciarossa covers long distances and connects major cities in Italy in just a few hours thanks to its high speed. These travel are renowned for their comfort, speed and reduced environmental impact and can reach speeds up to 186 mph (300 kmh). Frecciarossa offers all travellers ultimate comfort, flexibility and convenience, and you can book Frecciarossa tickets with us in a few steps!
Trenitalia Intercity is a high-speed train service operated by the Italian national railway company, Trenitalia. It operates throughout the country, with services running from early morning to late evening. The Intercity trains come in two types: the Intercity Plus, which is the fastest and most comfortable, and the Intercity, which is slightly slower but still offers a comfortable journey. Onboard facilities include air conditioning, power sockets, Wi-Fi, and a bar service. There are several ticket types available, including Standard, Super Economy, and Business. The most popular routes for Trenitalia Intercity are from Rome to Milan, Naples to Florence, and Turin to Venice.
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FAQs: Travel from Venice to Florence
You can travel to Florence from Venice by coach.
A train is the fastest way to get to Florence from Venice with an average travel time for this journey around 3 h 33 min.
The distance from Venice to Florence is approximately 204 km.
The average frequency per day from Venice to Florence is:
- Around 1 coach per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your journey to Florence from Venice as scheduled services by coach can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points for travellers from Venice to Florence:
- Coaches from Venice to Florence most often leave from Venice, Aeroporto Marco Polo (Parcheggio autobus) and arrive in Florence, Guidoni Tram T2.
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- You can take a coach from Venice to Florence with FlixBus. Cheap tickets can be found for €32 with FlixBus from Venice to Florence.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Venice to Florence:
- Direct coach available with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar or Itabus 1 direct coach per day.
Direct services tend to save you time and add more convenience in getting you to Florence as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking your tickets from Venice to Florence.
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