How to travel from Venice to Florence
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4.6Travel Information from Venice to Florence
 Distance | 204 km |
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 Available travel modes | Train or coach |
 Ticket price range | €5 - €21 |
 Cheapest mode | Coach • €5 • 3 h 35 min |
 Fastest mode | Train • €21 • 2 h 3 min |
 Popular travel companies | Itabus or Italo |
Take a train or coach to travel 204 km from Venice to Florence. The most popular travel providers which serve this route are Itabus or Italo among others. Travellers can even take a direct coach or train from Venice to Florence.
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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.
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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.
All travel companies: Train and Coach Companies from Venice to Florence
Travel on Frecciarossa, Italo and Intercity travel to Florence from Venice at great prices. Omio finds you travel times and tickets for over 1000 travel companies all in one place.
Step on board a Frecciarossa travel and relax as you travel across Italy. Trenitalia’s Frecciarossa high-speed travel make about 200 connections across Italy per day, including major destinations like Rome, Florence, Milan, Venice and Naples. These travel reach speeds up to 186 mph (300 kmh), so you can travel 126 miles (204 km) between Venice and Florence quickly on a Frecciarossa high-speed travel. There are four different classes to choose from: Standard, Premium, Business, and Executive. All Frecciarossa classes provide free WiFi access, power outlets, air conditioning, toilets, luggage storage, onboard entertainment, and restaurant and bar services to passengers.
We show you the latest Frecciarossa travel timetable for the Venice to Florence route, so you can select the best times for your upcoming trip. You can find other travel information on Omio for this journey, such as departure and arrival travel stations, journey times, number of stops, and cheap fares. You can select from three ticket types: Super Economy, Economy, and Base. Once you’ve picked your ticket, book a cheap travel from Venice to Florence with us today and enjoy your journey with Trenitalia’s Frecciarossa!
FlixBus is one of the most popular low-cost travel providers in Europe. Founded in Germany, FlixBus has expanded its services throughout Europe and even to the United States, giving travellers in both continents the option to take a long-distance travel at an affordable price. FlixBus also operates overnight travel on select routes throughout Europe. FlixBus offers only the Standard ticket for all its routes, which allows you to bring one hand luggage and one hold luggage bag per person. Additional fees apply for bringing extra luggage and making specific seat reservations, such as if you want to book an Extra Seat, Table Seat or the Panorama Seat. Standard amenities onboard include free Wi-Fi, power outlets to charge your phone, tablet or laptop during long travel journeys, extra legroom, luggage space and toilets.
FAQs: Travel from Venice to Florence
There are 2 travel options from Venice to Florence: train or coach.
The cheapest way to travel between Venice and Florence is a coach with an average price of €5.
This is compared to other travel options from Venice to Florence:
A coach is €16 less than a train with an average ticket price of €21 from Venice to Florence.
The fastest way to get to Florence from Venice is by train with an average travel time of 2 h 3 min.
Other travel options to Florence take longer:
Taking a coach requires on average 3 h 35 min of travel time.
The distance from Venice to Florence is approximately 204 km.
The average frequency per day from Venice to Florence is:
- Around 16 coaches per day.
- Around 16 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your journey to Florence from Venice as scheduled services by train or coach can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points when travelling from Venice to Florence:
- Most travellers board their train from Venice Santa Lucia and arrive in Florence Santa Maria Novella.
Omio works with many trusted partners that can help you travel the best way from Venice to Florence:
- You can take a coach from Venice to Florence with Itabus or FlixBus. Cheap tickets can be found for €5 with Itabus from Venice to Florence.
- You can take a train from Venice to Florence with Italo, Frecciarossa, Regionale or Intercity. Cheap tickets can be found for €21 with Intercity from Venice to Florence.
Yes, there are direct routes from Venice to Florence with the following travel companies:
- You can check for a direct coach to Florence with Itabus or FlixBus with 10 direct coaches per day.
- You can find 16 direct trains per day to take to Florence with Italo, Frecciarossa or Intercity.
Direct services to Florence tend to save you time and add more convenience as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking tickets for your trip.
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