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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 €6. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 40m. 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 €6, and a train costs an average of €21.
Distance: 205 km
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0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions |
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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 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.
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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.
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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