There are 6 ways to get from Venice to Florence by train (Trenitalia), bus, car, plane, or rideshare
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Venezia S. Lucia to Firenze S.M.N.Fr
2h 13m€26–60Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Venezia, Tronchetto fermata dell'autobus to Florence Villa Constanza Bus StationItabus
4h€7–30Drive 252.2 km
- Drive from Venice to Florence252.2 km
2h 28m€40–57Fly
- Fly from Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE) to Florence Peretola Airport (FLR)VCE - FLR
4h 41m€92–362Bus via Stazione MESTRE FS C4
- Take the bus from Venezia, Viale Stazione (Mestre Stazione - fermata ATVO) to Florence Villa Constanza Bus StationItabus
4h 41m€11–39Rideshare
- Take the rideshare from Venice to Florence256 km
3h 23m€15
Venice to Florence by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Venice to Florence is to rideshare which costs €15 and takes 3h 23m.
The fastest way to get from Venice to Florence is to train which takes 2h 13m and costs €26 - €60.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Venezia, Tronchetto fermata dell'autobus and arriving at Florence Villa Constanza Bus Station station. Services depart every four hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4h.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Venezia S. Lucia and arriving at Firenze S.M.N.. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 13m.
The distance between Venice and Florence is 251 km. The road distance is 252.2 km.
The best way to get from Venice to Florence without a car is to train which takes 2h 13m and costs €26 - €60.
The train from Venezia S. Lucia to Firenze S.M.N. takes 2h 13m including transfers and departs hourly.
Venice to Florence bus services, operated by Itabus S.p.A., depart from Venezia, Tronchetto fermata dell'autobus station.
Venice to Florence train services, operated by Trenitalia Frecce, depart from Venezia S. Lucia station.
The best way to get from Venice to Florence is to train which takes 2h 13m and costs €26 - €60. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €7 - €30 and takes 4h, you could also fly, which costs €90 - €370 and takes 4h 41m.
What companies run services between Venice, Italy and Florence, Italy?
Trenitalia Frecce operates a train from Venezia S. Lucia to Firenze S.M.N. hourly. Tickets cost €29–60 and the journey takes 2h 13m. ItaloTreno also services this route every 3 hours. Alternatively, Itabus S.p.A. operates a bus from Venezia, Tronchetto fermata dell'autobus to Florence Villa Constanza Bus Station every 4 hours. Tickets cost €7–30 and the journey takes 4h. FlixBus also services this route every 4 hours.
- Website
- ita-airways.com
Flights from Venice Marco Polo Airport to Florence Peretola Airport via Rome
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €120–420
Flights from Venice Marco Polo Airport to Florence Peretola Airport via Zurich
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €210–650
Flights from Venice Marco Polo Airport to Florence Peretola Airport via Munich
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €120–380
Flights from Venice Marco Polo Airport to Florence Peretola Airport via Vienna
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €95–390
- Website
- airdolomiti.it
Flights from Venice Marco Polo Airport to Florence Peretola Airport via Munich
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €120–380
- Website
- swiss.com
Flights from Venice Marco Polo Airport to Florence Peretola Airport via Zurich
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €210–650
- Website
- austrian.com
Flights from Venice Marco Polo Airport to Florence Peretola Airport via Rome
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €120–420
Flights from Venice Marco Polo Airport to Florence Peretola Airport via Vienna
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €95–390
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- Website
- trenitalia.com
Train from Venezia S. Lucia to Firenze S.M.N.
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 13m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €29–60
- Schedules at
- trenitalia.com
- Phone
- +39 06 8937 1892
- Website
- italotreno.it
Train from Venezia S. Lucia to Firenze S.M.N.
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €26–55
- Website
- https://www.italotreno.it/en
- Phone
- +39 06 88 93 82 32
- Website
- itabus.it
Bus from Venezia, Tronchetto fermata dell'autobus to Florence Villa Constanza Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €7–30
- Website
- https://www.itabus.it/en/home
Bus from Venezia, Viale Stazione (Mestre Stazione - fermata ATVO) to Florence Villa Constanza Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €8–35
- Website
- https://www.itabus.it/en/home
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- flixbus.fr
Bus from Venezia, Tronchetto fermata dell'autobus to Florence Villa Constanza Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €21–30
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Venezia, Viale Stazione (Mestre Stazione - fermata ATVO) to Florence Villa Constanza Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €8–35
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- blablacar.com
Rideshare from Venice to Florence
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 23m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €15
- Schedules at
- blablacar.com
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More Questions & Answers
Venice to Florence bus services, operated by Itabus S.p.A., arrive at Florence Villa Constanza Bus Station.
Venice to Florence train services, operated by Trenitalia Frecce, arrive at Firenze S.M.N. station.
Yes, the driving distance between Venice to Florence is 252 km. It takes approximately 2h 28m to drive from Venice to Florence.
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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Venice and Florence. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.