There are 6 ways to get from Venice to Florence by train, bus, night train, rideshare or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2rio's travel planner.
Recommended option
Train • 2h 13m
18€ - 70€
Cheapest option
Rideshare • 3h 23m
15€
4 alternative options
Train via Bologna • 3h 14m
17€ - 100€
Bus • 3h 55m
14€ - 18€
Bus, night train • 4h 42m
21€ - 28€
Drive • 2h 29m
35€ - 55€
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Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Venice to Florence is to rideshare which costs 15€ and takes 3h 23m.
The quickest way to get from Venice to Florence is to train which costs 18€ - 70€ and takes 2h 13m.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Venice, Venice and arriving at Florence, Florence. Services depart once daily, and operate Friday and Sunday. The journey takes approximately 3h 55m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Venezia S. Lucia and arriving at Firenze S.M.N.. Services depart four times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 13m.
The distance between Venice and Florence is 203 km. The road distance is 255.9 km.
The best way to get from Venice to Florence without a car is to train which takes 2h 13m and costs 18€ - 70€.
The train from Venezia S. Lucia to Firenze S.M.N. takes 2h 13m including transfers and departs four times a day.
Venice to Florence bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Venice, Venice 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 18€ - 70€. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs 14€ - 18€ and takes 3h 55m.
- Distance: 203.4 km
- Duration: 2h 13m
What companies run services between Venice, Italy and Florence, Italy?
Trenitalia Frecce operates a train from Venezia S. Lucia to Firenze S.M.N. 3 times a day. Tickets cost 21€ - 70€ and the journey takes 2h 13m. ItaloTreno also services this route once daily. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Venice, Venice to Florence, Florence once daily. Tickets cost 14€ - 18€ and the journey takes 3h 55m.
Trenitalia’s high-speed Frecce trains run on specialised tracks and have a greater level of service and comfort than InterCity and regional trains. There are three types of Frecce trains: Frecciarossa, (the fastest; connects major Italian cities); Frecciargento (mostly connect Rome to other Italian cities); and Frecciabianca (the slowest Frecce trains). Frecciarossa trains offer four classes of service, all with free Wi-Fi: Standard, Premium, Business and Executive. All Frecce tickets include a seat reservation and must be purchased before boarding the train.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- Website
- trenitalia.com
Train from Venezia S. Lucia to Firenze S.M.N.
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 13m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- 21€ - 70€
- Website
- Trenitalia Frecce
- Super Economy
- 21€ - 28€
- Base Standard
- 40€ - 55€
- Base Premium
- 50€ - 70€
Train from Venezia S. Lucia to Bologna Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- 15€ - 55€
- Website
- Trenitalia Frecce
- Super Economy
- 15€ - 21€
- Base Standard
- 30€ - 45€
- Base Premium
- 35€ - 55€
Train from Bologna Centrale to Firenze S.M.N.
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- 11€ - 45€
- Website
- Trenitalia Frecce
- Super Economy
- 11€ - 15€
- Base Standard
- 25€ - 35€
- Base Premium
- 30€ - 45€
Private train company Italotreno operates high-speed trains in Italy on the same tracks as Trenitalia. The routes service 21 stations across the country, including popular routes Milan-Florence, Rome-Venice and Bologna-Naples. Choose from four classes of service, all with free Wi-Fi: Smart, Comfort, Prima and Club Executive. Italo also operates Italobus – an integrated train-bus service that takes passengers from the main train stations to other Italian cities.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +39 060708
- Website
- italotreno.it
Train from Venezia Santa Lucia Station to Firenze Santa Maria Novella
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- 18€ - 55€
- Website
- Italo Treno
- Smart Economy
- 21€ - 29€
- Smart Low Cost
- 18€ - 26€
- Smart Flex
- 35€ - 55€
The primary train operator in Italy, Trenitalia was created in the year 2000. Trenitalia offers national rail connections in Italy as well as international connections to Austria, France, Germany and Switzerland. The company operates regional and long-distance trains, as well as high-speed trains called Frecce that travel on specialised tracks on speeds of up to 360km/h. Trenitalia tickets are available online, in stations across the country or from many travel agents that offer bookings.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- Website
- trenitalia.com
Train from Venezia S. Lucia to Bologna Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 6m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- 11€ - 22€
- Website
- Trenitalia
- 1st Class
- 20€ - 22€
Train from Bologna Centrale to Firenze S.M.N.
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 51m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- 6€ - 14€
- Website
- Trenitalia
- 1st Class
- 12€ - 14€
- Phone
- +43 51717
- Website
- nightjet.com
Night train from Padova to Firenze S.M.N.
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- 17€ - 23€
- Website
- Nightjet
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One of Europe’s leading bus companies, Flixbus serves 2000+ destinations in 29 countries, including Germany, France, Italy, Austria, the Netherlands and Croatia and into Scandinavia and eastern Europe, as well as some US cities. Coaches have toilets, free WiFi and power outlets, plus snacks and drinks for purchase on board. Flixbus is a good choice for the budget-conscious traveller; purchase tickets in advance for the cheapest fares (note: there is no option to reserve a seat in advance).
Rome2rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 1807 123 99 123
- info@flixbus.de
- Website
- flixbus.de
Bus from Venice, Venice to Florence, Florence
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- 14€ - 18€
- Website
- flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- + 39 041 27 22 111
- protocollo@pec.actv.it
- Website
- actv.avmspa.it
Bus from Venezia to Stazione Padova
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- 3€ - 6€
- Website
- ACTV S.p.a
Blablacar is a popular ridesharing platform with 70 million users over 22 (mostly European) countries. The basic idea is that you carpool with locals who are already planning to drive your route and have space in their car. With some flexibility, you’ll get to your destination often faster and cheaper than other means. On the website or app, enter your departure and arrival points and your date of travel, sift through the profiles of drivers who’ve posted pre-planned drives and find one whose timing and preferences match yours. Request to join the ride, wait to be accepted, and pay your share of the set price.
Rome2rio's guide to BlaBlaCar
Contact Details
- Website
- blablacar.com
Rideshare from Venice to Florence
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 23m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- 15€
- Book at
- blablacar.co.uk
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Venice to Florence bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Florence, Florence 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 256 km. It takes approximately 2h 29m to drive from Venice to Florence.
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There are 7700+ hotels available in Florence. Prices start at 87€ per night.