Fastest way from Venice to Florence: Train (Trenitalia / Italo), about 2h (from €32). Cheapest: Bus, from €6 (about 3h 15min – 3h 55min). Main companies selling this route on 12Go (checked on October 27, 2026): NTV, FlixBus, Itabus; main departure point: Venice Santa Lucia.
There are 3 ways to get from Venice to Florence
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Companies selling this route on 12Go
Offers listed on 12Go on October 27, 2026 for a departure on November 17, 2026. Timetables and prices change with the date: check them before booking.
| Company | Mode | Departs from | From | Offers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NTV | Train | Venice Santa Lucia | €32 | 22 |
| Itabus | Bus | Tronchetto Railway Station | €6 | 3 |
| FlixBus | Bus | Tronchetto Railway Station | €6 | 16 |
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Practical tips
High-speed fares rise as the departure date approaches. Book Trenitalia or Italo tickets as soon as your dates are fixed, especially in high season, and compare both companies before paying the last-minute price.
Venezia Santa Lucia is on the island, right by the Grand Canal. Venezia Mestre is on the mainland. Check your ticket carefully, because boarding at the wrong one costs you time and stress on departure day.
If you are on a tight budget and not in a hurry, the coach is the cheapest way to reach Florence. Book online to secure your seat, and note the exact departure stop in your confirmation.
Airport transfers, security checks and the stopover add up quickly on a route this short. Unless you are already holding a flight ticket, the train or coach will usually be simpler and less tiring.
Download your e-ticket before leaving your accommodation, as mobile signal can be patchy in stations. Check the platform on the departure board shortly before boarding, since platforms are often announced late.
The journey experience
Getting from Venice to Florence is one of the easiest hops on the Italian classic circuit, and you have a clear choice to make depending on whether you value speed, budget or flexibility. The comparison table on this page puts train, coach and connecting flight side by side so you can decide in seconds.
The high-speed train, run by Trenitalia and Italo, is the natural pick for most independent travellers. It is comfortable, runs city centre to city centre, and gives you space for luggage and a table to spread out your map. The coach is the budget-friendly alternative: seats are reasonably comfortable, there is usually air conditioning and Wi-Fi, and it suits you if you are watching every euro and have time to spare. A flight with a connection exists on paper, but once you add airport transfers and the stopover, it rarely makes sense for a trip this short.
Our advice: for most trips, take the train, and book ahead to avoid paying the last-minute fare. Choose the coach only if price matters more than comfort. Check carefully which Venice station you leave from, as Venezia Santa Lucia and Venezia Mestre are not the same place. Once you know that, this is a very easy trip.
Frequently asked questions — Venice → Florence
The train is clearly faster. The high-speed service takes about 2 hours, while the coach takes roughly 3 h 15 to 3 h 55. The train also runs between city centres, so you avoid extra transfers. The coach is slower but can suit a tight budget.
The train starts from €32 and typically goes up to €33. The coach is the cheapest option, from €6 and typically up to €7. A flight with a connection starts from €41 and typically goes up to €84. Prices vary by date and how early you book.
By train, the trip takes about 2 hours. The coach takes around 3 h 15 to 3 h 55. A flight with a connection takes roughly 3 h 05 to 3 h 35 in the air and in transit, before adding transfers to and from the airports.
For most travellers, the train is the best choice: about 2 hours, city centre to city centre, from €32. Pick the coach if you want the lowest price, from €6, and do not mind a longer ride. The connecting flight is rarely worth it here.
Most travellers leave from Venezia Santa Lucia, the station on the island at the end of the Grand Canal. Venezia Mestre is a separate station on the mainland. Always check the departure station on your ticket before heading out.
Why visit Florence?
- ✓ Climb the Duomo's dome by Brunelleschi for a panoramic view over Tuscan rooftops
- ✓ Admire Michelangelo's David and Botticelli's Birth of Venus at the Accademia and Uffizi Galleries
- ✓ Stroll across the Ponte Vecchio and watch the sunset from Piazzale Michelangelo
- ✓ Taste a bistecca alla fiorentina and fresh produce at the Mercato Centrale and Sant'Ambrogio market
- ✓ Explore the Boboli Gardens and the Pitti Palace, the Medici family's former residence
When to visit Florence?
MEDITERRANEAN CONTINENTAL CLIMATE
April to June and September to October — mild, pleasant temperatures and fewer extreme summer heat waves
What to do in Florence?
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How long to visit Florence?
Plan 2 to 3 days to see Florence properly. In 2 days you can cover the Duomo, the Uffizi, the Accademia and the Ponte Vecchio; a third day lets you add the Pitti Palace, the Oltrarno district and sunset at Piazzale Michelangelo. Book Uffizi and Accademia tickets online in advance, and use a 4th day for a day trip to Pisa, Siena or the Chianti hills.
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