There are 5 ways to get from Florence to Venice 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
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Take the train from Firenze S.M.N. to Venezia S. Lucia
Cheapest option
Rideshare
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Take the rideshare from Florence to Venice
3 alternative options
Bus
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Take the bus from Florence to Venice
Night train
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Take the night train from Firenze Campo Marte to Venezia S. Lucia
Drive
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Drive from Florence to Venice
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- Regional restriction measures in place
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Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Florence to Venice is to rideshare which costs €15 and takes 3h 19m.
The quickest way to get from Florence to Venice is to train which costs €18 - €70 and takes 2h 14m.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Florence and arriving at Venice. Services depart five times a week, and operate Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday. The journey takes approximately 4h 45m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Firenze S.M.N. and arriving at Venezia S. Lucia. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 14m.
The distance between Florence and Venice is 203 km. The road distance is 252.4 km.
The best way to get from Florence to Venice without a car is to train which takes 2h 14m and costs €18 - €70.
The train from Firenze S.M.N. to Venezia S. Lucia takes 2h 14m including transfers and departs hourly.
Florence to Venice bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Florence station.
Florence to Venice train services, operated by Trenitalia Frecce, depart from Firenze S.M.N. station.
The best way to get from Florence to Venice is to train which takes 2h 14m and costs €18 - €70. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €15 - €19 and takes 4h 45m.
- Distance: 203.4 km
- Duration: 2h 14m
What companies run services between Florence, Italy and Venice, Italy?
Trenitalia Frecce operates a train from Firenze S.M.N. to Venezia S. Lucia hourly. Tickets cost €21 - €70 and the journey takes 2h 14m. ItaloTreno also services this route every 4 hours. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Florence to Venice 5 times a week. Tickets cost €15 - €19 and the journey takes 4h 45m.
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 Firenze S.M.N. to Venezia S. Lucia
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 14m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €21 - €70
- Website
- Trenitalia Frecce
- Super Economy
- €21 - €28
- Base Standard
- €40 - €55
- Base Premium
- €50 - €70
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 Firenze Santa Maria Novella to Venezia Santa Lucia
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- 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
- 800 90 60 60
- Website
- trenitalia.com
Night train from Firenze Campo Marte to Venezia S. Lucia
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 31m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €30 - €45
- Website
- Trenitalia ICN
- Schedules at
- Trenitalia
- Schedules at
- Bahn DB
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 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.de
Bus from Florence to Venice
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- €15 - €19
- Website
- flixbus.co.uk
Frequently asked questions
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 Florence to Venice
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 19m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €15
- Book at
- blablacar.co.uk
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Florence to Venice bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Venice station.
Florence to Venice train services, operated by Trenitalia Frecce, arrive at Venezia S. Lucia station.
Yes, the driving distance between Florence to Venice is 252 km. It takes approximately 2h 31m to drive from Florence to Venice.
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