How to get from Florence to Venice
On Routavio you can compare the ways from Florence to Venice by price and travel time.
- 205 km as the crow flies
- Fastest: flight, 2h 55m
- 28 bus departures a day with FlixBus
Compare the train, bus and flight options. Then check them for your own date.
At a glance
Fastest
2h 55m
1 transfer
Flight
€176
Cheapest
3h 20m
direct
Bus
€15
Calculated by Routavio, refreshed 19 Oct 2026
Start with the whole journey.
We compared the ways to travel from Florence to Venice. The most useful door-to-door route takes 3h 20m by bus with no transfer. The two cities are about 205 km apart in a straight line. The price and operators below come from a real route search.
The lowest we recorded in the last 14 days was €6, on Thu, Oct 15.
205 km
Which way suits you?
| Transport | Observed fare | Duration and scope | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flight | €170Checked Oct 18 | 3h 10m1 transfer | See Flight details |
| Bus | €6Omio catalogue, Oct 20 | 3h 20mdirect | See Bus details |
- Flight€170Checked Oct 183h 10m · 1 transferSee Flight details
- Bus€6Omio catalogue, Oct 203h 20m · directSee Bus details
These figures were observed on different days. This table is not a live price ranking for your date.
Florence to Venice: cheapest or fastest?
All from the same recent search. Pick a tab: the legs, the timing and the difference from the others all change with it.
- 1Florence → Mestrebus
FlixBus·3h 20m
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
Which date should you go?
The amounts on each day are fares seen earlier, not live offers. A day with no figure is one we have not priced, not one without a service.
Departures from Florence to Venice
FlixBus runs 28 scheduled departures a day, the first at 02:55 and the last at 20:25.
| Operator | Departures a day | First | Last |
|---|---|---|---|
| FlixBusbus | 28 | 02:55 | 20:25 |
| FlixBus, Itabusbus | 12 | 03:15 | 20:25 |
All departuresFlixBus
- 02:55
- 03:20
- 03:55
- 04:20
- 04:55
- 05:00
- 06:00
- 07:00
- 07:35
- 08:35
- 08:50
- 09:15
- 09:35
- 09:50
- 10:15
- 11:15
- 11:20
- 12:15
- 13:15
- 13:50
- 14:50
- 15:50
- 16:15
- 17:15
- 18:15
- 18:25
- 19:25
- 20:25
All departuresFlixBus, Itabus
- 03:15
- 04:55
- 05:20
- 07:00
- 09:35
- 12:15
- 13:15
- 13:20
- 15:50
- 17:55
- 18:15
- 20:25
Departure times come from operator timetables and are local time at the origin. Where a row shows no times, the frequency is the operator's own and the timetable is not published to us. Times can change on holidays and at short notice; confirm with the operator before you travel.
Departure and arrival
Ticket prices on this route
What each way of travelling costs, as the operator publishes it. These describe the route rather than a date you pick, and they refresh once a day. Booking opens at our partner Omio.
Omio last refreshed these on Tue, Oct 20
Operators seen on these journeys
On this route you travel with FlixBus, ITA Airways; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Florence to Venice works
Start with a FlixBus bus from Florence to Mestre, about 3h 20m. In total it's roughly €15 over 3h 20m, direct, no transfers.
Florence to Venice: common questions
How long does it take to get from Florence to Venice?
The most useful route takes about 3h 20m by bus, with no transfer.
When is the first bus from Florence to Venice?
The first bus with FlixBus leaves at 02:55 and the last at 20:25, according to the published timetable.
How many bus departures a day are there from Florence to Venice?
28 a day with FlixBus, between 02:55 and 20:25.
How far is Venice from Florence?
About 205 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
How much does Florence to Venice cost?
On the upcoming dates we checked, the cheapest fare ranged from €6 to €15. Run a live search for your own date to see today's price.
Which operators run Florence to Venice?
On this route you travel with FlixBus, ITA Airways.
Can you get from Florence to Venice without flying?
Yes. A ground route by train takes about 2h 01m.
What is the cheapest way to get from Florence to Venice?
Usually a flexible date, or leaving from a nearby airport. A live search puts every option for your dates side by side.
Can I book directly?
Yes. Routavio sends you straight to the operator or an independent third-party provider. We never add a booking fee. The final fare and availability are confirmed by that provider.
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Sources and method
Routes are calculated by Routavio's multimodal engine from operator timetables and flight data. Durations come from timetables, and prices are the most recent observation, not a guarantee.
Operators: FlixBus
Route calculated: 19 Oct 2026