Route Comparison
Florence to Venice: Travel Options & Verdict
Distance: 260 km • Center-to-center journey comparison.
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Best Overall
train
Optimal balance of time, price & comfort
Cheapest Option
bus
For strict backpacker budgets
Fastest Practical
train
Center-to-center elapsed time
Frecciarossa and Italo trains glide through the Apennine mountain tunnels and across the Veneto plain directly over the Liberty Bridge lagoon into Venezia Santa Lucia in just 2 hours and 15 minutes. Stepping out of Santa Lucia station directly onto the Grand Canal is unforgettable.
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| Transport Mode | Operator | Duration | Typical Price | Stations / Airports | Key Booking Tip |
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| train Direct | Trenitalia (Frecciarossa) / Italo | 2h 15m | €19.90 - €72.00 |
Dep: Firenze Santa Maria Novella
Arr: Venezia Santa Lucia
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Ensure your ticket states Venezia Santa Lucia (on the island) and not Venezia Mestre (on the mainland). Fare source |
Prices reflect advance bookings and typical peak variances.
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Venice → Florence options are mirror schedules.