The cheapest and fastest coaches from Florence Santa Maria Novella to Venice Santa Lucia
Cheapest price on 20 Sept
£5
Average ticket price on 20 Sept
£26
Fastest journey on 20 Sept
3 h 45 m
Average journey duration on 20 Sept
3 h 52 m
Buses on 20 Sept
9
Distance
204 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Florence Santa Maria Novella to Venice Santa Lucia is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Florence Santa Maria Novella to Venice Santa Lucia will cost around £26 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £5.
On Sun 20 Sept, we found 9 buses from Florence Santa Maria Novella to Venice Santa Lucia, including 5 direct services.
These direct buses cover the 204 km distance in an average of 3 h 52 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 3 h 45 m .
The slowest buses will take 3 h 55 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
272617:553h50Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence)21:45Venezia, Tronchetto (Piazzale People Mover)£51One-way0 changes
279013:203h55Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence)17:15Venezia, Tronchetto (Piazzale People Mover)£81One-way0 changes
279415:203h55Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence)19:15Venezia, Tronchetto (Piazzale People Mover)£131One-way0 changes
27023:153h55Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence)7:10Venezia, Tronchetto (Piazzale People Mover)£141One-way0 changes
FlixBus · FlixBus1:055h55Firenze, Piazzale Montelungo7:00Venezia, Aeroporto Marco Polo di Venezia£281One-way1 change
054 · 0642:153h45Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence)6:00Venezia, Viale Stazione (Mestre Stazione - fermata ATVO)£471One-way1 change
272617:553h50Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence)21:45Venezia, Tronchetto (Piazzale People Mover)£51One-way0 changes
054 · 0742:153h55Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence)6:10Treviso, Piazzale Duca D'Aosta£481One-way1 change
27023:153h55Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence)7:10Venezia, Tronchetto (Piazzale People Mover)£141One-way0 changes
279013:203h55Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence)17:15Venezia, Tronchetto (Piazzale People Mover)£81One-way0 changes
Travel Information
Compare train, coach, flight and ferry for Florence Santa Maria Novella to Venice Santa Lucia
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Florence Santa Maria Novella to Venice Santa Lucia among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £13 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 48m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £13, while a flight costs an average of £225.
Distance: 204 km
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| Coach | Most popular Train | Flight | Ferry | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|---|
£13 Average Price Cheapest | £22 Average Price | £225 Average Price | £80 Average Price | £57 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 38m Average total duration 4h 8m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 48m Average total duration Fastest 3h 18m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 27m Average total duration 3h 27m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 4h 0m Average total duration 3h 0m Onboard + 1h 0m Additional time* | 2h 40m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Florence Santa Maria Novella to Venice Santa Lucia:
A coach is £9 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Florence Santa Maria Novella to Venice Santa Lucia costing on average £22.
A coach is £67 less than a ferry for this route with tickets for a ferry from Florence Santa Maria Novella to Venice Santa Lucia costing on average £80.
A coach is £211 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Florence Santa Maria Novella to Venice Santa Lucia costing on average £225.
Other travel options to Venice Santa Lucia take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 18m.
Flight takes on average 3h 27m.
Coach takes on average 4h 8m.
Tickets start at around £13 compared to roughly £57 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about £44. The journey takes 4h 8m versus 2h 40m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Direct services are operated by FlixBus, Itabus, BlaBlaCar.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
Live departures
Florence Santa Maria Novella to Venice Santa Lucia bus times
The table below shows live departures for Florence Santa Maria Novella to Venice Santa Lucia coaches for today, Saturday 19 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2702 | 3:15 Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) | 3h55 | 7:10 Venezia, Tronchetto (Piazzale People Mover) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 4:55 Firenze, Piazzale Montelungo | 5h05 | 10:00 Venezia, Aeroporto Marco Polo di Venezia | 0 changesdirect | |
2790 | 13:20 Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) | 3h55 | 17:15 Venezia, Tronchetto (Piazzale People Mover) | 0 changesdirect | |
2726 | 17:55 Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) | 3h50 | 21:45 Venezia, Tronchetto (Piazzale People Mover) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 23:40 Firenze, Piazzale Montelungo | 7h20 | 7:00 Venezia, Aeroporto Marco Polo di Venezia | 1 change | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 1:05 Firenze, Piazzale Montelungo | 5h55 | 7:00 Venezia, Aeroporto Marco Polo di Venezia | 1 change | |
054 · 064 | 2:15 Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) | 3h45 | 6:00 Venezia, Viale Stazione (Mestre Stazione - fermata ATVO) | 1 change | |
054 · 074 | 2:15 Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) | 3h55 | 6:10 Treviso, Piazzale Duca D'Aosta | 1 change | |
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- Compare with other providers: On Omio, you can not only buy tickets for FlixBus, but also compare tickets for the likes of Itabus, BlaBlaCar Bus or Marino Autolinee to find the best option for your trip from Florence Santa Maria Novella to Venice Santa Lucia.
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- Compare with other providers: On Omio, you can also compare tickets for the likes of Itabus, BlaBlaCar Bus or Marino Autolinee to find the best option for your trip from Florence Santa Maria Novella to Venice Santa Lucia.
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Florence Santa Maria Novella to Venice Santa Lucia
Buses from Florence Santa Maria Novella to Venice Santa Lucia run on average 28 times per day, taking around 4h 8m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £5 if you book in advance.
There are 19 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 01:15, the last at 18:25. The fastest coach covers the 204 km distance in 3h 20m.
Distance 204 km |
Average bus duration 4h 8m |
Cheapest ticket price £5 |
Buses per day 28 |
Direct buses 19 |
Fastest bus 3h 20m |
First bus 1:15 |
Last bus 18:25 |
Cheapest Month Jul |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Oct - Dec |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Mon |
Least Busy Day Sat |
Best time to book 28 days |
Bus providers: Infobus, BlaBlaCar Bus, Marino Autolinee, FlixBus, GoOpti, Itabus from Florence Santa Maria Novella to Venice Santa LuciaYou can travel by bus between Florence Santa Maria Novella to Venice Santa Lucia with Infobus, BlaBlaCar Bus, Marino Autolinee, FlixBus, GoOpti, Itabus for as low as £5. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Florence Santa Maria Novella to Venice Santa Lucia coach
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Florence Santa Maria Novella to Venice Santa Lucia by coach. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest coach, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Venice Santa Lucia, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

- BlaBlaCar Bus
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Accessible seating options.
- FlixBus
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Wheelchair-accessible buses.
- Itabus
- Assistance
- Dedicated seating areas
- Accessible restrooms.
- BlaBlaCar Bus
- You can cancel your ticket up to 30 minutes before departure for a refund in the form of a voucher.
- FlixBus
- You can cancel your ticket up to 15 minutes before departure and receive a voucher for future travel. Refund requests for delays over 120 minutes are possible.
- Itabus
- You can cancel your ticket up to 24 hours before departure for a partial refund. Changes allowed for a fee.
- BlaBlaCar Bus
- One carry-on bag up to 7kg and one checked bag up to 20kg.
- FlixBus
- One carry-on bag up to 7kg (42x30x18 cm) and one checked bag up to 20kg (80x50x30 cm).
- Itabus
- One carry-on bag up to 10kg and one checked bag up to 20kg.
- BlaBlaCar Bus
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- FlixBus
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- Itabus
- 5€ per additional bag.
- Marino Autolinee
- Small pets allowed in carriers
- larger pets must be leashed and muzzled.
- FlixBus
- Small pets in carriers allowed
- guide dogs travel for free.
- Itabus
- Small pets allowed in carriers
- larger pets must be leashed and muzzled.
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