- Must visit
Gallerie dell'Accademia
A major art museum in a grand canal-side palace, known for Venetian masters including Titian, Veronese, Tintoretto and Carpaccio.
Cheapest price on 12 Oct
£8
Average ticket price on 12 Oct
£13
Fastest journey on 12 Oct
3 h 20 m
Average journey duration on 12 Oct
3 h 27 m
Buses on 12 Oct
32
Distance
205 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Florence to Venice is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Florence to Venice will cost around £13 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £8.
On Mon 12 Oct, we found 32 buses from Florence to Venice, including 31 direct services.
These direct buses cover the 205 km distance in an average of 3 h 27 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 3 h 20 m .
The slowest buses will take 3 h 35 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.
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2702Buses from Florence to Venice run on average 31 times per day, taking around 4h 7m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £5 if you book in advance.
There are 29 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 00:20, the last at 23:50. The fastest coach covers the 205 km distance in 2h 54m.
Distance 205 km |
Average bus duration 4h 7m |
Cheapest ticket price £5 |
Buses per day 31 |
Direct buses 29 |
Fastest bus 2h 54m |
First bus 0:20 |
Last bus 23:50 |
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Best time to book 28 days |
The table below shows live departures for Florence to Venice coaches for today, Sunday 11 October. 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) | 4h20 | 7:35 Venezia, Aeroporto Marco Polo di Venezia | 0 changesdirect | |
2702 | 3:15 Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) | 3h35 | 6:50 Venezia, Viale Stazione / Via Dante (Mestre Stazione) | 0 changesdirect | |
2702 | 3:15 Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) | 3h55 | 7:10 Venezia, Tronchetto (Piazzale People Mover) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 4:55 Firenze, Piazzale Montelungo | 4h15 | 9:10 Venezia, Viale Stazione / Via Dante (Mestre Stazione) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 4:55 Firenze, Piazzale Montelungo | 4h35 | 9:30 Venezia, Tronchetto Vaporetti | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 5:20 Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) | 3h50 | 9:10 Venezia, Viale Stazione / Via Dante (Mestre Stazione) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 5:20 Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) | 4h10 | 9:30 Venezia, Tronchetto Vaporetti | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 7:00 Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) | 4h30 | 11:30 Venezia, Viale Stazione / Via Dante (Mestre Stazione) | 1 change | |
FlixBus | 10:50 Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) | 4h40 | 15:30 Venezia, Tronchetto Vaporetti | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 10:50 Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) | 4h15 | 15:05 Venezia, Viale Stazione / Via Dante (Mestre Stazione) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 11:15 Florence, Guidoni Tram T2 | 4h15 | 15:30 Venezia, Tronchetto Vaporetti | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 11:15 Florence, Guidoni Tram T2 | 3h50 | 15:05 Venezia, Viale Stazione / Via Dante (Mestre Stazione) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 12:15 Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) | 3h20 | 15:35 Venezia, Viale Stazione / Via Dante (Mestre Stazione) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 12:15 Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) | 3h40 | 15:55 Venezia, Tronchetto Vaporetti | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 13:15 Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) | 3h40 | 16:55 Venezia, Viale Stazione / Via Dante (Mestre Stazione) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 13:15 Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) | 4h00 | 17:15 Venezia, Tronchetto Vaporetti | 0 changesdirect | |
2790 | 13:20 Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) | 3h35 | 16:55 Venezia, Viale Stazione / Via Dante (Mestre Stazione) | 0 changesdirect | |
2790 | 13:20 Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) | 4h20 | 17:40 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 | |
2794 | 15:20 Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) | 3h55 | 19:15 Venezia, Tronchetto (Piazzale People Mover) | 0 changesdirect | |
2794 | 15:20 Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) | 3h35 | 18:55 Venezia, Viale Stazione / Via Dante (Mestre Stazione) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 15:50 Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) | 3h20 | 19:10 Venezia, Viale Stazione / Via Dante (Mestre Stazione) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 15:50 Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) | 3h40 | 19:30 Venezia, Tronchetto Vaporetti | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 17:05 Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) | 4h35 | 21:40 Venezia, Tronchetto Vaporetti | 1 change | |
2726 | 17:55 Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) | 3h34 | 21:29 Venezia, Viale Stazione / Via Dante (Mestre Stazione) | 0 changesdirect | |
2726 | 17:55 Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) | 3h50 | 21:45 Venezia, Tronchetto (Piazzale People Mover) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 18:20 Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) | 4h20 | 22:40 Venezia, Tronchetto Vaporetti | 1 change | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 18:20 Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) | 4h00 | 22:20 Venezia, Viale Stazione / Via Dante (Mestre Stazione) | 1 change | |
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2772 | 1:20 Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) | 4h25 | 5:45 Venezia, Aeroporto Marco Polo di Venezia | 0 changesdirect | |
2772 | 1:20 Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) | 4h00 | 5:20 Venezia, Viale Stazione / Via Dante (Mestre Stazione) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 1:30 Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) | 4h45 | 6:15 Venezia, Tronchetto Vaporetti | 1 change | |
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Discover the best of Venice — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Venice trip today.
A major art museum in a grand canal-side palace, known for Venetian masters including Titian, Veronese, Tintoretto and Carpaccio.
This museum displays Peggy Guggenheim’s modern art collection, with works by Picasso, Pollock and Kandinsky in her former home.
A restored customs house at Punta della Dogana presenting contemporary art exhibitions in a dramatic waterside setting.
Venice’s principal square is framed by arcades, monumental buildings and landmark views, making it the city’s ceremonial and social heart.
A small island famed for colourful houses and peaceful canals, popular for photography and a slower pace beyond central Venice.
This lively district offers bars, canals, artisan corners and a more local rhythm, especially around Campo Santa Margherita and its side streets.
Creamed salt cod whipped with olive oil, traditionally served on grilled polenta. A Venetian bacari staple linked to the city’s historic trade routes.
Sardines marinated with onions, vinegar, pine nuts and raisins. This sweet-sour lagoon dish reflects Venice’s long tradition of preserving fish.
Small Venetian tapas served in bàcari, from crostini to seafood bites. They are central to local social eating and aperitivo culture.
Refined restaurant serving seasonal Venetian cuisine with a modern touch. Elegant but relaxed, with strong attention to lagoon ingredients.
Historic, lively bàcaro known for classic cicchetti and sandwiches. Expect a bustling, standing-room atmosphere near the Rialto market.
Well-known fine-dining restaurant with a creative tasting menu rooted in Venetian flavours. Intimate setting focused on seafood and local produce.
Venice is pricier than many Italian cities, with higher hotel and restaurant costs in the centre and vaporetto fares adding up for visitors.
Service is often included or covered by coperto. Round up in cafés and taxis; leave 5-10% in restaurants only for notably good service.
The most popular day trips by bus from Venice are Padua, Treviso, Verona, Vicenza and Trieste. Find out what you can do in these day trip destinations and how to book your bus from Venice on Omio.

Padua is a historic university city in the Veneto, known for Giotto’s frescoes and the Basilica of Saint Anthony. Lively squares, arcaded streets and a scholarly atmosphere give it a thoughtful character.
There are 60 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 00:05, the last at 23:55. The fastest coach covers the 35 km distance in 25m.

Treviso is a compact Veneto city known for canals, medieval walls and elegant arcaded streets. Closely tied to Prosecco country, it also has a strong food identity shaped by radicchio and tiramisù.
There are 57 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 00:05, the last at 23:55. The fastest coach covers the 26 km distance in 25m.

Verona is known for its Roman Arena and its association with Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet. Its compact historic centre blends medieval streets, piazzas and river views with a calm, cultured feel.
There are 96 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 00:05, the last at 23:55. The fastest coach covers the 104 km distance in 50m.

Vicenza is known for Andrea Palladio’s architecture, which gives its centre a calm, elegant character. Arcaded streets, handsome piazzas and the Teatro Olimpico make it feel cultured and distinctly Venetian without the crowds of larger cities.
There are 48 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 00:04, the last at 23:58. The fastest coach covers the 63 km distance in 45m.

Trieste is a historic Adriatic port shaped by Habsburg rule, literary cafés and a strong coffee culture. Its grand waterfront, Piazza Unità d’Italia and mix of Italian, Slovenian and Central European influences give the city a distinctive borderland character.
There are 103 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 00:01, the last at 23:55. The fastest coach covers the 116 km distance in 1h 5m.
Buses offer a fast and convenient way to travel the scenic route between Florence and Venice with Eurolines and Megabus both offering daily departures, the trip takes around 5 hours. Two other daily services are run by Baltour and require a change of coach in Bologna. Megabus offers 2 services per day departing at 5:25 a.m. and 5:25 p.m. The trip takes around 3 hours and 50 minutes and it makes one stop at Autostazione Viale della Pace in Padua.
Megabus coaches to Venice depart from the Piazzale Montelungo on Viale Filippo Strozz. This is centrally located the near SITA bus station (Florence Autostazione), a few hundred metres from Florence's main train station, Santa Maria Novella (Firenze Santa Maria Novella). Eurolines buses depart from the SITA bus depot itself. Florence is a compact city and well-served with public buses run by ATAF and LI-NEA. It also has a tram line that runs from Scandicci in the south west to the train station.
A city that delights and dazzles the senses, Venice with its glorious churches and palaces, squares and winding alleys, seems to float on water. It's an enchanting city full of mystery with innumerable places to explore, and activities to enjoy. Megabus services arrive at Venice's Tronchetto Station, a man-made island that serves as a transport terminus. Passengers can take a People Mover cable tram for the short hop to Venice's main land transport hub at Piazzale Roma. From here, it's a short walk to the Santa Lucia train station and the Ferrovia boat landing at the start of the Grand Canal. Eurolines coaches terminate at Stazione Marittima, part of Venezia Terminal Passeggeri near Piazzale Roma.
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Florence to Venice 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, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Florence to Venice buses use the Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Firenze) to Venezia, Viale Stazione / Via Dante (Mestre Stazione) station pair, with some services arriving at Venezia, Aeroporto Marco Polo di Venezia. Use this guide to compare Florence and Venice bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Firenze) is 1 km from Florence city centre. Public transport options include:
Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Firenze) has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, ATM, Accessibility, WC and Ticket Office.
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the entrance.
Ticket office support is available at Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Firenze).
Available at Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Firenze): Parking, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Firenze): Elevators, ramps.
Firenze, Piazzale Montelungo is 1 km from Florence city centre. Public transport options include:
Firenze, Piazzale Montelungo has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC and Ticket Office.
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the entrance.
Ticket office support is available at Firenze, Piazzale Montelungo.
Available at Firenze, Piazzale Montelungo: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Firenze, Piazzale Montelungo: Elevators, ramps.
Venezia, Aeroporto Marco Polo di Venezia is 7 km from Venice city centre. Public transport options include:
Venezia, Aeroporto Marco Polo di Venezia has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC and Ticket Office.
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the main entrance and in the departures area.
Ticket office support is available at Venezia, Aeroporto Marco Polo di Venezia.
Available at Venezia, Aeroporto Marco Polo di Venezia: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Venezia, Aeroporto Marco Polo di Venezia: Elevators, ramps.
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