- Must visit
Galleria degli Uffizi
Major art museum displaying Botticelli, Leonardo and Michelangelo, essential for understanding Florentine Renaissance painting.
Cheapest price
£20
Average price
£49
Fastest journey
2 h 13 m
Average duration
2 h 13 m
Trains per day
26
Distance
205 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Venice Santa Lucia to Florence is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Venice Santa Lucia to Florence will cost around £49 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £20.
Of the 26 trains that leave Venice Santa Lucia for Florence every day 23 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 205 km distance in an average of 2 h 13 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 13 m .
The slowest trains will take 2 h 13 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.
Regionale 3985+
UrbV Urb+
Regionale 17851
Regionale Veloce 3428+
Intercity 584
Regionale 16800+
Intercity 594
8911
8925
FRECCIAROSSA 9433
FRECCIAROSSA 9415
FRECCIAROSSA 9403
FRECCIAROSSA 9425
FRECCIAROSSA 9401Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Venice Santa Lucia to Florence among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £6. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 3h 28m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £6, and a flight costs an average of £133.
Distance: 205 km
Most popular Train | Coach | Flight |
|---|---|---|
£20 Average Price | £11 Average Price Cheapest | £181 Average Price |
4h 15m Average total duration 3h 45m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 9m Average total duration 3h 39m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 28m Average total duration Fastest 3h 28m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
The table below shows live departures for Venice Santa Lucia to Florence trains for today, Monday 24 August. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FRECCIAROSSA 9437 | 19:26 Venice Santa Lucia | 2h13 | 21:39 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0 changesdirect | |
InterCityNotte 770 | 22:05 Venice Santa Lucia | 4h56 | 3:01 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0 changesdirect | |
| Tuesday 25 August | |||||
FRECCIAROSSA 9401 | 5:26 Venice Santa Lucia | 2h13 | 7:39 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0 changesdirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9403 | 6:26 Venice Santa Lucia | 2h13 | 8:39 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0 changesdirect | |
8903 | 7:05 Venice Santa Lucia | 2h15 | 9:20 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0 changesdirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9405 | 7:26 Venice Santa Lucia | 2h13 | 9:39 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0 changesdirect | |
8905 | 8:05 Venice Santa Lucia | 2h15 | 10:20 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3428+ Intercity 584 | 9:10 Venice Santa Lucia | 3h17 | 12:27 Florence Rifredi | 1 change | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9411 | 9:26 Venice Santa Lucia | 2h13 | 11:39 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0 changesdirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9413 | 10:26 Venice Santa Lucia | 2h13 | 12:39 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0 changesdirect | |
8911 | 11:05 Venice Santa Lucia | 2h15 | 13:20 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0 changesdirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9415 | 11:26 Venice Santa Lucia | 2h13 | 13:39 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0 changesdirect | |
8929 | 12:05 Venice Santa Lucia | 2h15 | 14:20 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0 changesdirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 8419 | 12:26 Venice Santa Lucia | 2h13 | 14:39 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0 changesdirect | |
8913 | 13:05 Venice Santa Lucia | 2h15 | 15:20 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0 changesdirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9421 | 13:26 Venice Santa Lucia | 2h13 | 15:39 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0 changesdirect | |
8915 | 14:05 Venice Santa Lucia | 2h15 | 16:20 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0 changesdirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9425 | 14:26 Venice Santa Lucia | 2h13 | 16:39 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0 changesdirect | |
8919 | 15:05 Venice Santa Lucia | 2h15 | 17:20 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale 16800+ Intercity 594 | 15:13 Venice Santa Lucia | 3h12 | 18:25 Florence Rifredi | 1 change | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9427 | 15:26 Venice Santa Lucia | 2h13 | 17:39 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0 changesdirect | |
8923 | 16:05 Venice Santa Lucia | 2h15 | 18:20 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0 changesdirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9431 | 16:26 Venice Santa Lucia | 2h13 | 18:39 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0 changesdirect | |
8925 | 17:05 Venice Santa Lucia | 2h15 | 19:20 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0 changesdirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9433 | 17:26 Venice Santa Lucia | 2h13 | 19:39 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale 3985+ UrbV Urb+ Regionale 17851 | 17:40 Venice Santa Lucia | 4h30 | 22:10 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 2 changes | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9435 | 18:26 Venice Santa Lucia | 2h13 | 20:39 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0 changesdirect | |
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Trains from Venice Santa Lucia to Florence run on average 37 times per day, taking around 3h 45m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £12 but you can travel from only £6 by coach.
There are 22 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 03:40, the last at 17:40. The fastest train covers the 205 km distance in 2h 15m.
Distance 205 km |
Average train duration 3h 45m |
Cheapest ticket price £12 |
Trains per day 37 |
Direct trains 22 |
Fastest train 2h 15m |
First train 3:40 |
Last train 17:40 |
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Discover the best of Florence — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Florence trip today.
Major art museum displaying Botticelli, Leonardo and Michelangelo, essential for understanding Florentine Renaissance painting.
Museum housing Michelangelo’s David alongside unfinished sculptures and Florentine paintings in a compact, focused setting.
Vast former Medici residence with lavish rooms, court art and a panoramic garden-facing setting across the Arno.
Grand civic square surrounded by historic buildings and open-air sculpture, ideal for architecture, people-watching and evening walks.
Lively square beside the cathedral, central for orienting yourself and admiring the baptistery, facade details and constant street life.
Classic terrace viewpoint with sweeping views over Florence, especially rewarding at sunset and easy to combine with uphill walks.
Thick Tuscan bread soup with tomatoes, olive oil and basil. A frugal Florentine classic that celebrates stale unsalted bread and summer produce.
Hearty soup of black kale, cannellini beans, vegetables and stale Tuscan bread. A traditional peasant dish closely linked with Florence and Tuscany.
Large T-bone steak from Chianina beef, grilled rare over coals. It is Florence’s signature meat dish and prized for its simplicity and quality.
Long-standing sandwich shop near the market, popular for schiacciata filled with Tuscan salumi and cheeses. Informal and very Florentine.
Lively traditional trattoria known for hearty Tuscan dishes such as ribollita and Florentine steak in a classic, bustling setting.
Historic market stall famed for lampredotto sandwiches. Casual, quick and deeply traditional, ideal for trying authentic Florentine street food.
Florence is pricier than many Italian cities, with central stays, museum-area dining and tourist services pushing up daily costs, though local cafés and buses remain fairly manageable.
Tipping is not obligatory. In restaurants, round up or leave 5-10% for good service if no service charge applies. Taxis are usually rounded up. In cafés, small change is enough.
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Firenze Santa Maria Novella -> Piazza del Duomo, Florence
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Venice Santa Lucia to Florence by train. 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 train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Florence, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Venice Santa Lucia to Florence trains use the Venezia Santa Lucia to Firenze Santa Maria Novella station pair, with some services arriving at Firenze Campo di Marte. Use this guide to compare Venice Santa Lucia and Florence train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Venezia Santa Lucia has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food options include: GROM Ice Cream, Venchi Cioccolato, Bistrot, Tentazione Café, L’Artenl Gelato
Free WiFi available throughout station. ATMs are located inside the main retail area.
The ticket office is open Mon - Sun: 06:00 - 21:00. Information desks are located in the main passenger area.
Luggage storage is luggage lockers are located on Platform 1.
Available at Venezia Santa Lucia: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Venezia Santa Lucia: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Venezia Santa Lucia: Wheelchair access, step-free access to platforms.
Nearby hotels include Venice Times Hotel, Hotel Antiche Figure, Hotel Abbazia.
Firenze Santa Maria Novella is 1 km from Florence city centre. Public transport options include:
Firenze Santa Maria Novella has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food options include: 12oz Coffee Joint, Casa Maioli, Don Nino, Fratelli Cuore, McDonald´s, Panella, Segafredo Zanetti, Spizzico, Venchi, & many more
Free WiFi (30 minutes limit). ATMs are located in the basement in the shopping center next to the Feltrinelli bookshop and between Celio and Mango shops.
The ticket office is open Mon - Sun: 06:00 - 21:00. Information desks are located inside and outside the station.
Luggage storage is provided by KiPoint and located on the ground floor, on the side of Piazza Adua. Open daily from 06:00 to 23:00.
Available at Firenze Santa Maria Novella: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Firenze Santa Maria Novella: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Firenze Santa Maria Novella: Elevators, escalators, step-free access. Mobility assistance is available with the Sala Blu, located next to Platform 1.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Luxor Florence, Joy Hotel Florence, Diplomat Hotel Florence.
Firenze Campo di Marte is 2 km from Florence city centre. Public transport options include:
Firenze Campo di Marte has practical services for this route, including Dining, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office, Bike Parking and Bike Rental.
Food options include: Moka Café
The ticket office is open Mon - Sun: 07:15 - 20:45.
Available at Firenze Campo di Marte: Taxis, WC.
Available at Firenze Campo di Marte: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Firenze Campo di Marte: The station is fully accessible, with step-free access throughout the station.
Nearby hotels include Florence Stadium B&B, Hotel Villa Liana, Hotel della Robbia.
Firenze Rifredi is 3 km from Florence city centre. Public transport options include:
Firenze Rifredi has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Information Desk and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Trattoria Fratelli Briganti, Osteria di Poneta
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Ticket office support is available at Firenze Rifredi. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Firenze Rifredi. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Firenze Rifredi: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Firenze Rifredi: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Firenze Rifredi: Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Raffaello, Hotel Corolle, Hotel Dalmazia.
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