Therefore, tourists often move between them in order to see the sights and get acquainted with the local culture. There are several ways to get from Florence to Venice. The choice of travel option depends on your individual preferences and season.

From Florence to Venice by plane

As for air traffic in Italy, it is developed at the proper level. However, flying from Florence to Venice is not best idea, since there are no direct flights between these settlements. In addition, the flight has a number of disadvantages:

• High cost of tickets;
• Duration of the trip (from 10 to 23 hours);
• Long connections at airports, etc. (8-19 hours).

All planes depart from Peretola International Airport and then land at Marco Polo Airport. If you have chosen this travel option, then it is better to worry about tickets in advance. You can purchase them on any specialized online resource or directly at the airport ticket office. Airlines quite often offer their customers discounts and various promotions for the purchase of two-way tickets at once. In order to fly from Florence to Venice at an affordable cost, you need to constantly monitor updates on the websites of air carriers.

To Venice by train

Italian trains are popular among travelers and local residents due to its accessibility and convenience. High-speed trains from Trenitalia and ItaloTreno run several times a day at intervals of about an hour. The starting point of departure in Florence is Santa Maria Novella Station, and the final point is Santa Lucia. Travel time is no more than 2 hours, which is very fast. The first train leaves at 7.30 am and the last train leaves at 21.40 pm.
The trains are direct and have a high level of comfort. Inside the carriages there are soft reclining chairs, dining areas, wi-fi, and toilets with installed sinks. Small stops are provided in and. Also, some of the trains may stop in Mestre.
Be careful when buying train tickets, as for some trains the final station is Mestre Station, from where regional trains go to Venice. In this case, your route will have one transfer. This information is always noted on the ticket.
Train ticket prices range from 30 to 48 euros. Costs may vary as carriage types vary and tickets are cheaper in low season. It is worth noting that ItaloTreno trains run less frequently than Trenitalia, and tickets cost 20-26 euros.

To Venice by bus

One of the most common and cheapest ways to get to Venice is to get there from Florence by bus. There are two known carriers in Italy: FlixBus and Baltour. Vehicles depart from the central bus station and travel either directly to the Venice bus station or stop in Mestre. From here you can easily go to Venice by another bus or order a taxi.
The interval between flights varies from 1 to 2 hours. Be prepared to spend about 3 hours and 40 minutes on the road. This is longer than high speed train. However, you will have a great opportunity to explore the picturesque landscapes around. The first flight leaves Florence at 5.15 am and you will be at your final destination around 10 am.
Baltour buses are highly comfortable. Routes usually run through Bologna. It is better to find out details about routes in advance by using a convenient search form on the carriers’ website. In summer, the driver makes more stops so that passengers have time to rest and have a snack.
Please note that Baltour buses land at the station near La Certosa cafe four times a day. To save on buying tickets, purchase a card that offers discounts on this type of transport. Cards are sold both on the Internet and in vending machines located in different parts of the city. The minimum price for a one-way bus ticket is 22 euros.

From Florence to Venice by car

Fans of car travel should try renting a car and driving it to Venice. For this type of trip, you will need not only an international driving license, but also compliance with certain rules. Let's look at some of them:

• The company where you will rent a car will require you to provide a bank account credit card. After you pick up the car, a certain amount of money will be blocked on the card as collateral for the car. Our staff will release these funds when you return your vehicle safe and sound.
• You need to reserve a car 2-3 weeks before your trip. This way you will have more choice and you can choose the best option for yourself.
• You must be at least 21 years old at the time of renting a car.
• You receive the car with a full tank of gas and return it in the same condition.
• With a car rented in Italy, you will be able to move freely within, and. Of course, for this you should have a Schengen visa.
• The country's fine policy is strict, so it is better not to exceed the speed limit. In addition, a significant number of cameras are installed on large highways that record violations.
• Most roads in Italy are toll roads. The cost depends on the type of route and its length.

If you decide to travel from Florence to Venice, don't forget to plan your route first. If you wish, you can visit these interesting places, like Bologna, Padua, Mirano and Bondeno. Also on the road you will often come across gas stations and small cafes. To better guide tourists along Italian highways, signs are installed in English.

A sprawling city in the north of Italy, Venice is built on a network of canals. Situated across a group of 118 small islands, the Floating City is renowned for the beauty of its watery settings, awe-inspiring architecture and striking artwork. Listed as a UNESCO World Heritage site, a visit to Venice involves a romantic trip down the Grand Canal on a gondola, marveling at the architecture of its historic buildings, sampling traditional Venetian dishes, and partaking in the annual Carnival celebrations, world famous for its elaborate Venetian masks.

Things to do in Venice

• Piazza San Marco

  Piazza San Marco, often known in English as St Mark's Square, is the principal public square of Venice, Italy, where it is generally known just as la Piazza ("the Square"). All other urban spaces in the city (except the Piazzetta and the Piazzale Roma) are called campi ("fields") The Piazzetta ("little Piazza/Square") is an extension of the Piazza towards the lagoon in its south east corner (see plan The two spaces together form). the social, religious and political center of Venice and are commonly considered together. This article relates to both of them.

• Doge's Palace

  The Doge's Palace (Italian: Palazzo Ducale; Pałaso Dogal) is a palace built in Venetian Gothic style, and one of the main landmarks of the city of Venice in northern Italy. The palace was the residence of the Doge of Venice, the supreme authority of the former Republic of Venice, opening as a museum in 1923. Today, it is one of the 11 museums run by the Fondazione Musei Civici di Venezia.

• Santa Maria della Salute

  Santa Maria della Salute (English: Saint Mary of Health), commonly known simply as the Salute, is a Roman Catholic church and minor basilica located at Punta della Dogana in the Dorsoduro sestiere of the city of Venice, Italy.

Since Venice and Florence are the two main points on the map of Italy for many travelers, it is quite reasonable to assume that the issue of transport between them should be thoroughly resolved. By and large, this is the case, as BlogoItaliano learned from its own experience, having explored all possible options on the eve of the new season on how to get from Venice to Florence and back.

According to the already established tradition, BlogoItaliano explores all possible options, how to get from Venice to Florence(or from Florence to Venice if you are traveling in the opposite direction), however, the best - in terms of price, comfort and speed - is the train. However, first things first.

From Venice to Florence by train

Train Florence Venice is in great demand among travelers. This is already evidenced by the fact that about a dozen high-speed trains depart from Venice to Florence every day. To be more precise, on weekdays from half past eight in the morning to 19:25 there are 14 of them. What’s also nice is that there are no transfers.

The distance from Venice to Florence is covered by a high-speed train in 2 hours. The cost of a one-way trip ranges from 20-30 Euros and more, depending on current promotions and how far in advance you buy the ticket.

Traveling from Venice to Florence by high speed train takes 2 hours

During the peak season, which is from May to September, ordering tickets online is preferable because allows you to avoid queues at the box office. In addition, as the day of train departure approaches, flight tickets become more expensive, reaching a peak just before departure.

Of course, one should also take into account the fact that the Venice-Florence route is on the top list of the busiest in Italy and there are situations when tickets are simply purchased (especially for the more economical second class). About what you can encounter at a train station in Italy when buying tickets just before departure, see the short video below.

In addition to fast trains, the Florence-Venice route is also served by slower ones. As a rule, they are activated early in the morning and late in the evening, and cover the same distance in 3-4.5 hours. Often, when choosing this method of travel, a transfer may be required somewhere along the distance.

The inconvenience could be compensated for by a lower price, but often the cost of a regular ticket passenger train almost comparable to the price of the second class soon.

Since there are several train operators in Italy, ticket prices even at this level short route they may differ very strikingly.

Even in low season, Italian train stations are very crowded

Until the very end of 2017, finding a single schedule for all trains of all companies was quite problematic - I had to go and check each site separately. The alternative was to book through international railway online resources, but they charged quite large commissions for this.

Since the end of 2017, a single website with the schedule of all major railway operators in Italy and the ability to purchase tickets for them at the same price as at the box office has also appeared on the RuNet. The solution was proposed by the Onetwotrip service, where you can view all the details in Russian and purchase tickets in just a few minutes. After payment by card, tickets are sent to the specified e-mail in the form of a PDF file. All you have to do is print them out and keep them with you on your trip.

Please note that for some types of trains you will need to separately validate your ticket [already at the station] or make a reservation for a seat on the train. If you buy a fast train ticket through Onetwotrip, and it says seat in the carriage and departure time, then no additional actions are needed at the station.

When purchasing tickets, consider the following stations in both cities:

• Venice Mestre is a mainland station in the satellite city of Venice. If you are heading to Venice itself or your hotel is located in a city on the water, then it is better to choose Venice Santa Lucia station
• – main station Venice, located in the city itself.
• - Florence's main station, located within walking distance of the main attractions. This is the most convenient station for travelers. Try to get tickets before it.

From Venice to Florence by car

When traveling from Florence to Venice a car is not the best choice: in Venice itself you are unlikely to need a car. It’s another matter if you are moving in the opposite direction, and Florence is only an intermediate link in the route. Then a car can be very useful and will allow you to see much more.

From Venice to Florence about 260 kilometers

Distance from Venice to Florence– about 260 kilometers – covered in 3-4 hours (in the absence of traffic). In addition to the cost of renting a car, to estimate costs you also need to take into account the price of fuel and tolls

For example, for January 2018, the international service Viamichelin estimated the cost of the optimal travel route from Florence to Venice by car at 26 Euros, of which 4 Euros are tolls and 22 Euros are gasoline. Of course, calculations may vary depending on the preferences of your car.

From Venice to Florence by plane

Very worthy in Venice international airport, in Florence - simpler (the main airport of Tuscany is located in the vicinity). However, there are no direct flights from Venice to Florence.

Maybe over time the situation will somehow change, but at the moment any air travel between cities will have to be made with an intermediate landing. The price of such a solution is also not encouraging. And does this make sense if there is a direct train and a two-hour trip?

Bus from Venice to Florence

In addition to trains, you can also get from Venice to Florence by bus. There are about 10 flights between cities per day, taking from 3.5 to 7 hours. Bus tickets are usually somewhat cheaper than train tickets, although the trip is longer and less comfortable.

Approximately half of the routes between cities have a transfer in Bologna. You don’t have to expect to see another city at the same time - the transfer is quite short. In Venice, buses depart and arrive from the station at Tronchetto or at the railway station in. In Florence, the stop is located at Piazzale Montelungo - not far from the main train station of Santa Maria Novella.

Check the current flight schedule and book tickets.

Things to do in Florence and Venice

In both cities you can create an extremely rich program of stay, but travelers rarely stay here for more than 1-2 days. As a result, many world-scale attractions are overlooked, which many later regret. BlogoItaliano talked about how to spend time in Florence and Venice as interesting as possible, saving money, but at the same time seeing the most important things

Current hotel promotions in both cities

Both Venice and Florence are considered high cost of living cities. The average cost of a night in an inexpensive hotel here is about 100 Euros. However, during the season or during events (such as Carnival), accommodation is even more expensive.

To save money, it makes sense to keep track of current data on promotions and special offers hotels. So you can often find very decent housing with a discount of up to 70%. Below are the current hotel sales in Florence, and below them - in Venice.

Current hotel promotions in Venice.

From Venice to Florence you will have to travel only 202 kilometers in a straight line, the methods of getting there are traditional, and the transport schedule and travel prices will suit every budget and any travel requirements.

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You can travel from Florence to Venice and vice versa by car, bus or train. Each travel method has its own characteristics, advantages and disadvantages.

Train

A trip on the Florence - Venice train is the way of travel that Italians themselves prefer.

The companies ItaloTreno and Trenitalia carry passengers on this route. Accordingly, check the schedule and clarify prices, as well as find out what promotions and discounts are relevant for at the moment possible on the portals of these carriers.

As for time, a trip by car can last 3 hours or 3 days, depending on how you go. The journey from Florence to Venice takes about three hours, if you don’t stop anywhere or go anywhere. But in reality, tourists rarely manage to get there by car, because the route is filled with interesting and picturesque places where you just want to stop.

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If you don’t rent a car, but call a taxi, for example, through the website, then such a long-distance voyage will cost from 80 to 120 euros, on weekends and before holidays Taxi drivers charge more; for example, during the carnival, a trip can cost 200 euros.

Usually, when going on a road trip from Florence to Venice, they stop in Padua, Ferrarra and Prato. These cities are literally a few kilometers away from the highway. Even if you don’t turn towards them, it’s unlikely that you’ll be able to avoid a stop in Bologna. The road passes through the center of this ancient city.

Traveling by car along such a route becomes a real “Italian adventure” if tourists are not in a hurry and have relative financial freedom. In the case where the budget is planned to the smallest detail, as well as the time, a car is not a convenient way to travel from Florence to the coast.

There is no direct highway between the cities as such; from Venice to Florence the distance is divided by two roads - “E35” to Bologna and “F13” after it. The total length of the route along this route is 255 km, if, of course, you do not leave the highway anywhere.

Video: Venice - Florence, train - how not to overpay twice for a ticket?

How else can you get there?

Some tourists prefer to get everywhere by air, believing that air travel is the fastest and easiest way to travel. Although this is true, when it comes to getting from Venice to Florence and vice versa, the air route is inconvenient and long.

There are no direct flights from one city to another, the flight passes through Rome, and how long such an air journey will take depends on the coincidence in the flight schedule to Rome and from Fiumicino to Venice.

However, this method may be suitable for those tourists who want to see Rome and Venice, but have started their Italian holiday from Florence.

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Flights in this direction are carried out by the Alitalia company, the cost of a flight is on average 110-120 euros, and you can check the flight schedule on the portal, where you can also find out about current discounts and book tickets.

There are no tours to Venice from Florence, but if you wish, you can book a private excursion trip at any of the city’s travel agencies, or even in advance, even before flying to Italy. It is impossible to calculate what the cost of such an excursion will be, since the price is determined by the route, the number of stops, the list of attractions visited, food, accommodation and other individual aspects.

The most convenient and economical travel option is the Venice-Florence train, both high-speed and regional. Just don’t forget that before boarding a local train, you must validate your ticket.

You set out to overcome the distance from Venice to Venice. Who among the motorists does not dream of getting to their destination as quickly as possible and at the lowest cost? One way to achieve this goal is to have information about the distance between the starting point and the final destination of the route. Our map will help you find the shortest and most optimal route between Venice and Venice. With a known average speed vehicle You can calculate travel time with a small error. In this case, knowing the answer to the question how many km are between Venice and Florence - 257 km. , the time you will spend on the road will be approximately 4 hours 17 minutes. Working with the map is very simple. The system itself will find the shortest distance and offer OPTIMAL route. The route from Venice to Venice is shown in the diagram with a bold line. On the diagram you will see all the settlements that you will meet on your way while driving. Having information about cities, towns (check out the list settlements along the Venice - Florence highway at the bottom of the page) and traffic police posts located along the route, you will be able to quickly navigate unfamiliar areas. If you need to find another route, just indicate FROM and WHERE you need to go, and the system will definitely offer you a solution. Having a ready-made map from Venice to Venice and knowing how to get through difficult junctions, you can always easily answer the question of how to get from Venice to Venice.

Panoramas
Panorama of Venice and Florence

Driving along a pre-planned route is a way to eliminate problems that may arise in unfamiliar areas and overcome the desired section of the road as quickly as possible. Don’t miss out on details; check the map in advance for all complex road forks.
Don't forget a few simple rules:

• Any driver traveling long distances needs rest. Your trip will be safer and more enjoyable if, having planned your route in advance, you decide on places to rest. The map presented on the site has various modes. Take advantage of the work of ordinary Internet users and use the "People's Map" mode. Perhaps you will find useful information there.
• Do not exceed the speed limit. Preliminary calculation of time and a constructed travel route will help you stay on schedule and not exceed the permitted speed limits. This way, you will not endanger yourself and other road users.
• It is prohibited to use substances that cause alcohol or drug intoxication, as well as psychotropic or other substances that cause intoxication while driving. Despite the abolition of zero ppm (now the possible total permissible error when measuring blood alcohol levels is 0.16 mg per 1 liter of exhaled air), drinking alcohol while driving is strictly prohibited.

Good luck on the roads!