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Florence to Venice Bullet Train Tickets & Timetable

Direct Florence to Venice high-speed trains run from Firenze Santa Maria Novella to Venezia Santa Lucia, mainly via Bologna Centrale, Ferrara, and Padova. Frecciarossa services are operated by Trenitalia, while Italo also runs direct high-speed trains on this corridor. The rail distance is about 258 km, with the fastest trains taking about 2 hours 3 minutes and slower direct high-speed services taking around 2 hours 15 minutes. Around 25 to 35 direct departures run on a typical day, with more options available by changing at Bologna. One-way fares start from about €20 ($22 USD) for advance low-fare tickets and can rise to around €85 ($92 USD) for flexible or higher-class fares. Prices shown are starting from; final fares depend on class, time of booking, and availability. Rail Monsters accepts bookings 6 to 12 months ahead; book earlier for Ferragosto, Christmas, Easter, and spring weekends in Venice.

28Jun

Seats

Florence

Venice

Each ticket has information about

Departure Time

Travel time

Arrival Time

Changes

Brand name / Train type

Ticket price

Night trains

02:03

FlorenceFirenze Campo di Marte

Secondary station

4h 17m

06:20

VeniceVenezia Santa Lucia

Direct

InterCityNotte 774

from

2517 USD

4h 17m, Direct

02:03

FlorenceFirenze Campo di Marte

Secondary station

06:20

VeniceVenezia Santa Lucia

from

2517 USD

Direct

InterCityNotte 774

Morning trains

07:20

FlorenceFirenze Santa Maria Novella

2h 14m

09:34

VeniceVenezia Santa Lucia

Direct

High-speed

FrecciaRossa 9400

from

6446 USD

2h 14m, Direct

07:20

FlorenceFirenze Santa Maria Novella

09:34

VeniceVenezia Santa Lucia

from

6446 USD

Direct

High-speed

FrecciaRossa 9400

08:20

FlorenceFirenze Santa Maria Novella

2h 14m

10:34

VeniceVenezia Santa Lucia

Direct

High-speed

FrecciaRossa 9404

from

8657 USD

2h 14m, Direct

08:20

FlorenceFirenze Santa Maria Novella

10:34

VeniceVenezia Santa Lucia

from

8657 USD

Direct

High-speed

FrecciaRossa 9404

Day trains

12:20

FlorenceFirenze Santa Maria Novella

2h 14m

14:34

VeniceVenezia Santa Lucia

Direct

High-speed

FrecciaRossa 9416

from

8657 USD

2h 14m, Direct

12:20

FlorenceFirenze Santa Maria Novella

14:34

VeniceVenezia Santa Lucia

from

8657 USD

Direct

High-speed

FrecciaRossa 9416

13:20

FlorenceFirenze Santa Maria Novella

2h 14m

15:34

VeniceVenezia Santa Lucia

Direct

High-speed

FrecciaRossa 8418

from

12126 USD

2h 14m, Direct

13:20

FlorenceFirenze Santa Maria Novella

15:34

VeniceVenezia Santa Lucia

from

12126 USD

Direct

High-speed

FrecciaRossa 8418

Evening trains

18:20

FlorenceFirenze Santa Maria Novella

2h 14m

20:34

VeniceVenezia Santa Lucia

Direct

High-speed

FrecciaRossa 9428

from

8487 USD

2h 14m, Direct

18:20

FlorenceFirenze Santa Maria Novella

20:34

VeniceVenezia Santa Lucia

from

8487 USD

Direct

High-speed

FrecciaRossa 9428

18:45

FlorenceFirenze Rifredi

Secondary station

2h 51m

21:36

VeniceVenezia Mestre

Secondary station

Direct

Intercity 592

from

5017 USD

2h 51m, Direct

18:45

FlorenceFirenze Rifredi

Secondary station

21:36

VeniceVenezia Mestre

Secondary station

from

5017 USD

Direct

Intercity 592

First train

02:03

Last train

21:20

Travel duration

2h 22m

Daily departures

Departure station

Florence

Changes

direct

Arrival station

Venice

Ticket price

$14

How to Book Train Tickets Online from Florence to Venice

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Rail Monsters provides official tickets for Florence to Venice trains, including Frecciarossa and Italo high-speed services from Firenze Santa Maria Novella to Venezia Santa Lucia. Select a direct train, choose a class, and complete the booking online.

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Exchange and cancellation rules depend on the Florence to Venice fare selected. Flexible Frecciarossa and Italo fares allow changes before departure, while the lowest advance fares usually carry stricter conditions.

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Florence to Venice Route Overview

The Florence to Venice route links Tuscany with the Veneto through the Apennine base tunnel corridor toward Bologna, then crosses the flat Po Valley toward Padua and the Venetian Lagoon. A distinctive part of the trip is the final approach across the Ponte della Liberta causeway, where trains run over the lagoon before arriving directly on Venice's island station. High-speed services are reservation-based, so your ticket is tied to a specific train and seat rather than open boarding. Regional alternatives exist with changes, but they take much longer and are mainly useful for travelers stopping in smaller towns.

Travel time

2h 22m

Train type

Frecciarossa

InterCityNotte

Fastest trip

2h 3m

Longest trip

4h 17m

Florence

Florence is the main city of Tuscany, known for the Uffizi, the Duomo, and Renaissance streets around Piazza della Signoria. Firenze Santa Maria Novella station sits on the northwest edge of the historic center, within walking distance of the Duomo and close to tram links for Florence Airport.

Firenze Campo di Marte

Station

Firenze Rifredi

Station

Firenze Castello

Station

Firenze Santa Maria Novella

Station

2h 22m

Venice

Venice is built across islands in the Venetian Lagoon, with major sights around San Marco, Rialto, Cannaregio, and Dorsoduro. Venezia Santa Lucia station is on the island city beside the Grand Canal, with vaporetto waterbus stops outside the station entrance.

Venezia Santa Lucia

Station

Venezia Mestre

Station

Available Ticket Classes

Frecciarossa trains on the Florence to Venice route usually offer Standard, Premium, Business, and Executive service levels, with fare families such as Super Economy, Economy, and Base depending on availability and flexibility. Standard is the entry high-speed class, Premium adds wider leather seats on many trainsets, Business has more space and quieter areas on selected trains, and Executive has a small cabin with wide seats and meal service on eligible services. Italo trains usually offer Smart, Prima, and Club Executive, with low-cost, flexible, and premium fare types depending on the booking. Seat reservations are included on both Frecciarossa and Italo high-speed tickets.

from

$4572

Standard Class / Super Economy Fare

from

$5063

Premium Class / Super Economy Fare

from

$5719

Business Class / Super Economy Fare

from

$7193

Standard Class / Economy Fare

from

$7685

Premium Class / Economy Fare

from

$8832

Business Class / Economy Fare

from

$9340

Standard Class / Base Fare

from

$10651

Premium Class / Base Fare

from

$12125

Business Class / Base Fare

from

$20138

Executive Class / Economy Fare

Practical Information for High-Speed Train Travelers

Frecciarossa and Italo trains between Florence and Venice allow passengers to bring normal travel luggage without airline-style check-in. Keep bags labeled and within sight where possible.

Luggage Allowance

On Frecciarossa, passengers may bring up to 3 pieces of luggage, with each item up to 25 kg and a combined size limit of 285 cm total dimensions. Italo does not use the same formal checked-bag system, but large items must fit safely in onboard luggage spaces and not block aisles or doors.

Storage Facilities

Frecciarossa and Italo trainsets have overhead racks for smaller bags, luggage stacks near carriage entrances, and space between some seat backs for medium cases. Venezia Santa Lucia can be crowded near arrival platforms, so place larger bags in racks before the final approach across the lagoon.

Special Items

Folded bicycles, skis, and musical instruments may travel if packed and stored within luggage spaces. Full-size bicycles generally need to be disassembled or folded and placed in a bike bag on high-speed trains.

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Florence to Venice Map

The Florence to Venice route starts at Firenze Santa Maria Novella, heads north through the high-speed Apennine corridor to Bologna Centrale, then continues across Emilia-Romagna and the Veneto through Ferrara and Padova. The final section leaves Mestre and crosses the Ponte della Liberta over the Venetian Lagoon to Venezia Santa Lucia. Some trains also serve Venezia Mestre before reaching the island station.

Rail vs Bus vs Plane

Train

Changes

Travel time

Price from

Departures

Rating

Train

Frecciarossa

Changes

Direct

Travel time

2h 13m

Price from

$33

Departures

428

Rating

Train

Intercity

Changes

Direct

Travel time

2h 46m

Price from

$14

Departures

Rating

Train

InterCityNotte

Changes

Direct

Travel time

4h 17m

Price from

$17

Departures

Rating

The Florence to Venice train runs from city center to city center, avoiding transfers to airports outside both cities. High-speed departures take just over 2 hours, while coaches usually take 4 to 5 hours between Florence and Venice mainland or Tronchetto. Flights are not practical for this city pair because there are few direct options and airport access at both ends can take longer than the train ride. Rail also has a lower carbon footprint than flying on short Italian domestic routes.

Plus, it’s a greener choice, reducing your carbon footprint

Travel time

Price range

Travel time

Price range

Travel time

Price range

Winner

Train

Apprx.

2h 22m

$14-$315

Bus

Apprx.

4h 30m

$10-$35

Flight

Apprx.

3h 30m

$90-$250

Florence to Venice Bullet Train

Two high-speed services run directly between Florence and Venice. Frecciarossa reaches up to 300 km/h (186 mph) on suitable high-speed sections and completes the trip in about 2 hours 3 minutes on the fastest schedules. Italo also runs at up to 300 km/h (186 mph), with similar fastest times and a class structure based on Smart, Prima, and Club Executive. Frecciarossa offers Standard, Premium, Business, and Executive, while Italo focuses on fewer onboard classes with different fare flexibility. Both services require a reserved seat and usually stop at Bologna Centrale and Padova. Operators: Trenitalia and Italo.

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FAQ about the Florence - Venice Route

Does Eurail cover Florence to Venice trains?

Eurail and Interrail passes are valid on Trenitalia Frecciarossa services between Florence and Venice, but a seat reservation supplement is required. Italo trains are not covered by Eurail or Interrail. Rail Monsters sells individual tickets for both Frecciarossa and Italo on this route.

How much is the train from Florence to Venice?

Florence to Venice high-speed train fares start from about €20 ($22 USD) for advance low-fare tickets and can rise to around €85 ($92 USD) for flexible or higher-class tickets. Prices shown are starting from; final fares depend on class, time of booking, and availability.

How long is the train from Florence to Venice?

The fastest direct Frecciarossa and Italo trains take about 2 hours 3 minutes from Firenze Santa Maria Novella to Venezia Santa Lucia. Other direct high-speed services usually take around 2 hours 10 minutes to 2 hours 15 minutes, while regional options with changes can take 4 hours or more.

How fast is the Florence to Venice high-speed train?

Frecciarossa and Italo trains can reach up to 300 km/h (186 mph) on high-speed sections of the Italian network. Average speed is lower on the Florence to Venice route because trains pass through major junctions such as Bologna and Padua before crossing into Venice.

How do I book Florence to Venice train tickets?

Book Florence to Venice train tickets on Rail Monsters by entering your travel date, comparing Frecciarossa and Italo departures, and choosing a fare and class. Rail Monsters accepts bookings 6 to 12 months ahead, and bookings can be managed through the iOS and Android apps.

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