Florence to Venice: Train Time by Frecciarossa, Italo, or Regional

Florence to Venice takes about 2 hours 5 minutes to 2h15 by direct high-speed train, running roughly every hour on the combined Frecciarossa and Italo services from Firenze Santa Maria Novella (SMN) to Venezia Santa Lucia, the station in the historic centre. Advance fares start from around EUR 15 to 25 booked early. Slower regional trains take about 4 hours with a change, usually at Bologna or Padua. Most fast trains stop first at Venezia Mestre, so check your ticket reads Santa Lucia for the island. Here is how the times and fares compare.

Coming from Rome first? Read our Rome to Florence train guide. Going straight through from Rome? Read our Rome to Venice train guide.

Fastest	Frecciarossa or Italo, about 2h05 to 2h15
Frequency	Roughly hourly, direct high-speed
Cheapest	Advance high-speed fares or a slower regional
Route	Firenze SMN to Venezia Santa Lucia, about 250 km via Bologna

Mode	Operator	Duration	Approx fare	Overnight
Train	Frecciarossa / Italo Direct and roughly hourly, Firenze SMN to Venezia Santa Lucia via Bologna and Padua. Book ahead for advance fares from about EUR 15 to 25.	about 2h05 to 2h15	approx €15 to €50	No	Check on 12Go →
Train	Regionale (Trenitalia) Cheaper regional trains with a change, usually at Bologna or Padua, slower but no advance booking needed.	about 4 hours	approx €20 to €30	No	Check on 12Go →

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How long is the train from Florence to Venice?

About 2 hours 5 minutes to 2h15 on the direct Frecciarossa or Italo. Trains run roughly every hour from Firenze Santa Maria Novella to Venezia Santa Lucia.

What is the Florence to Venice train time?

The fast Frecciarossa and Italo trains take about 2h05 to 2h15, while cheaper regional trains take around 4 hours with a change.

Is there a direct train from Florence to Venice?

Yes. Frecciarossa and Italo run direct roughly hourly with no change, from Firenze SMN to Venezia Santa Lucia via Bologna and Padua.

How much is the train from Florence to Venice?

Advance high-speed fares start from about EUR 15 to 25 when booked early, rising closer to departure. Regional trains with a change are a cheaper turn-up option.

What is the difference between Venezia Mestre and Santa Lucia?

Mestre is on the mainland and Santa Lucia is on the island in the historic centre. Most fast trains stop at Mestre first, then cross to Santa Lucia, so check your ticket reads Santa Lucia if you want the island.

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