How to travel from Prague to Venice, Italy

The distance between Prague and Venice is around 566km (352 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the underground and then fly which takes around 1h 55m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Prague to Venice by subway, plane, train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Train and Plane

Take the train to Nádraží Veleslavín then fly from Prague (PRG) to Venice Treviso (TSF).

  • Duration1h 55m
  • Flight time1h 10m
  • Typical cost
    €105($105)
Operated by

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Train

Take the train to Vienna Hbf and then to Venezia S. Lucia.

  • Duration11h 40m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €115($115)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

1 similiar route

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Bus

Take the bus to Venice Mestre Train Station.

  • Duration12h 45m
  • Departs4 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €35($35)
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Drive

Drive to Venice.

  • Duration8h 20m
  • Distance815km (507 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Prague and Venice

There are several options for getting from Prague to Venice by subway, plane, train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €35 ($35) and will take around 12h 45m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the underground and then fly and arrive in approximately 1h 55m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €105 ($105).

The distance between Prague and Venice is around 566km (352 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 540km (336 miles)

It takes around 1h 55m to get from Prague and Venice by subway and plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 8h 20m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Prague to Venice is to take the underground and then fly which takes around 1h 55m and will set you back approx €105 ($105).

The cheapest way to travel between Prague and Venice, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €35 ($35) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Prague and Venice. It typically takes around 11h 40m and departs twice daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from Prague to Venice. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Vienna Hbf. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 11h 40m.

RegioJet, Czech Railways, Railjet and Nightjet run train services between Prague and Venice. Trains depart twice daily and will take around 11h 40m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Prague and Venice. It typically takes around 12h 45m and departs 4 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Prague to Venice. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Venice Mestre Train Station. These services run 4 times a week and will take a minimum of 12h 45m.

RegioJet run regular bus services between Prague and Venice. Buses run 4 times a week and take around 12h 45m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Prague to Venice. We recommend that you take the train to Nádraží Veleslavín then fly from Prague (PRG) to Venice Treviso (TSF). instead which will take 1h 55m.

The closest major airport to Venice is Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE) (VCE) which is approximately 7km (5 miles) from Venice. Treviso Airport (TSF) (TSF) and Verona Villafranca Airport (VRN) (VRN) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Prague and Venice. The distance is around 815km (507 miles) by road and it will take around 8h 20m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Prague to Venice is to take the underground and then fly which takes, on average, 1h 55m and will usually cost around €105 ($105).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Prague and Venice

Transport options from Prague to Venice
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane
1h 55m
€105($105)
every 10 mins566km (352 miles)
Train + 1 similar
11h 40m
€115($115)
twice daily1,014km (630 miles)
Train via Linz Hbf13h 25m
€72($72)
twice daily844km (525 miles)
Bus
12h 45m
€35($35)
4 times a week954km (593 miles)
Drive
8h 20m
€150($150)
on demand815km (507 miles)

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Airports near Venice

The following major airports near Venice offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Italy and internationally.

VCE
Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE)
International Airport
Distance
7km (5 miles) from Venice
TSF
Treviso Airport (TSF)
Domestic Airport
Distance
26km (16 miles) from Venice
VRN
Verona Villafranca Airport (VRN)
Domestic Airport
Distance
112km (69 miles) from Venice