How to travel from Athens to Venice, Italy

The distance between Athens and Venice is around 1,324km (823 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 3h 30m.

7 routes found

We've found 7 different ways to get from Athens to Venice by plane, train, bus, ferry and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Fly

Fly from Athens (ATH) to Venice (VCE).

  • Duration3h 30m
  • Flight time2h 25m
  • Typical cost
    €130($130)
Operated byVolotea+ 6 others

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Bus

Take the bus to Kumanovo and then to Mestre.

  • Duration1 day 3h
  • Departsonce a week
  • Typical cost
    €125($125)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Bus and Ferry

Take the bus to Igoumenitsa then take a ferry to Venice and then to Zattere Gesuati.

  • Duration1 day 10h
  • Departstwice a week
  • Typical cost
    €150($150)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Train, Bus and Ferry

Take the train to Kiato then take the bus to Patra then take a ferry to Venice and then to Zattere Gesuati.

  • Duration1 day 10h
  • Departs3 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €115($115)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Drive

Drive to Venice.

  • Duration17h 50m
  • Distance1,850km (1,150 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Athens and Venice

There are several options for getting from Athens to Venice by plane, train, bus, ferry and car. The cheapest option is to take the train, then take the bus and then take a ferry which costs around €115 ($115) and will take around 1 day 10h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 3h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €130 ($130).

The distance between Athens and Venice is around 1,324km (823 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,255km (780 miles)

It takes around 3h 30m to get from Athens and Venice by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 17h 50m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Athens to Venice is to fly which takes around 3h 30m and will set you back approx €130 ($130).

The cheapest way to travel between Athens and Venice, if you exclude driving, is to take the train, then take the bus and then take a ferry which will typically cost around €115 ($115) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Athens and Venice. We recommend that you fly from Athens (ATH) to Venice (VCE). instead which will take 3h 30m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Athens and Venice. It typically takes around 1 day 3h and departs once a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Athens to Venice. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Kumanovo and Mestre. These services run once a week and will take a minimum of 1 day 3h.

Siamos Tours and Durmo Tours run regular bus services between Athens and Venice. Buses run once a week and take around 1 day 3h on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Athens and Venice. Flights depart from Athens (ATH) and arrive at Venice (VCE). The flight takes around 2h 25m.

Yes there is a direct flight between Athens and Venice with no stop-overs required. Flights typically take around 2h 25m.

Volotea, Aegean Airlines, ITA Airways, Swiss Airways, Turkish Airlines, Air Serbia and Lufthansa fly between Athens and Venice. Flights depart from Athens (ATH) and and arrive into Venice (VCE). These flights usually take around 2h 25m.

The flight from Athens to Venice typically takes around 2h 25m. Flights depart from Athens (ATH) and and arrive into Venice (VCE).

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 Athens and Venice. The distance is around 1,850km (1,150 miles) by road and it will take around 17h 50m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Athens to Venice is to fly which takes, on average, 3h 30m and will usually cost around €130 ($130).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Athens and Venice

Transport options from Athens to Venice
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly + 2 similar
3h 30m
€130($130)
every 30 mins1,324km (823 miles)
Plane and Train4h 40m
€120($120)
hourly1,482km (921 miles)
Fly to Trieste (TRS), Train5h 45m
€200($200)
hourly1,698km (1,055 miles)
Bus
1 day 3h
€125($125)
once a week1,885km (1,171 miles)
Bus and Ferry
1 day 10h
€150($150)
twice a week1,423km (884 miles)
Train, Bus and Ferry
1 day 10h
€115($115)
3 times a week1,390km (864 miles)
Drive
17h 50m
€390($390)
on demand1,850km (1,150 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