How to travel from Rome to Venice, Italy

The distance between Rome and Venice is around 510km (317 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 3h 15m.

5 routes found

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

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Plane and Train

Fly from Rome (FCO) to Bologna (BLQ) then take the train to Venezia S. Lucia.

  • Duration3h 15m
  • Flight time1hr
  • Typical cost
    €150($150)
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Train

Take the train to Venezia S. Lucia.

  • Duration3h 60m
  • Departsevery 2 hours
  • Typical cost
    €50($50)
Operated byTrenitalia+ 1 others
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Bus

Take the bus to Venice.

  • Duration6h 40m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    €30($30)
Operated byFlixBus+ 1 others

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Drive

Drive to Venice.

  • Duration4h 60m
  • Distance526km (327 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Rome and Venice

There are several options for getting from Rome to Venice by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €19 ($19) and will take around 8h 35m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 3h 15m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €150 ($150).

The distance between Rome and Venice is around 510km (317 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 394km (245 miles)

It takes around 3h 60m to get from Rome and Venice by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 60m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Rome to Venice is to fly and then take the train which takes around 3h 15m and will set you back approx €150 ($150).

The cheapest way to travel between Rome and Venice, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €19 ($19) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Rome and Venice. It typically takes around 3h 60m and departs every 2 hours.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Rome and Venice with no changeovers required. The train runs every 2 hours and takes 3h 60m.

Trenitalia and ItaloTreno run train services between Rome and Venice. Trains depart every 2 hours and will take around 3h 60m, 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 Rome and Venice. It typically takes around 6h 40m and departs once daily.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Rome and Venice with no changeovers required. The bus runs once daily and takes 6h 40m.

FlixBus, RegioJet and ACTV S.p.a run regular bus services between Rome and Venice. Buses run once daily and take around 6h 40m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Rome to Venice. We recommend that you fly from Rome (FCO) to Bologna (BLQ) then take the train to Venezia S. Lucia. instead which will take 3h 15m.

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 Rome and Venice. The distance is around 526km (327 miles) by road and it will take around 4h 60m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Rome to Venice is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 60m and will usually cost around €50 ($50).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Rome and Venice

Transport options from Rome to Venice
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Train
3h 15m
€150($150)
hourly510km (317 miles)
Train
3h 60m
€50($50)
every 2 hours512km (318 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
6h 40m
€30($30)
every 4 hours530km (329 miles)
Bus via Padua Bus Station8h 35m
€19($19)
4 times a week542km (337 miles)
Drive
4h 60m
€80($80)
on demand526km (327 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