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.
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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Fly from Rome (FCO) to Bologna (BLQ) then take the train to Venezia S. Lucia.
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Take the train to Venezia S. Lucia.
Take the bus to Venice.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Plane and Train | 3h 15m | €150($150) | hourly | 510km (317 miles) |
Train | 3h 60m | €50($50) | every 2 hours | 512km (318 miles) |
Bus + 1 similar | 6h 40m | €30($30) | every 4 hours | 530km (329 miles) |
Bus via Padua Bus Station | 8h 35m | €19($19) | 4 times a week | 542km (337 miles) |
Drive | 4h 60m | €80($80) | on demand | 526km (327 miles) |
ACTV S.p.a
The following major airports near Venice offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Italy and internationally.