How to travel from Venice to Brindisi, Italy

The distance between Venice and Brindisi is around 863km (536 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 10m.

5 routes found

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

👋 Also check out BrindisiVenice if you're planning a return trip.

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Train and Plane

Take the train to Bologna Centrale then fly from Bologna (BLQ) to Brindisi (BDS).

  • Duration3h 10m
  • Flight time1h 25m
  • Typical cost
    €95($95)
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Train

Take the train to Brindisi.

  • Duration8h 15m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €85($85)
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Bus

Take the bus to Bologna and then to Brindisi.

  • Duration11h 55m
  • Departsevery 20 mins
  • Typical cost
    €58($58)

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Drive

Drive to Brindisi.

  • Duration8h 30m
  • Distance928km (577 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Venice and Brindisi

There are several options for getting from Venice to Brindisi by train, plane, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €58 ($58) and will take around 11h 55m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 3h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €95 ($95).

The distance between Venice and Brindisi is around 863km (536 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 702km (436 miles)

It takes around 3h 10m to get from Venice and Brindisi by train and plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 8h 30m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Venice to Brindisi is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 10m and will set you back approx €95 ($95).

The cheapest way to travel between Venice and Brindisi, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €58 ($58) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Venice and Brindisi. It typically takes around 8h 15m and departs twice daily.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Venice and Brindisi with no changeovers required. The train runs twice daily and takes 8h 15m.

Trenitalia run train services between Venice and Brindisi. Trains depart twice daily and will take around 8h 15m, 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 Venice and Brindisi. It typically takes around 11h 55m and departs every 20 mins.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Venice to Brindisi. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Bologna. These services run every 20 mins and will take a minimum of 11h 55m.

FlixBus, Itabus, Inter Saj and SAIS trasporti S.p.A. - Autolinee Giamporcaro run regular bus services between Venice and Brindisi. Buses run every 20 mins and take around 11h 55m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Venice to Brindisi. We recommend that you take the train to Bologna Centrale then fly from Bologna (BLQ) to Brindisi (BDS). instead which will take 3h 10m.

The closest major airport to Brindisi is Brindisi Airport (BDS) (BDS) which is approximately 3km (2 miles) from Brindisi. Bari Karol Wojtyła Airport (BRI) (BRI) and Lamezia Terme International Airport (SUF) (SUF) 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 Venice and Brindisi. The distance is around 928km (577 miles) by road and it will take around 8h 30m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Venice to Brindisi is to take the train and then fly which takes, on average, 3h 10m and will usually cost around €95 ($95).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Venice and Brindisi

Transport options from Venice to Brindisi
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane
3h 10m
€95($95)
every 2 hours863km (536 miles)
Train
8h 15m
€85($85)
twice daily915km (569 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
11h 55m
€58($58)
every 20 mins956km (594 miles)
Bus via Policoro13h 45m
€105($105)
twice a week1,153km (716 miles)
Drive
8h 30m
€140($140)
on demand928km (577 miles)

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Airports near Brindisi

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

BDS
Brindisi Airport (BDS)
Domestic Airport
Distance
3km (2 miles) from Brindisi
BRI
Bari Karol Wojtyła Airport (BRI)
International Airport
Distance
114km (71 miles) from Brindisi
SUF
Lamezia Terme International Airport (SUF)
International Airport
Distance
240km (149 miles) from Brindisi