How to travel from Venice to Edinburgh, United Kingdom

The distance between Venice and Edinburgh is around 1,621km (1,007 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 3h 35m.

9 routes found

We've found 9 different ways to get from Venice to Edinburgh by plane, train, bus, car and ferry. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Fly to Edinburgh (EDI)

Fly from Venice Treviso (TSF) to Edinburgh (EDI).

  • Duration3h 35m
  • Flight time2h 40m
  • Typical cost
    £100($120)

4 similiar routes

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Train

Take the train to Milano Centrale, Lyon Part Dieu, Marne La Vallee Chessy then London St Pancras Intl and then to Edinburgh.

  • Duration16hrs
  • Departs4 times a week
  • Typical cost
    £480($565)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

1 similiar route

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Bus

Take the bus to Paris City Centre - Bercy Seine then Manchester and then to Edinburgh Bus Station.

  • Duration1 day 11h
  • Departstwice a week
  • Typical cost
    £84($100)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Car and Ferry

Drive to Dunkirk then take a ferry to Dover then drive to Edinburgh.

  • Duration22h 45m
  • Departsevery 2 hours
  • Typical cost
    £415($490)
Operated by

Multiple operators

Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Venice and Edinburgh

There are several options for getting from Venice to Edinburgh by plane, train, bus, car and ferry. The cheapest option is to fly which costs around £79 ($95) and will take around 3h 35m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 3h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £100 ($120).

The distance between Venice and Edinburgh is around 1,621km (1,007 miles).

It takes around 3h 35m to get from Venice and Edinburgh by plane.

The quickest way to get from Venice to Edinburgh is to fly which takes around 3h 35m and will set you back approx £100 ($120).

The cheapest way to travel between Venice and Edinburgh is to fly which will typically cost around £79 ($95) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Venice and Edinburgh. It typically takes around 16hrs and departs 4 times a week.

There are no direct train services that runs from Venice to Edinburgh. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Milano Centrale, Lyon Part Dieu, Marne La Vallee Chessy and London St Pancras Intl. These services run 4 times a week and will take a minimum of 16hrs.

Trenitalia, Trenitalia EuroCity, TGV inOui, Swiss Railways, SNCF, Eurostar, LNER, Greater Anglia and Deutsche Bahn run train services between Venice and Edinburgh. Trains depart 4 times a week and will take around 16hrs, 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 Edinburgh. It typically takes around 1 day 11h and departs twice a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Venice to Edinburgh. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Paris City Centre - Bercy Seine and Manchester. These services run twice a week and will take a minimum of 1 day 11h.

Blablabus, FlixBus and Megabus UK run regular bus services between Venice and Edinburgh. Buses run twice a week and take around 1 day 11h on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Venice and Edinburgh. Flights depart from Venice (VCE) and arrive at Edinburgh (EDI). The flight takes around 2h 45m.

Yes there is a direct flight between Venice and Edinburgh with no stop-overs required. Flights typically take around 2h 45m.

Ryanair, easyJet, Lufthansa, British Airways, Air France and KLM fly between Venice and Edinburgh. Flights depart from Venice (VCE) and and arrive into Edinburgh (EDI). These flights usually take around 2h 45m.

The flight from Venice to Edinburgh typically takes around 2h 45m. Flights depart from Venice (VCE) and and arrive into Edinburgh (EDI).

The closest major airport to Edinburgh is Edinburgh Airport (EDI) (EDI) which is approximately 11km (7 miles) from Edinburgh. Dundee Airport (DND) (DND) and Glasgow Airport (GLA) (GLA) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

No, its not really possible or feasible to drive from Venice to Edinburgh. We recommend that you fly from Venice (VCE) to Edinburgh (EDI). instead which will take 3h 35m.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Venice to Edinburgh is to fly which takes, on average, 3h 35m and will usually cost around £79 ($95).

How do I get from Venice to Edinburgh

Compare travel optionsbetween Venice and Edinburgh

Transport options from Venice to Edinburgh
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly to Edinburgh (EDI) + 4 similar
3h 35m
£100($120)
every 10 mins1,623km (1,008 miles)
Fly3h 35m
£79($95)
every 15 mins1,621km (1,007 miles)
Plane and Train4h 25m
£120($145)
every 30 mins1,746km (1,085 miles)
Train and Plane4h 45m
£120($140)
every 2 hours1,680km (1,044 miles)
Train to Bologna Centrale, Fly5hrs
£90($105)
hourly1,811km (1,126 miles)
Train + 1 similar
16hrs
£480($565)
4 times a week2,231km (1,386 miles)
Train via Zuerich Hb19hrs
£585($690)
once a week2,304km (1,431 miles)
Bus
1 day 11h
£84($100)
twice a week2,446km (1,520 miles)
Car and Ferry
22h 45m
£415($490)
every 2 hours2,110km (1,311 miles)

Top Carriersoperating between Venice and Edinburgh

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Airports near Edinburgh

The following major airports near Edinburgh offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.

EDI
Edinburgh Airport (EDI)
International Airport
Distance
11km (7 miles) from Edinburgh
DND
Dundee Airport (DND)
Domestic Airport
Distance
57km (35 miles) from Edinburgh
GLA
Glasgow Airport (GLA)
International Airport
Distance
78km (48 miles) from Edinburgh