How to travel from Venice to Ostia, Italy

The distance between Venice and Ostia is around 435km (270 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 2h 15m.

8 routes found

We've found 8 different ways to get from Venice to Ostia 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

Fly from Venice (VCE) to Rome (FCO).

  • Duration2h 15m
  • Flight time1h 10m
  • Typical cost
    €100($100)

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Train to Roma Tiburtina

Take the train to Roma Tiburtina.

  • Duration4h 30m
  • Departsevery 3 hours
  • Typical cost
    €54($54)
Operated byTrenitalia+ 1 others

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Bus

Take the bus to Rome Fiumicino Airport.

  • Duration10h 60m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €53($53)
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Drive

Drive to Lido di Ostia.

  • Duration5h 15m
  • Distance563km (350 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Venice and Ostia

There are several options for getting from Venice to Ostia by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around €49 ($49) and will take around 4h 30m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 2h 15m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €100 ($100).

The distance between Venice and Ostia is around 435km (270 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 412km (256 miles)

It takes around 4h 30m to get from Venice and Ostia by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 5h 15m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Venice to Ostia is to fly which takes around 2h 15m and will set you back approx €100 ($100).

The cheapest way to travel between Venice and Ostia, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around €49 ($49) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Venice and Ostia. It typically takes around 4h 30m and departs twice daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from Venice to Ostia. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Roma Termini and Piramide. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 4h 30m.

ItaloTreno and Trenitalia run train services between Venice and Ostia. Trains depart twice daily and will take around 4h 30m, 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 Ostia. It typically takes around 10h 60m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Venice to Ostia. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Rome Fiumicino Airport. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 10h 60m.

FlixBus run regular bus services between Venice and Ostia. Buses run once daily and take around 10h 60m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Venice and Ostia. Flights depart from Venice (VCE) and arrive at Rome (FCO). The flight takes around 1h 10m.

Yes there is a direct flight between Venice and Ostia with no stop-overs required. Flights typically take around 1h 10m.

ITA Airways fly between Venice and Ostia. Flights depart from Venice (VCE) and and arrive into Rome (FCO). These flights usually take around 1h 10m.

The flight from Venice to Ostia typically takes around 1h 10m. Flights depart from Venice (VCE) and and arrive into Rome (FCO).

The closest major airport to Ostia is Leonardo da Vinci–Fiumicino Airport (FCO) (FCO) which is approximately 7km (5 miles) from Ostia. Ciampino–G.B. Pastine International Airport (CIA) (CIA) and Perugia San Francesco d'Assisi – Umbria International Airport (PEG) (PEG) 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 Ostia. The distance is around 563km (350 miles) by road and it will take around 5h 15m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Venice to Ostia is to take the train which takes, on average, 4h 30m and will usually cost around €49 ($49).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Venice and Ostia

Transport options from Venice to Ostia
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly + 3 similar
2h 15m
€100($100)
every 30 mins435km (270 miles)
Train to Bologna Centrale, Fly3h 20m
€135($135)
every 2 hours489km (304 miles)
Train and Plane3h 30m
€125($125)
hourly589km (366 miles)
Train to Firenze S.M.N., Fly4hrs
€530($530)
every 3 hours503km (313 miles)
Train to Roma Tiburtina + 1 similar
4h 30m
€54($54)
every 3 hours539km (335 miles)
Train4h 30m
€49($49)
twice daily540km (335 miles)
Bus
10h 60m
€53($53)
once daily769km (478 miles)
Drive
5h 15m
€85($85)
on demand563km (350 miles)

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Airports near Ostia

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

FCO
Leonardo da Vinci–Fiumicino Airport (FCO)
International Airport
Distance
7km (5 miles) from Ostia
CIA
Ciampino–G.B. Pastine International Airport (CIA)
International Airport
Distance
27km (17 miles) from Ostia
PEG
Perugia San Francesco d'Assisi – Umbria International Airport (PEG)
International Airport
Distance
153km (95 miles) from Ostia