How to travel from Ventimiglia to Venice, Italy

The distance between Ventimiglia and Venice is around 513km (319 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3hrs.

7 routes found

We've found 7 different ways to get from Ventimiglia 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.

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

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Train to Nice Ville, Fly

Take the train to Nice Ville then fly from Nice (NCE) to Venice (VCE).

  • Duration3hrs
  • Flight time1hr
  • Typical cost
    €86($86)
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Train

Take the train to Genova P.Za Principe and then to Venezia S. Lucia.

  • Duration6hrs
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €47($47)
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Bus

Take the bus to Venice Mestre.

  • Duration10h 20m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €35($35)

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Drive

Drive to Venice.

  • Duration5hrs
  • Distance539km (335 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Ventimiglia and Venice

There are several options for getting from Ventimiglia to Venice by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €34 ($34) and will take around 10h 45m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 3hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €86 ($86).

The distance between Ventimiglia and Venice is around 513km (319 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 417km (259 miles)

It takes around 6hrs to get from Ventimiglia and Venice by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 5hrs to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Ventimiglia to Venice is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3hrs and will set you back approx €86 ($86).

The cheapest way to travel between Ventimiglia and Venice, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €34 ($34) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Ventimiglia and Venice. It typically takes around 6hrs and departs once daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from Ventimiglia to Venice. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Genova P.Za Principe. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 6hrs.

Trenitalia run train services between Ventimiglia and Venice. Trains depart once daily and will take around 6hrs, 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 Ventimiglia and Venice. It typically takes around 10h 20m and departs twice daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Ventimiglia to Venice. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Venice Mestre. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 10h 20m.

FlixBus, Lirosi Linee, Lasta and ACTV S.p.a run regular bus services between Ventimiglia and Venice. Buses run twice daily and take around 10h 20m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Ventimiglia to Venice. We recommend that you take the train to Genova Sestri Ponen. then fly from Genoa (GOA) to Venice (VCE). instead which will take 4h 60m.

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 Ventimiglia and Venice. The distance is around 539km (335 miles) by road and it will take around 5hrs in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Ventimiglia to Venice is to take the train which takes, on average, 6hrs and will usually cost around €47 ($47).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Ventimiglia and Venice

Transport options from Ventimiglia to Venice
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train to Nice Ville, Fly + 2 similar
3hrs
€86($86)
hourly513km (319 miles)
Train and Plane4h 60m
€130($130)
every 3 hours964km (599 miles)
Plane and Train5h 35m
€140($140)
hourly1,085km (674 miles)
Train
6hrs
€47($47)
once daily543km (337 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
10h 20m
€35($35)
twice daily680km (423 miles)
Bus via Genova Piazza della Vittoria10h 45m
€34($34)
once a week630km (392 miles)
Drive
5hrs
€100($100)
on demand539km (335 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