How to travel from İstanbul to Venice, Italy
The distance between İstanbul and Venice is around 1,448km (900 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 3h 15m.
7 routes found
We've found 7 different ways to get from İstanbul to Venice by plane, train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Venice → İstanbul if you're planning a return trip.
Fly
Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Venice (VCE).
- Duration3h 15m
- Flight time2h 30m
- Typical cost€345($345)
Turkish Airlines
+ 2 others1 similiar route
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Bus
Take the bus to Graz then Klagenfurt Hbf and then to Venice.
- Duration24h 30m
- Departs3 times a week
- Typical cost€74($74)
Multiple bus operators
1 similiar route
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Bus and Train
Take the bus to Graz then take the train to Leoben Hbf and then to Venezia S. Lucia.
- Duration24h 35m
- Departs3 times a week
- Typical cost€155($155)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between İstanbul and Venice
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from İstanbul to Venice by plane, train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €74 ($74) and will take around 24h 30m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 3h 15m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €345 ($345).
The distance between İstanbul and Venice is around 1,448km (900 miles).
It takes around 3h 15m to get from İstanbul and Venice by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 16h 20m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from İstanbul to Venice is to fly which takes around 3h 15m and will set you back approx €345 ($345).
The cheapest way to travel between İstanbul and Venice, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €74 ($74) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between İstanbul and Venice. We recommend that you fly from Istanbul (IST) to Venice (VCE). instead which will take 3h 15m.
Bus travel
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from İstanbul and Venice. It typically takes around 24h 30m and departs 3 times a week.
There are no direct bus services that runs from İstanbul to Venice. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Otogar, Graz and Klagenfurt Hbf. These services run 3 times a week and will take a minimum of 24h 30m.
Alpar Turizm, Austrian Railways (ÖBB), FlixBus, MetroTurizm and Yubim run regular bus services between İstanbul and Venice. Buses run 3 times a week and take around 24h 30m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
Flights and Airlines
Yes you can fly from İstanbul and Venice. Flights depart from Istanbul (IST) and arrive at Venice (VCE). The flight takes around 2h 30m.
Yes there is a direct flight between İstanbul and Venice with no stop-overs required. Flights typically take around 2h 30m.
Turkish Airlines, Air Serbia and Lufthansa fly between İstanbul and Venice. Flights depart from Istanbul (IST) and and arrive into Venice (VCE). These flights usually take around 2h 30m.
The flight from İstanbul to Venice typically takes around 2h 30m. Flights depart from Istanbul (IST) and and arrive into Venice (VCE).
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 İstanbul and Venice. The distance is around 1,709km (1,062 miles) by road and it will take around 16h 20m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from İstanbul to Venice is to fly which takes, on average, 3h 15m and will usually cost around €345 ($345).
Compare travel optionsbetween İstanbul and Venice
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Fly + 1 similar | 3h 15m | €345($345) | every 30 mins | 1,448km (900 miles) |
| Plane and Train | 4h 40m | €435($435) | hourly | 1,658km (1,030 miles) |
Bus + 1 similar | 24h 30m | €74($74) | 3 times a week | 1,957km (1,216 miles) |
| Bus via Sofia | 1 day 2h | €165($165) | 3 times a week | 1,774km (1,102 miles) |
Bus and Train + 1 similar | 24h 35m | €155($155) | 3 times a week | 2,030km (1,261 miles) |
| Train and Bus | 1 day 6h | €155($155) | 5 times a week | 1,733km (1,077 miles) |
Drive | 16h 20m | €310($310) | on demand | 1,709km (1,062 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between İstanbul and Venice
Train operators
Airlines
Turkish Airlines
Air Serbia
Air Moldova
Aegean Airlines
Bus companies
Alpar Turizm
MetroTurizm
Yubim
Georg
Airports near Venice
The following major airports near Venice offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Italy and internationally.
Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE)
- Distance
- 7km (5 miles) from Venice
Treviso Airport (TSF)
- Distance
- 26km (16 miles) from Venice
Verona Villafranca Airport (VRN)
- Distance
- 112km (69 miles) from Venice