How to travel from Edinburgh to Venice, Italy

The distance between Edinburgh and Venice is around 1,621km (1,008 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 3h 25m.

9 routes found

We've found 9 different ways to get from Edinburgh to Venice 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 Venice Treviso (TSF)

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

  • Duration3h 25m
  • Flight time2h 30m
  • Typical cost
    €120($120)

4 similiar routes

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Train

Take the train to London Kings Cross, Marne La Vallee Chessy, Lyon Part Dieu then Milano Centrale and then to Venezia S. Lucia.

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

Multiple train operators

1 similiar route

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Bus

Take the bus to London Victoria Coach Station then Paris and then to Venice - Tronchetto.

  • Duration1 day 10h
  • Departs3 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €95($95)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Car and Ferry

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

  • Duration22h 50m
  • Departsevery 2 hours
  • Typical cost
    €490($490)
Operated by

Multiple operators

Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Edinburgh and Venice

There are several options for getting from Edinburgh to Venice by plane, train, bus, car and ferry. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €95 ($95) and will take around 1 day 10h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 3h 25m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €120 ($120).

The distance between Edinburgh and Venice is around 1,621km (1,008 miles).

It takes around 3h 40m to get from Edinburgh and Venice by plane.

The quickest way to get from Edinburgh to Venice is to fly which takes around 3h 25m and will set you back approx €120 ($120).

The cheapest way to travel between Edinburgh and Venice is to take the bus which will typically cost around €95 ($95) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

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

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

LNER, Eurostar, TGV inOui, Swiss Railways, SNCF, Trenitalia, Trenitalia EuroCity, Deutsche Bahn, Belgian Railways and Nightjet run train services between Edinburgh and Venice. 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 Edinburgh and Venice. It typically takes around 1 day 10h and departs 3 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Edinburgh to Venice. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in London Victoria Coach Station and Paris. These services run 3 times a week and will take a minimum of 1 day 10h.

Megabus UK, FlixBus, Blablabus and RegioJet run regular bus services between Edinburgh and Venice. Buses run 3 times a week and take around 1 day 10h on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

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

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

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

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

No, its not really possible or feasible to drive from Edinburgh to Venice. We recommend that you fly from Edinburgh (EDI) to Venice (VCE). instead which will take 3h 40m.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Edinburgh to Venice is to fly which takes, on average, 3h 40m and will usually cost around €95 ($95).

How do I get from Edinburgh to Venice

Compare travel optionsbetween Edinburgh and Venice

Transport options from Edinburgh to Venice
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly to Venice Treviso (TSF) + 4 similar
3h 25m
€120($120)
every 10 mins1,622km (1,008 miles)
Fly3h 40m
€95($95)
every 30 mins1,621km (1,008 miles)
Fly to Verona (VRN), Train4h 35m
€140($140)
every 3 hours1,680km (1,044 miles)
Plane and Train4h 45m
€105($105)
hourly1,811km (1,126 miles)
Fly to Trieste (TRS), Train6h 10m
€140($140)
hourly2,114km (1,314 miles)
Train + 1 similar
16hrs
€565($565)
4 times a week2,248km (1,397 miles)
Train via London Kings Cross22h 35m
€645($645)
once daily2,369km (1,472 miles)
Bus
1 day 10h
€95($95)
3 times a week2,415km (1,501 miles)
Car and Ferry
22h 50m
€490($490)
every 2 hours2,109km (1,310 miles)

Top Carriersoperating between Edinburgh and Venice

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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