There are 7 ways to get from Barcelona to Venice by plane, train, bus, car ferry or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Recommended option
Fly to Venice • 4h 34m
6 alternative options
Fly to Bologna, train • 6h 8m
Train • 16h 4m
Bus • 17h 20m
Bus via Padova • 17h 48m
Car ferry, train • 26h 49m
Drive • 11h 38m
Barcelona to Venice by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Barcelona to Venice is to bus via Padova which costs €65 - €85 and takes 17h 48m.
The fastest way to get from Barcelona to Venice is to fly which takes 4h 34m and costs €40 - €220.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Estación de Autobuses Barcelona Nord and arriving at Venice. Services depart six times a week, and operate Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday. The journey takes approximately 17h 20m.
No, there is no direct train from Barcelona to Venice. However, there are services departing from Barcelona-Sants and arriving at Venezia S. Lucia via Lyon Part Dieu and Geneve. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 4m.
The distance between Barcelona and Venice is 982 km. The road distance is 1233.7 km.
The best way to get from Barcelona to Venice without a car is to train which takes 16h 4m and costs €270 - €480.
It takes approximately 4h 34m to get from Barcelona to Venice, including transfers.
Barcelona to Venice bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Estación de Autobuses Barcelona Nord station.
Barcelona to Venice train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, depart from Barcelona-Sants station.
The best way to get from Barcelona to Venice is to fly which takes 4h 34m and costs €40 - €220. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €270 - €480 and takes 16h 4m, you could also bus, which costs €95 - €140 and takes 17h 20m.
- Distance: 981.6 km
- Duration: 4h 34m
What companies run services between Barcelona, Spain and Venice, Italy?
Ryanair, Vueling Airlines and three other airlines fly from Barcelona to Venice every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from Barcelona to Venice via Lyon Part Dieu and Geneve in around 16h 4m.
- Website
- ryanair.com
Flights from Barcelona to Venice
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €30 - €370
Flights from Barcelona to Venice via Alghero
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- €30 - €370
Flights from Barcelona to Bologna
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €35 - €320
Flights from Barcelona to Bologna via Palma Mallorca
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday and Thursday
- Estimated price
- €35 - €320
- Website
- vueling.com
Flights from Barcelona to Venice
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €35 - €280
Flights from Barcelona to Bologna
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 42m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €35 - €310
- Website
- swiss.com
Flights from Barcelona to Venice via Zurich
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 53m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €130 - €600
- Website
- alitalia.com
Flights from Barcelona to Venice via Rome
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €80 - €430
Flights from Barcelona to Bologna via Rome
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €100 - €390
- Website
- easyjet.com
Flights from Barcelona to Venice via Nice
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- €70 - €400
Trenitalia’s high-speed Frecce trains run on specialised tracks and have a greater level of service and comfort than InterCity and regional trains. There are three types of Frecce trains: Frecciarossa, (the fastest; connects major Italian cities); Frecciargento (mostly connect Rome to other Italian cities); and Frecciabianca (the slowest Frecce trains). Frecciarossa trains offer four classes of service, all with free Wi-Fi: Standard, Premium, Business and Executive. All Frecce tickets include a seat reservation and must be purchased before boarding the train.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- Website
- trenitalia.com
Train from Bologna Centrale to Venezia S. Lucia
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €15 - €55
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en/frecce.html
- Super Economy
- €15 - €21
- Base Standard
- €30 - €45
- Base Premium
- €35 - €55
Train from Genova Brignole to Venezia S. Lucia
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 14m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €30 - €95
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en/frecce.html
- Super Economy
- €30 - €45
- Base Standard
- €55 - €75
- Base Premium
- €65 - €95
Private train company Italotreno operates high-speed trains in Italy on the same tracks as Trenitalia. The routes service 21 stations across the country, including popular routes Milan-Florence, Rome-Venice and Bologna-Naples. Choose from four classes of service, all with free Wi-Fi: Smart, Comfort, Prima and Club Executive. Italo also operates Italobus – an integrated train-bus service that takes passengers from the main train stations to other Italian cities.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +39 06 8937 1892
- Website
- italotreno.it
Train from Bologna Centrale to Venezia Santa Lucia Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 34m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €35 - €45
- Website
- https://www.italotreno.it/en
- Smart Economy
- €35 - €45
- Smart Flex
- €35 - €45
The primary train operator in Italy, Trenitalia was created in the year 2000. Trenitalia offers national rail connections in Italy as well as international connections to Austria, France, Germany and Switzerland. The company operates regional and long-distance trains, as well as high-speed trains called Frecce that travel on specialised tracks on speeds of up to 360km/h. Trenitalia tickets are available online, in stations across the country or from many travel agents that offer bookings.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- Website
- trenitalia.com
Train from Bologna Centrale to Venezia S. Lucia
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €12 - €22
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
- 1st Class
- €20 - €22
Frequently asked questions
Spain's excellent and extensive rail system connects cities across Spain and into neighbouring countries. Renfe's high-speed AVE trains can reach speeds of up to 350km/h, making travel between major cities very efficient. All medium- and long-distance trains require a seat reservation; ticket sales for these trains usually open 30-60 days before travel. Most Renfe trains have two classes: Turista (2nd class) and Preferente (1st class), although some AVE trains offer Turista Plus. There is free WiFi for Preferente passengers and for those with a +Renfe loyalty card.
Rome2Rio's guide to Renfe Viajeros
Contact Details
- Phone
- +34 91 232 03 20
- Website
- renfe.com
Train from Barcelona-Sants to Lyon Part Dieu
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 1m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €50 - €75
- Website
- https://www.renfe.com/es/en
France’s state-owned railway company is a fast and efficient way of travelling around the country, with over 14,000 trains operating daily. SNCF runs the country’s extensive rail network, including the high-speed TGV network, regional TER trains and local Intercités. It also operates international routes including Eurostar and Thalys, as well as the low-cost, long-distance Ouigo services that run on limited routes across France. Book up to 3 months in advance for the cheapest fares. The railway network consists of about 32,000km in total, of which 1800km are high-speed lines and 14,500km are electrified.
Rome2Rio's guide to SNCF
Contact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- sncf.com
Train from Lyon Part Dieu to Geneve
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €28 - €60
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en/
- 2nd Class
- €28 - €40
- Rail 1st Class
- €40 - €60
France’s high-speed TGV train network runs at speeds of up to 320km/h connecting major cities across France and into neighbouring countries. All TGV tickets include a seat reservation; seating is 1+2 in 1st class, 2+2 in 2nd class. Popular routes include Paris to Marseille and Paris to Strasbourg. Most TGVs have a cafe area, power points at each seat and WiFi.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- en.oui.sncf
Train from Lyon Part Dieu to Geneve
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €30 - €65
- Website
- https://www.sncf.com/en
- 2nd Class
- €30 - €45
- 1st Class
- €50 - €65
The national railway company of Switzerland, Swiss Railways operates trains throughout the country and adjacent European nations including Germany, France, Italy and Austria. Tickets are sold in two classes - First and Second - with most long-distance trains offering a bistro car serving beverages and snacks. Individual tickets can be bought easily at stands, while a variety of travel passes are on offer to suit different travel needs.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +41 848 44 66 88
- Website
- sbb.ch
Train from Geneve to Venezia S. Lucia
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 3m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €190 - €340
- Website
- https://www.sbb.ch/en
One of Europe’s leading bus companies, Flixbus serves 2000+ destinations in 29 countries, including Germany, France, Italy, Austria, the Netherlands and Croatia and into Scandinavia and eastern Europe, as well as some US cities. Coaches have toilets, free WiFi and power outlets, plus snacks and drinks for purchase on board. Flixbus is a good choice for the budget-conscious traveller; purchase tickets in advance for the cheapest fares (note: there is no option to reserve a seat in advance).
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.de
Bus from Estación de Autobuses Barcelona Nord to Venice
- Ave. Duration
- 17h 20m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- €95 - €140
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Frequently asked questions
- Phone
- +4-0263-21.55.00
- Website
- tabitatour.ro
Bus from Estación de Autobuses Barcelona Nord to Padova
- Ave. Duration
- 16h 11m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €60 - €75
- Schedules at
- tabitatour.ro
- Phone
- (+39) 041 041
- direzione@actv.it
- Website
- actv.avmspa.it
Bus from Stazione Padova to Venezia
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €5 - €7
- Website
- https://actv.avmspa.it/en
- Phone
- +39 010 209 4591
- booking@gnv.it
- Website
- gnv.it
Car ferry from Barcelona to Genoa
- Ave. Duration
- 21h
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €60 - €150
- Website
- https://www.gnv.it/en
- Cabin
- €100 - €150
- Seat
- €60 - €95
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Barcelona to Venice bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Venice station.
Barcelona to Venice train services, operated by Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS), arrive at Venezia S. Lucia station.
Yes, the driving distance between Barcelona to Venice is 1234 km. It takes approximately 11h 38m to drive from Barcelona to Venice.
Book your Barcelona to Venice bus tickets online with FlixBus and Omio.
There are 4719+ hotels available in Venice. Prices start at €46 per night.