There are 9 ways to get from Milan to Venice by train, bus, rideshare, car or plane
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
Train • 2h 27m
Cheapest option
Bus via Venezia, Viale Stazione • 3h 26m
7 alternative options
Bus • 3h 35m
Rideshare • 3h 28m
Drive • 2h 35m
Fly Milan Linate to Venice • 4h 56m
Fly Milan Malpensa to Venice • 5h 1m
Bus to Milan Bergamo, fly to Venice • 5h 29m
Fly Milan Linate to Trieste, train • 4h 44m
Milan to Venice by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Milan to Venice is to rideshare which costs €14 - €16 and takes 3h 28m.
The fastest way to get from Milan to Venice is to train which takes 2h 27m and costs €22 - €140.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano and arriving at Venice - Tronchetto. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 35m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Milano Centrale and arriving at Venezia S. Lucia. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 27m.
The distance between Milan and Venice is 265 km. The road distance is 263.8 km.
The best way to get from Milan to Venice without a car is to train which takes 2h 27m and costs €22 - €140.
The train from Milano Centrale to Venezia S. Lucia takes 2h 27m including transfers and departs hourly.
Milan to Venice bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano station.
Milan to Venice train services, operated by Trenitalia Frecce, depart from Milano Centrale station.
The best way to get from Milan to Venice is to train which takes 2h 27m and costs €22 - €140. Alternatively, you can bus via Venezia, Viale Stazione, which costs €12 - €35 and takes 3h 26m, you could also fly, which costs €55 - €260 and takes 4h 56m.
- Distance: 265.5 km
- Duration: 2h 27m
What companies run services between Milan, Italy and Venice, Italy?
Trenitalia Frecce operates a train from Milano Centrale to Venezia S. Lucia hourly. Tickets cost €22 - €75 and the journey takes 2h 27m. Three other operators also service this route. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano to Venezia, Viale Stazione hourly. Tickets cost €22 - €35 and the journey takes 3h 10m. Two other operators also service this route.
- Website
- lufthansa.com
Flights from Milan Linate to Venice via Frankfurt
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 21m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €350 - €1100
Flights from Milan Linate to Venice via Munich
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €370 - €1300
Flights from Milan Malpensa to Venice via Munich
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 57m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €370 - €900
- Website
- alitalia.com
Flights from Milan Linate to Venice via Rome
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €100 - €300
Flights from Milan Bergamo to Venice via Rome
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- When
- Monday to Friday
- Estimated price
- €70 - €380
Flights from Milan Linate to Trieste
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €60 - €220
- Website
- swiss.com
Flights from Milan Malpensa to Venice via Zurich
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 31m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €270 - €900
- Website
- ryanair.com
Flights from Milan Bergamo to Venice via Vienna
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- When
- Wednesday
- Estimated price
- €40 - €390
Flights from Milan Bergamo to Venice via Naples
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 52m
- When
- Wednesday, Thursday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €40 - €390
Flights from Milan Bergamo to Venice via Bari
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- When
- Thursday
- Estimated price
- €40 - €390
- Website
- airdolomiti.it
Flights from Milan Linate to Venice via Munich
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €370 - €1300
Flights from Milan Malpensa to Venice via Munich
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- When
- Monday to Friday
- Estimated price
- €380 - €950
- Website
- easyjet.com
Flights from Milan Malpensa to Venice via Olbia
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 45m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- €120 - €400
Flights from Milan Bergamo to Venice via Olbia
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- When
- Thursday
- Estimated price
- €110 - €600
- Website
- austrian.com
Flights from Milan Bergamo to Venice via Vienna
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- €40 - €390
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 Milano Centrale to Venezia S. Lucia
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 27m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €22 - €75
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en/frecce.html
- Super Economy
- €22 - €30
- Base Standard
- €40 - €60
- Base Premium
- €50 - €75
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 Milano Centrale Station to Venezia Santa Lucia Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 28m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €45 - €60
- Website
- https://www.italotreno.it/en
- Smart Economy
- €45 - €60
- Smart Flex
- €45 - €60
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 Milano Centrale to Venezia S. Lucia
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 37m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €85 - €150
- Website
- https://www.sbb.ch/en
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
- ufficiogruppi@trenitalia.it
- Website
- trenitalia.com
Train from Milano Centrale to Venezia S. Lucia
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 37m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €60 - €140
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
- 2nd Class
- €60 - €80
- 1st Class
- €95 - €140
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 Trieste Airport to Venezia S. Lucia
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 36m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €9 - €17
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
- 1st Class
- €15 - €17
Frequently asked questions
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).
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Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.de
Bus from Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano to Venezia, Viale Stazione
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €22 - €35
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Frequently asked questions
- Phone
- +39 06 88 93 82 32
- Website
- itabus.it
Bus from Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano to Venezia, Viale Stazione
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €11 - €16
- Website
- https://www.itabus.it/en/home
As the bus subsidiary of French railway SNCF, Ouibus offers eco-friendly coaches serving 35 French cities and 10 European cities at affordable fares. Ouibus journeys are safe and comfortable, with the four-star coaches offering power outlets, restrooms and WiFi. All Ouibus stations are located close to town centres for easy access to public transport. Getting on one of the 130 daily journeys is easy - electronic travel documents include your ticket and a personalised mini-guide with handy information.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 71 53 01 80
- Website
- blablacar.fr
Bus from Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano to Venezia, Viale Stazione
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €21 - €30
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/
Bus from Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano to Venice - Tronchetto
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €21 - €30
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/
- customerservices@terravision.eu
- Website
- terravision.eu
Bus from Piazza Luigi di Savoia to Bergamo Airport Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €6 - €10
- Website
- https://www.terravision.eu/
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- Phone
- +352 26 58 57 1
- info@flibco.com
- Website
- flibco.com
Bus from Piazza Luigi di Savoia to Bergamo Airport Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €8 - €12
- Website
- https://www.flibco.com/en
- Phone
- +39 02 3008 9000
- mail@autostradale.it
- Website
- autostradale.it
Bus from Piazza Luigi di Savoia to Bergamo Airport Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €4 - €16
- Website
- https://autostradale.it/?lang=en-GB
- Standard Rate
- €11 - €16
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- blablacar.com
Rideshare from Milan to Venice
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 28m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €14 - €16
- Schedules at
- blablacar.com
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Milan to Venice bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Venezia, Viale Stazione station.
Milan to Venice train services, operated by Trenitalia Frecce, arrive at Venezia S. Lucia station.
Yes, the driving distance between Milan to Venice is 264 km. It takes approximately 2h 35m to drive from Milan to Venice.
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