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There are 7 ways to get from Milan to Venice by train, bus, car, plane or rideshare

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Train  •  2h 27m

  1. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Venezia S. Lucia Fr / ...

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Bus  •  4h 10m

  1. Take the bus from Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano to Venezia, Tronchetto 405 / ...

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Drive  •  2h 37m

  1. Drive from Milan to Venice 263.8 km

Fly Milan Linate Airport to Venice Marco Polo Airport  •  4h 29m

  1. Fly from Milan Linate (LIN) to Venice (VCE) LIN - VCE

Rideshare  •  3h 28m

  1. Take the rideshare from Milan to Venice 263.3 km

Train to Milano Malpensa Airport, fly to Venice Marco Polo Airport  •  4h 59m

  1. Take the train from Milano Porta Garibaldi to Malpensa Aeroporto T1
  2. Fly from Milan Malpensa (MXP) to Venice (VCE) MXP - VCE

Fly Milan Linate Airport to Trieste – Friuli Venezia Giulia Airport, train  •  4h 35m

  1. Fly from Milan Linate (LIN) to Trieste (TRS) LIN - TRS
  2. Take the train from Trieste Airport to Venezia S. Lucia

Milan to Venice by train

101 Weekly Trains
2h 27m Average Duration
€22 Cheapest Price
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The cheapest way to get from Milan to Venice is to rideshare which costs €14 - €16 and takes 3h 28m.

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The fastest way to get from Milan to Venice is to train which takes 2h 27m and costs €22 - €110.

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Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano and arriving at Venezia, Tronchetto. Services depart every three hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4h 10m.

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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.

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The distance between Milan and Venice is 265 km. The road distance is 263.8 km.

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The best way to get from Milan to Venice without a car is to train which takes 2h 27m and costs €22 - €110.

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The train from Milano Centrale to Venezia S. Lucia takes 2h 27m including transfers and departs hourly.

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Milan to Venice bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano station.

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Milan to Venice train services, operated by Trenitalia Frecce, depart from Milano Centrale station.

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The best way to get from Milan to Venice is to train which takes 2h 27m and costs €22 - €110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €12 - €40 and takes 4h 10m, you could also fly, which costs €100 - €280 and takes 4h 29m.

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Map of how to get from Milan to Venice.
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  • Distance: 265.4 km
  • Duration: 2h 27m

What companies run services between and ?

Trenitalia Frecce operates a train from Milano Centrale to Venezia S. Lucia every 2 hours. Tickets cost €22 - €75 and the journey takes 2h 27m. Two other operators also service this route. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano to Venezia, Tronchetto every 4 hours. Tickets cost €23 - €35 and the journey takes 4h 10m. Two other operators also service this route.

Airlines
Alitalia
Website
alitalia.com
Flights from Milan Linate to Venice via Munich
Ave. Duration
3h 35m
When
Every day
Estimated price
€95 - €320
Flights from Milan Linate to Venice via Rome
Ave. Duration
3h 33m
When
Every day
Estimated price
€90 - €230
Flights from Milan Linate to Venice via Vienna
Ave. Duration
3h 55m
When
Every day
Estimated price
€110 - €310
Flights from Milan Linate to Venice via Frankfurt
Ave. Duration
5h 15m
When
Every day
Estimated price
€120 - €370
Flights from Milan Malpensa to Venice via Munich
Ave. Duration
4h 3m
When
Every day
Estimated price
€80 - €150
Flights from Milan Malpensa to Venice via Zurich
Ave. Duration
3h 33m
When
Every day
Estimated price
€80 - €280
Flights from Milan Malpensa to Venice via Vienna
Ave. Duration
3h 47m
When
Every day
Estimated price
€80 - €220
Flights from Milan Linate to Trieste
Ave. Duration
57 min
When
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday
Estimated price
€75 - €180
Lufthansa
Website
lufthansa.com
Flights from Milan Linate to Venice via Munich
Ave. Duration
3h 35m
When
Every day
Estimated price
€95 - €320
Flights from Milan Linate to Venice via Rome
Ave. Duration
3h 30m
When
Sunday
Estimated price
€90 - €230
Flights from Milan Linate to Venice via Frankfurt
Ave. Duration
5h 15m
When
Every day
Estimated price
€120 - €370
Flights from Milan Malpensa to Venice via Munich
Ave. Duration
4h 3m
When
Every day
Estimated price
€80 - €150
Air Dolomiti
Website
airdolomiti.it
Flights from Milan Linate to Venice via Munich
Ave. Duration
3h 30m
When
Every day
Estimated price
€100 - €370
Flights from Milan Malpensa to Venice via Munich
Ave. Duration
3h 38m
When
Every day
Estimated price
€75 - €150
Austrian Airlines
Website
austrian.com
Flights from Milan Linate to Venice via Rome
Ave. Duration
3h 40m
When
Every day
Estimated price
€90 - €230
Flights from Milan Linate to Venice via Vienna
Ave. Duration
3h 55m
When
Every day
Estimated price
€110 - €310
Flights from Milan Malpensa to Venice via Vienna
Ave. Duration
3h 47m
When
Every day
Estimated price
€80 - €220
Swiss
Website
swiss.com
Flights from Milan Malpensa to Venice via Zurich
Ave. Duration
3h 33m
When
Every day
Estimated price
€80 - €280
Train operators
Trenitalia Frecce

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
Every 2 hours
Estimated price
€22 - €75
Schedules at
trenitalia.com
Super Economy
€22 - €30
Base Standard
€40 - €60
Base Premium
€50 - €75
Train from Trieste Airport to Venezia S. Lucia
Ave. Duration
1h 32m
Frequency
6 times a week
Estimated price
€12 - €50
Schedules at
trenitalia.com
Super Economy
€12 - €18
Base Standard
€28 - €40
Base Premium
€35 - €50
ItaloTreno

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 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
Trenitalia EuroCity

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
Email
ufficiogruppi@trenitalia.it
Website
trenitalia.com
Train from Milano Centrale to Venezia S. Lucia
Ave. Duration
2h 37m
Frequency
Once a week
Estimated price
€60 - €110
Website
https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
1st Class
€75 - €110
2nd Class
€60 - €80
Trenord S.r.l.

Trenord operates regional and suburban lines throughout Italy’s Lombardy region, including the Malapensa Express from Milan’s Malapensa Airport and local lines around Lake Como and the Italian Lakes. Trenord train tickets can be purchased from machines at any train station and don’t need to be booked in advance.

Contact Details
Phone
+39 02 7249 4494
Email
my-link@trenord.it
Website
trenord.it
Train from Milano Porta Garibaldi to Malpensa Aeroporto T1
Ave. Duration
41 min
Frequency
Hourly
Estimated price
€4 - €6
Website
https://www.trenord.it/en/
Malpensa Express
Phone
02 72 49 49 49
Website
malpensaexpress.it
Train from Milano Porta Garibaldi to Malpensa Aeroporto T1
Ave. Duration
41 min
Frequency
Every 2 hours
Estimated price
€13
Website
https://www.malpensaexpress.it/en/
2nd Class
€13
Trenitalia S.p.A.

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
+39.06.5210550
Website
trenitalia.com
Train from Trieste Airport to Venezia S. Lucia
Ave. Duration
1h 36m
Frequency
Hourly
Estimated price
€8 - €23
Website
https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
1st Class
€16 - €23
Bus operators
FlixBus

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
Email
service@flixbus.com
Website
flixbus.fr
Bus from Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano to Venezia, Tronchetto
Ave. Duration
4h 10m
Frequency
Every 4 hours
Estimated price
€23 - €35
Website
https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Frequently asked questions
Is there Wi-Fi on FlixBus?
Yes - FlixBus offers free Wi-Fi
Are there power outlets on FlixBus?
Yes
Does FlixBus offer meals or snacks?
Yes - snacks and drinks may be purchased from the driver. Please note, this is not available on all services.
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Itabus S.p.A.
Phone
+39 06 88 93 82 32
Website
itabus.it
Bus from Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano to Venezia, Tronchetto fermata dell'autobus
Ave. Duration
4h 10m
Frequency
3 times a day
Estimated price
€12 - €17
Website
https://www.itabus.it/en/home
BlaBlaCar Bus

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
+3-389-268-0068
Website
blablacar.co.uk
Bus from Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano to Venice - Tronchetto Bus Station
Ave. Duration
3h 55m
Frequency
Once daily
Estimated price
€26 - €40
Website
https://www.blablacar.co.uk/bus
Other operators
BlaBlaCar
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, Tronchetto station.

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Milan to Venice train services, operated by Trenitalia Frecce, arrive at Venezia S. Lucia station.

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Yes, the driving distance between Milan to Venice is 264 km. It takes approximately 2h 37m to drive from Milan to Venice.

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