There are 8 ways to get from Munich to Venice by bus, train, night train, 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
Bus • 6h 50m
7 alternative options
Train • 6h 52m
Bus via Bolzano • 9h 18m
Night train • 8h 51m
Drive • 5h 17m
Fly to Venice • 3h 57m
Fly to Verona, train • 5h 28m
Fly to Bologna, train • 5h 46m
Munich to Venice by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Munich to Venice is to bus which costs €40 - €60 and takes 6h 50m.
The fastest way to get from Munich to Venice is to fly which takes 3h 57m and costs €110 - €350.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Munich central bus station station and arriving at Venice. Services depart three times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 6h 50m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from München Hbf and arriving at Venezia Santa Lucia Station station. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 6h 52m.
The distance between Munich and Venice is 530 km. The road distance is 565.1 km.
The best way to get from Munich to Venice without a car is to bus which takes 6h 50m and costs €40 - €60.
The bus from Munich central bus station to Venice takes 6h 50m including transfers and departs three times a day.
Munich to Venice bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Munich central bus station.
Munich to Venice train services, operated by ÖBB EuroCity, depart from München Hbf station.
The best way to get from Munich to Venice is to bus which takes 6h 50m and costs €40 - €60. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €65 - €95 and takes 6h 52m, you could also fly, which costs €110 - €350 and takes 3h 57m.
- Distance: 530.1 km
- Duration: 6h 50m
What companies run services between Munich, Germany and Venice, Italy?
FlixBus operates a bus from Munich central bus station to Venice 3 times a day. Tickets cost €40 - €60 and the journey takes 6h 50m. Alternatively, ÖBB EuroCity operates a train from München Hbf to Venezia Santa Lucia Station once daily. Tickets cost €65 - €95 and the journey takes 6h 52m.
- Website
- airdolomiti.it
Flights from Munich to Venice
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €130 - €750
Flights from Munich to Verona
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €160 - €700
Flights from Munich to Bologna
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €180 - €850
- Phone
- +43 (0)5 1717
- Website
- oebb.at
Train from München Hbf to Venezia Santa Lucia Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 52m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €65 - €95
- Website
- http://fahrplan.oebb.at/bin/query.exe/en?revia=yes&existOptimizePrice=1&country=overseas&initialAvail=ON&S={fromName}&Z={toName}&start=1
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
Night train from Muenchen Hbf to Venezia S. Lucia
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 51m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- €45 - €75
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
- 1st Class
- €65 - €75
Train from Verona Porta Nuova to Venezia S. Lucia
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €9 - €17
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
- 1st Class
- €15 - €17
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
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 Verona Porta Nuova to Venezia S. Lucia
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €12 - €50
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en/frecce.html
- Super Economy
- €12 - €17
- Base Standard
- €27 - €40
- Base Premium
- €35 - €50
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
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 Verona Porta Nuova to Venezia Santa Lucia Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €30 - €40
- Website
- https://www.italotreno.it/en
- Smart Economy
- €30 - €40
- Smart Flex
- €30 - €40
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 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 Verona Porta Nuova to Venezia S. Lucia
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €40 - €75
- 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 Verona Porta Nuova to Venezia S. Lucia
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €30 - €80
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
- 2nd Class
- €30 - €45
- 1st Class
- €55 - €80
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 Munich central bus station to Venice
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 50m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €40 - €60
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Frequently asked questions
- Phone
- 48/796 473 308
- biuro@autokarpolska.com.pl
- Website
- autokarpolska.com.pl
Bus from Munich ZOB to Bolzano
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 2m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €21 - €29
- Schedules at
- autokarpolska.com.pl
- Phone
- +381 36 35-90-90
- lukireisen@gmail.com
- Website
- lukibus.com
Bus from Bolzano to Venezia, Viale Stazione
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €40 - €60
- Schedules at
- lukibus.com
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Munich to Venice bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Venice station.
Munich to Venice train services, operated by ÖBB EuroCity, arrive at Venezia Santa Lucia Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Munich to Venice is 565 km. It takes approximately 5h 17m to drive from Munich to Venice.
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