There are 9 ways to get from Paris to Venice by plane, train, bus, shuttle 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
Cheapest option
Fly Paris Orly to Venice • 4h 24m
7 alternative options
Train via Geneva • 11h 15m
Train • 11h 53m
Bus • 16h 25m
Bus, shuttle • 18h 33m
Drive • 10h 37m
Paris to Venice by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Paris to Venice is to bus which costs €85 - €130 and takes 16h 25m.
The fastest way to get from Paris to Venice is to fly which takes 4h 24m and costs €60 - €280.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Paris City Centre - Bercy Seine and arriving at Venice. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 16h 25m.
No, there is no direct train from Paris to Venice. However, there are services departing from Paris Gare De Lyon and arriving at Venezia S. Lucia via Geneve. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 15m.
The distance between Paris and Venice is 875 km. The road distance is 1110.1 km.
The best way to get from Paris to Venice without a car is to train via Geneva which takes 11h 15m and costs €270 - €480.
It takes approximately 4h 28m to get from Paris to Venice, including transfers.
Paris to Venice bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Paris City Centre - Bercy Seine station.
Paris to Venice train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Paris Gare De Lyon station.
The best way to get from Paris to Venice is to fly which takes 4h 28m and costs €65 - €270. Alternatively, you can train via Geneva, which costs €270 - €480 and takes 11h 15m, you could also bus, which costs €85 - €130 and takes 16h 25m.
- Distance: 875.4 km
- Duration: 4h 28m
What companies run services between Paris, France and Venice, Italy?
Air France, easyJet and three other airlines fly from Magenta to Venice hourly. Alternatively, you can take a train from Paris Bercy to Venice via Geneve in around 11h 15m.
- Website
- easyjet.com
Flights from Paris Charles de Gaulle to Venice
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 42m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €45 - €300
Flights from Paris Orly to Venice
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 38m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €40 - €290
Flights from Paris Orly to Venice via Nice
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 46m
- When
- Monday, Saturday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €40 - €290
- Website
- airfrance.com
Flights from Paris Charles de Gaulle to Venice
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €100 - €500
Flights from Paris Charles de Gaulle to Bologna
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 37m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €100 - €650
- Website
- lufthansa.com
Flights from Paris Charles de Gaulle to Venice via Frankfurt
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 58m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €150 - €650
Flights from Paris Charles de Gaulle to Venice via Munich
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €150 - €650
Flights from Paris Charles de Gaulle to Bologna via Frankfurt
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €150 - €490
Flights from Paris Charles de Gaulle to Bologna via Munich
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €150 - €490
- Website
- swiss.com
Flights from Paris Charles de Gaulle to Venice via Zurich
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €150 - €700
Flights from Paris Charles de Gaulle to Bologna via Zurich
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €140 - €500
- Website
- transavia.com
Flights from Paris Orly to Venice
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €45 - €320
- Website
- brusselsairlines.com
Flights from Paris Charles de Gaulle to Bologna via Brussels
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €170 - €750
- Website
- ryanair.com
Flights from Beauvais to Venice Treviso
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €45 - €410
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 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 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
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 Paris Gare De Lyon to Geneve
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 12m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €80 - €140
- Website
- https://www.sncf.com/en
- 2nd Class
- €80 - €110
- 1st Class
- €100 - €140
Train from Paris Gare De Lyon to Milano P.Garibaldi
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 22m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €130 - €220
- Website
- https://www.sncf.com/en
- 2nd Class
- €130 - €180
- 1st Class
- €160 - €220
Train from Paris Gare de Lyon to Genève
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 11m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Website
- https://www.sncf.com/en
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
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
- Phone
- +33 892 68 20 66
- Website
- aeroportparisbeauvais.com
Bus from Paris Porte Maillot to Airport Paris-Beauvais
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €16 - €17
- Website
- https://www.aeroportparisbeauvais.com/en/shuttle/
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 Paris City Centre - Bercy Seine to Venice
- Ave. Duration
- 16h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €85 - €130
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Frequently asked questions
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 Paris City Centre - Bercy Seine to Brescia
- Ave. Duration
- 14h
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- €60 - €90
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/
- Phone
- +386 1 320 4530
- info@goopti.com
- Website
- goopti.com
Shuttle from Brescia to Venice
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 3m
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- €35 - €270
- Schedules at
- goopti.com
- Shared
- €35 - €38
- Private
- €140 - €270
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Paris to Venice bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Venice station.
Paris to Venice train services, operated by Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS), arrive at Venezia S. Lucia station.
Yes, the driving distance between Paris to Venice is 1110 km. It takes approximately 10h 37m to drive from Paris to Venice.
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