There are 9 ways to get from Rome 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 • 3h 45m
35€ - 75€
Cheapest option
Bus via Padua • 8h 40m
16€ - 20€
7 alternative options
Bus via Stazione MESTRE FS C3 • 6h 40m
17€ - 44€
Bus • 7h 5m
23€ - 45€
Rideshare • 6h 30m
29€
Drive • 5h
65€ - 100€
Fly to Venice • 3h 1m
39€ - 218€
Fly to Verona, train • 4h 24m
50€ - 295€
Fly to Bologna, train • 4h 53m
59€ - 269€
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Rome to Venice is to bus via Padua which costs 16€ - 20€ and takes 8h 40m.
The quickest way to get from Rome to Venice is to fly which costs 35€ - 220€ and takes 3h 1m.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Rome, Rome Tiburtina Bus station station and arriving at Venice, Venice. Services depart five times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 7h 5m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Roma Termini and arriving at Venezia S.Lucia. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 45m.
The distance between Rome and Venice is 393 km. The road distance is 527.7 km.
The best way to get from Rome to Venice without a car is to train which takes 3h 45m and costs 35€ - 75€.
The train from Roma Termini to Venezia S.Lucia takes 3h 45m including transfers and departs hourly.
Rome to Venice bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Rome, Rome Tiburtina Bus station.
Rome to Venice train services, operated by Trenitalia Frecce, depart from Roma Termini station.
The best way to get from Rome to Venice is to train which takes 3h 45m and costs 35€ - 75€. Alternatively, you can bus via Stazione MESTRE FS C3, which costs 17€ - 45€ and takes 6h 40m, you could also fly, which costs 35€ - 220€ and takes 3h 1m.
- Distance: 245.9 miles
- Duration: 3h 45m
What companies run services between Rome, Italy and Venice, Italy?
Trenitalia Frecce operates a train from Rome to Venice hourly. Tickets cost 50€ - 75€ and the journey takes 3h 45m. ItaloTreno also services this route every 4 hours. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Rome to Venice twice daily. Tickets cost 25€ - 45€ and the journey takes 6h 20m. RegioJet also services this route twice a week.
- Website
- alitalia.com
Flights from Rome to Venice
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- 35€ - 260€
Flights from Rome to Verona
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- 29€ - 320€
Flights from Rome to Bologna
- Ave. Duration
- 56m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- 55€ - 300€
- Website
- neosair.it
Flights from Rome to Verona
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Tuesday
- Estimated price
- 80€ - 600€
Flights from Rome to Bologna
- Ave. Duration
- 55m
- When
- Thursday
- Estimated price
- 65€ - 550€
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 Roma Termini to Venezia S.Lucia
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- 50€ - 75€
- Website
- trenitalia.com
Train from Verona Porta Nuova to Venezia S.Lucia
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- 16€ - 23€
- Website
- trenitalia.com
Train from Bologna C.Le to Venezia S.Lucia
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- 20€ - 29€
- Website
- trenitalia.com
- Phone
- +39 060708
- Website
- italotreno.it
Train from Roma Termini to Venezia Santa Lucia Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- 35€ - 50€
- Website
- Italo Treno
Train from Verona Porta Nuova to Venezia Santa Lucia
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- 16€ - 24€
- Website
- Italo Treno
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 Verona Porta Nuova to Venezia S.Lucia
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- 7€ - 17€
- Website
- trenitalia.com
- 1st Class
- 14€ - 17€
Train from Bologna C.Le to Venezia S.Lucia
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 3m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- 10€ - 22€
- Website
- trenitalia.com
- 1st Class
- 18€ - 22€
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 Verona Porta Nuova to Venezia S.Lucia
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- 23€ - 35€
- Website
- trenitalia.com
One of Europe’s leading bus companies, Flixbus serves over 1400 destinations, in 26 countries including Germany, France, Italy, Austria, the Netherlands, Croatia, Spain, and across Scandinavia and central and eastern Europe. Founded in 2012, Flixbus’ extensive network connects cities with approximately 200,000 trips, with buses often departing every 30 minutes. One of the most affordable ways to get around Europe (and expanding soon into the US), a Flixbus journey is cost-effective, well-connected, comfortable and safe.
Rome2rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 1807 123 99 123
- [email protected]
- Website
- flixbus.de
Bus from Rome, Rome Tiburtina Bus station to Venice, Venice Mestre
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- 25€ - 45€
- Website
- flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Rome, Rome Tiburtina Bus station to Venice, Venice
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 5m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- 26€ - 45€
- Website
- flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- +420 542 42 42 42
- [email protected]
- Website
- regiojet.com
Bus from Rome, Largo Mazzoni to Venice Mestre, St. di autobus
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- 15€ - 19€
- Website
- RegioJet
Bus from Rome, Largo Mazzoni to Padua, Autostaz. VIALE della Pace
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- 14€ - 18€
- Website
- RegioJet
- Phone
- +39 0861 1991900
- [email protected]
- Website
- flixbus.it
Bus from Roma - Autostazione Tiburtina to VENEZIA - VENEZIA - Tronchetto stazione people mover
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- 23€ - 35€
- Website
- Baltour
A ridesharing platform with 40 million users, Blablacar gives you access to destinations without worrying about on-the-road chaos. The basic idea is that you carpool with locals who are already planning to drive your route and have space in their car. With some flexibility you’ll get to your destination – often faster and cheaper than other means. On the website or app, enter your departure and arrival points and your date of travel, sift through the profiles of drivers who’ve posted pre-planned drives and find one whose timing and preferences match yours. Request to join the ride, wait be accepted, and pay your share of the set price.
Rome2rio's guide to BlaBlaCar
Contact Details
- Website
- blablacar.com
Rideshare from Rome to Venice
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- 29€
- Book at
- blablacar.co.uk
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The quickest flight from Rome Airport to Venice Airport is the direct flight which takes 1h 5m.
Rome to Venice bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Venice, Venice station.
Rome to Venice train services, operated by Trenitalia Frecce, arrive at Venezia S.Lucia station.
Yes, the driving distance between Rome to Venice is 528 km. It takes approximately 5h to drive from Rome to Venice.
Alitalia offers flights from Rome Airport to Venice Airport.
Book your Rome to Venice train tickets online with Rome2rio.
Book your Rome to Venice bus tickets online with FlixBus and Busbud.
There are 3646+ hotels available in Venice. Prices start at 65€ per night.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Rome and Venice. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.
The best way to get from Rome to Rome Airport is to train which takes 32m and costs 8€ - 15€.