Rome2Rio

How to get fromVenice to Istriaby train, ferry, bus, or plane

Find Transport to Istria

See all options

There are 3 ways to get from Venice to Istria by train, ferry, bus, 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.

  1. Train, ferry

    best
    1. Take the train from Venezia S. Lucia to Firenze S.M.N.train train Fr
    2. Take the train from Firenze S.M.N. to Piombino Marittimatrain train Re
    3. Take the ferry from Port of Piombino to Port of Portoferraioferry ferry A2 / ...
    7h 52m
    €122–188

  2. Bus, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Venezia, Tronchetto to Sienabus bus 541
    2. Take the bus from Colonna San Marco to Port of Piombinobus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Port of Piombino to Cavoferry ferry A2f
    10h 7m
    €119–164

  3. Fly, train, ferry

    1. Fly from Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE) to Fiumicino International Airport (FCO)plane plane VCE - FCO
    2. Take the train from Roma Termini to Campiglia Marittimatrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Port of Piombino to Port of Portoferraioferry ferry
    8h 30m
    €156–359

Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE) to Fiumicino International Airport (FCO) flights

Calendar28Weekly Planes
Duration1h 11mAverage Duration
Ticket€72Cheapest Price
See schedules

Comparing Your Travel Options

Map of how to get from Venice to Istria.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 475.2 km
  • Duration: 7h 52m

What companies run services between Venice, Italy and Istria, Italy?

There is no direct connection from Venice to Istria. However, you can take the train to Firenze S.M.N., take the train to Piombino Marittima, walk to Port Of Piombino, take the ferry to Port of Portoferraio, then take the taxi to Istria. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Venezia, Tronchetto to Istria via Siena, Siena Autostazione, Colonna San Marco, Port of Piombino, Port of Piombino, and Cavo in around 10h 7m.

Airlines
Train operators
Bus operators
Ferry operators

Want to know more about travelling around Italy

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.

Related travel guides

Italy Travel Guides

Read the travel guideItaly Travel Guides