There are 7 ways to get from Venice to Monaco by train, bus, 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 • 7h 36m
Cheapest option
Fly to Monaco • 4h 42m
5 alternative options
Train via Milan • 8h
Bus • 10h 12m
Bus, train • 10h 59m
Drive • 5h 20m
Fly to Nice, train • 4h 45m
Venice to Monaco by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Venice to Monaco is to bus and train which costs €40 - €80 and takes 10h 59m.
The fastest way to get from Venice to Monaco is to fly which takes 4h 42m and costs €35 - €170.
No, there is no direct bus from Venice to Monaco. However, there are services departing from Venice and arriving at Villa paloma via Aéroport Terminal 1. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 12m.
No, there is no direct train from Venice to Monaco. However, there are services departing from Venezia S. Lucia and arriving at Monaco Monte Carlo via Genova P.Za Principe and Ventimiglia. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 36m.
The distance between Venice and Monaco is 564 km. The road distance is 559.3 km.
The best way to get from Venice to Monaco without a car is to train which takes 7h 36m and costs €40 - €130.
It takes approximately 7h 36m to get from Venice to Monaco, including transfers.
Venice to Monaco bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Venice station.
Venice to Monaco train services, operated by Trenitalia Frecce, depart from Venezia S. Lucia station.
The best way to get from Venice to Monaco is to train which takes 7h 36m and costs €40 - €130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €50 - €70 and takes 10h 12m, you could also fly, which costs €35 - €170 and takes 4h 42m.
- Distance: 564.1 km
- Duration: 7h 36m
What companies run services between Venice, Italy and Monaco?
You can take a train from Venice to Monaco via Genova P.Za Principe and Ventimiglia in around 7h 36m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Venice to Nice Airport once daily. Tickets cost €50 - €70 and the journey takes 9h 5m.
- Website
- flexflight.dk
Flights from Venice to Monaco via Nice
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- €30 - €180
Flights from Venice to Monaco via Rome, Nice
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 43m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €75 - €260
Flights from Venice to Monaco via Zurich, Nice
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 37m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €100 - €370
Flights from Venice to Monaco via Geneva, Nice
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 7m
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- €45 - €220
- Website
- monacair.mc
Flights from Venice to Monaco via Nice
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- €30 - €180
Flights from Venice to Monaco via Rome, Nice
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 43m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €75 - €260
Flights from Venice to Monaco via Zurich, Nice
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 37m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €100 - €370
Flights from Venice to Monaco via Geneva, Nice
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 7m
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- €45 - €220
- Website
- easyjet.com
Flights from Venice to Nice
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €35 - €330
- Website
- alitalia.com
Flights from Venice to Nice via Rome
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 22m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €100 - €340
- Website
- swiss.com
Flights from Venice to Nice via Zurich
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €110 - €550
- Website
- volotea.com
Flights from Venice to Nice
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Monday and Friday
- Estimated price
- €26 - €180
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 Venezia S. Lucia to Genova P.Za Principe
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 7m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €30 - €95
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en/frecce.html
- Super Economy
- €30 - €45
- Base Standard
- €55 - €75
- Base Premium
- €65 - €95
Train from Venezia S. Lucia to Milano Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 27m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €22 - €75
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en/frecce.html
- Super Economy
- €22 - €30
- Base Standard
- €40 - €60
- Base Premium
- €50 - €75
Trenitalia’s Intercity (IC) trains are slower than the high-speed Frecce trains but are still a good way to travel between major cities and towns, with routes including Rome to Naples, Venice to Bologna and Milan to Genoa. Tickets usually open for booking 90 days ahead of travel, and you’ll need make a seat reservation before boarding. All IC trains have 1st and 2nd class carriages as well as a bar buffet car, air conditioning and power sockets. InterCity trains that run at night are called InterCity Notte (ICN).
Contact Details
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- Website
- trenitalia.com
Train from Genova P.Za Principe to Ventimiglia
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 56m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €10 - €14
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/
- 2nd Class
- €10 - €14
Train from Milano Centrale to Ventimiglia
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 44m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €18 - €25
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/
- 2nd Class
- €18 - €25
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 Genova P.Za Principe to Ventimiglia
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €11 - €20
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
- 1st Class
- €18 - €20
Train from Milano Centrale to Ventimiglia
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €22 - €40
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
- 1st Class
- €34 - €37
Frequently asked questions
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 Venezia S. Lucia to Milano Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 37m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €60 - €140
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
- 2nd Class
- €60 - €80
- 1st Class
- €95 - €140
France’s state-owned railway company is a fast and efficient way of travelling around the country, with over 14,000 trains operating daily. SNCF runs the country’s extensive rail network, including the high-speed TGV network, regional TER trains and local Intercités. It also operates international routes including Eurostar and Thalys, as well as the low-cost, long-distance Ouigo services that run on limited routes across France. Book up to 3 months in advance for the cheapest fares. The railway network consists of about 32,000km in total, of which 1800km are high-speed lines and 14,500km are electrified.
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Contact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- sncf.com
Train from Nice St Augustin to Monaco Monte Carlo
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €3 - €8
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en/
- 2nd Class
- €3 - €6
- Rail 1st Class
- €5 - €8
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 Venice to Nice Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €50 - €70
- 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 Venezia, Viale Stazione to Genoa - Via Fanti d'Italia
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 20m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- €29 - €45
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/
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Venice to Monaco bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Nice Airport station.
Venice to Monaco train services, operated by Trenitalia Intercity, arrive at Ventimiglia station.
Yes, the driving distance between Venice to Monaco is 559 km. It takes approximately 5h 20m to drive from Venice to Monaco.
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