There are 12 ways to get from Venice to Rome by train, bus, night train, 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 59m
Cheapest option
Bus • 11h 45m
10 alternative options
Bus via Florence • 7h
Night train • 8h 38m
Rideshare • 6h 30m
Drive • 4h 52m
Venice to Rome by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Venice to Rome is to rideshare which costs €28 and takes 6h 30m.
The fastest way to get from Venice to Rome is to fly which takes 3h 17m and costs €65 - €230.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Venezia, Tronchetto fermata dell'autobus and arriving at Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina. Services depart every four hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 11h 45m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Venezia S. Lucia and arriving at Roma Termini. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 59m.
The distance between Venice and Rome is 512 km. The road distance is 525.8 km.
The best way to get from Venice to Rome without a car is to train which takes 3h 59m and costs €35 - €120.
The train from Venezia S. Lucia to Roma Termini takes 3h 59m including transfers and departs hourly.
Venice to Rome bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Venezia, Tronchetto station.
Venice to Rome train services, operated by Trenitalia Frecce, depart from Venezia S. Lucia station.
The best way to get from Venice to Rome is to train which takes 3h 59m and costs €35 - €120. Alternatively, you can bus via Florence, which costs €30 - €65 and takes 7h, you could also fly, which costs €65 - €230 and takes 3h 17m.
- Distance: 511.6 km
- Duration: 3h 59m
What companies run services between and ?
Trenitalia Frecce operates a train from Venezia S. Lucia to Roma Termini hourly. Tickets cost €35 - €120 and the journey takes 3h 59m. ItaloTreno also services this route every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Venice to Rome via Florence Villa Constanza Bus Station in around 7h.
- Website
- alitalia.com
Flights from Venice to Rome
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €50 - €160
Flights from Trieste to Rome
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €35 - €160
Flights from Trieste to Rome via Milan Linate
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- When
- Monday to Friday
- Estimated price
- €35 - €160
Flights from Bologna to Rome
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €40 - €130
Flights from Venice to Naples via Rome
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €60 - €150
Flights from Florence to Rome
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €50 - €190
- Website
- ryanair.com
Flights from Venice to Naples
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €35 - €200
Flights from Venice to Naples via Palermo
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €35 - €200
- Website
- neosair.it
Flights from Verona to Rome
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- When
- Monday to Friday
- Estimated price
- €95 - €340
- Website
- volotea.com
Flights from Venice to Naples
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Thursday
- Estimated price
- €27 - €130
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 Roma Termini
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 59m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €35 - €120
- Schedules at
- trenitalia.com
- Super Economy
- €35 - €50
- Base Standard
- €65 - €90
- Base Premium
- €80 - €120
Train from Venezia S. Lucia to Trieste Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €12 - €50
- Schedules at
- trenitalia.com
- Super Economy
- €12 - €18
- Base Standard
- €28 - €40
- Base Premium
- €35 - €50
Train from Venezia S. Lucia to Bologna Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €15 - €55
- Schedules at
- trenitalia.com
- Super Economy
- €15 - €21
- Base Standard
- €30 - €45
- Base Premium
- €35 - €55
Train from Napoli Centrale to Roma Termini
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €18 - €65
- Schedules at
- trenitalia.com
- Super Economy
- €18 - €25
- Base Standard
- €35 - €50
- Base Premium
- €45 - €65
Train from Venezia S. Lucia to Firenze S.M.N.
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 13m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €21 - €70
- Schedules at
- trenitalia.com
- Super Economy
- €21 - €28
- Base Standard
- €40 - €55
- Base Premium
- €50 - €70
Train from Venezia S. Lucia to Verona Porta Nuova
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €12 - €50
- Schedules at
- trenitalia.com
- Super Economy
- €12 - €17
- Base Standard
- €27 - €40
- Base Premium
- €35 - €50
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 Venezia Santa Lucia Station to Roma Termini
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €65 - €90
- Website
- https://www.italotreno.it/en
- Smart Economy
- €65 - €90
- Smart Flex
- €70 - €90
Train from Venezia Santa Lucia Station to Bologna Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 37m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €35 - €45
- Website
- https://www.italotreno.it/en
- Smart Economy
- €35 - €45
- Smart Flex
- €35 - €45
Train from Napoli Centrale to Roma Termini
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €40 - €55
- Website
- https://www.italotreno.it/en
- Smart Economy
- €40 - €55
- Smart Flex
- €40 - €55
Train from Venezia Santa Lucia Station to Florence Santa Maria Novella
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 23m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €40 - €60
- Website
- https://www.italotreno.it/en
- Smart Economy
- €40 - €55
- Smart Flex
- €45 - €60
Train from Venezia Santa Lucia Station to Verona Porta Nuova
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €30 - €40
- Website
- https://www.italotreno.it/en
- Smart Economy
- €30 - €40
- Smart Flex
- €30 - €40
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
- 06 3000
- Website
- trenitalia.com
Night train from Venezia S. Lucia to Roma Termini
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 38m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €45 - €70
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
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
- +39.06.5210550
- Website
- trenitalia.com
Train from Venezia S. Lucia to Trieste Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €8 - €23
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
- 1st Class
- €16 - €23
Train from Venezia S. Lucia to Bologna Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €10 - €30
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
- 1st Class
- €21 - €30
Train from Napoli Centrale to Roma Termini
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 44m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €12 - €40
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
- 1st Class
- €28 - €40
Train from Venezia S. Lucia to Verona Porta Nuova
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 24m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €8 - €22
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
- 1st Class
- €15 - €22
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 Napoli Centrale to Roma Termini
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 8m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €14 - €20
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
- 2nd Class
- €14 - €20
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 Verona Porta Nuova
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €30 - €75
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
- 1st Class
- €50 - €75
- 2nd Class
- €30 - €45
German rail company Deutsche Bahn is known for its efficient and comfortable service. It offers many different types of rail transportation, including ICE or Intercity-Express for high-speed services between major cities and regions, IC (InterCity) for long-distance trains, RE (Regional Express) trains that connect regions and cities, and the S-Bahn rapid transit service. There are two main tickets on offer: the Flexpreis that has full flexibility, and the Sparpreis which is the cheaper, advanced fare (bookings usually open 6 months in advance for domestic tickets).
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 311 682904
- Website
- bahn.de
Train from Venezia Santa Lucia Station to Verona Porta Nuova
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €32 - €36
- Website
- https://int.bahn.de/en
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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.fr
Bus from Venezia, Tronchetto to Florence Villa Constanza Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €21 - €29
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Florence Villa Constanza Bus Station to Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €22 - €35
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Venezia, Tronchetto to Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 55m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €55 - €80
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Frequently asked questions
- Phone
- +39 06 88 93 82 32
- Website
- itabus.it
Bus from Florence Villa Constanza Bus Station to Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €12 - €17
- Website
- https://www.itabus.it/en/home
Bus from Venezia, Tronchetto fermata dell'autobus to Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €25 - €35
- Website
- https://www.itabus.it/en/home
- Phone
- +39 080 3112335
- info@marinobus.it
- Website
- marinobus.it
Bus from Florence Villa Constanza Bus Station to Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €26 - €35
- Website
- https://marinobus.it/en/
- Phone
- (+39) 0923 98.11.20
- Website
- autoservizisalemi.it
Bus from Florence Villa Constanza Bus Station to Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €12 - €18
- Schedules at
- autoservizisalemi.it
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
- +3-389-268-0068
- Website
- blablacar.co.uk
Bus from Florence Villa Constanza Bus Station to Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- €25 - €35
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/bus
- Phone
- +39 0972 24590
- booking@autolineemoretti.it
- Website
- autolineemoretti.it
Bus from Florence Villa Constanza Bus Station to Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 50m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- €19 - €22
- Schedules at
- autolineemoretti.it
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- blablacar.com
Rideshare from Venice to Rome
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €28
- Schedules at
- blablacar.com
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