There are 11 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
€29 - €120
Cheapest option
Bus via Venice Mestre, St. di autobus • 8h 55m
€15 - €22
9 alternative options
Bus • 6h 40m
€26 - €35
Night train • 7h 40m
€45 - €70
Rideshare • 6h 30m
€28
Drive • 4h 59m
€65 - €100
Fly Venice to Rome • 3h 34m
€40 - €176
Train to Trieste, fly to Rome • 4h 58m
€51 - €222
Train to Verona, fly to Rome • 5h 5m
€51 - €217
Train to Bologna, fly to Rome • 5h 30m
€49 - €222
Fly Venice to Naples, train • 4h 58m
€37 - €248
Venice to Rome by train
The train journey time between Venice and Rome is around 3h 58m and covers a distance of around 512 km. The fastest train normally takes 3h 34m. Operated by Trenitalia Frecce and ItaloTreno, the Venice to Rome train service departs from Venezia S. Lucia and arrives in Roma Termini. Typically 105 trains run weekly, although weekend and holiday schedules can vary so check in advance.
Train route overview
First and last trains
The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
Venice to Rome train schedules
Trains departing Monday, August 2, 2021
Trains departing Tuesday, August 3, 2021
Trenitalia Frecce
Trenitalia Frecce
Trenitalia Frecce
ItaloTreno
ItaloTreno
ItaloTreno
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Questions & Answers
The cost-effective way to get from Venice to Rome is to bus via Venice Mestre, St. di autobus, which costs €15 - €22 and takes 8h 55m.
The quickest way to get from Venice to Rome is to fly which costs €40 - €180 and takes 3h 34m.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Venice and arriving at Rome Tiburtina Bus station station. Services depart three times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 6h 40m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Venezia S. Lucia and arriving at Roma Termini. Services depart every four hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 59m.
The distance between Venice and Rome is 393 km. The road distance is 525.5 km.
The best way to get from Venice to Rome without a car is to train which takes 3h 59m and costs €29 - €120.
The train from Venezia S. Lucia to Roma Termini takes 3h 59m including transfers and departs every four hours.
Venice to Rome bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Venice 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 €29 - €120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €26 - €35 and takes 6h 40m, you could also fly, which costs €40 - €180 and takes 3h 34m.
- Distance: 393.4 km
- Duration: 3h 59m
What companies run services between Venice, Italy and Rome, Italy?
Trenitalia Frecce operates a train from Venezia S. Lucia to Roma Termini every 4 hours. Tickets cost €35 - €120 and the journey takes 3h 59m. ItaloTreno also services this route twice daily. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Venice to Rome Tiburtina Bus station 3 times a day. Tickets cost €26 - €35 and the journey takes 6h 40m.
- Website
- alitalia.com
Flights from Venice to Rome
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €40 - €210
Flights from Trieste to Rome
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €45 - €330
Flights from Verona to Rome
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €40 - €150
Flights from Bologna to Rome
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €55 - €150
- Website
- neosair.it
Flights from Verona to Rome
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Wednesday
- Estimated price
- €50 - €120
Flights from Bologna to Rome
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Wednesday
- Estimated price
- €40 - €100
- Website
- ryanair.com
Flights from Venice to Naples
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €16 - €200
- Website
- volotea.com
Flights from Venice to Naples
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €27 - €210
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
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €35 - €120
- Website
- Trenitalia Frecce
- Super Economy
- €35 - €50
- Base Standard
- €65 - €90
- Base Premium
- €80 - €120
Train from Venezia S. Lucia to Verona Porta Nuova
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €12 - €50
- Website
- Trenitalia Frecce
- Super Economy
- €12 - €17
- Base Standard
- €27 - €40
- Base Premium
- €35 - €50
Train from Venezia S. Lucia to Bologna Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €15 - €55
- Website
- Trenitalia Frecce
- Super Economy
- €15 - €21
- Base Standard
- €30 - €45
- Base Premium
- €35 - €55
Train from Napoli Centrale to Roma Termini
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €19 - €65
- Website
- Trenitalia Frecce
- Super Economy
- €19 - €26
- Base Standard
- €35 - €50
- Base Premium
- €45 - €65
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 060708
- Website
- italotreno.it
Train from Venezia Santa Lucia to Roma Termini
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 12m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €29 - €85
- Website
- Italo Treno
- Smart Economy
- €30 - €45
- Smart Low Cost
- €29 - €45
- Smart Flex
- €60 - €85
Train from Venezia Santa Lucia to Verona Porta Nuova
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €13 - €40
- Website
- Italo Treno
- Smart Economy
- €15 - €22
- Smart Low Cost
- €13 - €19
- Smart Flex
- €28 - €40
Train from Venezia Santa Lucia to Bologna Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 47m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €15 - €45
- Website
- Italo Treno
- Smart Economy
- €17 - €24
- Smart Low Cost
- €15 - €21
- Smart Flex
- €30 - €45
Train from Napoli Centrale to Roma Termini
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €17 - €50
- Website
- Italo Treno
- Smart Economy
- €19 - €28
- Smart Low Cost
- €17 - €25
- Smart Flex
- €35 - €50
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
- 800 90 60 60
- Website
- trenitalia.com
Night train from Venezia S. Lucia to Roma Termini
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €45 - €70
- Website
- Trenitalia ICN
- Schedules at
- Trenitalia
- Schedules at
- Bahn DB
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 Venezia S. Lucia to Trieste Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €8 - €17
- Website
- Trenitalia
- 1st Class
- €15 - €17
Train from Venezia S. Lucia to Verona Porta Nuova
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €8 - €17
- Website
- Trenitalia
- 1st Class
- €15 - €17
Train from Venezia S. Lucia to Bologna Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 6m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €11 - €22
- Website
- Trenitalia
- 1st Class
- €20 - €22
Train from Napoli Centrale to Roma Termini
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €15 - €30
- Website
- Trenitalia
- 1st Class
- €27 - €30
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 Venezia S. Lucia to Verona Porta Nuova
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €30 - €85
- Website
- Trenitalia Eurocity
- 2nd Class
- €30 - €45
- 1st Class
- €60 - €85
Deutsche Bahn’s EuroCity (EC) trains connect German cities to major cities in neighbouring European countries, and are operated in conjunction with their national train company. All EC trains offer First and Standard class; cars are air-conditioned and food and drinks are available onboard. Tickets can be booked up to 180 days in advance of travel. Seat reservations are not compulsory but are recommended for popular routes.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 2970
- Website
- bahn.com
Train from Venezia S. Lucia to Verona Porta Nuova
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €17 - €24
- Website
- reiseauskunft.bahn.de
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 3m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €14 - €21
- Website
- Trenitalia Intercity
- 2nd Class
- €14 - €21
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 1807 123 99 123
- info@flixbus.de
- Website
- flixbus.de
Bus from Venice to Rome Tiburtina Bus station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 40m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €26 - €35
- Website
- flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- +420 542 42 42 42
- info@regiojet.cz
- Website
- regiojet.com
Bus from Venice Mestre, St. di autobus to Rome, Largo Mazzoni
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 45m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- €15 - €22
- Website
- RegioJet
Blablacar is a popular ridesharing platform with 70 million users over 22 (mostly European) countries. 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 to be accepted, and pay your share of the set price.
Rome2rio's guide to BlaBlaCar
Contact Details
- Website
- blablacar.com
Rideshare from Venice to Rome
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €28
- Book at
- blablacar.co.uk
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The quickest flight from Venice Airport to Rome Airport is the direct flight which takes 1h 5m.
Venice to Rome bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Rome Tiburtina Bus station.
Venice to Rome train services, operated by Trenitalia Frecce, arrive at Roma Termini station.
Yes, the driving distance between Venice to Rome is 525 km. It takes approximately 4h 59m to drive from Venice to Rome.
Alitalia offers flights from Venice Airport to Rome Airport.
Book your Venice to Rome train tickets online with Omio.
Book your Venice to Rome bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.
There are 4440+ hotels available in Rome. Prices start at €87 per night.
The best way to get from Venice to Venice Airport is to bus which takes 21 min and costs €8 - €11.