- Must visit
Doge's Palace
Gothic palace museum of the Venetian Republic with grand halls, prisons, and the Bridge of Sighs. One of the city's essential cultural sights.
Cheapest price
$98
Average price
$119
Fastest journey
18 h 25 m
Average duration
20 h 21 m
Buses per day
15
Distance
942 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Amsterdam to Venice is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Amsterdam to Venice will cost around $119 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $98.
Of the 15 buses that leave Amsterdam for Venice on Wed, May 27, 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Wed, May 27 the direct buses cover the 942 km distance in an average of 20 h 21 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 18 h 25 m .
On Wed, May 27 the slowest buses will take 22 h 15 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
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FlixBus · FlixBusOmio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Amsterdam to Venice among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $75. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 47m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.3 - 0.8kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $75, and a flight costs an average of $143.
Distance: 585 miles (942 km)
| Bus | Most popular Flight | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$118 Average price Cheapest | $296 Average price | $140 Average price | $284 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
23h 26m Average total duration 22h 56m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 47m Average total duration Fastest 2h 47m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 16h 35m Average total duration 16h 5m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 13h 15m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.9 - 2.4kg CO2 emissions | 2.8 - 5.7kg CO2 emissions | 0.3 - 0.8kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Amsterdam to Venice:
A bus is $22 (€18) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Amsterdam to Venice costing on average $140 (€113).
A bus is $178 (€143) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Amsterdam to Venice costing on average $296 (€238).
Other travel options to Venice take longer:
Train takes on average 16h 5m.
Bus takes on average 22h 56m.
Tickets start at around $118 (€95) compared to roughly $284 (€229) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $166 (€134). The journey takes 22h 56m versus 13h 15m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Direct services are operated by FlixBus.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
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Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:45AM | Arrival Time 01:45AM | Duration 25h00 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $119 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:10AM | Arrival Time 08:40AM | Duration 26h30 | Departure days Mon, Fri | Cheapest price $125 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:40AM | Arrival Time 09:00AM | Duration 26h20 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $121 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:55AM | Arrival Time 10:35AM | Duration 26h40 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $146 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:20AM | Arrival Time 08:40AM | Duration 24h20 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $114 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 08:55AM | Arrival Time 11:45AM | Duration 26h50 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $130 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:00AM | Arrival Time 07:15AM | Duration 22h15 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $113 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:30AM | Arrival Time 11:25AM | Duration 24h55 | Departure days Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $124 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 11:15AM | Arrival Time 11:45AM | Duration 24h30 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $146 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:35AM | Arrival Time 11:25AM | Duration 23h50 | Departure days Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $125 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 11:45AM | Arrival Time 11:45AM | Duration 24h00 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $130 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:05PM | Arrival Time 11:25AM | Duration 23h20 | Departure days Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $125 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:50PM | Arrival Time 03:30PM | Duration 26h40 | Departure days Mon, Thu | Cheapest price $87 |
Operator RegioJet a.s. | Departure Time 02:00PM | Arrival Time 07:00AM | Duration 41h00 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $149 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:15PM | Arrival Time 09:00AM | Duration 18h45 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $92 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:45PM | Arrival Time 05:10PM | Duration 26h25 | Departure days Tue, Wed | Cheapest price $130 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:15PM | Arrival Time 05:10PM | Duration 25h55 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $107 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:20PM | Arrival Time 04:50PM | Duration 25h30 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $87 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:45PM | Arrival Time 04:40PM | Duration 23h55 | Departure days Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $108 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:50PM | Arrival Time 06:10PM | Duration 25h20 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $87 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:00PM | Arrival Time 04:40PM | Duration 22h40 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $87 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:05PM | Arrival Time 06:10PM | Duration 23h05 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $111 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:35PM | Arrival Time 10:40PM | Duration 25h05 | Departure days Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $107 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:45PM | Arrival Time 06:10PM | Duration 20h25 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $79 |
The table below shows live departures for Amsterdam to Venice buses for today, Tuesday, May 26. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:00 AM Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk) | 22h15 | 7:15 AM Venezia, Tronchetto Vaporetti | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:00 AM Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk) | 21h55 | 6:55 AM Venezia, Viale Stazione / Via Dante (Mestre Stazione) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 2:15 PM Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk) | 18h45 | 9:00 AM Venezia, Tronchetto Vaporetti | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 2:15 PM Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk) | 18h25 | 8:40 AM Venezia, Viale Stazione / Via Dante (Mestre Stazione) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 2:45 PM Schiphol, Airport Terminal 1 | 26h25 | 5:10 PM Venezia, Tronchetto Vaporetti | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 2:45 PM Schiphol, Airport Terminal 1 | 26h05 | 4:50 PM Venezia, Viale Stazione / Via Dante (Mestre Stazione) | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 3:15 PM Amsterdam, Station Bijlmer Arena | 25h55 | 5:10 PM Venezia, Tronchetto Vaporetti | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 3:15 PM Amsterdam, Station Bijlmer Arena | 25h35 | 4:50 PM Venezia, Viale Stazione / Via Dante (Mestre Stazione) | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 4:50 PM Schiphol, Airport Terminal 1 | 25h20 | 6:10 PM Venezia, Viale Stazione / Via Dante (Mestre Stazione) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 6:00 PM Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk) | 22h40 | 4:40 PM Venezia, Tronchetto Vaporetti | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus | 9:45 PM Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk) | 20h25 | 6:10 PM Venezia, Viale Stazione / Via Dante (Mestre Stazione) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:45 PM Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk) | 23h00 | 8:45 PM Venezia, Tronchetto Vaporetti | 1 transfer | |
| Wednesday, May 27 | |||||
FlixBus · FlixBus | 12:45 AM Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk) | 25h00 | 1:45 AM Venezia, Viale Stazione / Via Dante (Mestre Stazione) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 8:20 AM Schiphol, Airport Terminal 1 | 24h40 | 9:00 AM Venezia, Tronchetto Vaporetti | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 8:20 AM Schiphol, Airport Terminal 1 | 24h20 | 8:40 AM Venezia, Viale Stazione / Via Dante (Mestre Stazione) | 1 transfer | |
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Buses from Amsterdam to Venice run on average 15 times per day, taking around 22h 56m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $75 (€60) if you book in advance.
There are 3 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:13, the last at 23:15. The fastest bus covers the 585 miles (942 km) distance in 18h 25m.
Distance 585 miles (942 km) |
Average bus duration 22h 56m |
Cheapest ticket price $75 (€60) |
Buses per day 15 |
Direct buses 3 |
Fastest bus 18h 25m |
First bus 12:13 AM |
Last bus 11:15 PM |
Cheapest Month Dec |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Mon |
Least Busy Day Sun |
Best time to book 49 days |
Discover the best of Venice — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Venice trip today.
Gothic palace museum of the Venetian Republic with grand halls, prisons, and the Bridge of Sighs. One of the city's essential cultural sights.
Venice's leading art museum, known for masterpieces by Bellini, Carpaccio, Giorgione, Titian, Tintoretto, and Veronese.
Major modern art museum in Peggy Guggenheim's former home, featuring works by Picasso, Pollock, Dalí, and Kandinsky.
Venice's ceremonial square and the city's most famous public space, surrounded by major monuments and historic arcades.
Venice's main waterway lined with palaces, best appreciated from vaporetto rides, bridges, and waterfront walks.
Colorful island famous for vividly painted houses and picturesque canals, highly popular for photography and social media.
A classic Venetian dish of sweet-and-sour sardines with onions, vinegar, raisins, and pine nuts, rooted in the city’s maritime history.
Creamed salt cod whipped with olive oil, traditionally served on grilled bread or polenta; one of Venice’s most iconic cicchetti.
Venetian risotto colored with cuttlefish ink, prized for its briny flavor and striking black color.
Small, acclaimed seafood osteria known for excellent market-fresh cooking and an intimate atmosphere.
Well-known traditional seafood restaurant in Santa Croce, celebrated for classic Venetian dishes in a warm, old-school setting.
Established Burano favorite famous for lagoon seafood and risotto, with a relaxed dining room and longstanding reputation.
Venice is pricier than most Italian cities, especially near major sights. Stay, dine, and shop away from tourist hubs to save.
Service is often included or covered by a coperto. Tipping is not required, but rounding up or leaving EUR 1-2 for good service is appreciated. Taxis: round up.
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