- Must visit
Doge's Palace
Gothic seat of Venetian power with grand chambers, prisons, and major artworks. One of the city's essential cultural visits.
Cheapest price
$39
Average price
$41
Fastest journey
5 h 25 m
Average duration
5 h 47 m
Buses per day
11
Distance
255 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Como to Venice is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Como to Venice will cost around $41 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $39.
It's difficult to get from Como to Venice without transferring at least once.
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FlixBus · FlixBusOmio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Como to Venice among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $32. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 38m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $32, and a flight costs an average of $114.
Distance: 158 miles (255 km)
| Bus | Most popular Train | Flight |
|---|---|---|
$34 Average price | $34 Average price Cheapest | $153 Average price |
5h 0m Average total duration 4h 30m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 8m Average total duration Fastest 3h 38m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 11h 35m Average total duration 8h 35m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.3 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Como to Venice:
A train is $0.10 (€0.08) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Como to Venice costing on average $34 (€27).
A train is $120 (€96) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Como to Venice costing on average $153 (€123).
Other travel options to Venice take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 30m.
Flight takes on average 8h 35m.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:30AM | Arrival Time 08:50AM | Duration 3h20 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $28 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:50AM | Arrival Time 02:05PM | Duration 7h15 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $32 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:30AM | Arrival Time 10:40AM | Duration 3h10 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $23 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:20AM | Arrival Time 11:30AM | Duration 3h10 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $20 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:30AM | Arrival Time 12:10PM | Duration 3h40 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $26 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:50AM | Arrival Time 11:30AM | Duration 2h40 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $30 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:30AM | Arrival Time 12:20PM | Duration 2h50 | Departure days Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $20 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:20AM | Arrival Time 01:10PM | Duration 2h50 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $26 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:30AM | Arrival Time 01:20PM | Duration 2h50 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $23 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:55AM | Arrival Time 05:10PM | Duration 6h15 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Fri | Cheapest price $38 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:45AM | Arrival Time 06:25PM | Duration 6h40 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $32 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 12:20PM | Arrival Time 03:30PM | Duration 3h10 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $40 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:05PM | Arrival Time 08:25PM | Duration 6h20 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $33 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:00PM | Arrival Time 05:50PM | Duration 2h50 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $25 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:30PM | Arrival Time 06:00PM | Duration 2h30 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:00PM | Arrival Time 07:00PM | Duration 3h00 | Departure days Mon, Wed | Cheapest price $35 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:20PM | Arrival Time 07:00PM | Duration 2h40 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $25 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:50PM | Arrival Time 07:40PM | Duration 2h50 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $30 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:50PM | Arrival Time 10:40PM | Duration 5h50 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $48 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:00PM | Arrival Time 07:40PM | Duration 2h40 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $20 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:05PM | Arrival Time 10:40PM | Duration 5h35 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $40 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:20PM | Arrival Time 08:30PM | Duration 3h10 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $30 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:30PM | Arrival Time 08:50PM | Duration 3h20 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $30 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:35PM | Arrival Time 11:20PM | Duration 5h45 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $32 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:55PM | Arrival Time 11:20PM | Duration 5h25 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $32 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:20PM | Arrival Time 09:10PM | Duration 2h50 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $31 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:40PM | Arrival Time 10:10PM | Duration 3h30 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $23 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:30PM | Arrival Time 10:10PM | Duration 2h40 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:50PM | Arrival Time 10:20PM | Duration 2h30 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:00PM | Arrival Time 11:50PM | Duration 3h50 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $28 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:30PM | Arrival Time 12:40AM | Duration 3h10 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $23 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:20PM | Arrival Time 04:45AM | Duration 6h25 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $44 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:30PM | Arrival Time 06:45AM | Duration 7h15 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $48 |
The table below shows live departures for Como to Venice buses for today, Sunday, May 31. 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 | 11:45 AM Como, Piazzale San Gottardo (Stazione San Giovanni) | 6h40 | 6:25 PM Venezia, Viale Stazione / Via Dante (Mestre Stazione) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 2:05 PM Como, Piazzale San Gottardo (Stazione San Giovanni) | 6h40 | 8:45 PM Venezia, Tronchetto Vaporetti | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 2:05 PM Como, Piazzale San Gottardo (Stazione San Giovanni) | 6h20 | 8:25 PM Venezia, Viale Stazione / Via Dante (Mestre Stazione) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 4:50 PM Como, Via Colombo Cristoforo (Grandate FNM) | 5h50 | 10:40 PM Venezia, Viale Stazione / Via Dante (Mestre Stazione) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 5:35 PM Como, Piazzale San Gottardo (Stazione San Giovanni) | 5h45 | 11:20 PM Venezia, Viale Stazione / Via Dante (Mestre Stazione) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 5:55 PM Como, Via Colombo Cristoforo (Grandate FNM) | 5h25 | 11:20 PM Venezia, Viale Stazione / Via Dante (Mestre Stazione) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:30 PM Como, Piazzale San Gottardo (Stazione San Giovanni) | 7h15 | 6:45 AM Venezia, Viale Stazione / Via Dante (Mestre Stazione) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:30 PM Como, Piazzale San Gottardo (Stazione San Giovanni) | 7h35 | 7:05 AM Venezia, Tronchetto Vaporetti | 1 transfer | |
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FlixBus · FlixBus | 6:50 AM Como, Piazzale San Gottardo (Stazione San Giovanni) | 7h15 | 2:05 PM Venezia, Viale Stazione / Via Dante (Mestre Stazione) | 1 transfer | |
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Buses from Como to Venice run on average 8 times per day, taking around 4h 30m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $22 (€17) if you book in advance.
There are 2 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:15, the last at 23:45. The fastest bus covers the 158 miles (255 km) distance in 5h 25m.
Distance 158 miles (255 km) |
Average bus duration 4h 30m |
Cheapest ticket price $22 (€17) |
Buses per day 8 |
Direct buses 2 |
Fastest bus 5h 25m |
First bus 12:15 AM |
Last bus 11:45 PM |
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Cheapest Day Mon |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
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Best time to book 42 days |
Discover the best of Venice — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Venice trip today.
Gothic seat of Venetian power with grand chambers, prisons, and major artworks. One of the city's essential cultural visits.
Venice's premier museum for Venetian painting, with masterpieces by Bellini, Giorgione, Titian, Tintoretto, and Veronese.
Leading modern art museum in Peggy Guggenheim's former home, known for masterpieces of Cubism, Surrealism, and Abstract art.
Venice's monumental main square, surrounded by major landmarks and one of the city's defining must-see spaces.
Venice's main waterway lined with palaces, best appreciated from bridges, vaporetto rides, and waterfront walks.
Colorful lagoon island famous for vividly painted houses and photogenic streets, especially popular with social media visitors.
Sweet-and-sour sardines marinated with onions, vinegar, pine nuts, and raisins; a classic Venetian lagoon dish with medieval trading influences.
Salt cod whipped with olive oil into a creamy spread, traditionally served on bread or grilled polenta; one of Venice’s best-known cicchetti.
Venetian risotto colored and flavored with cuttlefish ink, giving it a rich sea taste and dramatic black color.
Small, celebrated seafood osteria near Saint Mark’s, prized for market-fresh fish, refined cooking, and intimate service.
Respected traditional seafood restaurant in a hidden central lane, known for classic Venetian dishes and an old-school atmosphere.
Well-known Burano restaurant worth the trip for lagoon seafood, risotto, and a polished but relaxed dining room.
Venice is pricey due to tourism and island logistics. Hotels and dining cost more than in many Italian cities.
Service is often included or covered by coperto. Tipping is not mandatory; round up or leave 5-10% for very good service. Small change for cafés and taxis is appreciated.
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