- Must visit
Doge's Palace
Gothic masterpiece and former seat of Venetian power, with grand halls, prisons, and the Bridge of Sighs. One of the city's essential cultural visits.
Cheapest price
$71
Average price
$84
Fastest journey
14 h 50 m
Average duration
15 h 41 m
Buses per day
4
Distance
578 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Venice Marco Polo Airport is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Venice Marco Polo Airport will cost around $84 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $71.
Of the 4 buses that leave Frankfurt am Main Airport for Venice Marco Polo Airport on Sat, Jun 13, 4 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sat, Jun 13 the direct buses cover the 578 km distance in an average of 15 h 41 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 14 h 50 m .
On Sat, Jun 13 the slowest buses will take 16 h 40 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.








Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Venice Marco Polo Airport among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $54. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 9m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $54, and a flight costs an average of $125.
Distance: 359 miles (578 km)
| Bus | Most popular Flight | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$76 Average price Cheapest | $250 Average price | $119 Average price | $243 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
15h 53m Average total duration 15h 23m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 9m Average total duration Fastest 2h 9m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 11h 16m Average total duration 10h 46m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 51m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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This is compared to other travel options from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Venice Marco Polo Airport:
A bus is $42 (€34) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Venice Marco Polo Airport costing on average $119 (€96).
A bus is $173 (€141) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Venice Marco Polo Airport costing on average $250 (€203).
Other travel options to Venice Marco Polo Airport take longer:
Train takes on average 10h 46m.
Bus takes on average 15h 23m.
Tickets start at around $76 (€62) compared to roughly $243 (€197) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $166 (€135). The journey takes 15h 23m versus 9h 51m 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:15AM | Arrival Time 05:15PM | Duration 16h00 | Departure days Mon, Fri | Cheapest price $63 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:35AM | Arrival Time 07:15PM | Duration 16h40 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $71 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:55AM | Arrival Time 08:45PM | Duration 17h50 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $108 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:35AM | Arrival Time 09:15PM | Duration 16h40 | Departure days Mon, Fri | Cheapest price $63 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:55AM | Arrival Time 09:45PM | Duration 16h50 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $78 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:20AM | Arrival Time 09:45PM | Duration 16h25 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $83 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:55AM | Arrival Time 10:45PM | Duration 16h50 | Departure days Mon, Fri | Cheapest price $63 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:15PM | Arrival Time 05:40AM | Duration 17h25 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $74 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:15PM | Arrival Time 07:40AM | Duration 17h25 | Departure days Mon, Fri | Cheapest price $63 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:30PM | Arrival Time 03:15PM | Duration 20h45 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $97 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:35PM | Arrival Time 09:25AM | Duration 14h50 | Departure days Tue, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $78 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:10PM | Arrival Time 06:20PM | Duration 23h10 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $88 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:35PM | Arrival Time 10:25AM | Duration 14h50 | Departure days Tue, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $63 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:35PM | Arrival Time 11:25AM | Duration 14h50 | Departure days Mon, Fri | Cheapest price $69 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:15PM | Arrival Time 03:15PM | Duration 16h00 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $85 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:25PM | Arrival Time 04:15PM | Duration 16h50 | Departure days Tue, Wed | Cheapest price $72 |
The table below shows live departures for Frankfurt am Main Airport to Venice Marco Polo Airport buses for today, Friday, June 12. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FlixBus | 8:35 PM Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36) | 14h50 | 11:25 AM Venezia, Aeroporto Marco Polo di Venezia | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Saturday, June 13 | |||||
![]() | 2:35 AM Frankfurt am Main Airport | 16h40 | 7:15 PM Venice Marco Polo Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 5:20 AM Frankfurt am Main Airport | 16h25 | 9:45 PM Venice Marco Polo Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Buses from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Venice Marco Polo Airport run on average 4 times per day, taking around 15h 23m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $54 (€44) if you book in advance.
There are 1 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 02:35, the last at 23:25. The fastest bus covers the 359 miles (578 km) distance in 14h 50m.
Distance 359 miles (578 km) |
Average bus duration 15h 23m |
Cheapest ticket price $54 (€44) |
Buses per day 4 |
Direct buses 1 |
Fastest bus 14h 50m |
First bus 2:35 AM |
Last bus 11:25 PM |
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