- 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
$83
Average price
$122
Fastest journey
12 h 10 m
Average duration
13 h 13 m
Buses per day
34
Distance
587 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Frankfurt am Main to Venice 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 to Venice will cost around $122 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $83.
Of the 34 buses that leave Frankfurt am Main for Venice on Sun, May 24, 8 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sun, May 24 the direct buses cover the 587 km distance in an average of 13 h 13 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 12 h 10 m .
On Sun, May 24 the slowest buses will take 13 h 55 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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FlixBusOmio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Frankfurt am Main to Venice among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $51. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 3h 0m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the bus is your best bet as it emits only 0.6 - 1.5kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $51, and a flight costs an average of $162.
Distance: 364 miles (587 km)
| Bus | Most popular Flight | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$82 Average price Cheapest | $346 Average price | $231 Average price | $160 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
11h 21m Average total duration 10h 51m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 0m Average total duration Fastest 3h 0m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 11h 52m Average total duration 11h 22m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 53m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.6 - 1.5kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.8 - 3.5kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions | - 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 Frankfurt am Main to Venice:
A bus is $149 (€120) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Frankfurt am Main to Venice costing on average $231 (€186).
A bus is $264 (€214) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Frankfurt am Main to Venice costing on average $346 (€280).
Other travel options to Venice take longer:
Bus takes on average 10h 51m.
Train takes on average 11h 22m.
Tickets start at around $82 (€66) compared to roughly $160 (€129) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $78 (€63). The journey takes 10h 51m versus 9h 53m 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 12:20AM | Arrival Time 04:20PM | Duration 16h00 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $179 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:45AM | Arrival Time 04:20PM | Duration 15h35 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $100 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:15AM | Arrival Time 04:40PM | Duration 15h25 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $94 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:40AM | Arrival Time 04:40PM | Duration 15h00 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $95 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:15AM | Arrival Time 06:10PM | Duration 13h55 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $70 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:35AM | Arrival Time 06:10PM | Duration 13h35 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $69 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 07:00AM | Arrival Time 11:45AM | Duration 28h45 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $173 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:45AM | Arrival Time 12:25AM | Duration 16h40 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $94 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:30AM | Arrival Time 01:45AM | Duration 17h15 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $99 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:00AM | Arrival Time 02:25AM | Duration 17h25 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $95 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:00AM | Arrival Time 05:00AM | Duration 18h00 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $99 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:03PM | Arrival Time 06:55AM | Duration 16h52 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $96 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:04PM | Arrival Time 06:55AM | Duration 16h51 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $141 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:15PM | Arrival Time 06:55AM | Duration 16h40 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $94 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:03PM | Arrival Time 08:40AM | Duration 16h37 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $119 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:05PM | Arrival Time 09:00AM | Duration 16h55 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $123 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:40PM | Arrival Time 07:15AM | Duration 14h35 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $95 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:05PM | Arrival Time 08:40AM | Duration 15h35 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $97 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:03PM | Arrival Time 09:00AM | Duration 14h57 | Departure days Mon, Fri | Cheapest price $114 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:35PM | Arrival Time 09:00AM | Duration 14h25 | Departure days Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $118 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:03PM | Arrival Time 11:30AM | Duration 15h27 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $95 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:10PM | Arrival Time 10:30AM | Duration 14h20 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $90 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:30PM | Arrival Time 09:00AM | Duration 12h30 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $75 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:35PM | Arrival Time 10:50AM | Duration 14h15 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $83 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:15PM | Arrival Time 02:10PM | Duration 16h55 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $122 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:20PM | Arrival Time 03:05PM | Duration 17h45 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $104 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:30PM | Arrival Time 03:05PM | Duration 16h35 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $114 |
Operator RegioJet a.s. | Departure Time 10:30PM | Arrival Time 07:00AM | Duration 32h30 | Departure days Thu, Sun | Cheapest price $130 |
The table below shows live departures for Frankfurt am Main to Venice buses for today, Saturday, May 23. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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FlixBus | 4:15 AM Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof) | 13h55 | 6:10 PM Venezia, Viale Stazione / Via Dante (Mestre Stazione) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 4:15 AM Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof) | 16h30 | 8:45 PM Venezia, Tronchetto Vaporetti | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 4:35 AM Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36) | 13h35 | 6:10 PM Venezia, Viale Stazione / Via Dante (Mestre Stazione) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 4:35 AM Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36) | 16h10 | 8:45 PM Venezia, Tronchetto Vaporetti | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 7:45 AM Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof) | 16h40 | 12:25 AM Venezia, Tronchetto Vaporetti | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 7:45 AM Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof) | 17h00 | 12:45 AM Venezia, Viale Stazione / Via Dante (Mestre Stazione) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 8:30 AM Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof) | 17h15 | 1:45 AM Venezia, Viale Stazione / Via Dante (Mestre Stazione) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:00 AM Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof) | 17h25 | 2:25 AM Venezia, Viale Stazione / Via Dante (Mestre Stazione) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:00 AM Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof) | 18h00 | 5:00 AM Venezia, Tronchetto Vaporetti | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:00 AM Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof) | 17h45 | 4:45 AM Venezia, Viale Stazione / Via Dante (Mestre Stazione) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus+ FlixTrain | 2:04 PM Frankfurt South station | 16h51 | 6:55 AM Venezia, Viale Stazione / Via Dante (Mestre Stazione) | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus+ FlixTrain | 2:04 PM Frankfurt South station | 17h11 | 7:15 AM Venezia, Tronchetto Vaporetti | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 2:15 PM Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36) | 16h40 | 6:55 AM Venezia, Viale Stazione / Via Dante (Mestre Stazione) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 2:15 PM Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36) | 17h00 | 7:15 AM Venezia, Tronchetto Vaporetti | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus+ FlixTrain | 4:05 PM Frankfurt South station | 16h55 | 9:00 AM Venezia, Tronchetto Vaporetti | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus+ FlixTrain | 4:05 PM Frankfurt South station | 16h35 | 8:40 AM Venezia, Viale Stazione / Via Dante (Mestre Stazione) | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 4:40 PM Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof) | 14h35 | 7:15 AM Venezia, Tronchetto Vaporetti | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 4:40 PM Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof) | 14h15 | 6:55 AM Venezia, Viale Stazione / Via Dante (Mestre Stazione) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 5:05 PM Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof) | 15h35 | 8:40 AM Venezia, Viale Stazione / Via Dante (Mestre Stazione) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 5:05 PM Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof) | 15h55 | 9:00 AM Venezia, Tronchetto Vaporetti | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus+ FlixTrain | 8:03 PM Frankfurt South station | 15h27 | 11:30 AM Venezia, Viale Stazione / Via Dante (Mestre Stazione) | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus | 8:10 PM Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof) | 14h20 | 10:30 AM Venezia, Viale Stazione / Via Dante (Mestre Stazione) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 8:10 PM Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof) | 14h40 | 10:50 AM Venezia, Tronchetto Vaporetti | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 8:30 PM Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36) | 12h30 | 9:00 AM Venezia, Tronchetto Vaporetti | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 8:30 PM Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36) | 12h10 | 8:40 AM Venezia, Viale Stazione / Via Dante (Mestre Stazione) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 8:35 PM Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36) | 14h15 | 10:50 AM Venezia, Tronchetto Vaporetti | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 8:35 PM Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36) | 13h55 | 10:30 AM Venezia, Viale Stazione / Via Dante (Mestre Stazione) | 0 transfersDirect | |
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FlixBus · FlixBus | 12:45 AM Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof) | 16h05 | 4:50 PM Venezia, Viale Stazione / Via Dante (Mestre Stazione) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 1:15 AM Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36) | 15h05 | 4:20 PM Venezia, Viale Stazione / Via Dante (Mestre Stazione) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 1:15 AM Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36) | 15h25 | 4:40 PM Venezia, Tronchetto Vaporetti | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 1:40 AM Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof) | 15h00 | 4:40 PM Venezia, Tronchetto Vaporetti | 1 transfer | |
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Buses from Frankfurt am Main to Venice run on average 27 times per day, taking around 10h 51m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $51 (€41) if you book in advance.
There are 6 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:05, the last at 23:30. The fastest bus covers the 364 miles (587 km) distance in 12h 30m.
Distance 364 miles (587 km) |
Average bus duration 10h 51m |
Cheapest ticket price $51 (€41) |
Buses per day 27 |
Direct buses 6 |
Fastest bus 12h 30m |
First bus 12:05 AM |
Last bus 11:30 PM |
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Low Season Jan - Mar |
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Best time to book 14 days |
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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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