- Must visit
Gallerie dell'Accademia
A leading Venetian art museum with masterpieces by Bellini, Titian, Veronese, and Tintoretto in a grand former confraternity building.










Cheapest price
$27
Average price
$59
Fastest journey
5h 50m
Average duration
7h 15m
Buses per day
12
Distance
286 km
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Genoa to Venice among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $15. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 5h 4m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.3kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $15, and a train costs an average of $28.
Distance: 180 miles (291 km)
| Bus | Most popular Train |
|---|---|
$27 Average price Cheapest | $43 Average price |
6h 16m Average total duration 5h 46m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 34m Average total duration Fastest 5h 4m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.3 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest |
![]() Most popular bus company | ![]() Most popular train company |
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 Genoa to Venice:
A bus is $16 (€13) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Genoa to Venice costing on average $43 (€35).
Other travel options to Venice take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 46m.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:30AM | Arrival Time 06:35AM | Duration 6h05 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $62 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:40AM | Arrival Time 10:45AM | Duration 7h05 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $45 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 05:00AM | Arrival Time 11:55AM | Duration 6h55 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:00AM | Arrival Time 11:50AM | Duration 6h50 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $49 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:50AM | Arrival Time 12:10PM | Duration 6h20 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $47 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:20AM | Arrival Time 12:50PM | Duration 6h30 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $45 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:30AM | Arrival Time 03:35PM | Duration 7h05 | Departure days Tue, Wed | Cheapest price $57 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:40AM | Arrival Time 03:05PM | Duration 6h25 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $57 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:50AM | Arrival Time 01:30PM | Duration 4h40 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $41 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:00AM | Arrival Time 01:30PM | Duration 4h30 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $38 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:15AM | Arrival Time 04:55PM | Duration 7h40 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $37 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:55AM | Arrival Time 05:10PM | Duration 7h15 | Departure days Tue, Wed | Cheapest price $83 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:40AM | Arrival Time 02:50PM | Duration 4h10 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $36 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:15AM | Arrival Time 07:30PM | Duration 8h15 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $49 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:35AM | Arrival Time 06:25PM | Duration 6h50 | Departure days Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $54 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 01:00PM | Arrival Time 06:10PM | Duration 5h10 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $47 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 01:40PM | Arrival Time 05:50PM | Duration 4h10 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $45 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:50PM | Arrival Time 09:40PM | Duration 6h50 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $51 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:30PM | Arrival Time 10:00PM | Duration 5h30 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $30 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:30PM | Arrival Time 10:20PM | Duration 5h50 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $35 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:15PM | Arrival Time 12:05AM | Duration 6h50 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $51 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:30PM | Arrival Time 11:10PM | Duration 4h40 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $32 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:00PM | Arrival Time 01:10AM | Duration 4h10 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $47 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:30PM | Arrival Time 05:00AM | Duration 7h30 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $55 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:05PM | Arrival Time 06:35AM | Duration 7h30 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $45 |
The table below shows live departures for Genoa to Venice buses for today, Monday, July 20. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
4732 · 4781 | 5:00 AM Genova, Via Fanti D'Italia | 6h55 | 11:55 AM Venezia, Viale Stazione / Via Dante (Mestre Stazione) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 9:15 AM Genova, Via Fanti D'Italia | 7h40 | 4:55 PM Venezia, Viale Stazione / Via Dante (Mestre Stazione) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 9:15 AM Genova, Via Fanti D'Italia | 8h00 | 5:15 PM Venezia, Tronchetto Vaporetti | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:15 AM Genova, Via Fanti D'Italia | 8h15 | 7:30 PM Venezia, Tronchetto Vaporetti | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:15 AM Genova, Via Fanti D'Italia | 7h55 | 7:10 PM Venezia, Viale Stazione / Via Dante (Mestre Stazione) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 2:50 PM Genova, Via Fanti D'Italia | 6h50 | 9:40 PM Venezia, Viale Stazione / Via Dante (Mestre Stazione) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 4:30 PM Genova, Via Fanti D'Italia | 5h50 | 10:20 PM Venezia, Viale Stazione / Via Dante (Mestre Stazione) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 4:30 PM Genova, Via Fanti D'Italia | 6h10 | 10:40 PM Venezia, Tronchetto Vaporetti | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:30 PM Genova, Via Fanti D'Italia | 7h30 | 5:00 AM Venezia, Tronchetto Vaporetti | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:30 PM Genova, Via Fanti D'Italia | 7h15 | 4:45 AM Venezia, Viale Stazione / Via Dante (Mestre Stazione) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:05 PM Genova, Via Fanti D'Italia | 7h30 | 6:35 AM Venezia, Viale Stazione / Via Dante (Mestre Stazione) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:05 PM Genova, Via Fanti D'Italia | 7h10 | 6:15 AM Venezia, Tronchetto Vaporetti | 1 transfer | |
| Tuesday, July 21 | |||||
FlixBus | 12:30 AM Genova, Via Fanti D'Italia | 5h45 | 6:15 AM Venezia, Tronchetto Vaporetti | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 12:30 AM Genova, Via Fanti D'Italia | 6h05 | 6:35 AM Venezia, Viale Stazione / Via Dante (Mestre Stazione) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 3:40 AM Genova, Via Fanti D'Italia | 7h25 | 11:05 AM Venezia, Tronchetto Vaporetti | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 3:40 AM Genova, Via Fanti D'Italia | 7h05 | 10:45 AM Venezia, Viale Stazione / Via Dante (Mestre Stazione) | 1 transfer | |
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Buses from Genoa to Venice run on average 16 times per day, taking around 5h 46m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $15 (€12) if you book in advance.
There are 5 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:10, the last at 23:50. The fastest bus covers the 180 miles (291 km) distance in 5h 45m.
Distance 180 miles (291 km) |
Average bus duration 5h 46m |
Cheapest ticket price $15 (€12) |
Buses per day 16 |
Direct buses 5 |
Fastest bus 5h 45m |
First bus 12:10 AM |
Last bus 11:50 PM |
Cheapest Month Oct |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Mon |
Least Busy Day Wed |
Best time to book 14 days |
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Most Genoa to Venice buses use the Genova, Via Fanti D'Italia to Venezia, Viale Stazione / Via Dante (Mestre Stazione) station pair, with some services arriving at Venezia, Tronchetto. Use this guide to compare Genoa and Venice bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Venezia, Aeroporto Marco Polo di Venezia is 7 km from Venice city centre. Public transport options include:
Venezia, Aeroporto Marco Polo di Venezia has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the main entrance and in the departures area.
Ticket office support is available at Venezia, Aeroporto Marco Polo di Venezia.
Available at Venezia, Aeroporto Marco Polo di Venezia: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Venezia, Aeroporto Marco Polo di Venezia: Elevators, ramps.
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