- 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 on Sep 05
$29
Average ticket price on Sep 05
$43
Fastest journey on Sep 05
5 h 45 m
Average journey duration on Sep 05
6 h 3 m
Buses on Sep 05
18
Distance
291 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Genoa to Venice is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Genoa to Venice will cost around $43 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $29.
On Sat, Sep 05, we found 18 buses from Genoa to Venice, including 6 direct services.
On Sat, Sep 05 the direct buses cover the 291 km distance in an average of 6 h 3 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 5 h 45 m .
On Sat, Sep 05 the slowest buses will take 6 h 25 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 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 an average ticket price of $44 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 51m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.3kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $44, while a flight costs an average of $477.
Distance: 180 miles (291 km)
| Bus | Most popular Train | Flight |
|---|---|---|
$44 Average price Cheapest | $51 Average price | $477 Average price |
6h 47m Average total duration 6h 17m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 19m Average total duration 4h 49m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 51m Average total duration Fastest 2h 51m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* |
0.3 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
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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 Genoa to Venice:
A bus is $7 (€6) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Genoa to Venice costing on average $51 (€42).
A bus is $433 (€349) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Genoa to Venice costing on average $477 (€385).
Other travel options to Venice take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 49m.
Bus takes on average 6h 17m.
| 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 $32 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:30AM | Arrival Time 10:45AM | Duration 8h15 | Departure days Tue, Wed | Cheapest price $28 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:40AM | Arrival Time 11:05AM | Duration 7h25 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $24 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:00AM | Arrival Time 11:30AM | Duration 6h30 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $23 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:40AM | Arrival Time 11:40AM | Duration 4h00 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $48 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:50AM | Arrival Time 12:10PM | Duration 4h20 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $38 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 02:10PM | Duration 6h10 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $29 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:30AM | Arrival Time 03:35PM | Duration 7h05 | Departure days Tue, Wed | Cheapest price $40 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:40AM | Arrival Time 03:05PM | Duration 6h25 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:15AM | Arrival Time 05:15PM | Duration 8h00 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $37 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:55AM | Arrival Time 04:40PM | Duration 6h45 | Departure days Tue, Wed | Cheapest price $40 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:00AM | Arrival Time 03:40PM | Duration 4h40 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $38 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:15AM | Arrival Time 07:30PM | Duration 8h15 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $27 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:35AM | Arrival Time 06:25PM | Duration 6h50 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $35 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 12:30PM | Arrival Time 04:20PM | Duration 3h50 | Departure days Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $26 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 02:30PM | Arrival Time 07:50PM | Duration 5h20 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $49 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:50PM | Arrival Time 09:40PM | Duration 6h50 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $27 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:10PM | Arrival Time 08:40PM | Duration 4h30 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $41 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:30PM | Arrival Time 10:40PM | Duration 6h10 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $27 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:15PM | Arrival Time 12:05AM | Duration 6h50 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $29 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:30PM | Arrival Time 04:45AM | Duration 7h15 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $36 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:05PM | Arrival Time 06:35AM | Duration 7h30 | Departure days Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $37 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:20PM | Arrival Time 06:15AM | Duration 6h55 | Departure days Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $28 |
The table below shows live departures for Genoa to Venice buses for today, Friday, September 4. 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 | 3:40 AM Genova, Via Fanti D'Italia | 7h05 | 10:45 AM Venezia, Viale Stazione / Via Dante (Mestre Stazione) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 3:40 AM Genova, Via Fanti D'Italia | 7h25 | 11:05 AM Venezia, Tronchetto Vaporetti | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 5:00 AM Genova, Via Fanti D'Italia | 6h50 | 11:50 AM Venezia, Tronchetto Vaporetti | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 5:00 AM Genova, Via Fanti D'Italia | 6h30 | 11:30 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 | 11:35 AM Genova, Via Fanti D'Italia | 6h50 | 6:25 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 | 6h10 | 10:40 PM Venezia, Tronchetto Vaporetti | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 4:30 PM Genova, Via Fanti D'Italia | 5h50 | 10:20 PM Venezia, Viale Stazione / Via Dante (Mestre Stazione) | 0 transfersDirect | |
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 | 9:30 PM Genova, Via Fanti D'Italia | 7h30 | 5:00 AM Venezia, Tronchetto Vaporetti | 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 | |
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 | |
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Buses from Genoa to Venice run on average 14 times per day, taking around 6h 17m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $14 (€11) 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 0m.
Distance 180 miles (291 km) |
Average bus duration 6h 17m |
Cheapest ticket price $14 (€11) |
Buses per day 14 |
Direct buses 5 |
Fastest bus 5h 0m |
First bus 12:10 AM |
Last bus 11:50 PM |
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Best time to book 84 days |
Discover the best of Venice — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Venice trip today.
A leading Venetian art museum with masterpieces by Bellini, Titian, Veronese, and Tintoretto in a grand former confraternity building.
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Venice’s monumental main square is framed by arcades, museums, and the basilica. It is the city’s ceremonial heart and a classic first experience.
The broad canal-side promenade east of San Marco offers open lagoon views, landmark hotels, and one of Venice’s best waterside walks.
This lively central district around the market and bridge mixes commerce, everyday Venetian life, and some of the city’s most photogenic canal scenes.
Creamed salt cod whipped with olive oil, traditionally served on grilled polenta. A classic Venetian bacaro snack with roots in lagoon trade routes.
Rice cooked with fresh peas, somewhere between soup and risotto. It is a beloved spring dish, especially linked to the feast of Saint Mark.
Soft white polenta topped with tiny lagoon shrimp. This seasonal cicchetto showcases Venice's historic connection to its lagoon seafood.
Refined Michelin-starred restaurant in a historic palace, celebrated for elegant Venetian tasting menus and polished canal-side dining.
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Service is often included or covered by coperto. Rounding up or leaving 5-10% for great restaurant service is appreciated, but not required. Small taxi rounding and café change are enough.
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Genoa to Venice by bus. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest bus, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Venice, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

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.
Genoa, Piazza della Vittoria is 1 km from Genoa city centre. Public transport options include:
Genoa, Piazza della Vittoria has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, and Ticket Office.
Wi-Fi is available at Genoa, Piazza della Vittoria. ATMs are several ATMs located nearby.
Ticket office support is available at Genoa, Piazza della Vittoria.
Available at Genoa, Piazza della Vittoria: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Genoa, Piazza della Vittoria: Accessible for passengers with reduced mobility.
Genoa, Stazioni Marittime is 1 km from Genoa city centre. Public transport options include:
Genoa, Stazioni Marittime has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: A small café available in the station.
Free WiFi available in station area. ATMs are available at Genoa, Stazioni Marittime.
Ticket office support is available at Genoa, Stazioni Marittime.
Available at Genoa, Stazioni Marittime: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Genoa, Stazioni Marittime: Accessible entrance and assistance available.
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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