- Must visit
Gallerie dell'Accademia
A leading Venetian art museum with masterpieces by Bellini, Titian, Veronese, and Tintoretto in a grand former confraternity building.
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Levanto to Venice among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $61 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 6h 21m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.2kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $61, while a train costs an average of $62.
Distance: 159 miles (256 km)
| Bus | Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$61 Average price Cheapest | $62 Average price | $73 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
7h 37m Average total duration 7h 7m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 21m Average total duration Fastest 5h 51m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 56m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.3 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.2kg 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 Levanto to Venice:
A bus is $2 (€1) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Levanto to Venice costing on average $62 (€51).
Other travel options to Venice take longer:
Bus takes on average 7h 7m.
Tickets start at around $61 (€50) compared to roughly $73 (€60) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $12 (€10). The journey takes 7h 7m versus 3h 56m 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 BlaBlaCar.
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 01:30AM | Arrival Time 12:45PM | Duration 11h15 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $46 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:55AM | Arrival Time 03:15PM | Duration 6h20 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $66 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:20AM | Arrival Time 04:15PM | Duration 6h55 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $42 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:55AM | Arrival Time 04:15PM | Duration 6h20 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $40 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:10AM | Arrival Time 03:50AM | Duration 17h40 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $75 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:10AM | Arrival Time 04:30AM | Duration 17h20 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $43 |
The table below shows live departures for Levanto to Venice buses for today, Saturday, September 19. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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![]() | 8:55 AM Levanto | 6h20 | 3:15 PM Venice | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 9:55 AM Levanto | 6h20 | 4:15 PM Venice | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Buses from Levanto to Venice run on average 4 times per day, taking around 7h 7m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $30 (€24) but you can travel from only $10 (€9) by train.
There are 1 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:30, the last at 23:50. The fastest bus covers the 159 miles (256 km) distance in 5h 20m.
Distance 159 miles (256 km) |
Average bus duration 7h 7m |
Cheapest ticket price $30 (€24) |
Buses per day 4 |
Direct buses 1 |
Fastest bus 5h 20m |
First bus 12:30 AM |
Last bus 11:50 PM |
Cheapest Month Oct |
Cheapest Day Thu |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Tue |
Least Busy Day Sat |
Best time to book 21 days |
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Most Levanto to Venice buses use the La Spezia, Via Giosuè Carducci to Venezia, Tronchetto station pair, with some services arriving at Venezia, Viale Stazione / Via Dante (Mestre Stazione). Use this guide to compare Levanto and Venice bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
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