- 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
$229
Average price
$268
Fastest journey
1 d 3 h 20 m
Average duration
1 d 5 h 1 m
Buses per day
12
Distance
1137 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from London to Venice is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from London to Venice will cost around $268 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $229.
It's difficult to get from London to Venice without transferring at least 2 times.
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FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBusOmio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from London to Venice among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $79. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 3h 48m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $79, and a flight costs an average of $25.
Distance: 706 miles (1137 km)
| Bus | Most popular Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$163 Average price Cheapest | $450 Average price | $25 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
28h 4m Average total duration 27h 34m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 48m Average total duration Fastest 3h 48m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 16h 17m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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This is compared to other travel options from London to Venice:
A bus is $60 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from London to Venice costing on average $223.
A bus is $287 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from London to Venice costing on average $450.
Other travel options to Venice take longer:
Train takes on average 20h 52m.
Bus takes on average 27h 34m.
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| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
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Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:30AM | Arrival Time 11:50AM | Duration 27h20 | Departure days Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $198 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 04:20PM | Duration 31h20 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $159 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:30AM | Arrival Time 02:05PM | Duration 28h35 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $184 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:30AM | Arrival Time 04:40PM | Duration 30h10 | Departure days Mon, Fri | Cheapest price $191 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:30AM | Arrival Time 05:10PM | Duration 29h40 | Departure days Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $201 |
Operator RegioJet a.s. | Departure Time 11:00AM | Arrival Time 07:00AM | Duration 43h00 | Departure days Thu, Sun | Cheapest price $180 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:30PM | Arrival Time 05:00AM | Duration 31h30 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $184 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:00PM | Arrival Time 04:45AM | Duration 29h45 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $253 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:30PM | Arrival Time 07:15AM | Duration 31h45 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $192 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:00PM | Arrival Time 08:40AM | Duration 32h40 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $237 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:59PM | Arrival Time 10:35AM | Duration 33h36 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $177 |
The table below shows live departures for London to Venice buses for today, Friday, August 28. 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 · FlixBus | 10:30 AM London, Victoria Coach Station | 29h20 | 4:50 PM Venezia, Viale Stazione / Via Dante (Mestre Stazione) | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 10:30 AM London, Victoria Coach Station | 29h40 | 5:10 PM Venezia, Tronchetto Vaporetti | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 10:00 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 29h45 | 4:45 AM Venezia, Viale Stazione / Via Dante (Mestre Stazione) | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 10:00 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 30h00 | 5:00 AM Venezia, Tronchetto Vaporetti | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 10:30 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 31h45 | 7:15 AM Venezia, Tronchetto Vaporetti | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 10:30 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 31h25 | 6:55 AM Venezia, Viale Stazione / Via Dante (Mestre Stazione) | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:59 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 33h36 | 10:35 AM Venezia, Viale Stazione / Via Dante (Mestre Stazione) | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:59 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 33h56 | 10:55 AM Venezia, Tronchetto Vaporetti | 2 transfers | |
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FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 7:30 AM London, Victoria Coach Station | 27h20 | 11:50 AM Venezia, Tronchetto Vaporetti | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 7:30 AM London, Victoria Coach Station | 27h40 | 12:10 PM Venezia, Viale Stazione / Via Dante (Mestre Stazione) | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 8:00 AM London, Victoria Coach Station | 31h40 | 4:40 PM Venezia, Tronchetto Vaporetti | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 8:00 AM London, Victoria Coach Station | 31h20 | 4:20 PM Venezia, Viale Stazione / Via Dante (Mestre Stazione) | 1 transfer | |
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Buses from London to Venice run on average 10 times per day, taking around 27h 34m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $79 but you can travel from only $25 by flight.
The earliest bus runs at 00:05, the last at 23:45. The fastest bus covers the 706 miles (1137 km) distance in 23h 35m.
Distance 706 miles (1137 km) |
Average bus duration 27h 34m |
Cheapest ticket price $79 |
Buses per day 10 |
Fastest bus 23h 35m |
First bus 12:05 AM |
Last bus 11:45 PM |
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Least Busy Day Fri |
Best time to book 56 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.
Peggy Guggenheim’s former home presents an outstanding modern art collection with Picasso, Pollock, and Dalí overlooking the Grand Canal.
Venice’s civic museum of art and history in Piazza San Marco, with neoclassical rooms, imperial apartments, and important city collections.
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.
Historic, lively bacaro near Rialto known for creative cicchetti, seafood small plates, and a standing-room wine bar atmosphere.
Well-known traditional restaurant with a broad Venetian menu, including sarde in saor and seafood risotto, in a comfortable classic dining room.
Venice is pricier than many Italian cities, especially near major sights. Hotels, dining, and canal transport raise costs, though cicchetti bars and off-center stays can help.
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 London 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 London to Venice buses use the London, Victoria Coach Station to Venezia, Tronchetto station pair, with some services arriving at Venezia, Viale Stazione / Via Dante (Mestre Stazione). Use this guide to compare London and Venice bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
London, Victoria Coach Station is 2 km from London city centre. Public transport options include:
London, Victoria Coach Station has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Pret a Manger (in the station), Starbucks (in the station).
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the main entrance and inside the station.
Ticket office support is available at London, Victoria Coach Station.
Available at London, Victoria Coach Station: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at London, Victoria Coach Station: Elevators, ramps.
London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3 has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Pret a Manger (in the station), Caffè Nero (in the station)
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located in the arrivals and departures areas, offering multiple currency options.
Ticket office support is available at London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3.
Available at London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3: Ramps, assistance.
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