- 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
$160
Average price
$299
Fastest journey
1 d 5 h
Average duration
1 d 7 h 26 m
Buses per day
11
Distance
1416 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Madrid to Venice is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Madrid to Venice will cost around $299 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $160.
It's difficult to get from Madrid to Venice without transferring at least once.
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FlixBus · FlixBusOmio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Madrid to Venice among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the flight with prices starting from $25. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 3h 22m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the bus is your best bet as it emits only 1.4 - 3.5kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a flight costs an average of $25, and a train costs an average of $257.
Distance: 879 miles (1416 km)
| Bus | Most popular Flight | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$177 Average price | $96 Average price Cheapest | $257 Average price | $363 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
30h 24m Average total duration 29h 54m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 22m Average total duration Fastest 3h 22m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 39h 34m Average total duration 39h 4m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 18h 15m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
1.4 - 3.5kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 4.2 - 8.5kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
Direct Options | 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 Madrid to Venice:
A flight is $81 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Madrid to Venice costing on average $177.
A flight is $162 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Madrid to Venice costing on average $257.
Other travel options to Venice take longer:
Bus takes on average 29h 54m.
Train takes on average 39h 4m.
Tickets start at around $177 compared to roughly $363 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $187. The journey takes 29h 54m versus 18h 15m 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 Union Ivkoni International.
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 |
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Operator Alsa | Departure Time 12:14AM | Arrival Time 11:55AM | Duration 35h41 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $119 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 01:00AM | Arrival Time 11:55AM | Duration 34h55 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Sun | Cheapest price $105 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 01:15AM | Arrival Time 11:55AM | Duration 34h40 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Sun | Cheapest price $119 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 06:30AM | Arrival Time 11:55AM | Duration 29h25 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $89 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 07:00AM | Arrival Time 11:55AM | Duration 28h55 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $89 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:05PM | Arrival Time 12:05AM | Duration 29h00 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $196 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:50PM | Arrival Time 04:45AM | Duration 31h55 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $249 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 10:30PM | Arrival Time 11:55AM | Duration 37h25 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $261 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:35PM | Arrival Time 10:10AM | Duration 34h35 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $208 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:59PM | Arrival Time 10:35AM | Duration 34h36 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $152 |
The table below shows live departures for Madrid to Venice buses for today, Thursday, August 20. 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 | 7:05 PM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 29h00 | 12:05 AM Venezia, Viale Stazione / Via Dante (Mestre Stazione) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 8:50 PM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 31h55 | 4:45 AM Venezia, Viale Stazione / Via Dante (Mestre Stazione) | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 8:50 PM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 32h10 | 5:00 AM Venezia, Tronchetto Vaporetti | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:35 PM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 34h35 | 10:10 AM Venezia, Tronchetto Vaporetti | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:35 PM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 35h00 | 10:35 AM Venezia, Viale Stazione / Via Dante (Mestre Stazione) | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:59 PM Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) | 34h36 | 10:35 AM Venezia, Viale Stazione / Via Dante (Mestre Stazione) | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:59 PM Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) | 34h11 | 10:10 AM Venezia, Tronchetto Vaporetti | 2 transfers | |
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Normal+ 4732 · 4781 | 12:14 AM Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) | 35h41 | 11:55 AM Venezia, Viale Stazione / Via Dante (Mestre Stazione) | 2 transfers | |
Normal+ 4732 · 4781 | 12:14 AM Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) | 35h41 | 11:55 AM Venezia, Viale Stazione / Via Dante (Mestre Stazione) | 2 transfers | |
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Buses from Madrid to Venice run on average 7 times per day, taking around 29h 54m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $106 but you can travel from only $25 by flight.
The earliest bus runs at 00:14, the last at 23:50. The fastest bus covers the 879 miles (1416 km) distance in 29h 0m.
Distance 879 miles (1416 km) |
Average bus duration 29h 54m |
Cheapest ticket price $106 |
Buses per day 7 |
Fastest bus 29h 0m |
First bus 12:14 AM |
Last bus 11:50 PM |
Cheapest Month May |
Cheapest Day Sun |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Mon |
Least Busy Day Fri |
Best time to book 28 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 Madrid 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 Madrid to Venice buses use the Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses to Venezia, Viale Stazione / Via Dante (Mestre Stazione) station pair, with some services arriving at Venezia, Tronchetto. Use this guide to compare Madrid and Venice bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses is 3 km from Madrid city centre. Public transport options include:
Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Cafetería de la estación (in the station), Restaurante El Brillante (0.5 km), La Taberna de Domínguez (0.7 km).
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the main entrance and in the waiting area.
Ticket office support is available at Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses.
Available at Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses: Elevators, ramps.
Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) is 12 km from Madrid city centre. Public transport options include:
Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) has practical services for this route, including Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Shower, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Rodilla, Mahoudrid
ATMs are aTMs located throughout T4, major cards accepted .
Ticket office support is available at Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid).
Available at Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid): WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid): Step-free access, elevators, accessible toilets.
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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