- Must visit
Doge's Palace
Gothic seat of Venetian power with grand chambers, prisons, and major artworks. One of the city's essential cultural visits.
Cheapest price
$3
Average price
$3
Fastest journey
10 m
Average duration
18 m
Buses per day
5
Distance
9 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Mestre to Venice is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Mestre to Venice will cost around $3 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $3.
Of the 5 buses that leave Mestre for Venice on Tue, Jun 02, 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Tue, Jun 02 the direct buses cover the 9 km distance in an average of 18 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 10 m .
On Tue, Jun 02 the slowest buses will take 30 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.










Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Mestre to Venice among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $2. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 10m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $2, and a ferry costs an average of $10.
Distance: 5 miles (9 km)
| Bus | Most popular Train | Ferry | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$2 Average price | $2 Average price Cheapest | $11 Average price | $2 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
52m Average total duration 22m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 40m Average total duration Fastest 10m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 20m Average total duration 20m Onboard + 1h 0m Additional time* | 15m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
![]() Most popular bus company | ![]() Most popular train company | ![]() Most popular ferry company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Mestre to Venice:
A bus is 0 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Mestre to Venice costing on average $2 (€2).
A bus is $9 (€7) less than a ferry for this route with tickets for a ferry from Mestre to Venice costing on average $11 (€9).
Other travel options to Venice take longer:
Ferry takes on average 20m.
Bus takes on average 22m.
Tickets start at around $2 (€2) compared to roughly $2 (€2) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $0.34 (€0.27). The journey takes 22m versus 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 GoOpti, BlaBlaCar, ATVO, ACTV — Azienda del Consorzio Trasporti Veneziano, FlixBus.
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 BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 12:00AM | Arrival Time 12:30AM | Duration 0h30 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 12:10AM | Arrival Time 12:40AM | Duration 0h30 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator Regionale | Departure Time 12:34AM | Arrival Time 12:46AM | Duration 0h12 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $2 |
Operator Regionale | Departure Time 12:41AM | Arrival Time 12:46AM | Duration 0h05 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $2 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:40AM | Arrival Time 05:20AM | Duration 0h40 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator Regionale | Departure Time 05:02AM | Arrival Time 05:12AM | Duration 0h10 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $2 |
Operator Regionale | Departure Time 05:12AM | Arrival Time 05:17AM | Duration 0h05 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $2 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:30AM | Arrival Time 06:50AM | Duration 0h20 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $3 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:00AM | Arrival Time 07:50AM | Duration 0h50 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:20AM | Arrival Time 07:40AM | Duration 0h20 | Departure days Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $2 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:30AM | Arrival Time 08:00AM | Duration 0h30 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:40AM | Arrival Time 08:00AM | Duration 0h20 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 08:40AM | Duration 0h40 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:30AM | Arrival Time 10:00AM | Duration 0h30 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator Regionale | Departure Time 11:25AM | Arrival Time 11:37AM | Duration 0h12 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $2 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:30AM | Arrival Time 11:50AM | Duration 0h20 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator Regionale | Departure Time 11:32AM | Arrival Time 11:37AM | Duration 0h05 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $2 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 12:00PM | Arrival Time 12:10PM | Duration 0h10 | Departure days Mon, Sat | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 12:50PM | Arrival Time 01:30PM | Duration 0h40 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 01:00PM | Arrival Time 01:30PM | Duration 0h30 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 01:20PM | Arrival Time 01:30PM | Duration 0h10 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $2 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 02:30PM | Arrival Time 02:50PM | Duration 0h20 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:10PM | Arrival Time 03:30PM | Duration 0h20 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:40PM | Arrival Time 05:10PM | Duration 0h30 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:50PM | Arrival Time 05:30PM | Duration 0h40 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:10PM | Arrival Time 05:30PM | Duration 0h20 | Departure days Tue, Wed | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:30PM | Arrival Time 05:50PM | Duration 0h20 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:50PM | Arrival Time 08:10PM | Duration 0h20 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:00PM | Arrival Time 08:10PM | Duration 0h10 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:20PM | Arrival Time 08:40PM | Duration 0h20 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:30PM | Arrival Time 08:50PM | Duration 0h20 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $2 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:50PM | Arrival Time 09:00PM | Duration 0h10 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $2 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:00PM | Arrival Time 09:10PM | Duration 0h10 | Departure days Tue, Sun | Cheapest price $3 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:50PM | Arrival Time 10:00PM | Duration 0h10 | Departure days Tue, Fri | Cheapest price $3 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:30PM | Arrival Time 12:00AM | Duration 0h30 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $3 |
The table below shows live departures for Mestre to Venice buses for tomorrow, Tuesday, June 2. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 11:30 AM Mestre | 0h20 | 11:50 AM Venice | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Buses from Mestre to Venice run on average 8 times per day, taking around 22m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $2 (€2) but you can travel from only $2 (€2) by train.
There are 8 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:05, the last at 23:58. The fastest bus covers the 5 miles (9 km) distance in 5m.
Distance 5 miles (9 km) |
Average bus duration 22m |
Cheapest ticket price $2 (€2) |
Buses per day 8 |
Direct buses 8 |
Fastest bus 5m |
First bus 12:05 AM |
Last bus 11:58 PM |
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Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
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Least Busy Day Fri |
Best time to book 35 days |
Discover the best of Venice — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Venice trip today.
Gothic seat of Venetian power with grand chambers, prisons, and major artworks. One of the city's essential cultural visits.
Venice's premier museum for Venetian painting, with masterpieces by Bellini, Giorgione, Titian, Tintoretto, and Veronese.
Leading modern art museum in Peggy Guggenheim's former home, known for masterpieces of Cubism, Surrealism, and Abstract art.
Venice's monumental main square, surrounded by major landmarks and one of the city's defining must-see spaces.
Venice's main waterway lined with palaces, best appreciated from bridges, vaporetto rides, and waterfront walks.
Colorful lagoon island famous for vividly painted houses and photogenic streets, especially popular with social media visitors.
Sweet-and-sour sardines marinated with onions, vinegar, pine nuts, and raisins; a classic Venetian lagoon dish with medieval trading influences.
Salt cod whipped with olive oil into a creamy spread, traditionally served on bread or grilled polenta; one of Venice’s best-known cicchetti.
Venetian risotto colored and flavored with cuttlefish ink, giving it a rich sea taste and dramatic black color.
Small, celebrated seafood osteria near Saint Mark’s, prized for market-fresh fish, refined cooking, and intimate service.
Respected traditional seafood restaurant in a hidden central lane, known for classic Venetian dishes and an old-school atmosphere.
Well-known Burano restaurant worth the trip for lagoon seafood, risotto, and a polished but relaxed dining room.
Venice is pricey due to tourism and island logistics. Hotels and dining cost more than in many Italian cities.
Service is often included or covered by coperto. Tipping is not mandatory; round up or leave 5-10% for very good service. Small change for cafés and taxis is appreciated.
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Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Mestre 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.

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