- Must visit
Gallerie dell'Accademia
A leading Venetian art museum with masterpieces by Bellini, Titian, Veronese, and Tintoretto in a grand former confraternity building.
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Milan to Venice is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Milan to Venice will cost around $33 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $6.
On Wed, Nov 11, we found 33 buses from Milan to Venice, including 24 direct services.
On Wed, Nov 11 the direct buses cover the 245 km distance in an average of 3 h 22 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 3 h 15 m .
On Wed, Nov 11 the slowest buses will take 3 h 35 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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Buses from Milan to Venice run on average 108 times per day, taking around 4h 4m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $6 (€5) if you book in advance.
There are 99 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:05, the last at 23:56. The fastest bus covers the 152 miles (245 km) distance in 2h 15m.
Distance 152 miles (245 km) |
Average bus duration 4h 4m |
Cheapest ticket price $6 (€5) |
Buses per day 108 |
Direct buses 99 |
Fastest bus 2h 15m |
First bus 12:05 AM |
Last bus 11:56 PM |
Cheapest Month Mar |
Cheapest Day Sun |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Mon |
Least Busy Day Sat |
Best time to book 28 days |
Use these quick route answers to check fares, travel time, departure options, and direct services before booking from Milan to Venice.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 12:00AM | Arrival Time 04:00AM | Duration 4h00 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $431 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 12:00AM | Arrival Time 02:30AM | Duration 2h30 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $23 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:10AM | Arrival Time 05:00AM | Duration 4h50 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $15 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 01:00AM | Arrival Time 05:00AM | Duration 4h00 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $541 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 02:00AM | Arrival Time 06:00AM | Duration 4h00 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $541 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:40AM | Arrival Time 07:05AM | Duration 4h25 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 03:00AM | Arrival Time 07:00AM | Duration 4h00 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $541 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 04:00AM | Arrival Time 08:00AM | Duration 4h00 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $541 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 05:00AM | Arrival Time 09:00AM | Duration 4h00 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $541 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:00AM | Arrival Time 09:00AM | Duration 4h00 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 06:00AM | Arrival Time 10:00AM | Duration 4h00 | Departure days Mon, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $541 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 06:25AM | Arrival Time 09:45AM | Duration 3h20 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $234 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 06:30AM | Arrival Time 11:40AM | Duration 5h10 | Departure days Wed, Fri | Cheapest price $137 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:30AM | Arrival Time 10:10AM | Duration 3h40 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:45AM | Arrival Time 10:55AM | Duration 4h10 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $6 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 07:00AM | Arrival Time 11:00AM | Duration 4h00 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $140 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:30AM | Arrival Time 11:25AM | Duration 3h55 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 07:30AM | Arrival Time 01:15PM | Duration 5h45 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $296 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 12:00PM | Duration 4h00 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $466 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 11:30AM | Duration 3h30 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $31 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:30AM | Arrival Time 12:20PM | Duration 3h50 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:30AM | Arrival Time 11:50AM | Duration 3h20 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Sun | Cheapest price $18 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:00AM | Arrival Time 12:30PM | Duration 3h30 | Departure days Wed, Sat | Cheapest price $20 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 09:00AM | Arrival Time 01:00PM | Duration 4h00 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $466 |
Operator Itabus | Departure Time 09:00AM | Arrival Time 01:45PM | Duration 4h45 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $6 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 09:30AM | Arrival Time 01:15PM | Duration 3h45 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $192 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:30AM | Arrival Time 12:50PM | Duration 3h20 | Departure days Mon, Fri | Cheapest price $23 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 09:45AM | Arrival Time 02:00PM | Duration 4h15 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $177 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:50AM | Arrival Time 12:30PM | Duration 2h40 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $26 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 10:00AM | Arrival Time 02:00PM | Duration 4h00 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $181 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:20AM | Arrival Time 10:40PM | Duration 12h20 | Departure days Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $33 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:30AM | Arrival Time 02:05PM | Duration 3h35 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:30AM | Arrival Time 01:30PM | Duration 3h00 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $23 |
Operator Itabus | Departure Time 10:40AM | Arrival Time 05:40PM | Duration 7h00 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $18 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:00AM | Arrival Time 02:00PM | Duration 3h00 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $31 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 11:00AM | Arrival Time 03:00PM | Duration 4h00 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $181 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:25AM | Arrival Time 03:05PM | Duration 3h40 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $6 |
Operator Itabus | Departure Time 11:45AM | Arrival Time 04:25PM | Duration 4h40 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $6 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:00PM | Arrival Time 04:40PM | Duration 4h40 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 12:00PM | Arrival Time 04:00PM | Duration 4h00 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $181 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 12:10PM | Arrival Time 02:30PM | Duration 2h20 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $26 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 12:30PM | Arrival Time 03:20PM | Duration 2h50 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $20 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 01:00PM | Arrival Time 05:00PM | Duration 4h00 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $181 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:05PM | Arrival Time 05:10PM | Duration 4h05 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $6 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 01:25PM | Arrival Time 05:00PM | Duration 3h35 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $84 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 01:30PM | Arrival Time 04:50PM | Duration 3h20 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $87 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 02:00PM | Arrival Time 05:15PM | Duration 3h15 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $87 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:30PM | Arrival Time 06:25PM | Duration 3h55 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator Itabus | Departure Time 03:00PM | Arrival Time 08:00PM | Duration 5h00 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $6 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 03:00PM | Arrival Time 07:00PM | Duration 4h00 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $181 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:20PM | Arrival Time 06:50PM | Duration 3h30 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $13 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:00PM | Arrival Time 06:20PM | Duration 2h20 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $29 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 04:00PM | Arrival Time 08:00PM | Duration 4h00 | Departure days Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $181 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 04:30PM | Arrival Time 08:15PM | Duration 3h45 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $120 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:30PM | Arrival Time 08:45PM | Duration 4h15 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:40PM | Arrival Time 06:40PM | Duration 2h00 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $20 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 04:45PM | Arrival Time 08:15PM | Duration 3h30 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $109 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:50PM | Arrival Time 08:00PM | Duration 3h10 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $24 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:00PM | Arrival Time 08:10PM | Duration 3h10 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Sun | Cheapest price $13 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 05:00PM | Arrival Time 09:00PM | Duration 4h00 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $181 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:05PM | Arrival Time 10:20PM | Duration 5h15 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $44 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:10PM | Arrival Time 08:30PM | Duration 3h20 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $15 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:30PM | Arrival Time 09:55PM | Duration 4h25 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 06:00PM | Arrival Time 10:00PM | Duration 4h00 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $464 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:00PM | Arrival Time 11:20PM | Duration 5h20 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $30 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:00PM | Arrival Time 09:20PM | Duration 3h20 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:10PM | Arrival Time 08:40PM | Duration 2h30 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:40PM | Arrival Time 09:20PM | Duration 2h40 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:50PM | Arrival Time 09:10PM | Duration 2h20 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $20 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:00PM | Arrival Time 10:40PM | Duration 3h40 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 07:00PM | Arrival Time 11:00PM | Duration 4h00 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $464 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:00PM | Arrival Time 10:00PM | Duration 3h00 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $28 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:00PM | Arrival Time 11:10PM | Duration 3h10 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $13 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 08:00PM | Arrival Time 12:00AM | Duration 4h00 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $464 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:25PM | Arrival Time 07:50AM | Duration 11h25 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $27 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:30PM | Arrival Time 11:00PM | Duration 2h30 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $17 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 09:00PM | Arrival Time 01:00AM | Duration 4h00 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $464 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:00PM | Arrival Time 06:15AM | Duration 9h15 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $28 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:05PM | Arrival Time 08:10AM | Duration 11h05 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $26 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:30PM | Arrival Time 01:45AM | Duration 4h15 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $13 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 10:00PM | Arrival Time 02:00AM | Duration 4h00 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $193 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:00PM | Arrival Time 02:30AM | Duration 3h30 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $24 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 11:00PM | Arrival Time 03:00AM | Duration 4h00 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $431 |
The table below shows live departures for Milan to Venice buses for today, Tuesday, November 10. 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 | 6:00 PM Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano | 5h20 | 11:20 PM Venezia, Viale Stazione / Via Dante (Mestre Stazione) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 8:25 PM Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano | 11h25 | 7:50 AM Venezia, Viale Stazione / Via Dante (Mestre Stazione) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 8:25 PM Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano | 11h45 | 8:10 AM Venezia, Tronchetto Vaporetti | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:00 PM Milano, Milan Linate Airport | 9h15 | 6:15 AM Venezia, Tronchetto Vaporetti | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:00 PM Milano, Milan Linate Airport | 9h35 | 6:35 AM Venezia, Viale Stazione / Via Dante (Mestre Stazione) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:05 PM Milano, San Donato - Settore B (Viale Giuseppe Impastato) | 11h05 | 8:10 AM Venezia, Tronchetto Vaporetti | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:05 PM Milano, San Donato - Settore B (Viale Giuseppe Impastato) | 10h45 | 7:50 AM Venezia, Viale Stazione / Via Dante (Mestre Stazione) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 9:30 PM Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano | 4h15 | 1:45 AM Venezia, Viale Stazione / Via Dante (Mestre Stazione) | 0 transfersDirect | |
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FlixBus | 12:10 AM Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano | 4h35 | 4:45 AM Venezia, Viale Stazione / Via Dante (Mestre Stazione) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 12:10 AM Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano | 4h50 | 5:00 AM Venezia, Tronchetto Vaporetti | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 2:40 AM Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano | 4h05 | 6:45 AM Venezia, Viale Stazione / Via Dante (Mestre Stazione) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 2:40 AM Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano | 4h25 | 7:05 AM Venezia, Tronchetto Vaporetti | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 5:00 AM Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano | 4h00 | 9:00 AM Venezia, Viale Stazione / Via Dante (Mestre Stazione) | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 6:30 AM Milano | 5h10 | 11:40 AM Venezia, Aeroporto Marco Polo di Venezia | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 8:30 AM Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano | 3h50 | 12:20 PM Venezia, Viale Stazione / Via Dante (Mestre Stazione) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 10:20 AM Milano, Milan Linate Airport | 12h20 | 10:40 PM Venezia, Tronchetto Vaporetti | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 10:20 AM Milano, Milan Linate Airport | 12h00 | 10:20 PM Venezia, Viale Stazione / Via Dante (Mestre Stazione) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 10:30 AM Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano | 3h35 | 2:05 PM Venezia, Viale Stazione / Via Dante (Mestre Stazione) | 0 transfersDirect | |
2125 · 2790 | 10:40 AM Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano | 7h00 | 5:40 PM Venezia, Aeroporto Marco Polo di Venezia | 1 transfer | |
2805 | 11:45 AM Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano | 4h40 | 4:25 PM Venezia, Tronchetto (Piazzale People Mover) | 0 transfersDirect | |
2805 | 11:45 AM Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano | 5h05 | 4:50 PM Venezia, Aeroporto Marco Polo di Venezia | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 12:00 PM Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano | 4h40 | 4:40 PM Venezia, Viale Stazione / Via Dante (Mestre Stazione) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 1:05 PM Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano | 4h05 | 5:10 PM Venezia, Tronchetto Vaporetti | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 1:05 PM Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano | 3h45 | 4:50 PM Venezia, Viale Stazione / Via Dante (Mestre Stazione) | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 1:25 PM Milano | 3h35 | 5:00 PM Venezia, Aeroporto Marco Polo di Venezia | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 1:25 PM Milano | 3h25 | 4:50 PM Venezia, Aeroporto Marco Polo di Venezia | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 1:30 PM Milano, Milan Linate Airport | 3h20 | 4:50 PM Venezia, Aeroporto Marco Polo di Venezia | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 2:00 PM Milano, Milan Linate Airport | 3h15 | 5:15 PM Venezia, Aeroporto Marco Polo di Venezia | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 2:00 PM Milano | 3h15 | 5:15 PM Venezia, Aeroporto Marco Polo di Venezia | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 2:30 PM Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano | 3h55 | 6:25 PM Venezia, Viale Stazione / Via Dante (Mestre Stazione) | 0 transfersDirect | |
2899 | 3:00 PM Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano | 4h35 | 7:35 PM Venezia, Tronchetto (Piazzale People Mover) | 0 transfersDirect | |
2899 | 3:00 PM Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano | 5h00 | 8:00 PM Venezia, Aeroporto Marco Polo di Venezia | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 4:30 PM Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano | 3h55 | 8:25 PM Venezia, Viale Stazione / Via Dante (Mestre Stazione) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 4:30 PM Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano | 4h15 | 8:45 PM Venezia, Tronchetto Vaporetti | 0 transfersDirect | |
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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.
Get destination-focused answers for the end of your trip, including what to do, when to go, practical entry details, and tips for making the most of your time in Venice.
Bus travel in Italy is one of the most convenient and affordable ways to travel, with routes for both domestic and international destinations. Flixbus offers daily buses from Milan to Venice. Megabus has two departures at around 2:00 a.m. and just before 2:00 p.m., while Flixbus departs three times a day between 8:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m. The direct journey from Milan to Venice takes approximately 4.5 hours. Baltour also offers 2 indirect journeys from Milan to Venice per day; however, they usually require longer transit times.
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Average prices for buses from Milan to Venice when you book in advance
Booking Period |
Average Price |
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Same Day |
€13 |
1 Day in Advance |
€13 |
1 Week in Advance |
€12 |
2 Weeks in Advance |
€11 |
1 Month in Advance |
€11 |
3 Months in Advance |
€10 |
Milan to Venice Buses: General Information
While taking a bus is slower than the train, it is significantly cheaper and can take approximately 4 hours to arrive in Venice.
Based on Omio's travel data, as the table above clearly illustrates, ticket prices on Milan to Venice buses decrease the further they are booked in advance:
Buses from Milan to Venice depart from Lampugnano bus station, which has bus and Metro links to the nearby city center. Milan's public transport system consists of four Metro lines, one of the largest tram routes in the world and rapid transit trains. There are also numerous bus routes, which operate until 2:00 a.m. Taxis are also available at Lampugnano bus station.
The historic center of Venice has hardly changed in over 600 years and is the world's only totally pedestrian city. Visitors can take water buses, or gondolas, to see the city's elegant palaces and homes and visit the museums of St Mark's Square and the Doge's Palace. Shops and restaurants can be found in the Rialto Square, or Piazza San Marco, while boats cross the lagoon to the famous glass factories of Murano. Buses from Milan to Venice arrive at Venezia Tronchetto bus station, located on Tronchetto Island. From here Vaporettis, or water buses, depart frequently for St Mark's Square and the People Mover elevated train runs from Tronchetto to Piazzale Roma. Public transport in Venice is by Vaporetti and water taxi, with some services running all night.
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Milan 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 Milan to Venice buses use the Milano, Aeroporto di Milano Linate to Venezia, Aeroporto Marco Polo di Venezia station pair, with some services arriving at Venezia, Piazzale Pietro Favretti (Venezia Mestre). Use this guide to compare Milan and Venice bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Milano, Piazza Luigi di Savoia is 2 km from Milan city centre. Public transport options include:
Milano, Piazza Luigi di Savoia has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Cafeteria Milano Centrale (in the station), Ristorante Pizzeria San Giorgio (0.5 km), Osteria Fara (0.7 km).
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the main entrance.
Ticket office support is available at Milano, Piazza Luigi di Savoia.
Available at Milano, Piazza Luigi di Savoia: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Milano, Piazza Luigi di Savoia: Elevators, ramps.
Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano is 5 km from Milan city centre. Public transport options include:
Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Cafeteria Lampugnano (in the station), Trattoria Milano (0.5 km), Pizza Express (0.7 km).
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the main entrance.
Ticket office support is available at Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano.
Available at Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano: Elevators, ramps.
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.
Venezia, Piazzale Pietro Favretti (Venezia Mestre) is 8 km from Venice city centre. Public transport options include:
Venezia, Piazzale Pietro Favretti (Venezia Mestre) has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Cafés and snack bars in the vicinity.
Wi-Fi is available at Venezia, Piazzale Pietro Favretti (Venezia Mestre). ATMs are aTMs are available nearby.
Ticket office support is available at Venezia, Piazzale Pietro Favretti (Venezia Mestre).
Available at Venezia, Piazzale Pietro Favretti (Venezia Mestre): Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Venezia, Piazzale Pietro Favretti (Venezia Mestre): Station area is wheelchair accessible.
Check bus stations information for Milan and Venice, including where buses depart and arrive on this route.
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