- Must visit
Doge's Palace
Gothic palace museum of the former Venetian Republic, known for grand state rooms, prisons, and the Bridge of Sighs. A top priority for first-time visitors.
Cheapest price
$49
Average price
$49
Fastest journey
6 h
Average duration
6 h 10 m
Buses per day
2
Distance
255 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Monterosso al Mare to Venice is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Monterosso al Mare to Venice will cost around $49 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $49.
Of the 2 buses that leave Monterosso al Mare for Venice on Thu, Jun 11, 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Thu, Jun 11 the direct buses cover the 255 km distance in an average of 6 h 10 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 6 h .
On Thu, Jun 11 the slowest buses will take 6 h 20 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.
FlixBus
FlixBus
FlixBus
FlixBusOmio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Monterosso al Mare to Venice among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $40. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 5h 33m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $40, and a bus costs an average of $28.
Distance: 158 miles (255 km)
| Bus | Most popular Train |
|---|---|
$53 Average price | $51 Average price Cheapest |
6h 47m Average total duration 6h 17m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 3m Average total duration Fastest 5h 33m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.3 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest |
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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 Monterosso al Mare to Venice:
A train is $2 (€1) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Monterosso al Mare to Venice costing on average $53 (€43).
Other travel options to Venice take longer:
Bus takes on average 6h 17m.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:30AM | Arrival Time 04:40PM | Duration 13h10 | Departure days Tue, Wed | Cheapest price $52 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:25AM | Arrival Time 07:10PM | Duration 14h45 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $62 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:55AM | Arrival Time 03:15PM | Duration 6h20 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $68 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:20AM | Arrival Time 04:00PM | Duration 6h40 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $74 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:55AM | Arrival Time 04:40PM | Duration 6h45 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $53 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:55AM | Arrival Time 05:15PM | Duration 6h20 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $49 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:00PM | Arrival Time 09:50PM | Duration 3h50 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $34 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:30PM | Arrival Time 06:35AM | Duration 11h05 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $57 |
The table below shows live departures for Monterosso al Mare to Venice buses for today, Wednesday, June 10. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FlixBus · FlixBus | 7:30 PM La Specia, Via Giosuè Carducci | 11h05 | 6:35 AM Venezia, Viale Stazione / Via Dante (Mestre Stazione) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 7:30 PM La Specia, Via Giosuè Carducci | 10h45 | 6:15 AM Venezia, Tronchetto Vaporetti | 1 transfer | |
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Buses from Monterosso al Mare to Venice run on average 4 times per day, taking around 6h 17m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $28 (€22) if you book in advance.
There are 2 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:05, the last at 23:50. The fastest bus covers the 158 miles (255 km) distance in 6h 20m.
Distance 158 miles (255 km) |
Average bus duration 6h 17m |
Cheapest ticket price $28 (€22) |
Buses per day 4 |
Direct buses 2 |
Fastest bus 6h 20m |
First bus 12:05 AM |
Last bus 11:50 PM |
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Best time to book 77 days |
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Gothic palace museum of the former Venetian Republic, known for grand state rooms, prisons, and the Bridge of Sighs. A top priority for first-time visitors.
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Venice's ceremonial heart, surrounded by major monuments and one of the city's essential first stops.
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Historic market district by the Rialto, lively in the morning and ideal for experiencing everyday Venetian atmosphere.
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Creamed salt cod whipped with olive oil into a soft spread, traditionally served on bread or grilled polenta, and one of Venice’s signature bar snacks.
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