- Must visit
Doge's Palace
Gothic palace museum of the former Venetian Republic, with grand chambers, prisons, and major artworks. One of Venice's defining cultural sights.
Cheapest price
$16
Average price
$44
Fastest journey
6 h 25 m
Average duration
6 h 50 m
Buses per day
24
Distance
394 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Rome Termini to Venice Santa Lucia is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Rome Termini to Venice Santa Lucia will cost around $44 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $16.
Of the 24 buses that leave Rome Termini for Venice Santa Lucia on Sat, Jun 20, 13 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sat, Jun 20 the direct buses cover the 394 km distance in an average of 6 h 50 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 6 h 25 m .
On Sat, Jun 20 the slowest buses will take 7 h 10 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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FlixBusOmio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Rome Termini to Venice Santa Lucia among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $11. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 4h 1m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $11, and a flight costs an average of $103.
Distance: 244 miles (394 km)
| Bus | Most popular Train | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$28 Average price Cheapest | $69 Average price | $289 Average price | $157 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
7h 38m Average total duration 7h 8m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 38m Average total duration 5h 8m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 1m Average total duration Fastest 4h 1m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 5h 10m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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This is compared to other travel options from Rome Termini to Venice Santa Lucia:
A bus is $41 (€34) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Rome Termini to Venice Santa Lucia costing on average $69 (€57).
A bus is $261 (€214) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Rome Termini to Venice Santa Lucia costing on average $289 (€237).
Other travel options to Venice Santa Lucia take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 8m.
Bus takes on average 7h 8m.
Tickets start at around $28 (€23) compared to roughly $157 (€128) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $128 (€105). The journey takes 7h 8m versus 5h 10m 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 Itabus, FlixBus, BlaBlaCar.
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 FlixBus | Departure Time 12:20AM | Arrival Time 11:35AM | Duration 11h15 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:30AM | Arrival Time 03:35PM | Duration 8h05 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $15 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 03:00PM | Duration 7h00 | Departure days Mon, Sun | Cheapest price $49 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:50AM | Arrival Time 04:55PM | Duration 8h05 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $35 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:30AM | Arrival Time 09:15PM | Duration 11h45 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $40 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:50AM | Arrival Time 03:10PM | Duration 5h20 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $63 |
Operator Itabus | Departure Time 10:00AM | Arrival Time 05:40PM | Duration 7h40 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $18 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:10AM | Arrival Time 04:10PM | Duration 5h00 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $44 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:10PM | Arrival Time 10:15PM | Duration 10h05 | Departure days Tue, Sun | Cheapest price $72 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:20PM | Arrival Time 07:10PM | Duration 6h50 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $15 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:45PM | Arrival Time 10:45PM | Duration 10h00 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $41 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 01:00PM | Arrival Time 05:50PM | Duration 4h50 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $42 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:05PM | Arrival Time 10:05PM | Duration 9h00 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $35 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 02:00PM | Arrival Time 07:30PM | Duration 5h30 | Departure days Mon, Fri | Cheapest price $44 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 02:50PM | Arrival Time 08:50PM | Duration 6h00 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $55 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:30PM | Arrival Time 09:00PM | Duration 5h30 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $36 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:05PM | Arrival Time 12:40AM | Duration 7h35 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:00PM | Arrival Time 11:40PM | Duration 5h40 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $53 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:20PM | Arrival Time 07:00AM | Duration 9h40 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $40 |
Operator Itabus | Departure Time 10:00PM | Arrival Time 05:45AM | Duration 7h45 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $15 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:45PM | Arrival Time 08:10AM | Duration 9h25 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $88 |
Operator Marino Autolinee | Departure Time 11:00PM | Arrival Time 06:00AM | Duration 7h00 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $65 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:05PM | Arrival Time 05:50AM | Duration 6h45 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $17 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:50PM | Arrival Time 10:00AM | Duration 10h10 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $49 |
Operator Itabus | Departure Time 11:59PM | Arrival Time 07:35AM | Duration 7h36 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $15 |
The table below shows live departures for Rome Termini to Venice Santa Lucia buses for today, Friday, June 19. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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FlixBus | 5:05 PM Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina | 7h35 | 12:40 AM Venezia, Viale Stazione / Via Dante (Mestre Stazione) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:20 PM Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina | 9h40 | 7:00 AM Venezia, Aeroporto Marco Polo di Venezia | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:20 PM Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina | 8h55 | 6:15 AM Venezia, Tronchetto Vaporetti | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:20 PM Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina | 9h15 | 6:35 AM Venezia, Viale Stazione / Via Dante (Mestre Stazione) | 1 transfer | |
2772 | 10:00 PM Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina | 7h45 | 5:45 AM Venezia, Aeroporto Marco Polo di Venezia | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 10:45 PM Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina | 9h25 | 8:10 AM Venezia, Tronchetto Vaporetti | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 10:45 PM Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina | 9h05 | 7:50 AM Venezia, Viale Stazione / Via Dante (Mestre Stazione) | 1 transfer | |
054 · 064 | 11:00 PM Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina | 7h00 | 6:00 AM Venezia, Viale Stazione (Mestre Stazione - fermata ATVO) | 1 transfer | |
054 · 074 | 11:00 PM Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina | 7h10 | 6:10 AM Treviso, Piazzale Duca D'Aosta | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:50 PM Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina | 10h10 | 10:00 AM Venezia, Aeroporto Marco Polo di Venezia | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:50 PM Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina | 9h40 | 9:30 AM Venezia, Tronchetto Vaporetti | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:50 PM Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina | 9h20 | 9:10 AM Venezia, Viale Stazione / Via Dante (Mestre Stazione) | 1 transfer | |
2702 | 11:59 PM Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina | 7h36 | 7:35 AM Venezia, Aeroporto Marco Polo di Venezia | 0 transfersDirect | |
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FlixBus | 12:20 AM Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina | 11h15 | 11:35 AM Venezia, Viale Stazione / Via Dante (Mestre Stazione) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 12:20 AM Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina | 11h35 | 11:55 AM Venezia, Tronchetto Vaporetti | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 7:30 AM Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina | 8h05 | 3:35 PM Venezia, Viale Stazione / Via Dante (Mestre Stazione) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 7:30 AM Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina | 8h55 | 4:25 PM Venezia, Aeroporto Marco Polo di Venezia | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 7:30 AM Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina | 8h25 | 3:55 PM Venezia, Tronchetto Vaporetti | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:30 AM Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina | 11h45 | 9:15 PM Venezia, Aeroporto Marco Polo di Venezia | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:30 AM Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina | 7h45 | 5:15 PM Venezia, Tronchetto Vaporetti | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:30 AM Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina | 7h25 | 4:55 PM Venezia, Viale Stazione / Via Dante (Mestre Stazione) | 1 transfer | |
2790 | 10:00 AM Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina | 7h40 | 5:40 PM Venezia, Aeroporto Marco Polo di Venezia | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 12:20 PM Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina | 6h50 | 7:10 PM Venezia, Viale Stazione / Via Dante (Mestre Stazione) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 12:20 PM Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina | 7h10 | 7:30 PM Venezia, Tronchetto Vaporetti | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 12:45 PM Roma, Autostazione (Metro Anagnina) | 10h00 | 10:45 PM Venezia, Aeroporto Marco Polo di Venezia | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 1:05 PM Roma, Autostazione (Metro Anagnina) | 9h00 | 10:05 PM Venezia, Viale Stazione / Via Dante (Mestre Stazione) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 1:05 PM Roma, Autostazione (Metro Anagnina) | 8h35 | 9:40 PM Venezia, Tronchetto Vaporetti | 1 transfer | |
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Buses from Rome Termini to Venice Santa Lucia run on average 23 times per day, taking around 7h 8m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $11 (€9) if you book in advance.
There are 13 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:00, the last at 23:00. The fastest bus covers the 244 miles (394 km) distance in 6h 25m.
Distance 244 miles (394 km) |
Average bus duration 7h 8m |
Cheapest ticket price $11 (€9) |
Buses per day 23 |
Direct buses 13 |
Fastest bus 6h 25m |
First bus 12:00 AM |
Last bus 11:00 PM |
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Gothic palace museum of the former Venetian Republic, with grand chambers, prisons, and major artworks. One of Venice's defining cultural sights.
Venice's premier art museum, known for masterpieces of Venetian painting from Bellini, Giorgione, Tintoretto, Titian, and Veronese.
Important modern art museum on the Grand Canal, housed in Peggy Guggenheim's former home, with works by Picasso, Pollock, Dalí, and others.
Venice's ceremonial heart, surrounded by historic arcades and monumental buildings. Essential for first-time visitors and classic city views.
The city's main waterway, lined with palaces and best experienced from bridges, vaporetto rides, and waterfront walks.
Art-filled district with canals, quieter streets, university life, and popular sunset walks near Zattere and Punta della Dogana.
Classic Venetian sweet-and-sour sardines with onions, vinegar, raisins, and pine nuts, a historic lagoon dish with strong local identity.
Creamed salt cod whipped with olive oil, traditionally served on bread or polenta, one of Venice's most iconic bacari snacks.
Venetian risotto colored and flavored with cuttlefish ink, prized for its briny lagoon taste and dramatic black color.
Small, highly regarded seafood osteria known for refined market-fresh dishes and a memorable intimate dining experience.
Well-known traditional Venetian restaurant celebrated for seafood classics and an old-school, intimate atmosphere.
Established Burano favorite famous for lagoon seafood, risotto, and a classic family-run Venetian feel.
Prices near the station and canals are high. Casual meals cost more than in many Italian cities, and hotels are often pricey.
Service is often included or a coperto is charged. Tipping is not required, but rounding up or leaving 5-10% for good table service is appreciated. Small change for bars or taxis is enough.
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