- 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 on Sep 09
€54
Average ticket price on Sep 09
€54
Fastest journey on Sep 09
7 h
Average journey duration on Sep 09
7 h
Buses on Sep 09
1
Distance
393 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Vatican to Venice is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Vatican to Venice will cost around €54 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €54.
It's difficult to get from Vatican to Venice without transferring at least once.
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054 · 064Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Vatican to Venice among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €26 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 3h 10m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €26, while a flight costs an average of €132.
Distance: 244 miles (393 km)
| Bus | Most popular Train | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
€26 Average price Cheapest | €38 Average price | €132 Average price | €88 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
7h 28m Average total duration 6h 58m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 14m Average total duration 5h 44m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 10m Average total duration Fastest 1h 10m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 6h 36m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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This is compared to other travel options from Vatican to Venice:
A bus is €12 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Vatican to Venice costing on average €38.
A bus is €106 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Vatican to Venice costing on average €132.
Other travel options to Venice take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 44m.
Bus takes on average 6h 58m.
Tickets start at around €26 compared to roughly €88 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about €62. The journey takes 6h 58m versus 6h 36m 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.
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 12:00AM | Arrival Time 10:50AM | Duration 10h50 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price €18 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:30AM | Arrival Time 02:55PM | Duration 8h25 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price €10 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:20AM | Arrival Time 05:10PM | Duration 6h50 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price €22 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:20AM | Arrival Time 06:10PM | Duration 6h50 | Departure days Mon, Sun | Cheapest price €24 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:05PM | Arrival Time 09:05PM | Duration 9h00 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price €24 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:05PM | Arrival Time 10:40PM | Duration 7h35 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price €38 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:05PM | Arrival Time 11:25PM | Duration 7h20 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price €38 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:00PM | Arrival Time 10:10AM | Duration 11h10 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price €10 |
Operator Marino Autolinee | Departure Time 11:00PM | Arrival Time 06:00AM | Duration 7h00 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price €51 |
The table below shows live departures for Vatican to Venice buses for today, Tuesday, September 8. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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054 · 064 | 11:00 PM Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina | 7h00 | 6:00 AM Venezia, Viale Stazione (Mestre Stazione - fermata ATVO) | 1 transfer | |
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Buses from Vatican to Venice run on average 12 times per day, taking around 6h 58m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at €10 if you book in advance.
There are 8 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:10, the last at 23:50. The fastest bus covers the 244 miles (393 km) distance in 6h 50m.
Distance 244 miles (393 km) |
Average bus duration 6h 58m |
Cheapest ticket price €10 |
Buses per day 12 |
Direct buses 8 |
Fastest bus 6h 50m |
First bus 12:10 AM |
Last bus 11:50 PM |
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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.
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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 Vatican 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 Vatican to Venice buses use the Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina to Venezia, Viale Stazione / Via Dante (Mestre Stazione) station pair, with some services arriving at Venezia, Tronchetto. Use this guide to compare Vatican and Venice bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
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