- 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
$74
Average price
$88
Fastest journey
7 h 55 m
Average duration
8 h 16 m
Buses per day
16
Distance
435 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Vienna to Venice is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Vienna to Venice will cost around $88 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $74.
Of the 16 buses that leave Vienna for Venice on Tue, Jun 02, 9 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 435 km distance in an average of 8 h 16 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 7 h 55 m .
On Tue, Jun 02 the slowest buses will take 8 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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FlixBusOmio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Vienna to Venice among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $43. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 3h 48m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.4kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $43, and a flight costs an average of $23.
Distance: 270 miles (435 km)
| Bus | Most popular Train | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$69 Average price Cheapest | $135 Average price | $203 Average price | $119 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
7h 37m Average total duration 7h 7m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 50m Average total duration 7h 20m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 48m Average total duration Fastest 3h 48m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 6h 30m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.4 - 1.1kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.3 - 2.6kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Vienna to Venice:
A bus is $66 (€53) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Vienna to Venice costing on average $135 (€109).
A bus is $133 (€108) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Vienna to Venice costing on average $203 (€164).
Other travel options to Venice take longer:
Bus takes on average 7h 7m.
Train takes on average 7h 20m.
Tickets start at around $69 (€56) compared to roughly $119 (€96) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $49 (€40). The journey takes 7h 7m versus 6h 30m 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 FlixBus, BlaBlaCar, Infobus.
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 12:10AM | Arrival Time 08:05AM | Duration 7h55 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $72 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:00AM | Arrival Time 12:20PM | Duration 6h20 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $52 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:05AM | Arrival Time 04:55PM | Duration 10h50 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $68 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:35AM | Arrival Time 04:55PM | Duration 10h20 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $74 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:15AM | Arrival Time 06:10PM | Duration 9h55 | Departure days Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $80 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:00AM | Arrival Time 03:10PM | Duration 6h10 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $52 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:10AM | Arrival Time 03:20PM | Duration 6h10 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $44 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:25AM | Arrival Time 06:10PM | Duration 8h45 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $80 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:00AM | Arrival Time 07:55PM | Duration 9h55 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $78 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:20AM | Arrival Time 05:40PM | Duration 6h20 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $51 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:00PM | Arrival Time 11:25PM | Duration 11h25 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $69 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 01:00PM | Arrival Time 08:10PM | Duration 7h10 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $49 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:45PM | Arrival Time 12:25AM | Duration 10h40 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $68 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:45PM | Arrival Time 02:25AM | Duration 11h40 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $79 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:00PM | Arrival Time 05:00AM | Duration 11h00 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $67 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:20PM | Arrival Time 05:00AM | Duration 10h40 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $67 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:30PM | Arrival Time 02:40AM | Duration 6h10 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $41 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:55PM | Arrival Time 06:40AM | Duration 8h45 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $72 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:15PM | Arrival Time 06:40AM | Duration 8h25 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $72 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:10PM | Arrival Time 07:25AM | Duration 8h15 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $74 |
Operator RegioJet a.s. | Departure Time 11:20PM | Arrival Time 07:00AM | Duration 7h40 | Departure days Mon, Fri | Cheapest price $68 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:55PM | Arrival Time 08:05AM | Duration 8h10 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $68 |
The table below shows live departures for Vienna to Venice buses for today, Monday, June 1. 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 | 6:20 PM Vienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz | 10h40 | 5:00 AM Venezia, Viale Stazione / Via Dante (Mestre Stazione) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 6:20 PM Vienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz | 11h00 | 5:20 AM Venezia, Tronchetto Vaporetti | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 9:55 PM Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) | 8h45 | 6:40 AM Venezia, Viale Stazione / Via Dante (Mestre Stazione) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:55 PM Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) | 11h35 | 9:30 AM Venezia, Tronchetto Vaporetti | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 10:15 PM Vienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz | 8h25 | 6:40 AM Venezia, Viale Stazione / Via Dante (Mestre Stazione) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 11:10 PM Vienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz | 8h35 | 7:45 AM Venezia, Tronchetto Vaporetti | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 11:10 PM Vienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz | 8h15 | 7:25 AM Venezia, Viale Stazione / Via Dante (Mestre Stazione) | 0 transfersDirect | |
(Prague -> Rome) | 11:20 PM Vienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz | 7h40 | 7:00 AM Venezia, Viale Stazione (Mestre Stazione - fermata ATVO) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 11:55 PM Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) | 8h10 | 8:05 AM Venezia, Viale Stazione / Via Dante (Mestre Stazione) | 0 transfersDirect | |
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FlixBus | 12:10 AM Vienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz | 7h55 | 8:05 AM Venezia, Viale Stazione / Via Dante (Mestre Stazione) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 6:35 AM Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) | 10h20 | 4:55 PM Venezia, Viale Stazione / Via Dante (Mestre Stazione) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 9:25 AM Vienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz | 9h05 | 6:30 PM Venezia, Tronchetto Vaporetti | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 9:25 AM Vienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz | 8h45 | 6:10 PM Venezia, Viale Stazione / Via Dante (Mestre Stazione) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 12:00 PM Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) | 8h35 | 8:35 PM Venezia, Viale Stazione / Via Dante (Mestre Stazione) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 12:00 PM Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) | 11h25 | 11:25 PM Venezia, Tronchetto Vaporetti | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 1:45 PM Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) | 10h40 | 12:25 AM Venezia, Tronchetto Vaporetti | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 6:00 PM Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) | 11h00 | 5:00 AM Venezia, Viale Stazione / Via Dante (Mestre Stazione) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 6:00 PM Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) | 11h20 | 5:20 AM Venezia, Tronchetto Vaporetti | 1 transfer | |
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Buses from Vienna to Venice run on average 15 times per day, taking around 7h 7m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $43 (€35) but you can travel from only $23 (€19) by flight.
There are 9 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:08, the last at 23:55. The fastest bus covers the 270 miles (435 km) distance in 7h 40m.
Distance 270 miles (435 km) |
Average bus duration 7h 7m |
Cheapest ticket price $43 (€35) |
Buses per day 15 |
Direct buses 9 |
Fastest bus 7h 40m |
First bus 12:08 AM |
Last bus 11:55 PM |
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Low Season Jan - Mar |
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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.
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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