- 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.
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Piran to Venice among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $46. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 58m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $46, and a ferry costs an average of $97.
Distance: 60 miles (97 km)
| Train | Most popular Bus | Ferry | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$86 Average price | $68 Average price Cheapest | $104 Average price | $8 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 28m Average total duration Fastest 1h 58m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 13m Average total duration 2h 43m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 26m Average total duration 3h 26m Onboard + 1h 0m Additional time* | 2h 8m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions | - 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 Piran to Venice:
A bus is $18 (€14) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Piran to Venice costing on average $86 (€70).
A bus is $36 (€29) less than a ferry for this route with tickets for a ferry from Piran to Venice costing on average $104 (€84).
Other travel options to Venice take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 43m.
Ferry takes on average 3h 26m.
You'll arrive about 10m sooner (1h 58m by train vs 2h 8m by car). Tickets start at around $86 (€70) compared to roughly $8 (€6) in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Direct services run with Regionale, Frecciarossa, Intercity.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
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Trains from Piran to Venice run on average 2 times per day, taking around 1h 58m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $86 (€70) but you can travel from only $46 (€37) by bus.
The earliest train runs at 00:13, the last at 23:31. The fastest train covers the 60 miles (97 km) distance in 10h 8m.
Distance 60 miles (97 km) |
Average train duration 1h 58m |
Cheapest ticket price $86 (€70) |
Trains per day 2 |
Fastest train 10h 8m |
First train 12:13 AM |
Last train 11:31 PM |
Cheapest Month Apr |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Fri |
Least Busy Day Thu |
Best time to book 77 days |
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Venice is pricier than many Italian cities, especially for hotels, tourist dining, and drinks near major sights.
Service is often included or covered by coperto. Tipping is not required, but rounding up or leaving 5-10% for good service is appreciated. Small change for cafes is enough.
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