How to travel from Düsseldorf to Venice

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Compare bus, flight, and train for Düsseldorf to Venice

Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Düsseldorf to Venice among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €85 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 57m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the bus is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.8 - 1.9kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €85, while a flight costs an average of €396.

Distance: 473 miles (762 km)

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€396

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€85

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€193

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4h 57m

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2h 57m

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17h 34m

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13h 33m

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11h 45m

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0.8 - 1.9kg

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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

The cheapest way to travel from Düsseldorf to Venice is a bus with an average price of €85.

This is compared to other travel options from Düsseldorf to Venice:

A bus is €108 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Düsseldorf to Venice costing on average €193.

A bus is €311 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Düsseldorf to Venice costing on average €396.

The fastest way to travel from Düsseldorf to Venice is by flight with an average journey time of 4h 57m.

Other travel options to Venice take longer:

Train takes on average 13h 33m.

Bus takes on average 17h 34m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Düsseldorf and Venice including taking a bus, flight, and train.
We recommend using the flight as it is the most popular way to get from Düsseldorf to Venice among Omio's users.
Take the flight. It's the quicker way to make this trip, and the time saved usually justifies the slightly higher cost.

You'll arrive about 8h 48m sooner (2h 57m by flight vs 11h 45m by car). Tickets start at around €396 compared to roughly €40 in fuel and tolls — a bit more, but you get time back and avoid a long drive.

Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group, want flexibility on timing, or plan to stop en route.

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from Düsseldorf to Venice

How to get from Düsseldorf to Venice by train, bus or flight.

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The best way to travel from Düsseldorf to Venice is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • Deutsche BahnICE 525 · RJ 85
    6:20 AM12h05
    Düsseldorf Hbf
    6:25 PMVenice Santa Lucia
    €601One-way
    1 transfer

Cheapest

  • Deutsche BahnICE 525 · RJ 85
    6:20 AM12h05
    Düsseldorf Hbf
    6:25 PMVenice Santa Lucia
    €601One-way
    1 transfer

Fastest

  • EurowingsEW9810
    10:45 AM1h35
    Dusseldorf Airport
    12:20 PMVenice Marco Polo Airport
    €4681One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • Deutsche BahnICE 913 · ICE 117 · RJX 135
    7:02 AM13h01
    Düsseldorf Hbf
    8:03 PMVenice Santa Lucia
    €601One-way
    2 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    5:20 PM15h20
    Düsseldorf, ZOB am Hbf
    8:40 AMVenezia, Viale Stazione / Via Dante (Mestre Stazione)
    €671One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    5:20 PM15h40
    Düsseldorf, ZOB am Hbf
    9:00 AMVenezia, Tronchetto Vaporetti
    €671One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    12:25 PM18h30
    Düsseldorf, ZOB am Hbf
    6:55 AMVenezia, Viale Stazione / Via Dante (Mestre Stazione)
    €691One-way
    1 transfer
  • VuelingVY1895 · VY6404
    3:05 PM6h40
    Dusseldorf Airport
    9:45 PMVenice Marco Polo Airport
    €1671One-way
    1 transfer
  • VuelingVY1897 · VY6406
    9:45 AM6h50
    Dusseldorf Airport
    4:35 PMVenice Marco Polo Airport
    €1671One-way
    1 transfer
  • VuelingVY1897 · VY6404
    9:45 AM12h00
    Dusseldorf Airport
    9:45 PMVenice Marco Polo Airport
    €1671One-way
    1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from Düsseldorf to Venice

Travel to Venice easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Düsseldorf to Venice.

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There are 3 options to travel between Düsseldorf and Venice including taking a bus, flight, and train.
The cheapest way to travel from Düsseldorf to Venice is a bus with an average price of €85.

This is compared to other travel options from Düsseldorf to Venice:

A bus is €108 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Düsseldorf to Venice costing on average €193.

A bus is €311 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Düsseldorf to Venice costing on average €396.

The fastest way to travel from Düsseldorf to Venice is by flight with an average journey time of 4h 57m.

Other travel options to Venice take longer:

Train takes on average 13h 33m.

Bus takes on average 17h 34m.

The distance from Düsseldorf to Venice is approximately 473 miles (762 km).
The average frequency per day from Düsseldorf to Venice is:
  • Around 49 flights per day.
  • Around 8 buses per day.
  • Around 1 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Düsseldorf and Venice as scheduled services by bus, flight, and train can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Düsseldorf to Venice:
  • Flights mostly depart from Dusseldorf Airport and arrive in Venice Marco Polo Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from Düsseldorf Hbf and arrive in Venice Santa Lucia.
  • Buses mostly depart from Düsseldorf, ZOB am Hbf and arrive in Venezia, Viale Stazione / Via Dante (Mestre Stazione).
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Düsseldorf to Venice, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus to go to Venice by bus.
  • Travel with Deutsche Bahn, ÖBB | Nightjet to go to Venice by train.
  • Travel with Eurowings, Smartwings, Air Baltic, Avion Express Malta, Lufthansa, Austrian Airlines, Lufthansa Cityline, Air France, KLM Cityhopper, Qatar Airways, Norwegian Air Shuttle, Helvetic Airways, Lot Polish Airlines, British Airways, Edelweiss Air, CitizenPlane, Swiss, Lufthansa City Airlines, KLM, Air Serbia, Vueling, GetJet Airlines, ITA to go to Venice by flight.
Yes, there are direct services available from Düsseldorf to Venice with the following travel companies:
  • 3 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
  • 1 direct flights per day with Eurowings, Smartwings, Avion Express Malta, CitizenPlane.
Omio customers who travel from Düsseldorf to Venice often also extend their vacation to go to Rome, Florence, Milan, Paris, Verona. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Venice and these popular destinations at a great price.
Most travelers need at least three days in Venice to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.
In Venice, you can explore the vibrant Rialto Market for fresh produce and seafood, take a romantic gondola ride through the canals, visit the Peggy Guggenheim Collection modern art museum, enjoy a traditional meal at a local osteria, and attend a classical music concert in a historic church. Don't miss iconic sights like St. Mark's Basilica, Doge's Palace, Rialto Bridge, the Grand Canal, and Murano Island known for glassmaking.
Typically, 2 to 3 days in Venice are sufficient to explore the main attractions, such as St. Mark's Basilica, the Grand Canal, and the Rialto Bridge, while allowing time for leisurely strolls through the city's charming streets and canals.
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