How to travel from Edinburgh to Venice

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Compare bus and flight for Edinburgh to Venice

Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Edinburgh to Venice among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €203 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 7h 34m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the bus is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 1.6 - 4.0kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €203, while a flight costs an average of €593.

Distance: 990 miles (1594 km)

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€593

Average price

€203

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€131

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7h 34m

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5h 34m

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39h 4m

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38h 34m

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30m

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22h 35m

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4.8 - 9.6kg

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1.6 - 4.0kg

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The cheapest way to travel from Edinburgh to Venice is a bus with an average price of €203.

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

A bus is €390 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Edinburgh to Venice costing on average €593.

The fastest way to travel from Edinburgh to Venice is by flight with an average journey time of 7h 34m.

Other travel options to Venice take longer:

Bus takes on average 39h 4m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Edinburgh and Venice including taking a bus and flight.
We recommend using the flight as it is the most popular way to get from Edinburgh 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 17h 1m sooner (5h 34m by flight vs 22h 35m by car). Tickets start at around €593 compared to roughly €131 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 Edinburgh to Venice

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

Our recommendation

bus

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

  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus
    10:40 PM40h40
    Edinburgh, Bus Station
    4:20 PMVenezia, Viale Stazione / Via Dante (Mestre Stazione)
    €1491One-way
    2 transfers

Cheapest

  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus
    10:40 PM40h40
    Edinburgh, Bus Station
    4:20 PMVenezia, Viale Stazione / Via Dante (Mestre Stazione)
    €1491One-way
    2 transfers

Fastest

  • easyJetU23271
    5:40 PM2h40
    Edinburgh Airport
    9:20 PMVenice Marco Polo Airport
    €2441One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus
    10:40 PM41h00
    Edinburgh, Bus Station
    4:40 PMVenezia, Tronchetto Vaporetti
    €1491One-way
    2 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus
    9:35 PM41h45
    Edinburgh, Drum Brae South
    4:20 PMVenezia, Viale Stazione / Via Dante (Mestre Stazione)
    €1541One-way
    3 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus
    9:35 PM42h05
    Edinburgh, Drum Brae South
    4:40 PMVenezia, Tronchetto Vaporetti
    €1541One-way
    3 transfers
  • LufthansaOS7214+Air BalticOS204+Air DolomitiOS543
    6:10 AM6h45
    Edinburgh Airport
    1:55 PMVenice Marco Polo Airport
    €2031One-way
    2 transfers
  • Norwegian Air ShuttleDY1357 · DY1856
    9:10 PM14h50
    Edinburgh Airport
    1:00 PMVenice Marco Polo Airport
    €2081One-way
    1 transfer
  • KLMKL922 · KL1637
    5:45 AM15h35
    Edinburgh Airport
    10:20 PMVenice Marco Polo Airport
    €2191One-way
    1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from Edinburgh 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 Edinburgh to Venice.

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There are 2 options to travel between Edinburgh and Venice including taking a bus and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Edinburgh to Venice is a bus with an average price of €203.

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

A bus is €390 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Edinburgh to Venice costing on average €593.

The fastest way to travel from Edinburgh to Venice is by flight with an average journey time of 7h 34m.

Other travel options to Venice take longer:

Bus takes on average 39h 4m.

The distance from Edinburgh to Venice is approximately 990 miles (1594 km).
The average frequency per day from Edinburgh to Venice is:
  • Around 63 flights per day.
  • Around 13 buses per day.

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

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Edinburgh to Venice:
  • Flights mostly depart from Edinburgh Airport and arrive in Venice Marco Polo Airport.
  • Buses mostly depart from Edinburgh, Bus Station and arrive in Venezia, Viale Stazione / Via Dante (Mestre Stazione).
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Edinburgh to Venice, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with FlixBus to go to Venice by bus.
  • Travel with Malta Air, Ryanair, easyJet, Lufthansa, Vueling, KLM, KLM Cityhopper, British Airways, Sas Airways, Eurowings, Brussels Airlines, Air France, Qatar Airways, Austrian Airlines, Norwegian Air Shuttle, Air Baltic, Turkish Airlines, ITA, Iberia, Edelweiss Air to go to Venice by flight.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Edinburgh to Venice:
  • 1 direct flights per day with Malta Air, Ryanair, easyJet.
Omio customers who travel from Edinburgh 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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