How to travel from Geneva to Venice

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Compare train, bus, and flight for Geneva to Venice

Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Geneva to Venice among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $52. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 57m. 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 $52, and a train costs an average of $80.

Distance: 301 miles (486 km)

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$80

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$160

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$135

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$134

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8h 1m

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7h 31m

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

The cheapest way to travel from Geneva to Venice is a bus with an average price of $80 (€65).

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

A bus is $55 (€44) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Geneva to Venice costing on average $135 (€109).

A bus is $79 (€64) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Geneva to Venice costing on average $160 (€129).

The fastest way to travel from Geneva to Venice is by flight with an average journey time of 2h 57m.

Other travel options to Venice take longer:

Train takes on average 5h 29m.

Bus takes on average 7h 31m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Geneva and Venice including taking a train, bus, and flight.
We recommend using the bus as it is the most popular way to get from Geneva to Venice among Omio's users.

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from Geneva to Venice

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

Our recommendation

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

  • FlixBusFlixBus
    7:35 AM9h15
    Geneve, Place Dorcière
    4:50 PMVenezia, Viale Stazione / Via Dante (Mestre Stazione)
    $541One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • FlixBusFlixBus
    7:35 AM9h15
    Geneve, Place Dorcière
    4:50 PMVenezia, Viale Stazione / Via Dante (Mestre Stazione)
    $541One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • easyJetU21439
    9:20 AM1h15
    Geneva International Airport
    10:35 AMVenice Marco Polo Airport
    $1251One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • TrenitaliaEuroCity 45+RegionaleRegionale TRENORD 2637 · Regionale 17247
    1:27 PM9h29
    Geneva station
    10:56 PMVenice Santa Lucia
    $1571One-way
    2 transfers
  • TrenitaliaEuroCity 41
    5:27 AM7h15
    Geneva station
    12:42 PMVenice Santa Lucia
    $1781One-way
    0 transfers
  • TrenitaliaEuroCity 45+FrecciarossaFRECCIAROSSA 9755
    1:27 PM7h33
    Geneva station
    9:00 PMVenice Mestre
    $1941One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    7:35 AM9h35
    Geneve, Place Dorcière
    5:10 PMVenezia, Tronchetto Vaporetti
    $541One-way
    0 transfers
  • BlaBlaCar Bus3155 · 4781
    8:40 PM15h15
    Genève, Gare Routière
    11:55 AMVenezia, Viale Stazione / Via Dante (Mestre Stazione)
    $741One-way
    1 transfer
  • BlaBlaCar Bus3812 · 4781
    6:50 PM17h05
    Genève, Gare Routière
    11:55 AMVenezia, Viale Stazione / Via Dante (Mestre Stazione)
    $741One-way
    1 transfer
  • VuelingVY1223 · VY6404
    4:15 PM5h15
    Lyon Saint Exupery Airport
    9:30 PMVenice Marco Polo Airport
    $1441One-way
    1 transfer
  • VuelingVY1221 · VY6406
    9:40 AM6h55
    Lyon Saint Exupery Airport
    4:35 PMVenice Marco Polo Airport
    $1441One-way
    1 transfer
  • VuelingVY1221 · VY6404
    9:40 AM11h50
    Lyon Saint Exupery Airport
    9:30 PMVenice Marco Polo Airport
    $1441One-way
    1 transfer

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How to get from Geneva to Venice

The Best Way According to our Users

Whether it is for business or leisure, in order to travel from Geneva to Venice, 65,75% of our customers choose the train as their preferred mode of transportation. By traveling by train on this route, you can enjoy the comfort of spacious seats, spectacular views—and in some cases free Wi-Fi—in both second and first class. Our customers have decided that the train is the best way to get from Geneva to Venice and have chosen to enjoy this fast, safe and efficient way to arrive at their destination. Taking the train also avoids long lines or potential expenses for transfers to/from the station—especially since most main railway stations are located in the city center. Train companies in Europe vary from country to country, but most of them offer high-speed train routes, therefore when you add up at the end-to-end journey time, the train is often also the fastest way to get to your destination.

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FAQs: Travel from Geneva 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 Geneva to Venice.

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There are 3 options to travel between Geneva and Venice including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Geneva to Venice is a bus with an average price of $80 (€65).

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

A bus is $55 (€44) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Geneva to Venice costing on average $135 (€109).

A bus is $79 (€64) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Geneva to Venice costing on average $160 (€129).

The fastest way to travel from Geneva to Venice is by flight with an average journey time of 2h 57m.

Other travel options to Venice take longer:

Train takes on average 5h 29m.

Bus takes on average 7h 31m.

The distance from Geneva to Venice is approximately 301 miles (486 km).
The average frequency per day from Geneva to Venice is:
  • Around 64 flights per day.
  • Around 10 buses per day.
  • Around 3 trains per day.

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

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Geneva to Venice:
  • Flights mostly depart from Geneva International Airport and arrive in Venice Marco Polo Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from Geneva station and arrive in Venice Santa Lucia.
  • Buses mostly depart from Geneve, Place Dorcière and arrive in Venezia, Viale Stazione / Via Dante (Mestre Stazione).
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Geneva to Venice, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, BlaBlaCar to go to Venice by bus.
  • Travel with easyJet, Volotea, Air France, Swiss, Helvetic Airways, Air Dolomiti, Brussels Airlines, ITA, Austrian Airlines, Amelia International, Vueling, Lufthansa, Air Baltic, Edelweiss Air to go to Venice by flight.
  • Travel with Trenitalia, Regionale, Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) to go to Venice by train.
Yes, there are direct services available from Geneva to Venice with the following travel companies:
  • 4 direct buses per day with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar.
  • 1 direct flights per day with easyJet, Volotea.
  • 1 direct trains per day with Trenitalia.
Omio customers who travel from Geneva to Venice often also extend their vacation to go to Florence, Rome, 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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