How to travel from Genoa to Venice

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Compare train, bus, and flight for Genoa to Venice

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Genoa to Venice among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $43 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 51m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.3kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $43, while a flight costs an average of $461.

Distance: 180 miles (291 km)

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$50

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$43

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$461

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5h 19m

Average total duration

4h 49m

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6h 47m

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6h 17m

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4h 51m

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2h 51m

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0.1 - 0.3kg

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0.3 - 0.7kg

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Regionale

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

The cheapest way to travel from Genoa to Venice is a bus with an average price of $43.

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

A bus is $7 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Genoa to Venice costing on average $50.

A bus is $418 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Genoa to Venice costing on average $461.

The fastest way to travel from Genoa to Venice is by flight with an average journey time of 4h 51m.

Other travel options to Venice take longer:

Train takes on average 5h 19m.

Bus takes on average 6h 47m.

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

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from Genoa to Venice

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

Our recommendation

bus

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

  • FlixBusFlixBus Ā· FlixBus
    11:20 PM6h55
    Genova, Via Fanti D'Italia
    6:15 AMVenezia, Tronchetto Vaporetti
    $331One-way
    1 transfer

Cheapest

  • FlixBusFlixBus Ā· FlixBus
    11:20 PM6h55
    Genova, Via Fanti D'Italia
    6:15 AMVenezia, Tronchetto Vaporetti
    $331One-way
    1 transfer

Fastest

  • ITAAZ1386 Ā· AZ1467
    3:20 PM3h05
    Genoa Airport
    6:25 PMVenice Marco Polo Airport
    $4841One-way
    1 transfer

Other options

  • RegionaleRegionale Veloce 3040 Ā· Regionale TRENORD 2639 Ā· Regionale Veloce 3521
    5:44 PM5h53
    Genoa Piazza Principe
    11:37 PMVenice Mestre
    $401One-way
    2 transfers
  • RegionaleRegionale Veloce 3016 Ā· Regionale TRENORD 2617 Ā· Regionale Veloce 3495
    5:44 AM5h53
    Genoa Piazza Principe
    11:37 AMVenice Mestre
    $401One-way
    2 transfers
  • RegionaleRegionale Veloce 3032 Ā· Regionale TRENORD 2633 Ā· Regionale Veloce 3551
    1:44 PM5h53
    Genoa Piazza Principe
    7:37 PMVenice Mestre
    $401One-way
    2 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus Ā· FlixBus
    11:20 PM7h15
    Genova, Via Fanti D'Italia
    6:35 AMVenezia, Viale Stazione / Via Dante (Mestre Stazione)
    $331One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    4:30 PM5h50
    Genova, Via Fanti D'Italia
    10:20 PMVenezia, Viale Stazione / Via Dante (Mestre Stazione)
    $391One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    4:30 PM6h10
    Genova, Via Fanti D'Italia
    10:40 PMVenezia, Tronchetto Vaporetti
    $391One-way
    0 transfers
  • ITAAZ1380 Ā· AZ1463
    6:50 AM3h40
    Genoa Airport
    10:30 AMVenice Marco Polo Airport
    $2511One-way
    1 transfer
  • ITAAZ1392 Ā· AZ1473
    7:20 PM3h35
    Genoa Airport
    10:55 PMVenice Marco Polo Airport
    $4841One-way
    1 transfer
  • RegionaleRegionale Veloce 3019+SwissAZ7206 Ā· AZ7219+Malpensa ExpressRegionale TRENORD 2934
    7:50 AM11h00
    Genoa Piazza Principe
    6:50 PMVenice Marco Polo Airport
    $7501One-way
    3 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Genoa 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 Genoa to Venice.

FAQs
There are 3 options to travel between Genoa and Venice including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Genoa to Venice is a bus with an average price of $43.

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

A bus is $7 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Genoa to Venice costing on average $50.

A bus is $418 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Genoa to Venice costing on average $461.

The fastest way to travel from Genoa to Venice is by flight with an average journey time of 4h 51m.

Other travel options to Venice take longer:

Train takes on average 5h 19m.

Bus takes on average 6h 47m.

The distance from Genoa to Venice is approximately 180 miles (291 km).
The average frequency per day from Genoa to Venice is:
  • Around 37 trains per day.
  • Around 14 buses per day.
  • Around 5 flights per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Genoa 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 Genoa to Venice:
  • Flights mostly depart from Genoa Airport and arrive in Venice Marco Polo Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from Genoa Piazza Principe and arrive in Venice Santa Lucia.
  • Buses mostly depart from Genova, Via Fanti D'Italia and arrive in Venezia, Viale Stazione / Via Dante (Mestre Stazione).
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Genoa to Venice, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, Itabus, GoOpti to go to Venice by bus.
  • Travel with Frecciarossa, Italo, Regionale, Intercity, Intercity Notte, Frecciargento, Frecciabianca to go to Venice by train.
  • Travel with Eurowings, Air Dolomiti, Lufthansa, ITA to go to Venice by flight.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Genoa to Venice:
  • 5 direct buses per day with FlixBus, GoOpti.
Omio customers who travel from Genoa 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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