How to travel from Genoa to Venice

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 $29.

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 $37.

A bus is $246 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Genoa to Venice costing on average $275.

The fastest way to travel from Genoa to Venice is by flight with an average journey time of 5h 25m.

Other travel options to Venice take longer:

Train takes on average 5h 46m.

Bus takes on average 5h 57m.

The distance from Genoa to Venice is approximately 180 miles (291 km).

The average frequency per day from Genoa to Venice is:

• Around 30 trains per day.
• Around 15 buses per day.
• Around 7 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.
• Buses mostly depart from Genova, Via Fanti D'Italia and arrive in Venezia, Viale Stazione / Via Dante (Mestre Stazione).
• Trains mostly depart from Genoa Piazza Principe and arrive in Venice Santa Lucia.

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 Frecciarossa, Italo, Regionale, Intercity, Intercity Notte to go to Venice by train.
• Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, BlaBlaCar, Itabus to go to Venice by bus.

Yes, there are direct services available from Genoa to Venice with the following travel companies:

• 1 direct trains per day with Frecciarossa.
• 5 direct buses per day with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar.

Omio customers who travel from Genoa 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.