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Compare train, bus, and flight for Heidelberg to Venice
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Heidelberg to Venice among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $87 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 41m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.2 - 0.5kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $87, while a flight costs an average of $442.
Distance: 322 miles (519 km)
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Most popular Train | Flight | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$154 Average price | $442 Average price | $87 Average price Cheapest | $147 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
11h 2m Average total duration 10h 32m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 41m Average total duration Fastest 2h 41m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 13h 32m Average total duration 13h 2m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 49m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.6 - 3.1kg CO2 emissions | 0.5 - 1.3kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Heidelberg to Venice:
A bus is $67 (€55) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Heidelberg to Venice costing on average $154 (€126).
A bus is $355 (€290) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Heidelberg to Venice costing on average $442 (€362).
Other travel options to Venice take longer:
Train takes on average 11h 2m.
Bus takes on average 13h 32m.
Tickets start at around $154 (€126) compared to roughly $147 (€121) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $-6.69 (€-5.47). The journey takes 10h 32m versus 8h 49m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
Travel optionsfrom Heidelberg to Venice
How to get from Heidelberg to Venice by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Heidelberg to Venice is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus · FlixBus4:05 AM15h45Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof7:50 PMVenezia, Viale Stazione / Via Dante (Mestre Stazione)$611One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
FlixBus · FlixBus4:05 AM15h45Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof7:50 PMVenezia, Viale Stazione / Via Dante (Mestre Stazione)$611One-way1 transfer
Fastest
EW24307:50 PM1h10Stuttgart Airport9:00 PMVenice Marco Polo Airport$751One-way0 transfers
Other options
19258 · ICE 591 · RJ 858:10 AM10h15Heidelberg Hbf6:25 PMVenice Santa Lucia$1381One-way2 transfers
FlixBus · FlixBus4:05 AM16h05Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof8:10 PMVenezia, Tronchetto Vaporetti$611One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus5:55 PM14h45Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof8:40 AMVenezia, Viale Stazione / Via Dante (Mestre Stazione)$641One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus5:55 PM15h05Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof9:00 AMVenezia, Tronchetto Vaporetti$641One-way1 transfer
LH3305:30 PM1h20Frankfurt am Main Airport6:50 PMVenice Marco Polo Airport$1871One-way0 transfers
LH3329:20 PM1h20Frankfurt am Main Airport10:40 PMVenice Marco Polo Airport$1871One-way0 transfers
LH3284:40 PM1h20Frankfurt am Main Airport6:00 PMVenice Marco Polo Airport$1871One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Heidelberg to Venice:
A bus is $45 (€37) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Heidelberg to Venice costing on average $132 (€108).
A bus is $67 (€55) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Heidelberg to Venice costing on average $154 (€126).
Other travel options to Venice take longer:
Train takes on average 11h 2m.
Bus takes on average 13h 32m.
- Around 76 flights per day.
- Around 12 buses per day.
- Around 3 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Heidelberg and Venice as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Frankfurt am Main Airport and arrive in Venice Marco Polo Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Heidelberg Hbf and arrive in Venice Santa Lucia.
- Buses mostly depart from Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof and arrive in Venezia, Viale Stazione / Via Dante (Mestre Stazione).
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, ÖBB | ICE, ÖBB | Euro City (EC), ÖBB | Nightjet, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional) to go to Venice by train.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Venice by bus.
- Travel with Lufthansa, Eurowings to go to Venice by flight.
- 2 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
- 8 direct flights per day with Lufthansa, Eurowings.
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