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Compare bus and flight for London to Venice
Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from London to Venice among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $165 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 5h 45m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $165, while a flight costs an average of $428.
Distance: 706 miles (1137 km)
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$428 Average price | $216 Average price | $165 Average price Cheapest | $24 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 45m Average total duration Fastest 3h 45m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 21h 22m Average total duration 20h 52m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 28h 1m Average total duration 27h 31m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 16h 17m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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This is compared to other travel options from London to Venice:
A bus is $51 (€43) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from London to Venice costing on average $216 (€180).
A bus is $263 (€220) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from London to Venice costing on average $428 (€357).
Other travel options to Venice take longer:
Train takes on average 21h 22m.
Bus takes on average 28h 1m.
You'll arrive about 12h 32m sooner (3h 45m by flight vs 16h 17m by car). Tickets start at around $428 (€357) compared to roughly $24 (€20) 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.
Travel optionsfrom London to Venice
How to get from London to Venice by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from London to Venice is by taking a flight because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FR 7946:05 AM2h05London Stansted Airport9:10 AMVenice Marco Polo Airport$1081One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- FR 7946:05 AM2h05London Stansted Airport9:10 AMVenice Marco Polo Airport$1081One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- FR 37411:55 PM2h00London Luton Airport4:55 PMTreviso Airport$2121One-way0 transfers
Other options
(London -> Prague) · (Prague -> Budapest) · (Bratislava -> Vienna) · (Prague -> Rome)11:00 AM43h00London, Victoria Green Line Coach Station7:00 AMVenezia, Viale Stazione (Mestre Stazione - fermata ATVO)$2041One-way3 transfers- FlixBus · FlixBus11:00 PM32h40London, Victoria Coach Station8:40 AMVenezia, Viale Stazione / Via Dante (Mestre Stazione)$2391One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus · FlixBus11:00 PM33h00London, Victoria Coach Station9:00 AMVenezia, Tronchetto Vaporetti$2391One-way1 transfer
U282935:55 AM2h05London Gatwick Airport9:00 AMVenice Marco Polo Airport$1231One-way0 transfers
W467488:50 PM2h15London Luton Airport12:05 AMVenice Marco Polo Airport$1321One-way0 transfers- U282976:20 PM2h10London Gatwick Airport9:30 PMVenice Marco Polo Airport$1401One-way0 transfers
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How to Travel from London to Venice
Traveling to Venice is easy if you are staying or live in London, with buses and flights available. Flying is by far the most comfortable the fastest way to travel with direct flights taking just over 2 hours. If you have a little more time on your hands, take the train to a big European destination like Milan and Paris along the way. Buses are also a cheap option, but take over a day to make the journey, so make sure you bring a good book!
London to Venice Travel Comparison
Average Price |
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Cheapest Time to Book |
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€112 |
29:00 h |
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€35 |
2:05 h |
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What is the best way to travel from London to Venice?
Cheapest way to travel from London to Venice
Flights are the cheapest way to travel between Venice and London, however, affordable buses are available on the route. Baltour provides a single indirect connection every day with Eurolines. It leaves at 8:00 a.m. and takes 29 hours to reach Venice via the Eurotunnel, with a stop in Paris. Buses leave from Victoria Coach Station, which can be easily reached via the Tube (Victoria, District and Circle lines). Keep in mind that the bus leaves at 8:00 a.m. and be sure to leave some extra time to collect your tickets and get a seat, as it's during the peak time for London's transport network.
Fastest way to travel from London to Venice
Flying is the easiest route to Venice from London, with a flight time of 2 hours 5 minutes. Companies operating on the route include British Airways, Monarch and Easyjet. Depending on the airlines you can choose to depart from London Heathrow, Gatwick or City airports. The earliest flight of the day takes off at 6:40 a.m., and the final departure is at 8:30 p.m. All flights land at Venice Marco Polo airport.
Most popular way to travel from London to Venice
Most travelers from London to Venice who book with Omio choose to fly. Though there are regular trains from London to Venice departing every day, with a change in Paris (from Gare du Nord to the Gare de Lyon) and further changes in Turin and Milan.
Where to go next
Did you know Italy is one of the cheapest countries to travel around? With bus and train fares at such a low price, why not take advantage of this and discover more of Italy's highlights. But it's not just cities such as Milan and Rome that are only a few hours away. Eager explorers can grab the train a few hours north and discover the beauty of Innsbruck in the Austrian Alps.
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This is compared to other travel options from London to Venice:
A bus is $51 (€43) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from London to Venice costing on average $216 (€180).
A bus is $263 (€220) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from London to Venice costing on average $428 (€357).
Other travel options to Venice take longer:
Train takes on average 21h 22m.
Bus takes on average 28h 1m.
- Around 90 flights per day.
- Around 9 buses per day.
- Around 5 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between London and Venice as scheduled services by bus and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from London Heathrow Airport and arrive in Venice Marco Polo Airport.
- Buses mostly depart from London, Victoria Coach Station and arrive in Venezia, Viale Stazione / Via Dante (Mestre Stazione).
- Travel with Indigo Airlines, Icelandair, KLM Cityhopper, KM Malta Airlines, Brussels Airlines, Condor Flugdienst, Qatar Airways, Avion Express Malta, Norwegian Air Shuttle, Air Baltic, Lot Polish Airlines, Helvetic Airways, Malta Air, British Airways, Ryanair, Iberia, Swiss, Transavia France, Eurowings, Lufthansa City Airlines, Air France, KLM, Air Dolomiti, Austrian Airlines, Luxair, Lufthansa, Vueling, Bulgaria Air, Smartwings, Royal Air Maroc, ITA, easyJet to go to Venice by flight.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn to go to Venice by train.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Venice by bus.
- 9 direct flights per day with Malta Air, British Airways, Ryanair, easyJet.
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