How to travel from Lugano to Venice

There are 3 options to travel between Lugano and Venice including taking a bus, train, and flight.

The cheapest way to travel from Lugano to Venice is a train with an average price of €48.

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

A train is €269 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Lugano to Venice costing on average €317.

A train is €372 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Lugano to Venice costing on average €420.

The fastest way to travel from Lugano to Venice is by train with an average journey time of 5h 1m.

Other travel options to Venice take longer:

Flight takes on average 5h 16m.

Bus takes on average 6h 0m.

The distance from Lugano to Venice is approximately 167 miles (269 km).

The average frequency per day from Lugano to Venice is:

• Around 20 trains per day.
• Around 19 buses per day.
• Around 11 flights per day.

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

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Lugano to Venice:

• Flights mostly depart from Milan Linate Airport and arrive in Venice Marco Polo Airport.
• Trains mostly depart from Lugano FLP and arrive in Venice Santa Lucia.
• Buses mostly depart from Agno, Lugano Airport (Parcheggio sosta breve) and arrive in Venezia, Aeroporto Marco Polo di Venezia.

If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Lugano to Venice, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:

• Travel with Intercity, Frecciarossa, Italo, Regionale, DSB, Trenitalia to go to Venice by train.
• Travel with FlixBus, GoOpti, Itabus to go to Venice by bus.
• Travel with Lufthansa Cityline, Brussels Airlines, Air Dolomiti, Austrian Airlines, Lufthansa, Helvetic Airways, ITA to go to Venice by flight.

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

• 1 direct trains per day with DSB, Trenitalia.
• 12 direct buses per day with FlixBus, GoOpti.

Omio customers who travel from Lugano 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.