151 miles (244 km) | |
Train or bus | |
$6 - $23 | |
Bus • $6 (€5) • 3 h 40 min | |
Train • $23 (€20) • 2 h 30 min | |
Itabus or Frecciarossa |
Travel 151 miles (244 km) by train or bus between Milan and Venice. The most popular travel companies which serve this route are Itabus or Frecciarossa among others. Travelers can even take a direct bus or train from Milan to Venice.
How to get from Milan to Venice by train, bus or flight.
The best way to travel from Milan to Venice is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
Find all the dates and times for this journey by train, bus, flight, and ferry .
The journey from Milan to Venice is popular with travelers in Italy and is usually best undertaken by bus or by train. The train offers the quickest option, with direct journeys taking just over 2 and a half hours. All trains to Venice depart from Milan's Central Station, which is located in the city center. Buses take 4 hours for direct services, while services which require changes take longer. Buses to Venice depart from Milan's Lampagnano Bus Station.
Trains from Milan to Venice | Buses from Milan to Venice | Return trips from Venice to Milan
Average Price |
Travel Time |
Cheapest Time to Book |
|
---|---|---|---|
Bus |
€12 |
4:05 h |
1 Month Ahead |
Train |
€28 |
2:10 h |
2 Months Ahead |
Taking the bus is the cheapest way to travel from Milan to Venice. Most buses traveling from Milan to Venice depart from Milano Lampugnano bus station and take at least 4 hours to arrive at Venice's Tronchetto bus station. More than 10 buses travel from Milan to Venice every day with the first bus departing at 7:15 a.m. Bus companies that travel from Milan to Venice include Flixbus, Baltour, and BusCenter.
Taking the train is the fastest way to travel from Milan to Venice. Trains traveling from Milan to Venice depart from Milano Centrale train station and arrive at either Venice's Santa Lucia or Mestre train station after as little as 2:10 h. More than 30 trains travel from Milan to Venice every day, with the first train departing at 6:35 a.m. Trenitalia is the main train company that travels from Milan to Venice, with both Frecciarossa and Frecciabianca train types frequently making the journey.
Taking the train is the most popular way to travel from Milan to Venice. Traveling from Milan to Venice by train is almost 2 hours faster than taking the bus. However, traveling from Milan to Venice by bus is also a popular option for those who aren't strapped for time and would prefer to save some money.
Find the best route between Milan and Venice with Frecciarossa, Italo and BlaBlaCar Bus. Comparing schedules and prices and booking the most affordable journey has never been easier with over 1000 travel companies on Omio.
Step on board a Frecciarossa train and relax as you travel across Italy. Trenitalia’s Frecciarossa high-speed trains make about 200 connections across Italy per day and are renowned for their comfort, speed and reduced environmental impact. Frecciarossa reach speeds up to 186 mph (300 kmh). When booking your Frecciarossa you can choose between four different classes: Standard, Premium, Business, and Executive.
BlaBlaCar Bus (formerly known as Ouibus or iDBUS) is a popular French travel company from France operating long-distance services in 10 countries in Europe and connecting over 300 destinations. It is a subsidiary of the French carpooling service, BlaBlaCar. Standard amenities on BlaBlaCar Bus include toilets, air conditioning, USB and power outlets for charging phones, tablets and laptops during long travel journeys, extra legroom and adjustable seats. There is also free Wi-Fi available on select routes. The only ticket type from BlaBlaCar Bus is the Standard ticket, which allows each traveler to bring one carry-on bag and up to two checked bags.
There are 2 options to travel from Milan to Venice including taking a train or bus.
The cheapest way to travel from Milan to Venice is a bus with an average price of $6 (€5).
This is compared to other travel options from Milan to Venice:
Taking a bus costs $17 (€15) less than taking a train, which costs on average $23 (€20) for the same trip.
The quickest way to travel to Venice from Milan is by train, which takes on average 2 h 30 min compared to other travel options that take longer:
Taking a bus requires on average 3 h 40 min of travel time.
The Milan to Venice distance is around 151 miles (244 km).
The average frequency per day from Milan to Venice is:
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your journey from Milan to Venice as scheduled services by train or bus can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Milan to Venice:
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Yes, there are direct services available from Milan to Venice with the following travel companies:
Direct services tend to save you time and add more convenience in getting you to Venice as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking your tickets to Venice from Milan.
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