How to travel from Milan to Venice

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Travel Information from Milan to Venice

distanceDistance151 miles (244 km)
modeAvailable travel modesTrain or bus
priceTicket price range$3 - $15
cheapestCheapest modeBus • $3 (€3) • 3 h 25 min
fastestFastest modeTrain • $15 (€13) • 2 h 28 min
carriersPopular travel companiesItabus or Frecciarossa

Travel 151 miles (244 km) by train or bus from Milan to 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.

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from Milan to Venice

How to get from Milan to Venice by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation
bus

The best way to travel from Milan to Venice is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

Itabus
10:15AM3h30
Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano
01:45PMVenice
$71One-way
0 transfers
Cheapest
Itabus
10:15AM3h30
Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano
01:45PMVenice
$71One-way
0 transfers
Fastest
Frecciarossa
05:15PM2h13
Milan Centrale
07:28PMVenice Mestre
$721One-way
0 transfers
Other options
Regionale
09:25AM3h25
Milan Centrale
12:50PMVenice Santa Lucia
$301One-way
1 transfer
Regionale
08:25AM3h25
Milan Centrale
11:50AMVenice Santa Lucia
$301One-way
1 transfer
Regionale
11:25AM3h25
Milan Centrale
02:50PMVenice Santa Lucia
$301One-way
1 transfer
Itabus
08:15AM3h50
Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano
12:05PMVenice
$71One-way
0 transfers
Itabus
08:15AM4h10
Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano
12:25PMVenice
$71One-way
0 transfers
Itabus
10:15AM3h50
Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano
02:05PMVenice
$71One-way
0 transfers

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How to Travel from Milan to Venice

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.

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Milan to Venice Travel Comparison

Average Price

Travel Time

Cheapest Time to Book

Bus

€12

4:05 h

1 Month Ahead

Train

€28

2:10 h

2 Months Ahead



What is the best way to travel from Milan to Venice?

Cheapest way to travel from Milan to Venice

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.


Fastest way to travel from Milan to Venice

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.


Most popular way to travel from Milan to Venice

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.


How to get from Milan to Venice

The Best Way According to our Users

Whether it is for business or leisure, in order to travel from Milan to Venice, 100,00% of our customers choose the train as their preferred mode of transportation. By traveling by train on this route, you can enjoy the comfort of spacious seats, spectacular views—and in some cases free Wi-Fi—in both second and first class. Our customers have decided that the train is the best way to get from Milan to Venice and have chosen to enjoy this fast, safe and efficient way to arrive at their destination. Taking the train also avoids long lines or potential expenses for transfers to/from the station—especially since most main railway stations are located in the city center. Train companies in Europe vary from country to country, but most of them offer high-speed train routes, therefore when you add up at the end-to-end journey time, the train is often also the fastest way to get to your destination.

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All travel companies: Train and Bus from Milan to Venice

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 travel and relax as you travel across Italy. Trenitalia’s Frecciarossa high-speed travel make about 200 connections across Italy per day, including major destinations like Rome, Florence, Milan, Venice and Naples. These travel reach speeds up to 186 mph (300 kmh), so you can travel 151 miles (244 km) to Venice from Milan quickly on a Frecciarossa high-speed travel. There are four different classes to choose from: Standard, Premium, Business, and Executive. All Frecciarossa classes provide free WiFi access, power outlets, air conditioning, bathrooms, luggage storage, onboard entertainment, and restaurant and bar services to passengers.

We show you the latest Frecciarossa travel schedule for the Milan to Venice route, so you can select the best times for your upcoming trip. You can find other travel information on Omio for this trip, such as departure and arrival travel stations, journey times, number of stops, and cheap fares. You can select from three ticket types: Super Economy, Economy, and Base. Once you’ve picked your ticket, book a cheap travel to Venice from Milan with us today and enjoy your journey with Trenitalia’s Frecciarossa!

    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.

      FAQs: Travel from Milan to Venice

      FAQs: Travel to Venice easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Milan to Venice.
      FAQs

      There are 2 travel options from Milan to Venice: train or bus.

      The cheapest way to get from Milan to Venice is by taking a bus with average ticket prices of $3 (€3) compared to other travel options to Venice:

      Taking a bus costs $11 (€10) less than taking a train, which costs on average $15 (€13) for the same trip.

      The quickest way to travel between Milan and Venice is by train, which takes on average 2 h 28 min   compared to other travel options that take longer:

      Getting to Venice by bus takes 3 h 25 min on average.

      Venice is approximately 151 miles (244 km) away from Milan.

      The average frequency per day from Milan to Venice is:

      • 14 buses per day.
      • 15 trains a day.

      However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your trip between Milan and 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:

      • Buses mostly depart from Milano, Milan Linate Airport and arrive in Venice, Aeroporto Marco Polo (Parcheggio autobus).
      • Trains mostly depart from Milan Centrale and arrive in Venice Santa Lucia.

      The following travel companies offer services from Milan to Venice:

      • Itabus, BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus, BlaBlaCar, GoOpti or El Pilar can take you to Venice by bus. If searching for a good deal on buses, you can find tickets for BlaBlaCar Bus from Milan to Venice for $3 (€3).
      • Travel with Frecciarossa, Italo, Regionale, Trenitalia, Intercity, Frecciargento, Intercity Notte or Trenord for trains to Venice. If you’re looking for a good deal on tickets, check for Italo Milan to Venice tickets on Omio for $15 (€13).

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

      • Direct buses with Itabus, BlaBlaCar Bus or FlixBus with 2 direct buses per day.
      • Direct trains with Frecciarossa or Italo with 12 direct trains per day.

      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 from Milan to Venice.

      Many of our customers traveling from Milan to Venice don't make Venice their final stop. Some of the destinations worth visiting after Venice are Rome, Florence, Paris or Verona, either of which you could add to your trip itinerary. Check Omio for the best and cheapest ways to travel from Venice to any of these top destinations today!
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