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Compare train, bus, and flight for Milan to Venice

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Milan to Venice among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of $35 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 29m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.2kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $35, while a flight costs an average of $329.

Distance: 152 miles (245 km)

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Driving

$35

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Cheapest

$253

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$329

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$53

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3h 29m

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2h 59m

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4h 34m

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0.2 - 0.6kg

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GoOpti

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ITA

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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

The cheapest way to travel from Milan to Venice is a train with an average price of $35.

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

A train is $219 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Milan to Venice costing on average $253.

A train is $294 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Milan to Venice costing on average $329.

The fastest way to travel from Milan to Venice is by train with an average journey time of 3h 29m.

Other travel options to Venice take longer:

Bus takes on average 4h 34m.

Flight takes on average 5h 20m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Milan and Venice including taking a train, bus, and flight.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Milan to VeniceĀ among Omio's users.
Take the train. On this route, it beats driving on both time and money.

The journey is about 9m faster (2h 59m by train vs 3h 8m by car) and roughly $18 cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($35 vs $53). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.

Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.

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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.

  • FlixBusFlixBus
    6:45 AM4h10
    Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano
    10:55 AMVenezia, Tronchetto Vaporetti
    $61One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • FlixBusFlixBus
    6:45 AM4h10
    Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano
    10:55 AMVenezia, Tronchetto Vaporetti
    $61One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • FrecciarossaFRECCIAROSSA 9749
    5:15 PM2h13
    Milan Centrale
    7:28 PMVenice Mestre
    $621One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • RegionaleRegionale TRENORD 2633 Ā· Regionale Veloce 3551
    4:33 PM3h04
    Milano Lambrate
    7:37 PMVenice Mestre
    $251One-way
    1 transfer
  • RegionaleRegionale TRENORD 2631 Ā· Regionale Veloce 3507
    3:33 PM3h04
    Milano Lambrate
    6:37 PMVenice Mestre
    $251One-way
    1 transfer
  • RegionaleRegionale TRENORD 2613 Ā· Regionale Veloce 3489
    6:33 AM3h04
    Milano Lambrate
    9:37 AMVenice Mestre
    $251One-way
    1 transfer
  • Itabus2805
    11:45 AM4h20
    Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano
    4:05 PMVenezia, Viale Stazione / Via Dante (Mestre Stazione)
    $61One-way
    0 transfers
  • Itabus2805
    11:45 AM4h40
    Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano
    4:25 PMVenezia, Tronchetto (Piazzale People Mover)
    $61One-way
    0 transfers
  • Itabus2805
    11:45 AM5h05
    Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano
    4:50 PMVenezia, Aeroporto Marco Polo di Venezia
    $61One-way
    0 transfers
  • ITAAZ1793 Ā· AZ1794 Ā· AZ1473
    5:00 PM5h55
    Milan Linate Airport
    10:55 PMVenice Marco Polo Airport
    $2401One-way
    2 transfers
  • ITAAZ2045 Ā· AZ1475
    10:30 AM4h00
    Milan Linate Airport
    2:30 PMVenice Marco Polo Airport
    $2541One-way
    1 transfer
  • ITAAZ1641 Ā· AZ1634 Ā· AZ1473
    2:40 PM8h15
    Milan Linate Airport
    10:55 PMVenice Marco Polo Airport
    $2541One-way
    2 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.

Trains from Milan to Venice | Buses from Milan to Venice | Return trips from Venice to Milan

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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FAQs: Travel from Milan to Venice

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 3 options to travel between Milan and Venice including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Milan to Venice is a train with an average price of $35.

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

A train is $219 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Milan to Venice costing on average $253.

A train is $294 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Milan to Venice costing on average $329.

The fastest way to travel from Milan to Venice is by train with an average journey time of 3h 29m.

Other travel options to Venice take longer:

Bus takes on average 4h 34m.

Flight takes on average 5h 20m.

The distance from Milan to Venice is approximately 152 miles (245 km).
The average frequency per day from Milan to Venice is:
  • Around 105 buses per day.
  • Around 60 trains per day.
  • Around 17 flights per day.

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

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Milan to Venice:
  • Flights mostly depart from Milan Linate Airport and arrive in Venice Marco Polo Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from Milan Centrale and arrive in Venice Santa Lucia.
  • Buses mostly depart from Milano, Piazza Luigi di Savoia and arrive in Venezia, Aeroporto Marco Polo di Venezia.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Milan to Venice, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, Itabus, GoOpti to go to Venice by bus.
  • Travel with Air Dolomiti, ITA, Lufthansa, Lufthansa Cityline, Brussels Airlines, Austrian Airlines, Air Baltic, Helvetic Airways to go to Venice by flight.
  • Travel with Frecciarossa, Italo, Regionale, Intercity, Intercity Notte to go to Venice by train.
Yes, there are direct services available from Milan to Venice with the following travel companies:
  • 96 direct buses per day with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, Itabus, GoOpti.
  • 32 direct trains per day with Frecciarossa, Italo.
Omio customers who travel from Milan to Venice often also extend their vacation to go to Rome, Florence, Paris, Verona, Vienna. 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.
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