Travel Information to Venice from Milan
| 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.
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How to get from Milan to Venice by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Milan to Venice is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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Regionale TRENORD 2619 · Regionale Veloce 3513
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Regionale TRENORD 2617 · Regionale Veloce 3513
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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 |
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Bus |
€12 |
4:05 h |
1 Month Ahead |
Train |
€28 |
2:10 h |
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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.
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FAQs: Travel from Milan to Venice
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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:
- 10 buses a day.
- 25 trains per day.
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:
- Buses from Milan to Venice most often leave from Orio al Serio, Milan Bergamo Airport (Bus station) and arrive in Venice, Aeroporto Marco Polo (Parcheggio autobus).
- Trains mostly depart from Milan Centrale and arrive in Venice Santa Lucia.
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- You can travel by bus from Milan to Venice with Itabus, FlixBus or BlaBlaCar Bus, and you can find Itabus Milan to Venice tickets for $6 (€5) on Omio.
- You can take a train from Milan to Venice with Frecciarossa, Italo, Regionale or Intercity Notte. Cheap tickets can be found for $23 (€20) with Regionale from Milan to Venice.
Yes, there are direct services available from Milan to Venice with the following travel companies:
- Direct buses with Itabus or FlixBus with 5 direct buses per day.
- 18 direct trains per day with Frecciarossa or Italo.
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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