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Travel Information to Venice from Milan

Distance151 miles (244 km)
Available travel modesTrain or bus
Ticket price range$6 - $23
Cheapest modeBus • $6 (€5) • 3 h 40 min
Fastest modeTrain • $23 (€20) • 2 h 30 min
Popular travel companiesItabus 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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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.

Itabus2809
07:30AM3h50
Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano
11:20AMVenezia, Viale Stazione / Via Dante (Mestre Stazione)
$91One-way
0 transfers

Cheapest

Itabus2809
07:30AM3h50
Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano
11:20AMVenezia, Viale Stazione / Via Dante (Mestre Stazione)
$91One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

FrecciarossaFRECCIAROSSA 9749
05:15PM2h13
Milan Centrale
07:28PMVenice Mestre
$641One-way
0 transfers

Other options

RegionaleRegionale TRENORD 2619 · Regionale Veloce 3513
09:25AM3h25
Milan Centrale
12:50PMVenice Santa Lucia
$271One-way
1 transfer
RegionaleRegionale TRENORD 2617 · Regionale Veloce 3495
08:25AM3h25
Milan Centrale
11:50AMVenice Santa Lucia
$271One-way
1 transfer
RegionaleRegionale TRENORD 2617 · Regionale Veloce 3513
08:25AM4h12
Milan Centrale
12:37PMVenice Mestre
$251One-way
1 transfer
FlixBusFlixBus
10:30AM3h30
Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano
02:00PMVenezia, Viale Stazione / Via Dante (Mestre Stazione)
$121One-way
0 transfers
Itabus2809
07:30AM4h15
Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano
11:45AMVenezia, Aeroporto Marco Polo di Venezia
$91One-way
0 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus
08:30AM3h50
Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano
12:20PMVenezia, Viale Stazione / Via Dante (Mestre Stazione)
$151One-way
0 transfers
LufthansaLH249+Lufthansa CitylineLH106+Air DolomitiLH9458
09:10AM7h05
Milan Malpensa Airport
04:15PMVenice Marco Polo Airport
$2521One-way
2 transfers
Air DolomitiLH6905+Lufthansa CitylineLH106+Air DolomitiLH9458
10:45AM5h30
Milan Linate Airport
04:15PMVenice Marco Polo Airport
$2571One-way
2 transfers
Air DolomitiLH7433+LufthansaLH97 · LH328
06:05AM7h50
Milan Malpensa Airport
01:55PMVenice Marco Polo Airport
$2521One-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 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.

Omio works with many trusted partners that can help you travel the best way from Milan to Venice:

  • 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.

Your trip from Milan to Venice doesn't have to end in Venice. Many of our customers like to extend their vacation to explore other popular destinations like Rome, Florence, Paris or Verona. If you’d like to add Rome, Florence, Paris or Verona to your Milan to Venice tour, check Omio for the best and cheapest ways to travel to any of these top destinations from Venice today!
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