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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 bus with prices starting from $6. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 58m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $6, and a flight costs an average of $147.
Distance: 152 miles (245 km)
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$30 Average price | $16 Average price Cheapest | $246 Average price |
4h 0m Average total duration 3h 30m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 56m Average total duration 3h 26m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 58m Average total duration Fastest 2h 58m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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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.
FlixBus7:30 AM3h55Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano11:25 AMVenezia, Viale Stazione / Via Dante (Mestre Stazione)$141One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
280511:45 AM4h20Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano4:05 PMVenezia, Viale Stazione / Via Dante (Mestre Stazione)$111One-way0 transfers
Fastest
FRECCIAROSSA 97495:15 PM2h13Milan Centrale7:28 PMVenice Mestre$751One-way0 transfers
Other options
Regionale TRENORD 2619 · Regionale Veloce 35139:25 AM3h25Milan Centrale12:50 PMVenice Santa Lucia$281One-way1 transfer
Regionale TRENORD 2617 · Regionale Veloce 34958:25 AM3h25Milan Centrale11:50 AMVenice Santa Lucia$281One-way1 transfer
Regionale TRENORD 2623 · Regionale Veloce 349711:25 AM3h25Milan Centrale2:50 PMVenice Santa Lucia$281One-way1 transfer
280511:45 AM4h40Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano4:25 PMVenezia, Tronchetto (Piazzale People Mover)$111One-way0 transfers
280511:45 AM5h05Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano4:50 PMVenezia, Aeroporto Marco Polo di Venezia$111One-way0 transfers
FlixBus10:30 AM3h35Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano2:05 PMVenezia, Viale Stazione / Via Dante (Mestre Stazione)$221One-way0 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 |
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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.
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This is compared to other travel options from Milan to Venice:
A bus is $20 (€16) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Milan to Venice costing on average $26 (€21).
A bus is $140 (€112) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Milan to Venice costing on average $147 (€117).
Other travel options to Venice take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 29m.
Train takes on average 2h 32m.
- Around 86 buses per day.
- Around 57 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 bus, train, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Milan Malpensa 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.
- Travel with Frecciarossa, Italo, Regionale, Intercity, Intercity Notte, Frecciargento to go to Venice by train.
- Travel with FlixBus, Itabus, BlaBlaCar Bus, GoOpti, BlaBlaCar to go to Venice by bus.
- Travel with Air Dolomiti, Lufthansa to go to Venice by flight.
- 31 direct trains per day with Frecciarossa, Italo.
- 74 direct buses per day with FlixBus, Itabus, BlaBlaCar Bus, GoOpti, BlaBlaCar.
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