How to travel from Milan to Venice

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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 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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from Milan to Venice

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

Our recommendation

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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
08:30AM3h50
Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano
12:20PMVenezia, Viale Stazione / Via Dante (Mestre Stazione)
$151One-way
0 transfers

Cheapest

Itabus2809
07:30AM3h50
Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano
11:20AMVenezia, Viale Stazione / Via Dante (Mestre Stazione)
$141One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

FrecciarossaFRECCIAROSSA 9749
05:15PM2h13
Milan Centrale
07:28PMVenice Mestre
$671One-way
0 transfers

Other options

RegionaleRegionale TRENORD 2699 · Regionale Veloce 3495
08:25AM3h12
Milano Lambrate
11:37AMVenice Mestre
$271One-way
1 transfer
RegionaleRegionale TRENORD 2619 · Regionale Veloce 3513
09:25AM3h25
Milan Centrale
12:50PMVenice Santa Lucia
$281One-way
1 transfer
RegionaleRegionale TRENORD 2657 · Regionale Veloce 3513
08:50AM3h47
Milan Centrale
12:37PMVenice Mestre
$271One-way
1 transfer
FlixBusFlixBus
10:30AM3h30
Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano
02:00PMVenezia, Viale Stazione / Via Dante (Mestre Stazione)
$161One-way
0 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus
07:30AM3h55
Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano
11:25AMVenezia, Viale Stazione / Via Dante (Mestre Stazione)
$201One-way
0 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus
11:25AM3h40
Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano
03:05PMVenezia, Tronchetto Vaporetti
$171One-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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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 bus with an average price of $6 (€5).

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 $166 (€132) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Milan to Venice costing on average $172 (€137).

The fastest way to travel from Milan to Venice is by flight with an average journey time of 5h 15m.

Other travel options to Venice take longer:

Bus takes on average 3h 29m.

Train takes on average 2h 32m.

The distance from Milan to Venice is approximately 152 miles (245 km).
The average frequency per day from Milan to Venice is:
  • 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 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 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.
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, Itabus, BlaBlaCar Bus, GoOpti, BlaBlaCar to go to Venice by bus.
  • Travel with Air Dolomiti, Lufthansa to go to Venice by flight.
  • Travel with Frecciarossa, Italo, Regionale, Intercity, Intercity Notte, Frecciargento to go to Venice by train.
Yes, there are direct services available from Milan to Venice with the following travel companies:
  • 74 direct buses per day with FlixBus, Itabus, BlaBlaCar Bus, GoOpti, BlaBlaCar.
  • 31 direct trains per day with Frecciarossa, Italo.
Omio customers who travel from Milan to Venice often also extend their vacation to go to Florence, Rome, Paris, Verona, Naples. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Venice and these popular destinations at a great price.
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