How to travel from Rome to Venice

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Compare train, bus, and flight for Rome to Venice

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Rome to Venice among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $11. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 3h 40m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.4kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $11, and a flight costs an average of $105.

Distance: 244 miles (394 km)

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$61

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$33

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$332

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$106

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5h 45m

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The cheapest way to travel from Rome to Venice is a bus with an average price of $33 (€27).

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

A bus is $28 (€23) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Rome to Venice costing on average $61 (€49).

A bus is $300 (€243) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Rome to Venice costing on average $332 (€269).

The fastest way to travel from Rome to Venice is by flight with an average journey time of 3h 40m.

Other travel options to Venice take longer:

Train takes on average 5h 15m.

Bus takes on average 6h 25m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Rome and Venice including taking a train, bus, and flight.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Rome to Venice among Omio's users.

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from Rome to Venice

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

Our recommendation

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The best way to travel from Rome to Venice is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • Itabus2728
    5:00 PM7h19
    Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina
    12:19 AMVenezia, Viale Stazione / Via Dante (Mestre Stazione)
    $141One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • Itabus2728
    5:00 PM7h19
    Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina
    12:19 AMVenezia, Viale Stazione / Via Dante (Mestre Stazione)
    $141One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • ITAAZ1467
    5:20 PM1h05
    Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport
    6:25 PMVenice Marco Polo Airport
    $2941One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • Intercity NotteInterCityNotte 774
    10:35 PM7h45
    Rome Termini
    6:20 AMVenice Santa Lucia
    $621One-way
    0 transfers
  • IntercityIntercity 588
    10:20 AM5h56
    Rome Termini
    4:16 PMVenice Mestre
    $691One-way
    0 transfers
  • IntercityIntercity 36116
    3:30 PM6h06
    Rome Termini
    9:36 PMVenice Mestre
    $691One-way
    0 transfers
  • Itabus2728
    5:00 PM7h35
    Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina
    12:35 AMVenezia, Tronchetto (Piazzale People Mover)
    $141One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    5:05 PM7h35
    Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina
    12:40 AMVenezia, Viale Stazione / Via Dante (Mestre Stazione)
    $171One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    7:30 AM8h05
    Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina
    3:35 PMVenezia, Viale Stazione / Via Dante (Mestre Stazione)
    $171One-way
    0 transfers
  • ITAAZ1463
    9:20 AM1h10
    Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport
    10:30 AMVenice Marco Polo Airport
    $2941One-way
    0 transfers
  • ITAAZ1475
    1:20 PM1h10
    Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport
    2:30 PMVenice Marco Polo Airport
    $3491One-way
    0 transfers
  • ITAAZ1473
    9:45 PM1h05
    Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport
    10:50 PMVenice Marco Polo Airport
    $4851One-way
    0 transfers

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How to Travel from Rome to Venice

From Italy's capital city on the western coast to the famously romantic city of Venice on the Eastern coast, is less than 300 kilometers in distance as the crow flies. The quickest way to travel in Italy to Venice from Rome is via plane, although cheaper options are available via train or coach. Traveling by coach or train involves travel via Florence and Bologna increasing the distance traveled to over 500 kilometers.

Trains from Rome to Venice | Buses from Rome to Venice | Flights from Rome to Venice

Rome to Venice Travel Comparison

Average Price

Travel Time

Cheapest Time to Book

buses

€19

5:50 h

1 Month Ahead

trains

€39

3:23 h

2 Months Ahead

flight

€69

1:10 h

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What is the best way to travel from Rome to Venice?

Cheapest way to travel from Rome to Venice


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Taking the bus is the cheapest way to travel from Rome to Venice. Buses traveling from Rome to Venice depart from Rome's Tiburtina bus station and take approximately 6:45 h to arrive at Venice's Tronchetto People Mover. At least 5 buses travel from Rome to Venice every day, with the first bus departing Rome at 5:40 a.m. Bus companies that travel from Rome to Venice include Flixbus and Baltour.


Fastest way to travel from Rome to Venice


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When travel to and from Rome and Venice's airports is taken into consideration, taking the train is the fastest way to travel from Rome to Venice. Trains depart from Rome's Termini train station and arrive at either Venice's Santa Lucia or Mestre train station after 3:23 hours of travel time. Train companies that travel directly from Rome to Venice include Trenitalia and Italo. Approximately 30 trains travel from Rome to Venice per day.


Most popular way to travel from Rome to Venice


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Taking the train is the most popular way to travel from Rome to Venice. Considering that traveling by train takes approximately the same amount of time as flying when traveling to and from Venice and Rome's airports are considered, most travelers choose the cheaper option. Traveling from Rome to Venice by train is also 3:20 h faster than taking the bus.


How to get from Rome to Venice

The Best Way According to our Users

Whether it is for business or leisure, in order to travel from Rome to Venice, 98,87% 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 Rome 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 Rome 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 Rome to Venice.

FAQs
There are 3 options to travel between Rome and Venice including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Rome to Venice is a bus with an average price of $33 (€27).

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

A bus is $28 (€23) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Rome to Venice costing on average $61 (€49).

A bus is $300 (€243) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Rome to Venice costing on average $332 (€269).

The fastest way to travel from Rome to Venice is by flight with an average journey time of 3h 40m.

Other travel options to Venice take longer:

Train takes on average 5h 15m.

Bus takes on average 6h 25m.

The distance from Rome to Venice is approximately 244 miles (394 km).
The average frequency per day from Rome to Venice is:
  • Around 70 trains per day.
  • Around 24 buses per day.
  • Around 21 flights per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Rome 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 Rome to Venice:
  • Flights mostly depart from Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport and arrive in Venice Marco Polo Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from Rome Termini and arrive in Venice Santa Lucia.
  • Buses mostly depart from Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina and arrive in Venezia, Viale Stazione / Via Dante (Mestre Stazione).
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Rome to Venice, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Italo, Frecciarossa, Intercity Notte, Intercity, Regionale to go to Venice by train.
  • Travel with ITA, Lufthansa, Swiss, Brussels Airlines, Austrian Airlines, Air Serbia to go to Venice by flight.
  • Travel with Itabus, FlixBus, BlaBlaCar, Marino Autolinee, BlaBlaCar Bus, Autoservizi Salemi Srl to go to Venice by bus.
Yes, there are direct services available from Rome to Venice with the following travel companies:
  • 59 direct trains per day with Italo, Frecciarossa, Intercity Notte, Intercity.
  • 4 direct flights per day with ITA.
  • 19 direct buses per day with Itabus, FlixBus, BlaBlaCar.
Omio customers who travel from Rome to Venice often also extend their vacation to go to Florence, Milan, 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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