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Compare train, bus, and flight for Rome to Venice
Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Rome to Venice among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $32 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 4h 38m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.4kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $32, while a flight costs an average of $475.
Distance: 244 miles (394 km)
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$475 Average price | $59 Average price | $32 Average price Cheapest | $105 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 53m Average total duration 2h 53m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 4h 38m Average total duration Fastest 4h 8m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 22m Average total duration 7h 52m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 44m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
1.2 - 2.4kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.4 - 1.0kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Rome to Venice:
A bus is $27 (€22) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Rome to Venice costing on average $59 (€49).
A bus is $443 (€370) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Rome to Venice costing on average $475 (€397).
Other travel options to Venice take longer:
Flight takes on average 4h 53m.
Bus takes on average 8h 22m.
You'll arrive about 2h 51m sooner (2h 53m by flight vs 5h 44m by car). Tickets start at around $475 (€397) compared to roughly $105 (€87) in fuel and tolls — a bit more, but you get time back and avoid a long drive.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group, want flexibility on timing, or plan to stop en route.
Travel optionsfrom Rome to Venice
How to get from Rome to Venice by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Rome to Venice is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
277210:00 PM7h20Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina5:20 AMVenezia, Viale Stazione / Via Dante (Mestre Stazione)$241One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- 277210:00 PM7h20Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina5:20 AMVenezia, Viale Stazione / Via Dante (Mestre Stazione)$241One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- AZ14675:20 PM1h05Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport6:25 PMVenice Marco Polo Airport$3991One-way0 transfers
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InterCityNotte 77410:35 PM7h45Rome Termini6:20 AMVenice Santa Lucia$601One-way0 transfers
FRECCIAROSSA 9618+
Regionale Veloce 39948:45 AM4h35Rome Termini1:20 PMVenice Santa Lucia$981One-way1 transfer- FRECCIAROSSA 9626+Regionale Veloce 397810:45 AM4h35Rome Termini3:20 PMVenice Santa Lucia$981One-way1 transfer
- 277210:00 PM7h45Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina5:45 AMVenezia, Aeroporto Marco Polo di Venezia$241One-way0 transfers
- 279010:00 AM7h15Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina5:15 PMVenezia, Tronchetto (Piazzale People Mover)$281One-way0 transfers
- 279010:00 AM7h40Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina5:40 PMVenezia, Aeroporto Marco Polo di Venezia$281One-way0 transfers
- AZ14639:20 AM1h10Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport10:30 AMVenice Marco Polo Airport$2581One-way0 transfers
- AZ14739:45 PM1h10Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport10:55 PMVenice Marco Polo Airport$3991One-way0 transfers
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AZ74878:35 AM4h10Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport12:45 PMVenice Marco Polo Airport$4661One-way1 transfer
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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
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€19 |
5:50 h |
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What is the best way to travel from Rome to Venice?
Cheapest way to travel from Rome to Venice
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
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
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.
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This is compared to other travel options from Rome to Venice:
A bus is $27 (€22) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Rome to Venice costing on average $59 (€49).
A bus is $443 (€370) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Rome to Venice costing on average $475 (€397).
Other travel options to Venice take longer:
Flight takes on average 4h 53m.
Bus takes on average 8h 22m.
- Around 71 trains per day.
- Around 24 buses per day.
- Around 23 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.
- 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).
- Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, Marino Autolinee, Itabus to go to Venice by bus.
- Travel with Intercity, Frecciarossa, Italo, Regionale, Intercity Notte to go to Venice by train.
- Travel with Lufthansa Cityline, Icelandair, Air Europa, Swiss, Eurowings, Brussels Airlines, Lufthansa City Airlines, Air Dolomiti, Luxair, Austrian Airlines, Lufthansa, Air Serbia, Air Baltic, Helvetic Airways, ITA, Edelweiss Air to go to Venice by flight.
- 19 direct buses per day with FlixBus, Itabus.
- 59 direct trains per day with Intercity, Frecciarossa, Italo, Intercity Notte.
- 4 direct flights per day with ITA.
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