How to travel from Rome to Venice

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Travel Information from Rome to Venice

distanceDistance244 miles (394 km)
modeAvailable travel modesTrain, bus or flight
priceTicket price range$6 - $100
cheapestCheapest modeBus • $6 (€5) • 6 h 50 min
fastestFastest modeFlight • $100 (€87) • 1 h 5 min
carriersPopular travel companiesItabus, Alitalia or Frecciarossa

Take a train, bus or flight to travel 244 miles (394 km) from Rome to Venice. The most popular travel companies which serve this journey are Itabus, Alitalia or Frecciarossa among others. Travelers can even take a direct bus, flight or train from Rome to Venice.

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from Rome to Venice

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

Our recommendation
bus

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

Itabus
02:00PM7h29
Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina
09:29PMVenice
$91One-way
0 transfers
Cheapest
Itabus
02:00PM7h29
Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina
09:29PMVenice
$91One-way
0 transfers
Fastest
ITA
05:20PM1h05
Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport (FCO)
06:25PMVenice Marco Polo Airport (VCE)
$2981One-way
0 transfers
Other options
Intercity
10:22AM5h54
Rome Termini
04:16PMVenice Mestre
$711One-way
0 transfers
Intercity
03:30PM6h06
Rome Termini
09:36PMVenice Mestre
$711One-way
0 transfers
Intercity
12:40PM6h40
Rome Tiburtina
07:20PMVenice Santa Lucia
$781One-way
1 transfer
FlixBus
12:20PM6h50
Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina
07:10PMVenice
$151One-way
0 transfers
Itabus
02:00PM7h45
Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina
09:45PMVenice
$91One-way
0 transfers
FlixBus
12:20PM7h10
Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina
07:30PMVenezia, Tronchetto
$151One-way
0 transfers
ITA
09:20AM1h10
Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport (FCO)
10:30AMVenice Marco Polo Airport (VCE)
$2631One-way
0 transfers
ITA
01:20PM1h10
Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport (FCO)
02:30PMVenice Marco Polo Airport (VCE)
$4531One-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

1 Month Ahead



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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El Pilar, BlaBlaCar Bus and Marino Autolinee will get you to Venice from Rome at great prices. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best travel times, prices and tickets for your trip.

Trenitalia Intercity is a high-speed train service operated by the Italian national railway company, Trenitalia. It operates throughout the country, with services running from early morning to late evening. The Intercity trains come in two types: the Intercity Plus, which is the fastest and most comfortable, and the Intercity, which is slightly slower but still offers a comfortable journey. Onboard facilities include air conditioning, power sockets, Wi-Fi, and a bar service. There are several ticket types available, including Standard, Super Economy, and Business. The most popular routes for Trenitalia Intercity are from Rome to Milan, Naples to Florence, and Turin to Venice.

        FAQs: Travel from Rome to Venice

        FAQs: 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 travel options from Rome to Venice. You can take a train, bus or flight.

        The cheapest way to go to Venice from Rome is by taking a bus, which costs on average $6 (€5).

        This is compared to other ways of getting from Rome to Venice:

        Taking a bus costs $94 (€81) less than taking a flight, which average ticket prices of $100 (€87).

        Taking a bus costs $22 (€19) less than taking a train, which average ticket prices of $29 (€25).

        The quickest way to travel from Rome to Venice is by flight, which takes on average 1 h 5 min   compared to other travel options that take longer:

        Bus takes on average 6 h 50 min.

        Taking a train requires on average 6 h 59 min of travel time.

        The Rome to Venice distance is around 244 miles (394 km).

        The average frequency per day from Rome to Venice is:

        • 10 buses per day.
        • Around 25 trains per day.

        However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route to Venice from Rome as scheduled services by train, bus or flight can vary by season or day of the week.

        These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Rome to Venice:

        • Buses from Rome to Venice most often leave from Rome, Termini and arrive in Venice, Aeroporto Marco Polo (Parcheggio autobus).
        • Flights from Rome to Venice most often leave from Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport and arrive in Venice Marco Polo Airport.
        • Trains from Rome to Venice most often leave from Rome Termini and arrive in Venice Santa Lucia.

        The following travel companies offer services from Rome to Venice:

        • Itabus, FlixBus, El Pilar, BlaBlaCar, Marino Autolinee, BlaBlaCar Bus or Movelia can take you to Venice by bus. If searching for a good deal on buses, you can find tickets for Itabus from Rome to Venice for $5 (€4).
        • Alitalia, Alitalia (2) or Air Serbia can get you to Venice by plane. You can find a good deal for plane tickets with Alitalia from Rome to Venice for $108 (€94) on Omio.
        • Travel with Frecciarossa, Italo, Intercity Notte, Intercity, Frecciargento or Regionale for trains to Venice. If you’re looking for a good deal on tickets, check for Intercity Rome to Venice tickets on Omio for $39 (€34).

        Yes, there are direct services available from Rome to Venice with the following travel companies:

        • Direct buses with Itabus or FlixBus with 5 direct buses per day.
        • Direct train available with Frecciarossa, Italo, Intercity Notte or Intercity 14 direct trains per day.

        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 from Rome to Venice.

        Many of our customers who book a trip from Rome to Venice often extend their vacation and travel to other popular destinations like Florence, Milan, Paris or Verona. If you’re thinking of adding another destination to your Rome and Venice itinerary, let Omio find you the best connections between Venice and any of these top destinations today!
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