How to get from Venice to Rome by train, bus or flight.
The best way to travel from Venice to Rome is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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Distance | 244 miles (394 km) | |
Available travel modes | Bus, flight or train | |
Ticket price range | $54 - $111 | |
Cheapest mode | Bus • $54 (€48) • 7 h 30 min | |
Fastest mode | Flight • $111 (€99) • 1 h 5 min | |
Popular travel companies | Itabus, ITA or Intercity Notte |
Take a bus, flight or train to travel 244 miles (394 km) to Rome from Venice. If speed is a priority, then a flight is the best option with an average duration of 1 h 5 min; whereas, if saving money is more important, then a bus is the best option with prices starting as low as $54 (€48). The most popular travel companies which serve this journey are Itabus, ITA or Intercity Notte among others. Travelers can even take a direct bus, flight or train from Venice to Rome.
Journeys from Venice to Rome are popular with travelers in Italy and can be completed in approximately 3 and a half hours. Travelers can choose from a variety of transport options, but the fastest method is to take the train. Direct train services operate several times per day, leaving from Venice St. Lucia Station and generally arriving in Rome within 3.5 hours. Alternatively, travelers can opt to catch one of the bus services that frequently operate between the two cities. Some bus services run direct to Rome in about 5 hours, but others can involve a change en route. Buses in Venice depart from the main bus depot on Tronchetto Island and arrive in Rome at Tiburtina Station.
Trains from Venice to Rome | Buses from Venice to Rome | Flights from Venice to Rome
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Travel Time |
Cheapest Time to Book |
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€17 |
7:00 h |
2 Weeks Ahead |
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€27 |
3:21 h |
2 Months Ahead |
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€61 |
1:00 h |
2 Weeks Ahead |
Taking the bus is the cheapest way to travel from Venice to Rome. Buses traveling from Venice to Rome depart from Venice's Tronchetto bus station and take at least 7 hours to arrive at Rome's Tiburtina bus station. At least 6 buses travel from Venice to Rome every day, with the earliest departing at 9:00 a.m. Bus companies that travel from Venice to Rome include Flixbus, Baltour, and BusCenter. Ridesharing services like BlaBlaCar also frequently travel from Venice to Rome.
Technically, taking a flight is the fastest way to travel from Venice to Rome; however, when traveling to and from Venice and Rome's airports is considered taking the train is actually the fastest way to travel. Trains traveling from Venice to Rome depart from either Venice's Santa Lucia or Mestre train station and take approximately 3 and a half hours to arrive at Rome's Termini train station. Both Trenitalia and Italo offer frequent trains from Venice to Rome, with the first train departing at 5:37 a.m. Over 30 trains travel from Venice to Rome per day.
Taking the train is the most popular way to travel from Venice to Rome. Taking a train is just as fast as taking a flight while being significantly less expensive. Similarly, taking the train is at least 3:40 h faster than taking the bus, while not being significantly more expensive. Over 30 trains travel from Venice to Rome per day.
You can travel by train or bus for as low as $11 (€10). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best route.
Step on board a Frecciarossa travel and relax as you travel across Italy. Trenitalia’s Frecciarossa high-speed travel make about 200 connections across Italy per day, including major destinations like Rome, Florence, Milan, Venice and Naples. These travel reach speeds up to 186 mph (300 kmh), so you can travel 244 miles (394 km) from Venice to Rome quickly on a Frecciarossa high-speed travel. There are four different classes to choose from: Standard, Premium, Business, and Executive. All Frecciarossa classes provide free WiFi access, power outlets, air conditioning, bathrooms, luggage storage, onboard entertainment, and restaurant and bar services to passengers.
We show you the latest Frecciarossa travel schedule for the Venice to Rome route, so you can select the best times for your upcoming trip. You can find other travel information on Omio for this journey, such as departure and arrival travel stations, journey times, number of stops, and cheap fares. You can select from three ticket types: Super Economy, Economy, and Base. Once you’ve picked your ticket, book a cheap travel between Venice and Rome with us today and enjoy your journey with Trenitalia’s Frecciarossa!
FlixBus is one of the most popular low-cost travel companies in Europe. Founded in Germany, FlixBus has expanded its services throughout Europe and even to the United States, giving travelers in both continents the option to take a long-distance travel at an affordable price. FlixBus also operates overnight travel on select routes throughout Europe. FlixBus offers only the Standard ticket for all its routes, which allows you to bring one carry-on bag and one checked bag per person. Additional fees apply for bringing extra luggage and making specific seat reservations, such as if you want to book an Extra Seat, Table Seat or the Panorama Seat. Standard amenities onboard include free Wi-Fi, power outlets to charge your phone, tablet or laptop during long travel journeys, extra legroom, luggage space and toilets.
There are 3 ways to get from Venice to Rome: bus, flight or train.
The cheapest way to go to Rome from Venice is by taking a bus, which costs on average $54 (€48).
This is compared to other ways of getting from Venice to Rome:
Taking a bus costs $57 (€51) less than taking a flight, which costs on average $111 (€99) for the same trip.
Taking a bus costs $5 (€5) less than taking a train, which costs on average $59 (€52) for the same trip.
The fastest way from Venice to Rome is by flight with an average journey time of 1 h 5 min.
There are alternative travel options to Rome that take longer:
Getting to Rome by bus takes 7 h 30 min on average.
Getting to Rome by train takes 6 h 59 min on average.
The distance from Venice to Rome is approximately 244 miles (394 km).
The average frequency per day from Venice to Rome is:
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route to Rome from Venice as scheduled services by bus, flight or train can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points when traveling from Venice to Rome:
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Yes, there are direct services available from Venice to Rome with the following travel companies:
Direct services tend to save you time and add more convenience in getting you to Rome as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking your tickets from Venice to Rome.
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