How to travel from Venice to Rome

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Travel Information between Venice and Rome

Distance244 miles (394 km)
Available travel modesTrain, bus or flight
Ticket price range$6 - $84
Cheapest modeBus • $6 (€5) • 6 h 40 min
Fastest modeFlight • $84 (€76) • 1 h 10 min
Popular travel companiesItabus, Alitalia or Frecciarossa

Take a train, bus or flight to travel 244 miles (394 km) from Venice to Rome. 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 Venice to Rome.

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from Venice to Rome

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

Our recommendation

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

Itabus2723
09:05AM7h30
Venezia, Viale Stazione / Via Dante (Mestre Stazione)
04:35PMRoma, Autostazione Tiburtina
$491One-way
0 transfers

Cheapest

FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
12:50AM9h10
Venezia, Viale Stazione / Via Dante (Mestre Stazione)
10:00AMRoma, Autostazione Tiburtina
$441One-way
1 transfer

Fastest

ITAAZ1462
03:15PM1h10
Venice Marco Polo Airport
04:25PMRome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport
$2091One-way
0 transfers

Other options

IntercityIntercity 584
11:34AM9h11
Venice Mestre
08:45PMRome Termini
$781One-way
0 transfers
Italo8907
09:20AM3h34
Venice Mestre
12:54PMRome Tiburtina
$1261One-way
0 transfers
RegionaleRegionale Veloce 3997+FrecciarossaFRECCIAROSSA 1000 9623
09:40AM4h30
Venice Santa Lucia
02:10PMRome Termini
$1141One-way
1 transfer
FlixBusFlixBus
10:45AM6h40
Venezia, Viale Stazione / Via Dante (Mestre Stazione)
05:25PMRoma, Autostazione Tiburtina
$521One-way
0 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus
10:25AM7h00
Venezia, Tronchetto Vaporetti
05:25PMRoma, Autostazione Tiburtina
$521One-way
0 transfers
Itabus2723
08:45AM7h50
Venezia, Tronchetto (Piazzale People Mover)
04:35PMRoma, Autostazione Tiburtina
$491One-way
0 transfers
ITAAZ1480
07:15PM1h15
Venice Marco Polo Airport
08:30PMRome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport
$2791One-way
0 transfers
ITAAZ7696 · AZ7553
02:35PM4h40
Venice Marco Polo Airport
07:15PMRome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport
$4941One-way
1 transfer
ITAAZ1466
11:15AM1h10
Venice Marco Polo Airport
12:25PMRome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport
$5351One-way
0 transfers

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How to Travel 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

Venice to Rome Travel Comparison

Average Price

Travel Time

Cheapest Time to Book

buses

€17

7:00 h

2 Weeks Ahead

trains

€27

3:21 h

2 Months Ahead

flight

€61

1:00 h

2 Weeks Ahead



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

Cheapest way to travel from Venice to Rome


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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.


Fastest way to travel from Venice to Rome


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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.


Most popular way to travel from Venice to Rome


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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.


How to get from Venice to Rome

The Best Way According to our Users

Whether it is for business or leisure, in order to travel from Venice to Rome, 98,42% 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 Venice to Rome 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 Venice to Rome

Travel to Rome 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 Venice to Rome.

FAQs

You can get to Rome from Venice 3 different ways: train, bus or flight.

The cheapest way to get from Venice to Rome is by taking a bus with average ticket prices of $6 (€5) compared to other travel options to Rome:

A bus is $78 (€71) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Venice to Rome costing on average $84 (€76).

Taking a bus costs $32 (€29) less than taking a train, which average ticket prices of $38 (€34).

The fastest way to get to Rome from Venice is by flight with an average travel time of 1 h 10 min.

Other travel options to Rome take longer:

Taking a bus requires on average 6 h 40 min of travel time.

Train takes on average 3 h 48 min.

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

The average frequency per day from Venice to Rome is:

  • 12 buses a day.
  • 16 trains a day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your trip between Venice and 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 Venice to Rome:

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

Omio works with many trusted partners that can help you travel the best way from Venice to Rome:

  • You can go to Rome from Venice by bus with Itabus or FlixBus. You'll see cheap bus tickets for $6 (€5) with Itabus from Venice to Rome on Omio.
  • You can take a flight from Venice to Rome with Alitalia or Air Serbia. Cheap tickets can be found for $84 (€76) with Alitalia from Venice to Rome.
  • You can go to Rome from Venice by train with Frecciarossa, Italo, Intercity Notte, Intercity or Regionale. You'll see cheap train tickets for $38 (€34) with Intercity from Venice to Rome on Omio.

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

  • You can check for a direct bus to Rome with Itabus or FlixBus with 6 direct buses per day.
  • You can find 16 direct trains per day to Rome with Frecciarossa, Italo, Intercity Notte or Intercity.

Direct services to Rome tend to save you time and add more convenience as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking tickets for your journey.

Looking to extend your trip from Venice to Rome? Many Omio customers who go from Venice to Rome usually extend their vacation to explore other popular destinations like Florence, Naples, Milan or Paris. If you're looking to explore Florence, Naples, Milan or Paris from Rome, let Omio find you the best connections available at an affordable price.
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