How to travel from Venice to Rome

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Compare train, bus, and flight for Venice to Rome

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Venice to Rome among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €5. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 29m. 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 €5, and a flight costs an average of €124.

Distance: 244 miles (394 km)

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€50

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€23

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€229

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5h 39m

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ITA

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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
$451One-way
0 transfers

Cheapest

Itabus2771
12:55AM7h15
Venezia, Viale Stazione / Via Dante (Mestre Stazione)
08:10AMRoma, Autostazione Tiburtina
$291One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

ITAAZ1462
03:15PM1h10
Venice Marco Polo Airport
04:25PMRome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport
$3671One-way
0 transfers

Other options

IntercityIntercity 584
01:05PM7h40
Venice Mestre
08:45PMRome Termini
$711One-way
0 transfers
IntercityIntercity 594
03:34PM6h46
Venice Mestre
10:20PMRome Termini
$711One-way
0 transfers
Intercity NotteInterCityNotte 770
10:05PM8h30
Venice Santa Lucia
06:35AMRome Termini
$631One-way
0 transfers
Itabus2723
08:45AM7h50
Venezia, Tronchetto (Piazzale People Mover)
04:35PMRoma, Autostazione Tiburtina
$451One-way
0 transfers
Itabus2797
12:45PM6h55
Venezia, Viale Stazione / Via Dante (Mestre Stazione)
07:40PMRoma, Autostazione Tiburtina
$451One-way
0 transfers
Itabus2797
11:55AM7h45
Venezia, Aeroporto Marco Polo di Venezia
07:40PMRoma, Autostazione Tiburtina
$451One-way
0 transfers
ITAAZ1480
07:15PM1h15
Venice Marco Polo Airport
08:30PMRome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport
$4811One-way
0 transfers
ITAAZ7582 · AZ7555
07:15PM14h10
Venice Marco Polo Airport
09:25AMRome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport
$4511One-way
1 transfer
ITAAZ7656 · AZ7639
12:05PM5h05
Venice Marco Polo Airport
05:10PMRome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport
$5791One-way
1 transfer

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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.

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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

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€61

1:00 h

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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
There are 3 options to travel between Venice and Rome including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Venice to Rome is a bus with an average price of $6 (€5).

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

A bus is $32 (€26) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Venice to Rome costing on average $39 (€31).

A bus is $151 (€119) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Venice to Rome costing on average $157 (€124).

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

Other travel options to Rome take longer:

Train takes on average 6h 46m.

Bus takes on average 6h 20m.

The distance from Venice to Rome is approximately 244 miles (394 km).
The average frequency per day from Venice to Rome is:
  • Around 66 trains per day.
  • Around 32 buses per day.
  • Around 12 flights per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Venice and Rome 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 Venice to Rome:
  • Flights mostly depart from Venice Marco Polo Airport and arrive in Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from Venice Santa Lucia and arrive in Rome Termini.
  • Buses mostly depart from Venezia, Viale Stazione / Via Dante (Mestre Stazione) and arrive in Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Venice to Rome, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar, Marino Autolinee, BlaBlaCar Bus to go to Rome by bus.
  • Travel with Frecciarossa, Italo, Itabus, Intercity Notte, Intercity, ITA, Regionale, Frecciargento to go to Rome by train.
Yes, there are direct services available from Venice to Rome with the following travel companies:
  • 20 direct buses per day with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar.
  • 57 direct trains per day with Frecciarossa, Italo, Itabus, Intercity Notte, Intercity, ITA.
Omio customers who travel from Venice to Rome often also extend their vacation to go to Florence, Naples, Milan, Paris, Fiumicino. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Rome and these popular destinations at a great price.
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