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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 $11. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 3h 53m. 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 $11, and a flight costs an average of $98.
Distance: 244 miles (394 km)
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$63 Average price | $36 Average price Cheapest | $234 Average price | $108 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 53m Average total duration 5h 23m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 4m Average total duration 6h 34m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 53m Average total duration Fastest 3h 53m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 5h 24m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.4 - 1.0kg CO2 emissions | 1.2 - 2.4kg 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 Venice to Rome:
A bus is $28 (€22) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Venice to Rome costing on average $63 (€51).
A bus is $198 (€160) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Venice to Rome costing on average $234 (€189).
Other travel options to Rome take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 23m.
Bus takes on average 6h 34m.
Travel optionsfrom Venice to Rome
How to get from Venice to Rome by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Venice to Rome is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
27952:45 PM7h00Venezia, Viale Stazione / Via Dante (Mestre Stazione)9:45 PMRoma, Autostazione Tiburtina$251One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- 27952:45 PM7h00Venezia, Viale Stazione / Via Dante (Mestre Stazione)9:45 PMRoma, Autostazione Tiburtina$251One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- AZ14623:15 PM1h10Venice Marco Polo Airport4:25 PMRome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport$2181One-way0 transfers
Other options
InterCityNotte 77010:05 PM8h30Venice Santa Lucia6:35 AMRome Termini$621One-way0 transfers
Intercity 5943:34 PM6h46Venice Mestre10:20 PMRome Termini$691One-way0 transfers- Intercity 5841:05 PM7h40Venice Mestre8:45 PMRome Termini$691One-way0 transfers
- 27952:25 PM7h20Venezia, Tronchetto (Piazzale People Mover)9:45 PMRoma, Autostazione Tiburtina$251One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus4:55 PM12h05Venezia, Tronchetto Vaporetti5:00 AMRoma, Autostazione Tiburtina$321One-way0 transfers
- 270111:35 PM6h55Venezia, Viale Stazione / Via Dante (Mestre Stazione)6:30 AMRoma, Autostazione Tiburtina$371One-way0 transfers
- AZ14807:10 PM1h15Venice Marco Polo Airport8:25 PMRome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport$1871One-way0 transfers
- AZ146611:20 AM1h10Venice Marco Polo Airport12:30 PMRome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport$3401One-way0 transfers
- AZ14606:15 AM1h10Venice Marco Polo Airport7:25 AMRome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport$3951One-way0 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
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Cheapest Time to Book |
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€17 |
7:00 h |
2 Weeks Ahead |
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€27 |
3:21 h |
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€61 |
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What is the best way to travel from Venice to Rome?
Cheapest way to travel from Venice to Rome
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
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
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.
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This is compared to other travel options from Venice to Rome:
A bus is $28 (€22) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Venice to Rome costing on average $63 (€51).
A bus is $198 (€160) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Venice to Rome costing on average $234 (€189).
Other travel options to Rome take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 23m.
Bus takes on average 6h 34m.
- Around 67 trains per day.
- Around 31 buses per day.
- Around 14 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.
- 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.
- Travel with Itabus, FlixBus, BlaBlaCar, Marino Autolinee, BlaBlaCar Bus to go to Rome by bus.
- Travel with ITA to go to Rome by flight.
- Travel with Italo, Frecciarossa, Intercity Notte, Intercity, Regionale to go to Rome by train.
- 19 direct buses per day with Itabus, FlixBus, BlaBlaCar.
- 4 direct flights per day with ITA.
- 58 direct trains per day with Italo, Frecciarossa, Intercity Notte, Intercity.
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