There are 8 ways to get from Arbois to Venice by train, bus, night train, car or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2rio's travel planner.
Recommended
Train
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Take the train from Mouchard to Lausanne
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Take the train from Lausanne to Venezia S. Lucia
Cheapest
Bus
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Take the bus from Arbois to Besançon Viotte
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Take the bus from Besançon to Zurich Bus Station
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Take the bus from Zurich Bus Station to Milan
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Take the bus from Milan to Venice Mestre
Train, night train
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Take the train from Mouchard to Lausanne
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Take the night train from Lausanne to Milano Centrale
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Take the train from Milano Centrale to Venezia S. Lucia
Drive
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Drive from Arbois to Venice
Train to Lyon, fly to Venice
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Take the train from Arbois to Lyon Part Dieu
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Fly from Lyon (LYS) to Venice (VCE)
Train, train to Geneva, fly to Venice
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Take the train from Mouchard to Lausanne
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Take the train from Lausanne to Genève-Aéroport
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Fly from Geneva (GVA) to Venice (VCE)
Train to Lyon, fly to Bologna, train
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Take the train from Arbois to Lyon Part Dieu
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Fly from Lyon (LYS) to Bologna (BLQ)
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Take the train from Bologna Centrale to Venezia S. Lucia
Train, train to Zurich, fly to Venice
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Take the train from Arbois to Besancon Viotte
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Take the train from Besançon Franche-Comté TGV to Mulhouse
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Take the train from Mulhouse to Zürich HB
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Fly from Zurich (ZRH) to Venice (VCE)
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The national COVID-19 helpline number in Venice is 1500.
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Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Arbois to Venice is to bus which costs €35 - €80 and takes 14h 15m.
The quickest way to get from Arbois to Venice is to train and fly which costs €65 - €230 and takes 6h 43m.
No, there is no direct bus from Arbois to Venice. However, there are services departing from Arbois and arriving at Liberta' Santa Chiara via Besançon, Zurich Bus Station, Milan and Stazione MESTRE FS C3. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 15m.
No, there is no direct train from Arbois to Venice. However, there are services departing from Arbois and arriving at Venezia S. Lucia via Mouchard and Lausanne. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 53m.
The distance between Arbois and Venice is 531 km. The road distance is 688.6 km.
The best way to get from Arbois to Venice without a car is to train which takes 9h 53m and costs €190 - €350.
It takes approximately 9h 53m to get from Arbois to Venice, including transfers.
Arbois to Venice bus services, operated by Swiss PostAuto, depart from Arbois station.
Arbois to Venice train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Mouchard station.
The best way to get from Arbois to Venice is to train which takes 9h 53m and costs €190 - €350. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €35 - €80 and takes 14h 15m.

- Distance: 530.6 km
- Duration: 9h 53m
What companies run services between Arbois, France and Venice, Italy?
You can take a train from Arbois to Venice via Mouchard and Lausanne in around 9h 53m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Arbois to Venice via Besançon Viotte, Besançon, Zurich Bus Station, Milan, Venice Mestre, and Stazione MESTRE FS C3 in around 14h 15m.

- Website
- easyjet.com
Flights from Lyon to Venice
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Monday and Friday
- Estimated price
- €55 - €310
Flights from Geneva to Venice via Nice
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- €55 - €240
Flights from Geneva to Venice via Paris Orly
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- €55 - €240
Flights from Geneva to Venice via London Gatwick
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €55 - €240
Flights from Geneva to Venice via Amsterdam Schiphol
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- €55 - €240

- Website
- lufthansa.com
Flights from Lyon to Venice via Munich
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €120 - €370
Flights from Geneva to Venice via Frankfurt
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 3m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €140 - €480
Flights from Zurich to Venice via Munich
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €200 - €2000

- Website
- airfrance.com
Flights from Geneva to Venice via Paris CDG
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €100 - €460
Flights from Lyon to Bologna
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €65 - €250

- Website
- swiss.com
Flights from Geneva to Venice via Zurich
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €140 - €500
Flights from Zurich to Venice
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €120 - €500

- Website
- britishairways.com
Flights from Geneva to Venice via London Heathrow
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 8m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €150 - €800

- Website
- vueling.com
Flights from Geneva to Venice via Barcelona
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 50m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- €100 - €550
Flights from Geneva to Venice via Madrid
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €100 - €450

- Website
- iberia.com
Flights from Geneva to Venice via Barcelona
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 50m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- €100 - €550
Flights from Geneva to Venice via Madrid
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €100 - €450

- Website
- volotea.com
Flights from Lyon to Venice
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €19 - €270

- Website
- alitalia.com
Flights from Geneva to Venice via Rome
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €75 - €310

- Website
- luxair.lu
Flights from Geneva to Venice via Luxembourg
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- When
- Monday
- Estimated price
- €160 - €1000

- Website
- klm.com
Flights from Geneva to Venice via Amsterdam Schiphol
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €95 - €550

- Website
- brusselsairlines.com
Flights from Geneva to Venice via Brussels
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 40m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €140 - €550

France’s high-speed TGV train network runs at speeds of up to 320km/h connecting major cities across France and into neighbouring countries. All TGV tickets include a seat reservation; seating is 1+2 in 1st class, 2+2 in 2nd class. Popular routes include Paris to Marseille and Paris to Strasbourg. Most TGVs have a cafe area, power points at each seat and WiFi.
Contact Details
- Phone
- 0033 892 353535
- Website
- sncf-connect.com
Train from Mouchard to Lausanne
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €29 - €40
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
- 2nd Class
- €33 - €39
- 1st Class
- €29 - €34
Train from Besançon Franche-Comté TGV to Mulhouse
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €30 - €40
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
- 2nd Class
- €35 - €41
- 1st Class
- €31 - €36
Train from Mulhouse Ville to Zuerich Hb
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €30 - €40
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
- 2nd Class
- €34 - €40
- 1st Class
- €30 - €35

The national railway company of Switzerland, Swiss Railways operates trains throughout the country and adjacent European nations including Germany, France, Italy and Austria. Tickets are sold in two classes - First and Second - with most long-distance trains offering a bistro car serving beverages and snacks. Individual tickets can be bought easily at stands, while a variety of travel passes are on offer to suit different travel needs.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +41 51 220 11 11
- Website
- sbb.ch
Train from Lausanne to Venezia S. Lucia
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 24m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €160 - €290
- Website
- Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS)
Night train from Lausanne to Milano Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 44m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €90 - €160
- Website
- Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS)
Train from Milano Centrale to Venezia S. Lucia
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 37m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €75 - €140
- Website
- Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS)
Train from Lausanne to Genève-Aéroport
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- €24 - €45
- Website
- Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS)
Train from Arbois to Besançon Viotte
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €21 - €40
- Website
- Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS)
Train from Mulhouse to Zürich HB
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €40 - €75
- Website
- Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS)

France’s state-owned railway company is a fast and efficient way of travelling around the country, with over 14,000 trains operating daily. SNCF runs the country’s extensive rail network, including the high-speed TGV network, regional TER trains and local Intercités. It also operates international routes including Eurostar and Thalys, as well as the low-cost, long-distance Ouigo services that run on limited routes across France. Book up to 3 months in advance for the cheapest fares. The railway network consists of about 32,000km in total, of which 1800km are high-speed lines and 14,500km are electrified.
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Contact Details
- Phone
- +33 9 70 60 99 70
- Website
- sncf.com
Train from Arbois to Lyon Part Dieu
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 59m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €22 - €50
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
- 2nd Class
- €22 - €35
- Rail 1st Class
- €30 - €50
Train from Arbois to Besancon Viotte
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €7 - €21
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
- 2nd Class
- €7 - €12
- Rail 1st Class
- €14 - €21
Train from Besançon Franche-Comté TGV to Mulhouse Ville
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €16 - €40
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
- 2nd Class
- €16 - €24
- Rail 1st Class
- €25 - €40

The primary train operator in Italy, Trenitalia was created in the year 2000. Trenitalia offers national rail connections in Italy as well as international connections to Austria, France, Germany and Switzerland. The company operates regional and long-distance trains, as well as high-speed trains called Frecce that travel on specialised tracks on speeds of up to 360km/h. Trenitalia tickets are available online, in stations across the country or from many travel agents that offer bookings.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- Website
- trenitalia.com
Train from Lausanne to Geneve-Aeroport
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- €22 - €60
- Website
- Trenitalia Eurocity
- 2nd Class
- €22 - €30
- 1st Class
- €45 - €60

Trenitalia’s high-speed Frecce trains run on specialised tracks and have a greater level of service and comfort than InterCity and regional trains. There are three types of Frecce trains: Frecciarossa, (the fastest; connects major Italian cities); Frecciargento (mostly connect Rome to other Italian cities); and Frecciabianca (the slowest Frecce trains). Frecciarossa trains offer four classes of service, all with free Wi-Fi: Standard, Premium, Business and Executive. All Frecce tickets include a seat reservation and must be purchased before boarding the train.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- Website
- trenitalia.com
Train from Bologna Centrale to Venezia S. Lucia
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €15 - €55
- Website
- Trenitalia Frecce
- Super Economy
- €15 - €21
- Base Standard
- €30 - €45
- Base Premium
- €35 - €55

The primary train operator in Italy, Trenitalia was created in the year 2000. Trenitalia offers national rail connections in Italy as well as international connections to Austria, France, Germany and Switzerland. The company operates regional and long-distance trains, as well as high-speed trains called Frecce that travel on specialised tracks on speeds of up to 360km/h. Trenitalia tickets are available online, in stations across the country or from many travel agents that offer bookings.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- Website
- trenitalia.com
Train from Bologna Centrale to Venezia S. Lucia
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 8m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €11 - €22
- Website
- Trenitalia
- 1st Class
- €20 - €22
Frequently asked questions

Private train company Italotreno operates high-speed trains in Italy on the same tracks as Trenitalia. The routes service 21 stations across the country, including popular routes Milan-Florence, Rome-Venice and Bologna-Naples. Choose from four classes of service, all with free Wi-Fi: Smart, Comfort, Prima and Club Executive. Italo also operates Italobus – an integrated train-bus service that takes passengers from the main train stations to other Italian cities.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +39 060708
- Website
- italotreno.it
Train from Bologna Centrale Station to Venezia Santa Lucia
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 34m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €15 - €45
- Website
- Italo Treno
- Smart Economy
- €17 - €24
- Smart Low Cost
- €15 - €21
- Smart Flex
- €30 - €45

- info@postauto.ch
- Website
- postauto.ch
Bus from Arbois to Besançon Viotte
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €5 - €8
- Website
- Swiss PostAuto
- Schedules at
- SBB

One of Europe’s leading bus companies, Flixbus serves 2000+ destinations in 29 countries, including Germany, France, Italy, Austria, the Netherlands and Croatia and into Scandinavia and eastern Europe, as well as some US cities. Coaches have toilets, free WiFi and power outlets, plus snacks and drinks for purchase on board. Flixbus is a good choice for the budget-conscious traveller; purchase tickets in advance for the cheapest fares (note: there is no option to reserve a seat in advance).
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Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.de
Bus from Besançon to Zurich Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €14 - €18
- Website
- flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Zurich Bus Station to Milan
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €15 - €19
- Website
- flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Milan to Venice Mestre
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €15 - €18
- Website
- flixbus.co.uk
Frequently asked questions

- Phone
- +420 542 42 42 42
- info@regiojet.cz
- Website
- regiojet.com
Bus from Zurich Central Bus Station Sihlquai to Milan Lampugnano
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €8 - €12
- Website
- RegioJet

- Phone
- +39 080 3112335
- info@marinobus.it
- Website
- marinobus.it
Bus from Zurich Central Bus Station Sihlquai to Milan Lampugnano
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 50m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- €25 - €35
- Website
- Marino Autolinee

- Phone
- +39 06 88 93 82 32
- Website
- itabus.it
Bus from Milan Lampugnano to Venice Mestre Train Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €2 - €20
- Website
- Itabus

As the bus subsidiary of French railway SNCF, Ouibus offers eco-friendly coaches serving 35 French cities and 10 European cities at affordable fares. Ouibus journeys are safe and comfortable, with the four-star coaches offering power outlets, restrooms and WiFi. All Ouibus stations are located close to town centres for easy access to public transport. Getting on one of the 130 daily journeys is easy - electronic travel documents include your ticket and a personalised mini-guide with handy information.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 71 53 01 80
- Website
- blablacar.fr
Bus from Milan to Venice - Mestre
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €11 - €14
- Website
- Blablabus
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The quickest flight from Lyon Airport to Venice Airport is the direct flight which takes 1h 20m.
Arbois to Venice bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Venice Mestre station.
Arbois to Venice train services, operated by Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS), arrive at Venezia S. Lucia station.
Yes, the driving distance between Arbois to Venice is 689 km. It takes approximately 7h 25m to drive from Arbois to Venice.
Volotea, easyJet, Lufthansa and Air Dolomiti offer flights from Lyon Airport to Venice Airport.
There are 1470+ hotels available in Venice. Prices start at €87 per night.