There are 8 ways to get from Avignon to Venice by train, plane, bus or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2rio's travel planner.
Recommended option
Train to Marseille, fly to Venice
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Take the train from Avignon Tgv to Aix En Provence Tgv
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Fly from Marseille (MRS) to Venice (VCE)
Cheapest option
Bus
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Take the bus from Avignon Le Pontet Bus Station to Padua Bus Station
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Take the bus from Stazione Padova to Venezia
6 alternative options
Train to Lyon, fly to Venice
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Take the train from Avignon Tgv to Lyon-Saint Exupery Tgv
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Fly from Lyon (LYS) to Venice (VCE)
Train to Lyon, fly to Bologna, train
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Take the train from Avignon Tgv to Lyon-Saint Exupery Tgv
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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
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Take the train from Avignon Tgv to Lyon Part Dieu
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Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Milano Centrale
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Take the train from Milano Centrale to Venezia S. Lucia
Train via Ventimiglia
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Take the train from Avignon Tgv to Nice Ville
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Take the train from Ventimiglia to Genova P.Za Principe
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Take the train from Genova P.Za Principe to Venezia S. Lucia
Bus via Aix-en-Provence
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Take the bus from Avignon - Limbert to Aix en Provence - La Beauvalle
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Take the bus from Aix-en-Provence to Venice
Drive
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Drive from Avignon to Venice
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International entry into Italy from France
- Entry is fully open for citizens and permanent residents of France
Conditions of entry into Italy from France
- There are no current restrictions
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- There is a social distancing requirement of 1.5 metres
- Observe COVID-19 safety rules
- FFP2 masks are required on all public transport
The national COVID-19 helpline number in Venice is 1500.
Wearing a face mask on public transport in Venice is mandatory.
The social distance requirement in Venice is 1.5 metres.
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Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Avignon to Venice is to bus which costs €26 - €40 and takes 14h 38m.
The quickest way to get from Avignon to Venice is to train and fly which costs €55 - €210 and takes 4h 50m.
No, there is no direct bus from Avignon to Venice. However, there are services departing from Avignon - Limbert and arriving at Venice via Aix-en-Provence. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 34m.
No, there is no direct train from Avignon to Venice. However, there are services departing from Avignon Tgv and arriving at Venezia S. Lucia via Lyon Part Dieu and Milano Centrale. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 4m.
The distance between Avignon and Venice is 617 km. The road distance is 829.9 km.
The best way to get from Avignon to Venice without a car is to train which takes 10h 4m and costs €75 - €190.
It takes approximately 5h 5m to get from Avignon to Venice, including transfers.
Avignon to Venice bus services, operated by Zou! LER, depart from Avignon - Limbert station.
Avignon to Venice train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Avignon Tgv station.
The best way to get from Avignon to Venice is to train which takes 10h 4m and costs €75 - €190. Alternatively, you can bus via Aix-en-Provence, which costs and takes 13h 34m.

- Distance: 617.1 km
- Duration: 5h 5m
What companies run services between Avignon, France and Venice, Italy?
You can take a train from Avignon to Venice via Lyon Part Dieu and Milano Centrale in around 10h 4m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Avignon to Venice via Aix en Provence - La Beauvalle and Aix-en-Provence in around 13h 34m.

- Website
- volotea.com
Flights from Marseille to Venice
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Thursday
- Estimated price
- €19 - €260
Flights from Lyon to Venice
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Monday, Thursday and Friday
- Estimated price
- €19 - €240

- Website
- lufthansa.com
Flights from Marseille to Venice via Munich
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- When
- Monday to Saturday
- Estimated price
- €120 - €380
Flights from Lyon to Venice via Munich
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €120 - €380

- Website
- airfrance.com
Flights from Lyon to Bologna
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €75 - €240

- Website
- ryanair.com
Flights from Marseille to Venice
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €15 - €130

- Website
- swiss.com
Flights from Marseille to Venice via Zurich
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €130 - €550

- Website
- easyjet.com
Flights from Lyon to Venice
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Thursday, Saturday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €50 - €270

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 Avignon Tgv to Aix En Provence Tgv
- Ave. Duration
- 20 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €22 - €35
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
- 2nd Class
- €28 - €33
- 1st Class
- €22 - €27
Train from Avignon Tgv to Lyon Part Dieu
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €45 - €55
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
- 2nd Class
- €45 - €55
- 1st Class
- €45 - €55
Train from Avignon Tgv to Nice Ville
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 1m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €55 - €70
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
- 2nd Class
- €55 - €70
- 1st Class
- €60 - €70

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.
Rome2rio's guide to SNCF
Contact Details
- Phone
- +33 9 70 60 99 70
- Website
- sncf.com
Train from Avignon Tgv to Aix En Provence Tgv
- Ave. Duration
- 21 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €10 - €26
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
- 2nd Class
- €10 - €15
- Rail 1st Class
- €17 - €26
Train from Avignon Tgv to Lyon-Saint Exupery Tgv
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €26 - €55
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
- 2nd Class
- €26 - €40
- Rail 1st Class
- €35 - €55
Train from Avignon TGV to Lyon Part Dieu
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €27 - €55
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
- 2nd Class
- €27 - €40
- Rail 1st Class
- €35 - €55

German rail company Deutsche Bahn is known for its efficient and comfortable service. It offers many different types of rail transportation, including ICE or Intercity-Express for high-speed services between major cities and regions, IC (InterCity) for long-distance trains, RE (Regional Express) trains that connect regions and cities, and the S-Bahn rapid transit service. There are two main tickets on offer: the Flexpreis that has full flexibility, and the Sparpreis which is the cheaper, advanced fare (bookings usually open 6 months in advance for domestic tickets).
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 0180 6 99 66 33
- Website
- bahn.com
Train from Avignon TGV to Aix-en-Provence TGV
- Ave. Duration
- 19 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €21 - €30
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn

- Phone
- +34 902 320 320
- comunicacion@renfe.es
- Website
- renfe-sncf.com
Train from Avignon Tgv to Aix En Provence Tgv
- Ave. Duration
- 21 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €29 - €40
- Website
- renfe-sncf.com

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
Train from Milano Centrale to Venezia S. Lucia
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 27m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €22 - €75
- Website
- Trenitalia Frecce
- Super Economy
- €22 - €30
- Base Standard
- €40 - €60
- Base Premium
- €50 - €75
Train from Ventimiglia to Genova P.Za Principe
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €14 - €55
- Website
- Trenitalia Frecce
- Super Economy
- €14 - €19
- Base Standard
- €29 - €40
- Base Premium
- €35 - €55
Train from Genova P.Za Principe to Venezia S. Lucia
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 7m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €30 - €95
- Website
- Trenitalia Frecce
- Super Economy
- €30 - €45
- Base Standard
- €55 - €75
- Base Premium
- €65 - €95

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
Train from Lyon Part Dieu to Milano Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 34m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €30 - €60
- Website
- Trenitalia
- 1st Class
- €53 - €58
Train from Ventimiglia to Genova P.Za Principe
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 29m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €9 - €20
- Website
- Trenitalia
- 1st Class
- €17 - €20
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 to Venezia Santa Lucia Station
- 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
Train from Milano Centrale to Venezia Santa Lucia
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 28m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €19 - €55
- Website
- Italo Treno
- Smart Economy
- €21 - €30
- Smart Low Cost
- €19 - €27
- Smart Flex
- €40 - €55

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 Milano Centrale to Venezia S. Lucia
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 37m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €80 - €150
- Website
- Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS)

Trenitalia’s Intercity (IC) trains are slower than the high-speed Frecce trains but are still a good way to travel between major cities and towns, with routes including Rome to Naples, Venice to Bologna and Milan to Genoa. Tickets usually open for booking 90 days ahead of travel, and you’ll need make a seat reservation before boarding. All IC trains have 1st and 2nd class carriages as well as a bar buffet car, air conditioning and power sockets. InterCity trains that run at night are called InterCity Notte (ICN).
Contact Details
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- Website
- trenitalia.com
Train from Ventimiglia to Genova P.Za Principe
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €9 - €14
- Website
- Trenitalia Intercity
- 2nd Class
- €9 - €14

- Phone
- +33 4 91 57 50 57
- webpresse@maregionsud.fr
- Website
- zou.maregionsud.fr
Bus from Avignon - Limbert to Aix en Provence - La Beauvalle
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Website
- Zou! LER

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).
Rome2rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.de
Bus from Aix-en-Provence to Venice
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €35 - €50
- Website
- flixbus.co.uk
Frequently asked questions

- Phone
- 02/989 0000
- Website
- union-ivkoni.com
Bus from Avignon Le Pontet Bus Station to Padua Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 13h
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €26 - €40
- Website
- Union Ivkoni

- Phone
- + 39 041 27 22 111
- protocollo@pec.actv.it
- Website
- actv.avmspa.it
Bus from Stazione Padova to Venezia
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €0
- Website
- ACTV S.p.a
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The quickest flight from Marseille Airport to Venice Airport is the direct flight which takes 1h 25m.
Avignon to Venice bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Venice station.
Avignon to Venice train services, operated by Trenitalia Frecce, arrive at Venezia S. Lucia station.
Yes, the driving distance between Avignon to Venice is 830 km. It takes approximately 8h 1m to drive from Avignon to Venice.
Volotea, Ryanair, Lufthansa and two other airlines offer flights from Marseille Airport to Venice Airport.
There are 1524+ hotels available in Venice. Prices start at €87 per night.