There are 6 ways to get from Chiasso to Venice by train, bus, 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.
Train via Milan
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Take the train from Chiasso to Milano Centrale
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Take the train from Milano Centrale to Venezia S. Lucia
Train via Milan #2
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Take the train from Chiasso to Milano Centrale
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Take the train from Milano Centrale to Venezia S. Lucia
Drive
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Drive from Chiasso to Venice
Train, fly
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Take the train from Varese to Malpensa Aeroporto T.1
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Fly from Milan Malpensa (MXP) to Venice (VCE)
Chiasso to Venice by train
The train journey time between Chiasso and Venice is around 3h 40m and covers a distance of around 316 km. Operated by Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS), the Chiasso to Venice train service departs from Chiasso and arrives in Venezia S. Lucia. Typically seven trains run weekly, although weekend and holiday schedules can vary so check in advance.
Questions & Answers
The most affordable way to get from Chiasso to Venice is to bus, which costs SFr 19 - SFr 60 and takes 5h 37m.
The quickest way to get from Chiasso to Venice is to drive which costs SFr 45 - SFr 70 and takes 3h 2m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Chiasso and arriving at Venezia S. Lucia. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 40m.
The distance between Chiasso and Venice is 261 km. The road distance is 314.5 km.
The best way to get from Chiasso to Venice without a car is to train which takes 3h 40m and costs SFr 95 - SFr 180.
The train from Chiasso to Venezia S. Lucia takes 3h 40m including transfers and departs once daily.
Chiasso to Venice train services, operated by Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS), depart from Chiasso station.
The best way to get from Chiasso to Venice is to train which takes 3h 40m and costs SFr 95 - SFr 180. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 19 - SFr 60 and takes 5h 37m.
There is no direct flight from Milan Malpensa Airport to Venice Airport. The quickest flight takes 3h 25m and has one stopover.
Chiasso to Venice train services, operated by Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS), arrive at Venezia S. Lucia station.

- Distance: 260.6 km
- Duration: 3h 40m
What companies run services between Chiasso, Switzerland and Venice, Italy?
Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS) operates a train from Chiasso to Venezia S. Lucia once daily. Tickets cost €90 - €170 and the journey takes 3h 40m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Como to Venice Mestre 3 times a week. Tickets cost €17 - €21 and the journey takes 4h 15m.

- Website
- ryanair.com
Flights from Milan Malpensa to Venice via Naples
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- When
- Tuesday
- Estimated price
- €21 - €200
Flights from Milan Malpensa to Venice via Bari
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- When
- Wednesday
- Estimated price
- €21 - €200
Flights from Milan Malpensa to Venice via Palermo
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- When
- Wednesday and Friday
- Estimated price
- €21 - €200
Flights from Milan Malpensa to Venice via Catania
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 10m
- When
- Wednesday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- €21 - €200
Flights from Milan Malpensa to Venice via London Stansted
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 25m
- When
- Monday and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- €21 - €200

- Website
- lufthansa.com
Flights from Milan Malpensa to Venice via Frankfurt
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 38m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €260 - €1300
Flights from Milan Malpensa to Venice via Munich
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- When
- Monday to Friday
- Estimated price
- €310 - €1400

- Website
- easyjet.com
Flights from Milan Malpensa to Venice via Paris CDG
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- When
- Thursday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €45 - €250
Flights from Milan Malpensa to Venice via London Gatwick
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 5m
- When
- Thursday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €45 - €250

- Website
- swiss.com
Flights from Milan Malpensa to Venice via Zurich
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €240 - €1600

- Website
- airfrance.com
Flights from Milan Malpensa to Venice via Paris CDG
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 37m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €250 - €4000

- Website
- britishairways.com
Flights from Milan Malpensa to Venice via London Heathrow
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 27m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- €150 - €850

- Website
- luxair.lu
Flights from Milan Malpensa to Venice via Luxembourg
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- €120 - €950

- Website
- austrian.com
Flights from Milan Malpensa to Venice via Vienna
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €240 - €1200

- Website
- eurowings.com
Flights from Milan Malpensa to Venice via Stuttgart
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- When
- Wednesday and Friday
- Estimated price
- €240 - €1400

- Website
- airdolomiti.it
Flights from Milan Malpensa to Venice via Munich
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- When
- Monday to Friday
- Estimated price
- €310 - €1400

- Website
- vueling.com
Flights from Milan Malpensa to Venice via Barcelona
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- €130 - €750

- Website
- wizzair.com
Flights from Milan Malpensa to Venice via Cagliari
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 40m
- When
- Tuesday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- €18 - €150

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 Chiasso to Venezia S. Lucia
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €90 - €170
- Website
- Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS)
Train from Milano Centrale to Venezia S. Lucia
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 37m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €75 - €140
- Website
- Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS)
Train from Varese to Malpensa Aeroporto T1
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €18 - €35
- Website
- Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS)

Trenord operates regional and suburban lines throughout Italy’s Lombardy region, including the Malapensa Express from Milan’s Malapensa Airport and local lines around Lake Como and the Italian Lakes. Trenord train tickets can be purchased from machines at any train station and don’t need to be booked in advance.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +39 02 7249 4494
- my-link@trenord.it
- Website
- trenord.it
Train from Chiasso to Milano Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- €4 - €6
- Website
- Trenord
Train from Varese to Malpensa Aeroporto T.1
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- €4 - €5
- Website
- Trenord

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 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

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 Como to Venice Mestre
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- €17 - €21
- Website
- flixbus.co.uk
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