There are 9 ways to get from Frankfurt Airport (FRA) to Venice by plane, train, bus, night train 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.
Fly to Verona, train
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Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Verona (VRN)
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Take the train from Verona Porta Nuova to Venezia S. Lucia
Fly to Bologna, train
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Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Bologna (BLQ)
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Take the train from Bologna Centrale to Venezia S. Lucia
Fly to Trieste, train
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Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Trieste (TRS)
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Take the train from Trieste Airport to Venezia S. Lucia
Train
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Take the train from Frankfurt to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof
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Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Basel SBB
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Take the train from Basel SBB to Lugano
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Take the train from Lugano to Milano Centrale
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Take the train from Milano Centrale to Venezia S. Lucia
Bus via Karlsruhe
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Take the bus from Frankfurt Airport to Karlsruhe central train station
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Take the bus from Karlsruhe central train station to Venice
Train, night train
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Take the train from Frankfurt to München Hbf
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Take the night train from Muenchen Hbf to Venezia S. Lucia
Drive
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Drive from Frankfurt Airport (FRA) to Venice
Frankfurt Airport (FRA) to Venice by bus
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Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Frankfurt Airport (FRA) to Venice is to bus which costs €40 - €55 and takes 11h 50m.
The quickest way to get from Frankfurt Airport (FRA) to Venice is to fly which costs €70 - €230 and takes 2h 4m.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Frankfurt and arriving at Venice. Services depart three times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 11h 50m.
No, there is no direct train from Frankfurt Airport (FRA) to Venice. However, there are services departing from Frankfurt and arriving at Venezia S. Lucia via Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof, Basel SBB, Lugano and Milano Centrale. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 13m.
The distance between Frankfurt Airport (FRA) and Venice is 585 km. The road distance is 908.9 km.
The best way to get from Frankfurt Airport (FRA) to Venice without a car is to bus which takes 11h 50m and costs €40 - €55.
It takes approximately 2h 4m to get from Frankfurt Airport (FRA) to Venice, including transfers.
Frankfurt Airport (FRA) to Venice bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Frankfurt station.
Frankfurt Airport (FRA) to Venice train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express, depart from Frankfurt station.
The best way to get from Frankfurt Airport (FRA) to Venice is to fly which takes 2h 4m and costs €70 - €230. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €40 - €55 and takes 11h 50m, you could also train, which costs €150 - €360 and takes 12h 13m.
- Distance: 584.9 km
- Duration: 2h 4m
What companies run services between Frankfurt Airport (FRA), Germany and Venice, Italy?
Lufthansa, Air Dolomiti and Austrian Airlines fly from Frankfurt Airport (FRA) to Venice every 3 hours. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Frankfurt to Venice 3 times a day. Tickets cost €40 - €55 and the journey takes 11h 50m.
- Website
- lufthansa.com
Flights from Frankfurt to Venice
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €75 - €400
Flights from Frankfurt to Venice via Munich
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €2900 - €6500
Flights from Frankfurt to Verona
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €130 - €550
Flights from Frankfurt to Verona via Munich
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €130 - €550
Flights from Frankfurt to Bologna
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €110 - €550
Flights from Frankfurt to Bologna via Munich
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €3100 - €7000
Flights from Frankfurt to Trieste
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €120 - €490
- Website
- airdolomiti.it
Flights from Frankfurt to Verona
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €130 - €550
- Website
- austrian.com
Flights from Frankfurt to Venice via Vienna
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €75 - €400
- Website
- condor.com
Flights from Frankfurt to Trieste
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- €55 - €300
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 Verona Porta Nuova to Venezia S. Lucia
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €12 - €50
- Website
- Trenitalia Frecce
- Super Economy
- €12 - €17
- Base Standard
- €27 - €40
- Base Premium
- €35 - €50
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
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 Verona Porta Nuova to Venezia S. Lucia
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €8 - €17
- Website
- Trenitalia
- 1st Class
- €15 - €17
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 Trieste Airport to Venezia S. Lucia
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 36m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €8 - €17
- Website
- Trenitalia
- 1st Class
- €15 - €17
Frequently asked questions
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 Verona Porta Nuova to Venezia S. Lucia
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €40 - €75
- Website
- Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS)
Train from Basel SBB to Lugano
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €75 - €140
- Website
- Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS)
Train from Lugano to Milano Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €21 - €40
- Website
- Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS)
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)
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 Verona Porta Nuova to Venezia Santa Lucia
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €13 - €40
- Website
- Italo Treno
- Smart Economy
- €15 - €22
- Smart Low Cost
- €13 - €19
- Smart Flex
- €28 - €40
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
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
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 Frankfurt to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof
- Ave. Duration
- 31 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €21 - €29
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn
Train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Basel SBB
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €45 - €70
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn
Train from Frankfurt to München Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €75 - €110
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn
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- Website
- oebb.at
Train from Frankfurt(M) Flughafen Fernbf to Mannheim Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €20 - €28
- Website
- fahrplan.oebb.at
Train from Mannheim Hbf to Basel Sbb
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 47m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €30 - €50
- Website
- fahrplan.oebb.at
Dutch Railways (NS) is the main passenger railway operator in the Netherlands. Founded in 1938, NS connects all major cities in the Netherlands, and offers night trains, international trains, Intercity direct, and trains to and from the airport. NS International is the international subsidiary of NS; their services include high-speed trains such as Thalys, ICE International, Eurostar and TGV, to major European hubs including Paris, London, Brussels, Berlin, Cologne, Frankfurt and Lille.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +31 30 751 5155
- Website
- ns.nl
Train from Frankfurt(M) Flughafen Fernbf to Mannheim Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 31 min
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €11 - €27
- Website
- Dutch Railways (NS)
- Book at
- Netherlands Rail Pass
- 2nd Class
- €11 - €16
- 1st Class
- €19 - €27
- Phone
- +43 51717
- Website
- nightjet.com
Night train from Muenchen Hbf to Venezia S. Lucia
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 14m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €45 - €65
- Website
- Nightjet
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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 Frankfurt to Venice
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 50m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €40 - €55
- Website
- flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Frankfurt Airport to Karlsruhe central train station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €9 - €12
- Website
- flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Karlsruhe central train station to Venice
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 55m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- €35 - €50
- Website
- flixbus.co.uk
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Read the travel guideMore Questions & Answers
The quickest flight from Frankfurt Airport to Venice Airport is the direct flight which takes 1h 20m.
Frankfurt Airport (FRA) to Venice bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Venice station.
Frankfurt Airport (FRA) to Venice train services, operated by Trenitalia Frecce, arrive at Venezia S. Lucia station.
Yes, the driving distance between Frankfurt Airport (FRA) to Venice is 909 km. It takes approximately 8h 17m to drive from Frankfurt Airport (FRA) to Venice.
Air Dolomiti, Austrian Airlines and Lufthansa offer flights from Frankfurt Airport to Venice Airport.
Book your Frankfurt Airport (FRA) to Venice bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.
There are 1474+ hotels available in Venice. Prices start at €87 per night.