There are 10 ways to get from Frankfurt am Main to Venice by plane, train, bus or car
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Recommended option
Fly Frankfurt to Venice • 4h 7m
€41 - €205
9 alternative options
Fly Frankfurt to Verona, train • 5h 42m
€62 - €400
Train to Cologne Bonn, fly to Venice • 5h 19m
€75 - €284
Fly Frankfurt to Trieste, train • 6h 2m
€61 - €2121
Fly Frankfurt to Bologna, train • 6h 15m
€65 - €225
Bus, train • 11h 4m
€78 - €130
Train via Munich • 11h 28m
€72 - €181
Train • 11h 42m
€200 - €351
Bus • 14h 25m
€40 - €55
Drive • 8h 19m
€110 - €170
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Questions & Answers
The cost-effective way to get from Frankfurt am Main to Venice is to bus, which costs €40 - €55 and takes 14h 25m.
The quickest way to get from Frankfurt am Main to Venice is to fly which costs €40 - €210 and takes 4h 7m.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Frankfurt central train station station and arriving at Venice. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 14h 25m.
No, there is no direct train from Frankfurt am Main to Venice. However, there are services departing from Frankfurt(Main)Hbf and arriving at Venezia S. Lucia via Muenchen Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 28m.
The distance between Frankfurt am Main and Venice is 587 km. The road distance is 905.1 km.
The best way to get from Frankfurt am Main to Venice without a car is to bus and train which takes 11h 4m and costs €75 - €130.
It takes approximately 4h 7m to get from Frankfurt am Main to Venice, including transfers.
Frankfurt am Main to Venice bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Frankfurt central train station.
Frankfurt am Main to Venice train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express, depart from Frankfurt(Main)Hbf station.
The best way to get from Frankfurt am Main to Venice is to fly which takes 4h 7m and costs €40 - €210. Alternatively, you can train via Munich, which costs €70 - €190 and takes 11h 28m, you could also bus, which costs €40 - €55 and takes 14h 25m.
- Distance: 587.2 km
- Duration: 4h 7m
What companies run services between Frankfurt am Main, Germany and Venice, Italy?
Lufthansa, Austrian Airlines and Air Dolomiti fly from Frankfurt am Main to Venice every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from Frankfurt am Main to Venice via Muenchen Hbf in around 11h 28m.
- Website
- lufthansa.com
Flights from Frankfurt to Venice
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €65 - €360
Flights from Frankfurt to Venice via Munich
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €2300 - €3000
Flights from Frankfurt to Verona
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €120 - €420
Flights from Frankfurt to Verona via Munich
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €120 - €420
Flights from Cologne Bonn to Venice via Munich
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 32m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €170 - €470
Flights from Frankfurt to Trieste
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €90 - €460
Flights from Frankfurt to Trieste via Munich
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €90 - €460
Flights from Frankfurt to Bologna
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €120 - €450
Flights from Frankfurt to Bologna via Munich
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 12m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €80 - €1000
- Website
- austrian.com
Flights from Frankfurt to Venice via Vienna
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 32m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €120 - €490
Flights from Cologne Bonn to Venice via Vienna
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 36m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €110 - €350
- Website
- airdolomiti.it
Flights from Frankfurt to Verona
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €120 - €420
- Website
- eurowings.com
Flights from Cologne Bonn to Venice
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €65 - €290
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
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €8 - €17
- Website
- Trenitalia
- 1st Class
- €15 - €17
Train from Trieste Airport to Venezia S. Lucia
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 36m
- 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
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
- 5 times a day
- 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 37m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- 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
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €22 - €75
- Website
- Trenitalia Frecce
- Super Economy
- €22 - €30
- Base Standard
- €40 - €60
- Base Premium
- €50 - €75
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
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €13 - €40
- Website
- Italo Treno
- Smart Economy
- €15 - €22
- Smart Low Cost
- €13 - €19
- Smart Flex
- €28 - €40
Train from Bologna Centrale to Venezia Santa Lucia
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 38m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- 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
- Every 4 hours
- 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 Verona Porta Nuova to Venezia S. Lucia
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €35 - €70
- Website
- Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS)
Train from Frankfurt to Basel SBB
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 52m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €90 - €170
- Website
- Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS)
Train from Basel SBB to Lugano
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €70 - €130
- Website
- Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS)
Train from Lugano to Milano Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €19 - €35
- Website
- Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS)
Train from Milano Centrale to Venezia S. Lucia
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 42m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €75 - €140
- Website
- Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS)
Deutsche Bahn’s EuroCity (EC) trains connect German cities to major cities in neighbouring European countries, and are operated in conjunction with their national train company. All EC trains offer First and Standard class; cars are air-conditioned and food and drinks are available onboard. Tickets can be booked up to 180 days in advance of travel. Seat reservations are not compulsory but are recommended for popular routes.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 2970
- Website
- bahn.com
Train from Verona Porta Nuova to Venezia S. Lucia
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €17 - €24
- Website
- reiseauskunft.bahn.de
Train from Frankfurt(Main)Hbf to Muenchen Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 51m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €40 - €60
- Website
- reiseauskunft.bahn.de
Train from Muenchen Hbf to Venezia S. Lucia
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 51m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €50 - €70
- Website
- reiseauskunft.bahn.de
Train from Frankfurt(Main)Hbf to Basel Sbb
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 53m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €30 - €50
- Website
- reiseauskunft.bahn.de
Train from Basel Sbb to Lugano
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €27 - €40
- Website
- reiseauskunft.bahn.de
Train from Lugano to Milano Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €6 - €9
- Website
- reiseauskunft.bahn.de
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(Main)Hbf to Siegburg/Bonn
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €30 - €50
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn
Train from Frankfurt(Main)Hbf to Muenchen Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 37m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €75 - €110
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn
Train from Frankfurt(Main)Hbf to Basel Sbb
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 57m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €60 - €85
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn
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Deutsche Bahn’s high-speed InterCity (IC) trains connect cities within Germany. They’re a popular way to travel as they’re faster than Deutsche Bahn’s regional trains and offer a frequent, fast service. All IC trains have first and second class carriages, power sockets and toilets, and most have a bistro cafe or restaurant. Tickets can be booked up to 180 days in advance of travel.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 2970
- Website
- bahn.com
Train from Frankfurt(Main)Hbf to Muenchen Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 51m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €80 - €120
- Website
- reiseauskunft.bahn.de
Train from Frankfurt(Main)Hbf to Basel Sbb
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 51m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €70 - €100
- Website
- reiseauskunft.bahn.de
- Phone
- +49 1807 123 99 123
- info@flixbus.de
- Website
- flixtrain.com
Train from Frankfurt to Munich central station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €22 - €27
- Website
- Flixtrain
Railjet trains operate domestically within Austria and also connect to major cities in Germany, Czech Republic, Italy, Switzerland and Hungary. This premium service runs at speeds of up to 230km/h and offers three travel classes (economy, first and business), all with free Wi-Fi and power sockets. Other amenities include a bistro-restaurant car and family zones. Seat reservations can be made up to 90 days prior to the train's departure (compulsory for all cross-border trains but not for domestic routes).
Contact Details
Train from Frankfurt(Main)Hbf to Muenchen Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- €50 - €80
- Website
- Railjet
- Phone
- +39 098 3520 315
- info@fsbusitaliafast.it
- Website
- simetbus.it
Bus from Frankfurt to Verona
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 9m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €70 - €85
- Schedules at
- simetbus.it
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 1807 123 99 123
- info@flixbus.de
- Website
- flixbus.de
Bus from Frankfurt central train station to Venice
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €40 - €55
- Website
- flixbus.co.uk
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The quickest flight from Frankfurt Airport to Venice Airport is the direct flight which takes 1h 20m.
Frankfurt am Main to Venice bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Venice station.
Frankfurt am Main to Venice train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Eurocity, arrive at Venezia S. Lucia station.
Yes, the driving distance between Frankfurt am Main to Venice is 905 km. It takes approximately 8h 19m to drive from Frankfurt am Main to Venice.
Air Dolomiti, Austrian Airlines and Lufthansa offer flights from Frankfurt Airport to Venice Airport.
Book your Frankfurt am Main to Venice train tickets online with Omio.
Book your Frankfurt am Main to Venice bus tickets online with Omio.
There are 1474+ hotels available in Venice. Prices start at €75 per night.
The best way to get from Frankfurt am Main to Frankfurt Airport is to line 35880 train which takes 15 min and costs €3 - €5.