There are 4 ways to get from Gmünd to Venice Airport (VCE) by bus, train, 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.
Train
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Take the train from Villach Hbf to Venezia Mestre
Night train
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Take the night train from Villach Hbf to Venezia Mestre
Drive
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Drive from Gmünd to Venice Airport (VCE)
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International entry into Italy from Austria
- Entry is partially open for citizens and permanent residents of Austria
Conditions of entry into Italy from Austria
- Negative COVID-19 test issued at most 3 days before arrival or 5 day mandatory self-quarantine
- Negative COVID-19 result is required for quarantine release
- Travellers who have recovered from COVID-19 in the last 6 months are exempt from providing a negative COVID-19 test and can bypass compulsory quarantine on arrival (certificate required)
- Travellers with a certificate of vaccination are exempt from providing a negative COVID-19 test and can bypass compulsory quarantine on arrival
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- Negative COVID-19 test issued at most 3 days before arrival or 5 day mandatory self-quarantine
- Negative COVID-19 result is required for quarantine release
- Travellers who have recovered from COVID-19 in the last 6 months are exempt from providing a negative COVID-19 test and can bypass compulsory quarantine on arrival (certificate required)
- Travellers with a certificate of vaccination are exempt from providing a negative COVID-19 test and can bypass compulsory quarantine on arrival
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- Face masks are mandatory
- 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 Airport (VCE) is 1500.
Wearing a face mask on public transport in Venice Airport (VCE) is mandatory.
The social distance requirement in Venice Airport (VCE) is 1.5 metres.
Make yourself known to an official member of staff and/or call the national coronavirus helpline number on 1500.
No, returning to Austria from Italy is currently allowed.
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Last updated: 19 May 2022
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Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Gmünd to Venice Airport (VCE) is to bus which costs €24 - €65 and takes 5h 31m.
The quickest way to get from Gmünd to Venice Airport (VCE) is to drive which costs €40 - €65 and takes 2h 43m.
The distance between Gmünd and Venice Airport (VCE) is 181 km. The road distance is 296.7 km.
The best way to get from Gmünd to Venice Airport (VCE) without a car is to bus which takes 5h 31m and costs €24 - €65.
It takes approximately 5h 31m to get from Gmünd to Venice Airport (VCE), including transfers.
The best way to get from Gmünd to Venice Airport (VCE) is to bus which takes 5h 31m and costs €24 - €65. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €50 - €110 and takes 6h 24m.
Yes, the driving distance between Gmünd to Venice Airport (VCE) is 297 km. It takes approximately 2h 43m to drive from Gmünd to Venice Airport (VCE).
There are 1650+ hotels available in Venice Airport (VCE). Prices start at €87 per night.

- Distance: 181 km
- Duration: 5h 31m
What companies run services between Gmünd, Kärnten, Austria and Venice Airport (VCE), Italy?
FlixBus operates a bus from Villach Bus Station to Venice twice daily. Tickets cost €13 - €17 and the journey takes 3h 5m. Alternatively, Railjet operates a train from Villach Hbf to Venezia Mestre twice daily. Tickets cost €30 - €50 and the journey takes 3h 3m.

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 Villach Hbf to Venezia Mestre
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 3m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €30 - €50
- Website
- Railjet

- Phone
- +43 51717
- Website
- nightjet.com
Night train from Villach Hbf to Venezia Mestre
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 38m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €19 - €26
- Website
- Nightjet

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 Villach Bus Station to Venice
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €13 - €17
- Website
- flixbus.co.uk
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