There are 7 ways to get from Paris to Venice by plane, train, 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
Fly from Paris CDG • 4h 49m
49€ - 209€
6 alternative options
Fly from Paris Orly • 4h 35m
50€ - 163€
Train • 10h 3m
140€ - 240€
Train via Milan • 10h 35m
149€ - 245€
Bus • 18h 20m
58€ - 71€
Train, bus • 19h 43m
202€ - 340€
Drive • 10h 40m
130€ - 200€
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- 10-day mandatory quarantine and a negative COVID-19 test issued at most 2 days before arrival
- Negative COVID-19 test issued at most 2 days before arrival and 5 day mandatory self quarantine
- A negative result for COVID-19 is a condition to end the quarantine obligation earlier. It is tested in quarantine on day 5
- Health declaration required
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The national COVID-19 helpline number in Venice is 1500.
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The social distance requirement in Venice is 1 metre.
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Questions & Answers
The most affordable way to get from Paris to Venice is to bus, which costs 55€ - 75€ and takes 18h 20m.
The quickest way to get from Paris to Venice is to fly which costs 45€ - 170€ and takes 4h 35m.
No, there is no direct bus from Paris to Venice. However, there are services departing from Paris and arriving at VENEZIA - VENEZIA - Tronchetto stazione people mover via Bologna - Terminal Bus 200 Mt. Da Stazione Fs. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 20m.
No, there is no direct train from Paris to Venice. However, there are services departing from Paris Gare De Lyon and arriving at Venezia S. Lucia via Torino Porta Susa. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 3m.
The distance between Paris and Venice is 844 km. The road distance is 1115.3 km.
The best way to get from Paris to Venice without a car is to train which takes 10h 3m and costs 140€ - 240€.
It takes approximately 4h 49m to get from Paris to Venice, including transfers.
Paris to Venice bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Paris station.
Paris to Venice train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Paris Gare De Lyon station.
The best way to get from Paris to Venice is to fly which takes 4h 49m and costs 45€ - 210€. Alternatively, you can train, which costs 140€ - 240€ and takes 10h 3m, you could also bus, which costs 55€ - 75€ and takes 18h 20m.
- Distance: 844.3 km
- Duration: 4h 49m
What companies run services between Paris, France and Venice, Italy?
easyJet, Air France and three other airlines fly from Paris to Venice 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a train from Paris Bercy to Venice via Torino Porta Susa in around 10h 3m.
- Website
- easyjet.com
Flights from Paris CDG to Venice
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- 30€ - 140€
Flights from Paris Orly to Venice
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- 35€ - 120€
Flights from Paris Orly to Venice via Nice
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- When
- Monday and Friday
- Estimated price
- 35€ - 120€
- Website
- airfrance.com
Flights from Paris CDG to Venice
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 42m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- 60€ - 340€
- Website
- lufthansa.com
Flights from Paris CDG to Venice via Frankfurt
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 2m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- 160€ - 550€
- Website
- austrian.com
Flights from Paris CDG to Venice via Vienna
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- When
- Thursday and Friday
- Estimated price
- 170€ - 550€
- Website
- swiss.com
Flights from Paris CDG to Venice via Zurich
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- When
- Friday, Saturday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- 190€ - 650€
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
- en.oui.sncf
Train from Paris Gare De Lyon to Torino Porta Susa
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 39m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- 110€ - 150€
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
- 2nd Class
- 110€ - 130€
- 1st Class
- 120€ - 150€
Train from Paris Gare De Lyon to Milano P.Garibaldi
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 6m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- 120€ - 170€
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
- 2nd Class
- 120€ - 150€
- 1st Class
- 140€ - 170€
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 Torino Porta Susa to Venezia S. Lucia
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 24m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- 30€ - 95€
- Website
- Trenitalia Frecce
- Super Economy
- 30€ - 45€
- Base Standard
- 55€ - 75€
- Base Premium
- 65€ - 95€
Train from Milano P.Garibaldi to Venezia S. Lucia
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 29m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- 22€ - 75€
- Website
- Trenitalia Frecce
- Super Economy
- 22€ - 30€
- Base Standard
- 40€ - 60€
- Base Premium
- 50€ - 75€
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 Paris-Est to Bâle Saint-Jean
- Ave. Duration
- 8h
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- 150€ - 280€
- Website
- Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS)
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 1807 123 99 123
- info@flixbus.de
- Website
- flixbus.de
Bus from Paris to Bologna
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 50m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- 50€ - 60€
- Website
- flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- +39 0861 1991900
- info@baltour.it
- Website
- global.flixbus.com
Bus from Bologna - Terminal Bus 200 Mt. Da Stazione Fs to VENEZIA - VENEZIA - Tronchetto stazione people mover
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- 8€ - 11€
- Website
- Baltour
- Phone
- +41 842 000 888
- info@expressbus.ch
- Website
- expressbus.ch
Bus from Basel Meret-Oppenheim-Strasse to Venice Tronchetto Train Station
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 25m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- 45€ - 75€
- Website
- ExpressBus
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Read the travel guideMore Questions & Answers
The quickest flight from Paris CDG Airport to Venice Airport is the direct flight which takes 1h 40m.
Paris to Venice bus services, operated by Baltour, arrive at VENEZIA - VENEZIA - Tronchetto stazione people mover station.
Paris to Venice train services, operated by Trenitalia Frecce, arrive at Venezia S. Lucia station.
Yes, the driving distance between Paris to Venice is 1115 km. It takes approximately 10h 40m to drive from Paris to Venice.
Air France, Austrian Airlines, Swiss and two other airlines offer flights from Paris CDG Airport to Venice Airport.
There are 5209+ hotels available in Venice. Prices start at 75€ per night.
The best way to get from Paris to Paris CDG Airport is to train which takes 38 min and costs 5€ - 9€.