There are 12 ways to get from Penzance to Venice by plane, train, night train, bus and ferry, bus, car, car train or car ferry
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 Newquay • 10h 33m
53€ - 318€
11 alternative options
Train, train to Bristol, fly • 9h 55m
146€ - 605€
Train, train to London Gatwick, fly • 11h 15m
186€ - 373€
Train to London Stansted, fly • 11h 16m
177€ - 370€
Train, train to Cardiff, fly • 14h 18m
144€ - 655€
Train, night train • 31h 54m
372€ - 759€
Train, bus and ferry, bus • 33h 56m
246€ - 339€
Train, bus and ferry • 36h 21m
236€ - 324€
Bus, bus and ferry • 37h 55m
Train, bus • 2 days 9h
212€ - 479€
Drive, Eurotunnel • 19h 6m
374€ - 482€
Drive, car ferry • 20h 59m
298€ - 481€
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Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Penzance to Venice is to fly which costs £45 - £280 and takes 10h 33m.
The quickest way to get from Penzance to Venice is to train and fly which costs £120 - £550 and takes 9h 55m.
No, there is no direct bus from Penzance to Venice. However, there are services departing from Penzance and arriving at Venezia via London, Ulm ZOB and Verona. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 37h 55m.
No, there is no direct train from Penzance to Venice. However, there are services departing from Penzance and arriving at Venezia S. Lucia via Paddington station, London St Pancras Eurostar, Amsterdam Centraal and Innsbruck Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 31h 54m.
The distance between Penzance and Venice is 1429 km.
The best way to get from Penzance to Venice without a car is to train and night train which takes 31h 54m and costs £320 - £650.
It takes approximately 10h 33m to get from Penzance to Venice, including transfers.
Penzance to Venice bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Penzance station.
Penzance to Venice train services, operated by Great Western Railway, depart from Penzance station.
There is no direct flight from Newquay Airport to Venice Airport. The quickest flight takes 4h 30m and has one stopover.
- Distance: 1428.8 km
- Duration: 10h 33m
What companies run services between Penzance, England and Venice, Italy?
Edelweiss Air, Swiss and five other airlines fly from Penzance to Venice 5 times a week.
- Website
- easyjet.com
Flights from Newquay to Venice via Manchester
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 25m
- When
- Tuesday
- Estimated price
- 80€ - 340€
Flights from Bristol to Venice
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- 65€ - 200€
Flights from London Gatwick to Venice
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 12m
- When
- Monday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- 45€ - 200€
- Website
- ryanair.com
Flights from Newquay to Venice via Dublin
- Ave. Duration
- 9h
- When
- Monday and Friday
- Estimated price
- 35€ - 200€
Flights from Bristol to Venice
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- When
- Tuesday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- 22€ - 160€
Flights from London Stansted to Venice
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- 25€ - 320€
Flights from London Stansted to Venice via Prague
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- When
- Monday and Friday
- Estimated price
- 25€ - 320€
- Website
- klm.com
Flights from Bristol to Venice via Amsterdam Schiphol
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- 130€ - 210€
Flights from Cardiff to Venice via Amsterdam Schiphol
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- 80€ - 260€
- Website
- vueling.com
Flights from London Gatwick to Venice via Barcelona
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- 70€ - 290€
Flights from Cardiff to Venice via Barcelona
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 25m
- When
- Tuesday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- 21€ - 120€
- Website
- swiss.com
Flights from Newquay to Venice via Zurich
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- 55€ - 430€
- Website
- airfrance.com
Flights from Newquay to Venice via Newcastle, Paris CDG
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 20m
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- 140€ - 490€
- Website
- lufthansa.com
Flights from Bristol to Venice via Frankfurt
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 50m
- When
- Wednesday and Friday
- Estimated price
- 110€ - 550€
- Website
- britishairways.com
Flights from London Gatwick to Venice
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- When
- Thursday
- Estimated price
- 50€ - 250€
- Website
- gwr.com
Train from Penzance to Plymouth
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- 30€ - 45€
- Website
- gwr.com
- Anytime Day
- 30€ - 45€
- Anytime Day 1st Class
- 55€ - 80€
Train from Plymouth to Bristol Temple Meads
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 39m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- 50€ - 65€
- Website
- gwr.com
- Anytime Day
- 50€ - 65€
- Anytime Day 1st Class
- 90€ - 130€
Train from Penzance to Reading
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 48m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- 110€ - 140€
- Website
- gwr.com
- Anytime Day
- 110€ - 140€
- Anytime Day 1st Class
- 190€ - 250€
Train from Reading to Gatwick Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- 23€ - 29€
- Website
- gwr.com
- Anytime Day
- 23€ - 29€
- Anytime Day 1st Class
- 40€ - 55€
Train from Penzance to London Paddington
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 14m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- 120€ - 150€
- Website
- gwr.com
- Anytime Day
- 120€ - 150€
- Anytime Day 1st Class
- 210€ - 290€
Train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- 18€ - 22€
- Website
- gwr.com
- Anytime Day
- 18€ - 22€
- Anytime Day 1st Class
- 30€ - 45€
- Phone
- 0344 736 9123
- customer.relations@crosscountrytrains.co.uk
- Website
- crosscountrytrains.co.uk
Train from Penzance to Plymouth
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 48m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- 50€ - 170€
- Website
- crosscountrytrains.co.uk
- Anytime Day
- 50€ - 65€
- Anytime Day 1st Class
- 120€ - 170€
Train from Plymouth to Bristol Temple Meads
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- 70€ - 210€
- Website
- crosscountrytrains.co.uk
- Anytime Day
- 70€ - 90€
- Anytime Day 1st Class
- 150€ - 210€
Train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- 30€ - 130€
- Website
- crosscountrytrains.co.uk
- Anytime Day
- 30€ - 45€
- Anytime Day 1st Class
- 90€ - 130€
Train from Penzance to Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 31m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- 150€ - 370€
- Website
- crosscountrytrains.co.uk
- Anytime Day
- 150€ - 180€
- Anytime Day 1st Class
- 260€ - 370€
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- Phone
- 0345 026 4700
- Website
- thameslinkrailway.com
Train from Penzance to Plymouth
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 48m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- 40€ - 50€
- Website
- Thameslink
- Anytime
- 40€ - 50€
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Contact Details
- Phone
- +44 343 218 6186
- Website
- eurostar.com
Train from London St Pancras Eurostar to Amsterdam Centraal
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 7m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- 130€ - 360€
- Website
- Eurostar
- Business Premier
- 310€ - 360€
- Standard
- 130€ - 170€
- Standard Premier
- 180€ - 240€
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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
Night train from Amsterdam Centraal to Innsbruck Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 44m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- 80€ - 190€
- Website
- Dutch Railways (NS)
- Book at
- Netherlands Rail Pass
- 2nd Class
- 80€ - 120€
- 1st Class
- 130€ - 190€
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 Innsbruck Hbf to Venezia S. Lucia
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 1m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- 35€ - 55€
- Website
- reiseauskunft.bahn.de
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 Augsburg Hbf to Villach Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 1m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- 35€ - 55€
- Website
- reiseauskunft.bahn.de
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€
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
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- 12€ - 50€
- Website
- Trenitalia Frecce
- Super Economy
- 12€ - 17€
- Base Standard
- 27€ - 40€
- Base Premium
- 35€ - 50€
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
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- 13€ - 40€
- Website
- Italo Treno
- Smart Economy
- 15€ - 22€
- Smart Low Cost
- 13€ - 19€
- Smart Flex
- 28€ - 40€
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
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- 35€ - 70€
- Website
- Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS)
Austria's national railway system is not only punctual, reliable and efficient, but offers free wifi to boot. Choose from high-speed intercity Railjet trains, overnight Nightjet trains and regional services such as Cityjet. ÖBB also operates international routes that connect cities in Austria with adjacent European countries including Germany, Hungary, Liechtenstein, Czech Republic, Switzerland and Slovenia. If you're planning to be in Austria for a while, consider the ÖBB Vorteilscard, an annual railcard that offers discounts on routes within Austria and in neighbouring countries.
Contact Details
Train from Villach Hbf to Venezia S. Lucia
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- 40€ - 60€
- Website
- Austrian Railways
- Book at
- Austria Rail Pass
- Phone
- +44 (0) 8443 35 35 35
- Website
- eurotunnel.com
Car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthun
- Ave. Duration
- 25 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- 153€
- Website
- Eurotunnel
- Phone
- 02/989 0000
- Website
- union-ivkoni.com
Bus and ferry from London to Ulm
- Ave. Duration
- 18h 14m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- 35€ - 50€
- Schedules at
- union-ivkoni.com
Bus and ferry from London to Augsburg
- Ave. Duration
- 19h 24m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- 35€ - 55€
- Schedules at
- union-ivkoni.com
- Phone
- +39 098 3520 315
- info@fsbusitaliafast.it
- Website
- simetbus.it
Bus from Ulm ZOB to Verona
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 56m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- 50€ - 65€
- Schedules at
- simetbus.it
National Express Coaches are a quick and convenient way of travelling around the UK. Over 550 National Express coaches run on Britain's roads every day, serving over 900 destinations across the UK. National Express Coaches carry around 19 million passenger journeys every year. For added convenience, National Express operate coach services to all major UK airports 24 hours per day, and is on its way to being 100% wheelchair accessible. The company also has a 24-hour control centre that receives a GPS signal to update on location, speed and the temperature inside coaches, ensuring the smoothest journey possible.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +44 08717 818178
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from Penzance to London Victoria Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 45m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- 13€ - 17€
- Website
- National Express
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- Phone
- +34 937 065 366
- Website
- barcelonanord.cat
Bus from Verona to Venezia
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Website
- Estació d'autobusos Barcelona Nord
- Phone
- +421 55 680 73 06
- onlinepredaj@eurobus.sk
- Website
- eurobus.sk
Bus from Birmingham to Prague Florenc
- Ave. Duration
- 37h 29m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- 35€ - 45€
- Schedules at
- eurobus.sk
- Book at
- eurobus.sk
- Phone
- +420 542 42 42 42
- info@regiojet.cz
- Website
- regiojet.com
Bus from Prague, ÚAN Florenc to Venice Mestre, St. di autobus
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- 26€ - 40€
- Website
- RegioJet
- Phone
- +45 33 42 30 10
- incoming@dfdsseaways.dk
- Website
- dfds.com
Car ferry from Dover to Dunkirk
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- 75€ - 150€
- Website
- dfds.co.uk
- Standard Car - Economy
- 75€ - 150€
- Standard Car - Flexi
- 130€ - 170€
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Penzance to Venice bus services, operated by Estació d'autobusos Barcelona Nord, arrive at Venezia station.
Venice is 1h ahead of Penzance. It is currently 12:58 PM in Penzance and 1:58 PM in Venice.
Penzance to Venice train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Eurocity, arrive at Venezia S. Lucia station.
Edelweiss Air, Swiss, easyJet and four other airlines offer flights from Newquay Airport to Venice Airport.
There are 5209+ hotels available in Venice. Prices start at 75€ per night.