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There are 13 ways to get from Penzance to Venice by train, plane, night train, 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.

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Train, train to Bristol, fly to Venice  •  9h 46m

  1. Take the train from Penzance to Plymouth
  2. Take the train from Plymouth to Bristol Temple Meads
  3. Fly from Bristol (BRS) to Venice (VCE) BRS - VCE

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Fly Newquay to Venice  •  10h 55m

  1. Fly from Newquay (NQY) to Venice (VCE) NQY - VCE

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Train to London Heathrow, fly to Venice  •  10h 33m

  1. Take the train from Penzance to London Paddington
  2. Fly from London Heathrow (LHR) to Venice (VCE) LHR - VCE

Train, train to London Gatwick, fly to Venice  •  11h 3m

  1. Take the train from Penzance to London Paddington
  2. Take the train from London Victoria to Gatwick Airport
  3. Fly from London Gatwick (LGW) to Venice (VCE) LGW - VCE

Train to London Heathrow, fly to Bologna, train  •  11h 42m

  1. Take the train from Penzance to London Paddington
  2. Fly from London Heathrow (LHR) to Bologna (BLQ) LHR - BLQ
  3. Take the train from Bologna Centrale to Venezia S. Lucia

Train, train to Cardiff, fly to Venice  •  13h 48m

  1. Take the train from Penzance to Plymouth
  2. Take the train from Plymouth to Bristol Parkway
  3. Take the train from Bristol Parkway to Cardiff Central
  4. Fly from Cardiff (CWL) to Venice (VCE) CWL - VCE

Train, train to London Gatwick, fly to Verona  •  12h 6m

  1. Take the train from Penzance to London Paddington
  2. Take the train from London Victoria to Gatwick Airport
  3. Fly from London Gatwick (LGW) to Verona (VRN) LGW - VRN
  4. Take the train from Verona Porta Nuova to Venezia S. Lucia

Train, night train  •  32h 1m

  1. Take the train from Penzance to London Paddington
  2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Amsterdam Centraal Eil
  3. Take the night train from Amsterdam Centraal to Zuerich Hb Nj
  4. Take the train from Zuerich Hb to Venezia S. Lucia Ec

Train, bus via Bergamo  •  33h 36m

  1. Take the train from Penzance to London Paddington
  2. Take the bus from London - Victoria Coach Station to Paris - Bercy Seine 700
  3. Take the bus from Paris - Bercy Seine to Bergamo
  4. Take the train from Bergamo to Brescia R1 / ...
  5. Take the train from Brescia to Venezia S. Lucia Fr / ...

Train, bus  •  33h 37m

  1. Take the train from Penzance to London Paddington
  2. Take the bus from London - Victoria Coach Station to Paris - Bercy Seine 700
  3. Take the bus from Paris to Venice

Bus  •  38h 20m

  1. Take the bus from Bus Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals 504 / ...
  2. Take the bus from London - Victoria Coach Station to Paris - Bercy Seine 700
  3. Take the bus from Paris to Venice

Drive, Eurotunnel  •  19h 16m

  1. Drive from Penzance to Folkestone
  2. Take the Eurotunnel from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthun
  3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Venice

Drive, car ferry  •  20h 29m

  1. Drive from Penzance to Dover
  2. Take the car ferry from Dover to Calais
  3. Drive from Calais to Venice

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The cheapest way to get from Penzance to Venice is to bus which costs £140 - £220 and takes 38h 20m.

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The quickest way to get from Penzance to Venice is to train and fly which costs £150 - £550 and takes 9h 46m.

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No, there is no direct bus from Penzance station to Venice. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Venice via London - Victoria Coach Station and Paris. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 38h 20m.

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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 Intl, Amsterdam Centraal and Zuerich Hb. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 32h 1m.

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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 32h 1m and costs £460 - £1,100.

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It takes approximately 9h 46m to get from Penzance to Venice, including transfers.

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Penzance to Venice bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bus Station.

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Penzance to Venice train services, operated by First Great Western Service, depart from Penzance station.

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The best way to get from Penzance to Venice is to fly which takes 10h 55m and costs £90 - £340. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £140 - £220 and takes 38h 20m.

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Map of how to get from Penzance to Venice.
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  • Distance: 1428.8 km
  • Duration: 9h 46m

What companies run services between Penzance, England and Venice, Italy?

Aer Lingus, British Airways and 11 other airlines fly from Penzance to Venice 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Penzance to Venice via London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, London - Victoria Coach Station, Paris - Bercy Seine, and Paris in around 38h 20m.

Airlines
easyJet
Website
easyjet.com
Flights from Bristol to Venice
Ave. Duration
2h 10m
When
Monday, Wednesday and Friday
Estimated price
€100 - €370
Flights from Bristol to Venice via Paris Orly
Ave. Duration
3h 50m
When
Monday
Estimated price
€100 - €370
Flights from Bristol to Venice via Lyon
Ave. Duration
4h
When
Sunday
Estimated price
€100 - €370
Flights from London Gatwick to Venice
Ave. Duration
2h 5m
When
Every day
Estimated price
€40 - €370
Flights from London Gatwick to Venice via Paris Charles de Gaulle
Ave. Duration
4h 15m
When
Monday, Tuesday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday
Estimated price
€40 - €370
Flights from London Gatwick to Venice via Lyon
Ave. Duration
4h 2m
When
Friday and Sunday
Estimated price
€40 - €370
Flights from London Gatwick to Venice via Amsterdam Schiphol
Ave. Duration
4h 7m
When
Friday, Saturday and Sunday
Estimated price
€40 - €370
Flights from London Gatwick to Venice via Nice
Ave. Duration
5h 5m
When
Monday
Estimated price
€40 - €370
Flights from Newquay to Venice via London Gatwick
Ave. Duration
6h 22m
When
Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday
Estimated price
€60 - €320
Flights from Newquay to Venice via London Gatwick, Paris Charles de Gaulle
Ave. Duration
8h 50m
When
Saturday
Estimated price
€60 - €330
Flights from London Gatwick to Verona
Ave. Duration
2h
When
Monday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday
Estimated price
€70 - €400
British Airways
Website
britishairways.com
Flights from London Heathrow to Venice
Ave. Duration
2h 15m
When
Every day
Estimated price
€120 - €800
Flights from Newquay to Venice via Belfast City, London Heathrow
Ave. Duration
6h 55m
When
Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Sunday
Estimated price
€550 - €1400
Flights from London Heathrow to Bologna
Ave. Duration
2h 9m
When
Every day
Estimated price
€80 - €700
Flights from Cardiff to Venice via Belfast City, London Heathrow
Ave. Duration
7h 45m
When
Every day
Estimated price
€140 - €700
Flights from London Gatwick to Verona
Ave. Duration
2h 5m
When
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday
Estimated price
€85 - €600
KLM
Website
klm.com
Flights from Bristol to Venice via Amsterdam Schiphol
Ave. Duration
4h 10m
When
Every day
Estimated price
€150 - €700
Flights from London Heathrow to Venice via Amsterdam Schiphol
Ave. Duration
4h 22m
When
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday
Estimated price
€160 - €650
Flights from Newquay to Venice via Newcastle, Amsterdam Schiphol
Ave. Duration
6h 50m
When
Saturday
Estimated price
€190 - €470
Flights from Newquay to Venice via Humberside, Amsterdam Schiphol
Ave. Duration
8h 35m
When
Monday and Friday
Estimated price
€180 - €470
Flights from London Heathrow to Bologna via Amsterdam Schiphol
Ave. Duration
4h 26m
When
Every day
Estimated price
€160 - €600
Flights from Cardiff to Venice via Amsterdam Schiphol
Ave. Duration
4h 48m
When
Every day
Estimated price
€210 - €600
Lufthansa
Website
lufthansa.com
Flights from Bristol to Venice via Frankfurt
Ave. Duration
3h 45m
When
Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday
Estimated price
€180 - €600
Flights from London Heathrow to Venice via Frankfurt
Ave. Duration
4h 2m
When
Every day
Estimated price
€160 - €700
Flights from Newquay to Venice via Zurich, Frankfurt
Ave. Duration
6h 55m
When
Sunday
Estimated price
€90 - €470
Flights from Newquay to Venice via Dusseldorf, Frankfurt
Ave. Duration
8h 40m
When
Saturday
Estimated price
€120 - €340
Flights from London Heathrow to Bologna via Frankfurt
Ave. Duration
4h 21m
When
Every day
Estimated price
€150 - €550
Flights from London Heathrow to Bologna via Munich
Ave. Duration
4h
When
Every day
Estimated price
€150 - €550
Air France
Website
airfrance.com
Flights from London Heathrow to Venice via Paris Charles de Gaulle
Ave. Duration
4h 13m
When
Every day
Estimated price
€190 - €800
Flights from London Heathrow to Bologna via Paris Charles de Gaulle
Ave. Duration
4h 42m
When
Every day
Estimated price
€140 - €1100
Flights from Cardiff to Venice via Amsterdam Schiphol, Paris Charles de Gaulle
Ave. Duration
7h 37m
When
Every day
Estimated price
€220 - €550
Ryanair
Website
ryanair.com
Flights from Bristol to Venice
Ave. Duration
2h 15m
When
Monday and Friday
Estimated price
€40 - €200
Flights from Newquay to Venice via London Stansted
Ave. Duration
6h 20m
When
Sunday
Estimated price
€120 - €480
Flights from Cardiff to Venice via Dublin, Birmingham
Ave. Duration
7h 25m
When
Friday
Estimated price
€60 - €330
Swiss
Website
swiss.com
Flights from Bristol to Venice via Zurich
Ave. Duration
3h 45m
When
Saturday
Estimated price
€150 - €750
Flights from London Heathrow to Venice via Zurich
Ave. Duration
4h 10m
When
Every day
Estimated price
€170 - €650
Flights from London Heathrow to Bologna via Zurich
Ave. Duration
3h 50m
When
Thursday
Estimated price
€150 - €490
Brussels Airlines
Website
brusselsairlines.com
Flights from London Heathrow to Venice via Brussels
Ave. Duration
3h 35m
When
Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday
Estimated price
€180 - €800
Flights from London Heathrow to Bologna via Brussels
Ave. Duration
4h 40m
When
Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Sunday
Estimated price
€150 - €650
Ulendo Airlink
Website
flyulendo.com
Flights from London Gatwick to Venice
Ave. Duration
2h 15m
When
Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday
Estimated price
€22 - €300
Vueling Airlines
Website
vueling.com
Flights from London Gatwick to Venice via Barcelona
Ave. Duration
5h
When
Friday and Sunday
Estimated price
€90 - €600
Alitalia
Website
alitalia.com
Flights from London Heathrow to Bologna via Rome
Ave. Duration
4h 55m
When
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday
Estimated price
€120 - €600
Train operators
First Great Western Service
Phone
+44 3457 000 125
Email
gwr.feedback@gwr.com
Website
gwr.com
Train from Penzance to Plymouth
Ave. Duration
1h 55m
Frequency
Hourly
Estimated price
€40 - €100
Website
https://www.gwr.com/
Anytime Day Single
€40 - €60
Anytime Day Single 1st Class
€65 - €100
Train from Plymouth to Bristol Temple Meads
Ave. Duration
2h 30m
Frequency
Every 4 hours
Estimated price
€70 - €150
Website
https://www.gwr.com/
Anytime Day Single
€70 - €100
Anytime Day Single 1st Class
€100 - €150
Train from Penzance to London Paddington
Ave. Duration
5h 14m
Frequency
Every 3 hours
Estimated price
€160 - €350
Website
https://www.gwr.com/
Anytime Day Single
€160 - €230
Anytime Day Single 1st Class
€230 - €350
Train from Plymouth to Bristol Parkway
Ave. Duration
2h 29m
Frequency
5 times a week
Estimated price
€70 - €160
Website
https://www.gwr.com/
Anytime Day Single
€70 - €100
Anytime Day Single 1st Class
€100 - €160
Train from Bristol Parkway to Cardiff Central
Ave. Duration
32 min
Frequency
Hourly
Estimated price
€18 - €45
Website
https://www.gwr.com/
Anytime Day Single
€18 - €26
Anytime Day Single 1st Class
€30 - €45
CrossCountry
Phone
0344 736 9123
Email
customer.relations@crosscountrytrains.co.uk
Website
crosscountrytrains.co.uk
Train from Penzance to Plymouth
Ave. Duration
1h 46m
Frequency
Twice daily
Estimated price
€50 - €130
Website
https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
Standard
€50 - €75
1st Class
€85 - €130
Train from Plymouth to Bristol Temple Meads
Ave. Duration
1h 57m
Frequency
Hourly
Estimated price
€70 - €200
Website
https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
Standard
€70 - €110
1st Class
€140 - €200
Train from Plymouth to Bristol Parkway
Ave. Duration
2h 15m
Frequency
Hourly
Estimated price
€75 - €210
Website
https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
Standard
€75 - €110
1st Class
€150 - €210
Train from Bristol Parkway to Cardiff Central
Ave. Duration
43 min
Frequency
5 times a week
Estimated price
€30 - €55
Website
https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
Standard
€30 - €45
1st Class
€35 - €55
Gatwick Express
Phone
+44 345 850 1530
Website
gatwickexpress.com
Train from London Victoria to Gatwick Airport
Ave. Duration
30 min
Frequency
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price
€14
Schedules at
https://www.gatwickexpress.com/travel-information/plan-your-journey/timetables
Website
https://www.gatwickexpress.com/
Anytime Day SIngle
€14
Trenitalia Frecce
Phone
+39 06 68475475
Website
trenitalia.com
Train from Bologna Centrale to Venezia S. Lucia
Ave. Duration
1h 33m
Frequency
Hourly
Estimated price
€15 - €55
Website
https://www.trenitalia.com/en/frecce.html
Super Economy
€15 - €21
Base Standard
€30 - €45
Base Premium
€35 - €55
Train from Verona Porta Nuova to Venezia S. Lucia
Ave. Duration
1h 12m
Frequency
Hourly
Estimated price
€12 - €50
Website
https://www.trenitalia.com/en/frecce.html
Super Economy
€12 - €17
Base Standard
€27 - €40
Base Premium
€35 - €50
Train from Bergamo to Brescia
Ave. Duration
45 min
Frequency
Twice daily
Estimated price
€8 - €40
Website
https://www.trenitalia.com/en/frecce.html
Super Economy
€8 - €11
Base Standard
€21 - €28
Base Premium
€27 - €40
Train from Brescia to Venezia S. Lucia
Ave. Duration
1h 49m
Frequency
Hourly
Estimated price
€16 - €60
Website
https://www.trenitalia.com/en/frecce.html
Super Economy
€16 - €23
Base Standard
€30 - €45
Base Premium
€40 - €60
Trenitalia
Phone
+39 06 68475475
Website
trenitalia.com
Train from Bologna Centrale to Venezia S. Lucia
Ave. Duration
1h 57m
Frequency
Hourly
Estimated price
€12 - €22
Website
https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
1st Class
€20 - €22
Train from Verona Porta Nuova to Venezia S. Lucia
Ave. Duration
2h 15m
Frequency
Hourly
Estimated price
€9 - €17
Website
https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
1st Class
€15 - €17
Train from Bergamo to Brescia
Ave. Duration
55 min
Frequency
Twice a week
Estimated price
€4 - €8
Website
https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
1st Class
€7 - €8
Train from Brescia to Venezia S. Lucia
Ave. Duration
3h 11m
Frequency
Twice daily
Estimated price
€14 - €25
Website
https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
1st Class
€22 - €25
Frequently asked questions
Is there Wi-Fi on Trenitalia?
Yes - Wi-Fi is available on both Frecciarossa and Frecciargento services, and may be accessed free of charge. Services require either a mobile phone number or credit card for verification purposes and allow access for 24 hours.
Are there power outlets on Trenitalia?
Yes - Frecce services include a power socket for each seat.
Does Trenitalia offer meals or snacks?
Yes - Frecciarossa and Frecciargento services often offer bar and restaurant options, though this depends on the individual route and train type. Business, Premium and First Class tickets include a complimentary drink and snack. Some services may offer restaurant, FRECCIABistro or pre-booked, in-seat meal options. Please check your service as options vary.
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ItaloTreno
Phone
+39 06 8937 1892
Website
italotreno.it
Train from Bologna Centrale to Venezia Santa Lucia Station
Ave. Duration
1h 34m
Frequency
Every 3 hours
Estimated price
€12 - €50
Website
https://www.italotreno.it/en
Smart Economy
€17 - €23
Smart Low Cost
€12 - €16
Smart Flex
€30 - €50
Train from Verona Porta Nuova to Venezia Santa Lucia
Ave. Duration
1h 14m
Frequency
Every 4 hours
Estimated price
€10 - €45
Website
https://www.italotreno.it/en
Smart Economy
€15 - €21
Smart Low Cost
€10 - €13
Smart Flex
€30 - €45
Train from Bergamo to Brescia
Ave. Duration
42 min
Frequency
Once daily
Estimated price
€6 - €35
Website
https://www.italotreno.it/en
Smart Economy
€12 - €17
Smart Low Cost
€6 - €8
Smart Flex
€25 - €35
Train from Brescia to Venezia Santa Lucia
Ave. Duration
1h 50m
Frequency
Every 4 hours
Estimated price
€14 - €50
Website
https://www.italotreno.it/en
Smart Economy
€18 - €25
Smart Low Cost
€14 - €18
Smart Flex
€35 - €50
Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS)
Phone
+41 848 44 66 88
Website
sbb.ch
Train from Verona Porta Nuova to Venezia S. Lucia
Ave. Duration
1h 12m
Frequency
4 times a day
Estimated price
€40 - €80
Website
https://www.sbb.ch/en/home.html
Train from Zuerich Hb to Venezia S. Lucia
Ave. Duration
7h 9m
Frequency
Twice daily
Estimated price
€160 - €290
Website
https://www.sbb.ch/en/home.html
Train from Brescia to Venezia S. Lucia
Ave. Duration
1h 49m
Frequency
4 times a day
Estimated price
€60 - €120
Website
https://www.sbb.ch/en/home.html
Trenitalia EuroCity
Phone
+39 06 68475475
Email
ufficiogruppi@trenitalia.it
Website
trenitalia.com
Train from Verona Porta Nuova to Venezia S. Lucia
Ave. Duration
1h 12m
Frequency
Twice a week
Estimated price
€30 - €80
Website
https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
2nd Class
€30 - €45
1st Class
€55 - €80
Train from Brescia to Venezia S. Lucia
Ave. Duration
1h 49m
Frequency
Twice a week
Estimated price
€40 - €110
Website
https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
2nd Class
€40 - €60
1st Class
€75 - €110
Eurotunnel
Phone
+44 (0) 8443 35 35 35
Website
eurotunnel.com
Car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthun
Ave. Duration
35 min
Frequency
Hourly
Website
https://www.eurotunnel.com/uk/
Bus operators
Blablabus
Phone
+33 1 71 53 01 80
Website
blablacar.fr
Bus from London - Victoria Coach Station to Paris - Bercy Seine
Ave. Duration
9h 30m
Frequency
3 times a day
Estimated price
€30 - €50
Website
https://www.blablacar.co.uk/
Bus from Paris - Bercy Seine to Bergamo
Ave. Duration
12h 40m
Frequency
Once daily
Estimated price
€60 - €90
Website
https://www.blablacar.co.uk/
FlixBus
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Phone
+49 30 300 137 300
Email
service@flixbus.com
Website
flixbus.de
Bus from London Victoria Coach Station to Paris
Ave. Duration
9h 30m
Frequency
3 times a day
Estimated price
€40 - €60
Website
https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Paris to Venice
Ave. Duration
16h 25m
Frequency
Once daily
Estimated price
€85 - €130
Website
https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Frequently asked questions
Is there Wi-Fi on FlixBus?
Yes - FlixBus offers free Wi-Fi
Are there power outlets on FlixBus?
Yes
Does FlixBus offer meals or snacks?
Yes - snacks and drinks may be purchased from the driver. Please note, this is not available on all services.
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National Express
Phone
08717 81 81 81
Website
nationalexpress.com
Bus from Bus Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals
Ave. Duration
10h 25m
Frequency
4 times a day
Estimated price
€45 - €70
Website
https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
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Penzance to Venice train services, operated by Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS), arrive at Venezia S. Lucia station.

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