There are 7 ways to get from Prague to Mestre by plane, train, bus, 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.
Recommended option
Fly to Venice • 4h 20m
Cheapest option
Bus • 12h 30m
5 alternative options
Fly to Bologna, train • 5h 41m
Bus via Munich • 12h 20m
Train • 12h 29m
Train, night train • 14h 29m
Drive • 8h 10m
Prague to Mestre by bus
The bus journey time between Prague and Mestre is around 12h 20m and covers a distance of around 903 km. This includes an average layover time of around 1h. Operated by FlixBus, the Prague to Mestre bus service departs from Prague Main station and arrives in Venice Mestre. Typically 46 buses run weekly, although weekend and holiday schedules can vary so check in advance.
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Prague to Mestre is to bus which costs 650 Kč - 900 Kč and takes 12h 30m.
The quickest way to get from Prague to Mestre is to fly which costs 750 Kč - 4 800 Kč and takes 4h 20m.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Prague Florenc Central Bus Station station and arriving at Venice Mestre Train Station station. Services depart twice daily, and operate Monday to Saturday. The journey takes approximately 12h 30m.
No, there is no direct train from Prague to Mestre. However, there are services departing from Prague, hl.n. and arriving at Venezia Mestre via Wien Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 29m.
The distance between Prague and Mestre is 536 km. The road distance is 806.6 km.
The best way to get from Prague to Mestre without a car is to bus via Munich which takes 12h 20m and costs 1 100 Kč - 1 400 Kč.
It takes approximately 4h 20m to get from Prague to Mestre, including transfers.
Prague to Mestre bus services, operated by RegioJet, depart from Prague Florenc Central Bus Station.
Prague to Mestre train services, operated by RegioJet, depart from Prague, hl.n. station.
The best way to get from Prague to Mestre is to fly which takes 4h 20m and costs 750 Kč - 4 800 Kč. Alternatively, you can bus via Munich, which costs 1 100 Kč - 1 400 Kč and takes 12h 20m, you could also train, which costs 2 200 Kč - 3 500 Kč and takes 12h 29m.
- Distance: 536.2 km
- Duration: 4h 20m
What companies run services between Prague, Czech Republic and Mestre, Italy?
Wizz Air, Austrian Airlines and three other airlines fly from Prague to Mestre every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Prague to Mestre via Munich central bus station in around 12h 20m.
- Website
- lufthansa.com
Flights from Prague to Venice via Frankfurt
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 22m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €120 - €310
Flights from Prague to Venice via Munich
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €130 - €360
Flights from Prague to Bologna via Frankfurt
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- When
- Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €130 - €650
- Website
- wizzair.com
Flights from Prague to Venice
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday and Friday
- Estimated price
- €14 - €130
- Website
- austrian.com
Flights from Prague to Venice via Vienna
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €140 - €350
- Website
- swiss.com
Flights from Prague to Venice via Zurich
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €120 - €340
- Website
- ryanair.com
Flights from Prague to Bologna
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Tuesday, Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €25 - €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 Bologna Centrale to Venezia Mestre
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €14 - €55
- Website
- Trenitalia Frecce
- Super Economy
- €14 - €20
- Base Standard
- €30 - €45
- Base Premium
- €35 - €55
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 Bologna Centrale to Mestre
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €14 - €45
- Website
- Italo Treno
- Smart Economy
- €17 - €24
- Smart Low Cost
- €14 - €21
- Smart Flex
- €30 - €45
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 Bologna Centrale to Venezia Mestre
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 42m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €10 - €21
- Website
- Trenitalia
- 1st Class
- €19 - €21
Frequently asked questions
Trenitalia’s Intercity (IC) trains are slower than the high-speed Frecce trains but are still a good way to travel between major cities and towns, with routes including Rome to Naples, Venice to Bologna and Milan to Genoa. Tickets usually open for booking 90 days ahead of travel, and you’ll need make a seat reservation before boarding. All IC trains have 1st and 2nd class carriages as well as a bar buffet car, air conditioning and power sockets. InterCity trains that run at night are called InterCity Notte (ICN).
Contact Details
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- Website
- trenitalia.com
Train from Bologna Centrale to Venezia Mestre
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €10 - €15
- Website
- Trenitalia Intercity
- 2nd Class
- €10 - €15
- Phone
- +420 542 42 42 42
- info@regiojet.cz
- Website
- regiojet.com
Train from Prague, hl.n. to Vienna, Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 2m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €10 - €35
- Website
- RegioJet
- 2nd Class
- €10 - €14
- 1st Class
- €23 - €35
- Phone
- +420 221 111 122
- info@cd.cz
- Website
- cd.cz
Train from Praha Hlavni Nadrazi to Wien Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 37m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €19 - €35
- Website
- Czech Railways (ČD)
- 2nd Class
- €19 - €23
- Business
- €26 - €32
- 1st Class
- €27 - €32
Train from Praha Hlavni Nadrazi to Linz Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 2m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €14 - €24
- Website
- Czech Railways (ČD)
- 2nd Class
- €14 - €17
- Business
- €19 - €23
- 1st Class
- €19 - €24
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 Wien Hbf to Venezia Mestre
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 27m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €70 - €110
- Website
- Railjet
- Phone
- +43 51717
- Website
- nightjet.com
Night train from Linz Hbf to Venezia Mestre
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 27m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €40 - €60
- Website
- Nightjet
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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 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.de
Bus from Prague Main station to Munich central bus station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €19 - €24
- Website
- flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Munich central bus station to Venice Mestre
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €25 - €31
- Website
- flixbus.co.uk
Frequently asked questions
- Phone
- +420 542 42 42 42
- info@regiojet.cz
- Website
- regiojet.com
Bus from Prague Florenc Central Bus Station to Venice Mestre Train Station
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €26 - €40
- Website
- RegioJet
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More Questions & Answers
The quickest flight from Prague Airport to Venice Airport is the direct flight which takes 1h 15m.
Prague to Mestre bus services, operated by RegioJet, arrive at Venice Mestre Train Station.
Prague to Mestre train services, operated by Railjet, arrive at Venezia Mestre station.
Yes, the driving distance between Prague to Mestre is 807 km. It takes approximately 8h 10m to drive from Prague to Mestre.
Wizz Air, Austrian Airlines, Swiss and two other airlines offer flights from Prague Airport to Venice Airport.
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