What is the cheapest way to get from Rome to Venice?

The cheapest way to get from Rome to Venice is to bus via Padova which costs €16 - €22 and takes 9h 25m.

What is the fastest way to get from Rome to Venice?

The fastest way to get from Rome to Venice is to fly which takes 3h 11m and costs €70 - €240.

Is there a direct bus between Rome and Venice?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina and arriving at Venezia, Tronchetto fermata dell'autobus. Services depart every four hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 7h 45m.

Is there a direct train between Rome and Venice?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Roma Termini and arriving at Venezia S. Lucia. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 59m.

How far is it from Rome to Venice?

The distance between Rome and Venice is 512 km. The road distance is 525.1 km.

How do I travel from Rome to Venice without a car?

The best way to get from Rome to Venice without a car is to train which takes 3h 59m and costs €35 - €120.

How long does it take to get from Rome to Venice?

The train from Roma Termini to Venezia S. Lucia takes 3h 59m including transfers and departs hourly.

Where do I catch the Rome to Venice bus from?

Rome to Venice bus services, operated by Itabus S.p.A., depart from Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina station.

Where do I catch the Rome to Venice train from?

Rome to Venice train services, operated by Trenitalia Frecce, depart from Roma Termini station.

Train, bus or fly from Rome to Venice?

The best way to get from Rome to Venice is to train which takes 3h 59m and costs €35 - €120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €19 - €60 and takes 7h 45m, you could also fly, which costs €70 - €240 and takes 3h 11m.

Where does the Rome to Venice bus arrive?

Rome to Venice bus services, operated by Itabus S.p.A., arrive at Venezia, Tronchetto fermata dell'autobus station.

Where does the Rome to Venice train arrive?

Rome to Venice train services, operated by Trenitalia Frecce, arrive at Venezia S. Lucia station.

Can I drive from Rome to Venice?

Yes, the driving distance between Rome to Venice is 525 km. It takes approximately 4h 53m to drive from Rome to Venice.

How do I get a train ticket from Rome to Venice?

Book your Rome to Venice train tickets online with Omio.

How do I get a bus ticket from Rome to Venice?

Book your Rome to Venice bus tickets online with Omio, Distribusion and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Venice?

There are 691+ hotels available in Venice. Prices start at €0 per night.

Can I share a ride from Rome to Venice?

Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Rome and Venice. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.

Rome to Venice - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, night train, and rideshare

There are 10 ways to get from Rome to Venice by train (Trenitalia), bus, night train, rideshare, car, plane, or train

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Roma Termini to Venezia S. LuciaFr
3h 59m
€35–120
Bus via Padova
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina to Padova
2. Take the bus from Stazione Padova to Venezia53E
9h 25m
€16–22
Bus
1. Take the bus from Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina to Venezia, Tronchetto fermata dell'autobusItabus
7h 45m
€19–60
Night train
1. Take the night train from Roma Termini to Venezia S. LuciaIni
7h 50m
€45–70
Rideshare
1. Take the rideshare from Rome to Venice526.3 km
6h 30m
€29
Drive 525.1 km
1. Drive from Rome to Venice525.1 km
4h 53m
€82–118
Fly Fiumicino International Airport to Venice Marco Polo Airport
1. Fly from Fiumicino International Airport (FCO) to Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE)FCO - VCE
3h 11m
€72–235
Fly Fiumicino International Airport to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport, train
1. Fly from Fiumicino International Airport (FCO) to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ)FCO - BLQ
2. Take the train from Bologna Centrale to Venezia S. Lucia
4h 39m
€64–279
Fly Fiumicino International Airport to Trieste – Friuli Venezia Giulia Airport, train
1. Fly from Fiumicino International Airport (FCO) to Trieste – Friuli Venezia Giulia Airport (TRS)FCO - TRS
2. Take the train from Trieste Airport to Venezia S. Lucia
5h 11m
€60–265
Train to Naples Airport, fly to Venice Marco Polo Airport
1. Take the train from Roma Termini to Napoli Centrale
2. Fly from Naples Airport (NAP) to Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE)NAP - VCE
4h 12m
€91–227

Rome to Venice by train

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3h 59mAverage Duration

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Distance: 511.6 km
Duration: 3h 59m

What companies run services between Rome, Italy and Venice, Italy?

Trenitalia Frecce operates a train from Roma Termini to Venezia S. Lucia hourly. Tickets cost €35–120 and the journey takes 3h 59m. ItaloTreno also services this route every 3 hours. Alternatively, Itabus S.p.A. operates a bus from Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina to Venezia, Tronchetto fermata dell'autobus every 4 hours. Tickets cost €19–27 and the journey takes 7h 45m. FlixBus also services this route 3 times a day.

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