There are 11 ways to get from Rome to Venice by train, bus, night train, rideshare, car or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2rio's travel planner.
Cheapest
Bus via Padova
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Take the bus from Rome Tiburtina to Padua Bus Station
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Take the bus from Stazione Padova to Venezia
Bus
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Take the bus from Rome Tiburtina Largo Mazzoni to Venice Tronchetto Train Station
Bus via Stazione MESTRE FS C3
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Take the bus from Rome Tiburtina Largo Mazzoni to Venice Mestre Train Station
Night train
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Take the night train from Roma Termini to Venezia S. Lucia
Rideshare
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Take the rideshare from Rome to Venice
Drive
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Drive from Rome to Venice
Fly to Venice
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Fly from Rome (FCO) to Venice (VCE)
Fly to Trieste, train
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Fly from Rome (FCO) to Trieste (TRS)
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Take the train from Trieste Airport to Venezia S. Lucia
Fly to Bologna, train
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Fly from Rome (FCO) to Bologna (BLQ)
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Take the train from Bologna Centrale to Venezia S. Lucia
Fly to Verona, train
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Fly from Rome (FCO) to Verona (VRN)
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Take the train from Verona Porta Nuova to Venezia S. Lucia
Rome to Venice by train
The train journey time between Rome and Venice is around 3h 59m and covers a distance of around 512 km. Operated by Trenitalia Frecce and ItaloTreno, the Rome to Venice train service departs from Roma Termini and arrives in Venezia S. Lucia. Typically 103 trains run weekly, although weekend and holiday schedules can vary so check in advance.
Questions & Answers
The most affordable way to get from Rome to Venice is to bus via Padova, which costs €14 - €20 and takes 8h 57m.
The quickest way to get from Rome to Venice is to fly which costs €35 - €170 and takes 3h 21m.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Rome Tiburtina Largo Mazzoni and arriving at Venice Tronchetto Train Station station. Services depart four times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 7h 35m.
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.
The distance between Rome and Venice is 393 km. The road distance is 526.4 km.
The best way to get from Rome to Venice without a car is to train which takes 3h 59m and costs €29 - €120.
The train from Roma Termini to Venezia S. Lucia takes 3h 59m including transfers and departs hourly.
Rome to Venice bus services, operated by Itabus, depart from Rome Tiburtina Largo Mazzoni station.
Rome to Venice train services, operated by Trenitalia Frecce, depart from Roma Termini station.
The best way to get from Rome to Venice is to train which takes 3h 59m and costs €29 - €120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €26 - €35 and takes 7h 35m, you could also fly, which costs €35 - €170 and takes 3h 21m.
- Distance: 393.4 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 4 hours. Alternatively, Itabus operates a bus from Rome Tiburtina Largo Mazzoni to Venice Tronchetto Train Station 3 times a day. Tickets cost €2 - €22 and the journey takes 7h 35m. FlixBus also services this route 3 times a day.
- Website
- alitalia.com
Flights from Rome to Venice
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €55 - €210
Flights from Rome to Trieste
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €50 - €220
Flights from Rome to Bologna
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €65 - €370
Flights from Rome to Verona
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Wednesday, Thursday and Friday
- Estimated price
- €50 - €230
- Website
- neosair.it
Flights from Rome to Verona
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- €25 - €55
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 Roma Termini to Venezia S. Lucia
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 59m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €35 - €120
- Website
- Trenitalia Frecce
- Super Economy
- €35 - €50
- Base Standard
- €65 - €90
- Base Premium
- €80 - €120
Train from Bologna Centrale to Venezia S. Lucia
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €15 - €55
- Website
- Trenitalia Frecce
- 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
- Every 3 hours
- 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 Roma Termini to Venezia Santa Lucia Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €29 - €85
- Website
- Italo Treno
- Smart Economy
- €30 - €45
- Smart Low Cost
- €29 - €45
- Smart Flex
- €60 - €85
Train from Bologna Centrale Station to Venezia Santa Lucia
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 34m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €15 - €45
- Website
- Italo Treno
- Smart Economy
- €17 - €24
- Smart Low Cost
- €15 - €21
- Smart Flex
- €30 - €45
Train from Verona Porta Nuova to Venezia Santa Lucia
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €13 - €40
- Website
- Italo Treno
- Smart Economy
- €15 - €22
- Smart Low Cost
- €13 - €19
- Smart Flex
- €28 - €40
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
- 800 90 60 60
- Website
- trenitalia.com
Night train from Roma Termini to Venezia S. Lucia
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €45 - €70
- Website
- Trenitalia ICN
- Schedules at
- Trenitalia
- Schedules at
- Bahn DB
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 Trieste Airport to Venezia S. Lucia
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 36m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €8 - €17
- Website
- Trenitalia
- 1st Class
- €15 - €17
Train from Bologna Centrale to Venezia S. Lucia
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 8m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €11 - €22
- Website
- Trenitalia
- 1st Class
- €20 - €22
Train from Verona Porta Nuova to Venezia S. Lucia
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €8 - €17
- Website
- Trenitalia
- 1st Class
- €15 - €17
Frequently asked questions
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
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €40 - €75
- Website
- Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS)
- Phone
- +39 06 88 93 82 32
- Website
- itabus.it
Bus from Rome Tiburtina Largo Mazzoni to Venice Tronchetto Train Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 35m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €2 - €22
- Website
- Itabus
Bus from Rome Tiburtina Largo Mazzoni to Venice Mestre Train Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €2 - €22
- Website
- Itabus
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 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.de
Bus from Rome Tiburtina Bus station to Venice
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 15m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €26 - €35
- Website
- flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Rome Tiburtina Bus station to Venice Mestre
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 55m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- 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 Rome Tiburtina to Venice Mestre Train Station
- Ave. Duration
- 8h
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €15 - €21
- Website
- RegioJet
Bus from Rome Tiburtina to Padua Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €14 - €20
- Website
- RegioJet
- Phone
- + 39 041 27 22 111
- protocollo@pec.actv.it
- Website
- actv.avmspa.it
Bus from Stazione Padova to Venezia
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €0
- Website
- ACTV S.p.a
Blablacar is a popular ridesharing platform with 70 million users over 22 (mostly European) countries. The basic idea is that you carpool with locals who are already planning to drive your route and have space in their car. With some flexibility, you’ll get to your destination often faster and cheaper than other means. On the website or app, enter your departure and arrival points and your date of travel, sift through the profiles of drivers who’ve posted pre-planned drives and find one whose timing and preferences match yours. Request to join the ride, wait to be accepted, and pay your share of the set price.
Rome2rio's guide to BlaBlaCar
Contact Details
- Website
- blablacar.com
Rideshare from Rome to Venice
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €29
- Book at
- blablacar.co.uk
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The quickest flight from Rome Airport to Venice Airport is the direct flight which takes 1h 5m.
Rome to Venice bus services, operated by Itabus, arrive at Venice Tronchetto Train Station.
Rome to Venice train services, operated by Trenitalia Frecce, arrive at Venezia S. Lucia station.
Yes, the driving distance between Rome to Venice is 526 km. It takes approximately 4h 59m to drive from Rome to Venice.
Alitalia offers flights from Rome Airport to Venice Airport.
Book your Rome to Venice train tickets online with Omio.
Book your Rome to Venice bus tickets online with Distribusion and FlixBus.
There are 1474+ hotels available in Venice. Prices start at €87 per night.
The best way to get from Rome to Rome Airport is to train which takes 32 min and costs €7 - €35.