There are 6 ways to get from Venice to Levanto by train, bus, 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.
Recommended option
Train
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Take the train from Venezia S. Lucia to Firenze S.M.N.
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Take the train from Firenze S.M.N. to Pisa Centrale
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Take the train from Pisa Centrale to La Spezia Centrale
Cheapest option
Bus
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Take the bus from Venice to La Spezia
4 alternative options
Train via Parma
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Take the train from Venezia S. Lucia to Bologna Centrale
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Take the train from Bologna Centrale to Parma
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Take the train from Parma to Levanto
Bus via Bologna
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Take the bus from Venice Tronchetto Train Station to Bologna Autostazione
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Take the bus from Bologna Terminal Bus 200 MT Da Stazione FS to La Spezia Ferry Terminal
Drive
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Drive from Venice to Levanto
Fly, train
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Fly from Venice (VCE) to Genoa (GOA)
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Take the train from Genova Brignole to Levanto
Venice to Levanto by train
The train journey time between Venice and Levanto is around 5h 59m and covers a distance of around 424 km. This includes an average layover time of around 48 min. Operated by Trenitalia Frecce, Trenitalia and Trenitalia Intercity, the Venice to Levanto train service departs from Venezia S. Lucia and arrives in Levanto. Typically 97 trains run weekly, although weekend and holiday schedules can vary so check in advance.
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Venice to Levanto is to bus which costs €24 - €35 and takes 8h 29m.
The quickest way to get from Venice to Levanto is to drive which costs €55 - €80 and takes 3h 50m.
No, there is no direct train from Venice to Levanto. However, there are services departing from Venezia S. Lucia and arriving at Levanto via Firenze S.M.N., Pisa Centrale and La Spezia Centrale. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 59m.
The distance between Venice and Levanto is 257 km. The road distance is 387.2 km.
The best way to get from Venice to Levanto without a car is to train which takes 5h 59m and costs €30 - €140.
It takes approximately 5h 59m to get from Venice to Levanto, including transfers.
Venice to Levanto train services, operated by Trenitalia Frecce, depart from Venezia S. Lucia station.
The best way to get from Venice to Levanto is to train which takes 5h 59m and costs €30 - €140. Alternatively, you can bus via Bologna, which costs €30 - €50 and takes 7h 33m.
There is no direct flight from Venice Airport to Genoa Airport. The quickest flight takes 3h 10m and has one stopover.
Venice to Levanto train services, operated by Trenitalia, arrive at La Spezia Centrale station.

- Distance: 256.7 km
- Duration: 5h 59m
What companies run services between Venice, Italy and Levanto, Italy?
You can take a train from Venice to Levanto via Firenze S.M.N., Pisa Centrale, and La Spezia Centrale in around 5h 59m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Venice to Levanto via Bologna Terminal Bus 200 MT Da Stazione FS, La Spezia Ferry Terminal, Via Chiodo, La Spezia, and La Spezia Centrale in around 7h 33m.

- Website
- volotea.com
Flights from Venice to Genoa via Naples
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 32m
- When
- Monday and Thursday
- Estimated price
- €55 - €400
Flights from Venice to Genoa via Cagliari
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- When
- Tuesday, Friday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- €17 - €160

- Website
- lufthansa.com
Flights from Venice to Genoa via Munich
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 15m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- €320 - €900

- Website
- alitalia.com
Flights from Venice to Genoa via Rome
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €95 - €220

- Website
- ryanair.com
Flights from Venice to Genoa via Palermo
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 10m
- When
- Wednesday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- €17 - €160

- Website
- airdolomiti.it
Flights from Venice to Genoa via Munich
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 20m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- €310 - €850

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 Venezia S. Lucia to Firenze S.M.N.
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 13m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €21 - €70
- Website
- Trenitalia Frecce
- Super Economy
- €21 - €28
- Base Standard
- €40 - €55
- Base Premium
- €50 - €70
Train from Pisa Centrale to La Spezia Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €9 - €45
- Website
- Trenitalia Frecce
- Super Economy
- €9 - €14
- Base Standard
- €23 - €35
- Base Premium
- €30 - €45
Train from Venezia S. Lucia to Bologna Centrale
- 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 Bologna Centrale to Parma
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €5 - €15
- Website
- Trenitalia Frecce
- Super Economy
- €5 - €8
- Base Standard
- €8 - €12
- Base Premium
- €10 - €15

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 Firenze S.M.N. to Pisa Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €5 - €12
- Website
- Trenitalia
- 1st Class
- €10 - €12
Train from Pisa Centrale to La Spezia Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €5 - €12
- Website
- Trenitalia
- 1st Class
- €10 - €12
Train from Venezia S. Lucia to Bologna Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €11 - €22
- Website
- Trenitalia
- 1st Class
- €20 - €22
Train from Bologna Centrale to Parma
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €6 - €12
- Website
- Trenitalia
- 1st Class
- €10 - €12
Train from Parma to Levanto
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €9 - €20
- Website
- Trenitalia
- 1st Class
- €17 - €20
Train from Genova Brignole to Levanto
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 53m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €4 - €10
- Website
- Trenitalia
- 1st Class
- €9 - €10
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 Pisa Centrale to La Spezia Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €6 - €9
- Website
- Trenitalia Intercity
- 2nd Class
- €6 - €9
Train from Bologna Centrale to Parma
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €5 - €8
- Website
- Trenitalia Intercity
- 2nd Class
- €5 - €8
Train from Genova Brignole to Levanto
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €5 - €8
- Website
- Trenitalia Intercity
- 2nd Class
- €5 - €8

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 Venezia Santa Lucia Station to Bologna Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 34m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €15 - €45
- Website
- Italo Treno
- Smart Economy
- €17 - €24
- Smart Low Cost
- €15 - €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 Parma
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €16 - €35
- Website
- Trenitalia Eurocity
- 2nd Class
- €16 - €23
- 1st Class
- €26 - €35

- Phone
- +39 06 88 93 82 32
- Website
- itabus.it
Bus from Venice Tronchetto Train Station to Bologna Autostazione
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €1 - €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 Venice to Bologna
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €10 - €13
- Website
- flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Venice to La Spezia
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 5m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- €22 - €27
- Website
- flixbus.co.uk
Frequently asked questions

- Phone
- +39 080 3112335
- info@marinobus.it
- Website
- marinobus.it
Bus from Bologna Terminal Bus 200 MT Da Stazione FS to La Spezia Ferry Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €21 - €30
- Website
- Marino Autolinee
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Yes, the driving distance between Venice to Levanto is 387 km. It takes approximately 3h 50m to drive from Venice to Levanto.
Lufthansa, Alitalia, Air Dolomiti and two other airlines offer flights from Venice Airport to Genoa Airport.
Book your Venice to Levanto train tickets online with Omio.
There are 484+ hotels available in Levanto. Prices start at €87 per night.
The best way to get from Venice to Venice Airport is to line 35 bus which takes 20 min and costs €11.