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

The cheapest way to get from Venice to Lienz is to bus and train which costs €30 - €45 and takes 6h 7m.

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

The fastest way to get from Venice to Lienz is to drive which takes 2h 53m and costs €35 - €55.

Is there a direct bus between Venice and Lienz?

No, there is no direct bus from Venice to Lienz. However, there are services departing from Venezia and arriving at Lienz Bahnhof via Venezia, Viale Stazione (Mestre Stazione - fermata ATVO) and Spittal-Millstätter See Bahnhof C3. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 58m.

Is there a direct train between Venice and Lienz?

No, there is no direct train from Venice to Lienz. However, there are services departing from Venezia S. Lucia and arriving at Lienz In Osttirol via Villach Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 49m.

How far is it from Venice to Lienz?

The distance between Venice and Lienz is 338 km. The road distance is 223 km.

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

The best way to get from Venice to Lienz without a car is to train which takes 4h 49m and costs €55 - €90.

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

It takes approximately 4h 49m to get from Venice to Lienz, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Venice to Lienz bus from?

Venice to Lienz bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Venezia, Viale Stazione (Mestre Stazione - fermata ATVO) station.

Where do I catch the Venice to Lienz train from?

Venice to Lienz train services, operated by Railjet, depart from Venezia S. Lucia station.

Train or bus from Venice to Lienz?

The best way to get from Venice to Lienz is to train which takes 4h 49m and costs €55 - €90. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 7h 58m.

Where does the Venice to Lienz bus arrive?

Venice to Lienz bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Spittal an der Drau station.

Where does the Venice to Lienz train arrive?

Venice to Lienz train services, operated by Railjet, arrive at Villach Hbf station.

Can I drive from Venice to Lienz?

Yes, the driving distance between Venice to Lienz is 223 km. It takes approximately 2h 53m to drive from Venice to Lienz.

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

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Where can I stay near Lienz?

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Venice to Lienz - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Venice to Lienz by train, bus, 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.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Venezia S. Lucia to Villach HbfRj / ...
2. Take the train from Villach Hbf to Lienz In Osttirol4251 / ...
4h 49m
€57–89
Bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Venice Piazzale Roma to Cortina d'Ampezzo Piazza RomaCortina Express 101
2. Take the train from S. Candido Innichen to Lienz In Osttirol1889 / ...
6h 7m
€30–40
Drive 223 km
1. Drive from Venice to Lienz223 km
2h 53m
€36–52
Train via Rio di Pusteria
1. Take the train from Venezia Santa Lucia Station to Fortezza/Franzensfeste89
2. Take the train from Fortezza/Franzensfes to Lienz In Osttirol1839 / ...
7h 2m
€76–90
Bus
1. Take the bus from Venezia, Viale Stazione (Mestre Stazione - fermata ATVO) to Spittal an der Drau1308
2. Take the bus from Spittal-Millstätter See Bahnhof C3 to Lienz Bahnhof159 Gv
7h 58m

Venice to Lienz by train

29Weekly Trains

4h 49mAverage Duration

€57Cheapest Price

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Distance: 338.4 km
Duration: 4h 49m

What companies run services between Venice, Italy and Lienz, Tyrol, Austria?

You can take a train from Venezia S. Lucia to Lienz In Osttirol via Villach Hbf in around 4h 49m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Venezia to Lienz Bahnhof via Stazione MESTRE FS C4, Venezia, Viale Stazione (Mestre Stazione - fermata ATVO), Spittal an der Drau, and Spittal-Millstätter See Bahnhof C3 in around 7h 58m.

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