There are 8 ways to get from Venice to Rome 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.
Night train
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Take the night train from Venezia S. Lucia to Roma Termini
Rideshare
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Take the rideshare from Venice to Rome
Drive
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Drive from Venice to Rome
Fly from Venice
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Fly from Venice (VCE) to Rome (FCO)
Train to Trieste, fly
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Take the train from Venezia S. Lucia to Trieste Airport
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Fly from Trieste (TRS) to Rome (FCO)
Train to Bologna, fly
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Take the train from Venezia S. Lucia to Bologna Centrale
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Fly from Bologna (BLQ) to Rome (FCO)
Venice to Rome by train
The train journey time between Venice and Rome is around 3h 58m and covers a distance of around 512 km. Operated by Trenitalia Frecce and ItaloTreno, the Venice to Rome train service departs from Venezia S. Lucia and arrives in Roma Termini. Typically 126 trains run weekly, although weekend and holiday schedules can vary so check in advance.
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Questions & Answers
The cost-effective way to get from Venice to Rome is to rideshare, which costs €28 and takes 6h 30m.
The quickest way to get from Venice to Rome is to fly which costs €45 - €220 and takes 3h 8m.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Venice and arriving at Rome Tiburtina Bus station station. Services depart every four hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 6h 40m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Venezia S. Lucia and arriving at Roma Termini. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 58m.
The distance between Venice and Rome is 393 km. The road distance is 525.5 km.
The best way to get from Venice to Rome without a car is to train which takes 3h 58m and costs €30 - €120.
The train from Venezia S. Lucia to Roma Termini takes 3h 58m including transfers and departs hourly.
Venice to Rome bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Venice station.
Venice to Rome train services, operated by Trenitalia Frecce, depart from Venezia S. Lucia station.
The best way to get from Venice to Rome is to train which takes 3h 58m and costs €30 - €120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €19 - €60 and takes 6h 40m, you could also fly, which costs €45 - €220 and takes 3h 8m.

- Distance: 393.4 km
- Duration: 3h 58m
What companies run services between Venice, Italy and Rome, Italy?
Trenitalia Frecce operates a train from Venezia S. Lucia to Roma Termini hourly. Tickets cost €35 - €120 and the journey takes 3h 58m. ItaloTreno also services this route every 3 hours. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Venice to Rome Tiburtina Bus station 4 times a day. Tickets cost €40 - €60 and the journey takes 6h 40m. Itabus also services this route 3 times a day.

- Website
- alitalia.com
Flights from Venice to Rome
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €55 - €220
Flights from Trieste to Rome
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €55 - €190
Flights from Bologna to Rome
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €60 - €240

- Website
- neosair.it
Flights from Bologna to Rome
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Monday
- Estimated price
- €28 - €85

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 Roma Termini
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 58m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €35 - €120
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en/frecce.html
- Schedules at
- https://reiseauskunft.bahn.de/bin/query.exe/en?revia=yes&existOptimizePrice=1&country=overseas&initialAvail=ON&S={fromName}&Z={toName}&start=1
- Super Economy
- €35 - €50
- Base Standard
- €65 - €90
- Base Premium
- €80 - €120
Train from Venezia S. Lucia to Trieste Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €12 - €50
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en/frecce.html
- Schedules at
- https://reiseauskunft.bahn.de/bin/query.exe/en?revia=yes&existOptimizePrice=1&country=overseas&initialAvail=ON&S={fromName}&Z={toName}&start=1
- Super Economy
- €12 - €18
- Base Standard
- €28 - €40
- Base Premium
- €35 - €50
Train from Venezia S. Lucia to Bologna Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €15 - €55
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en/frecce.html
- Schedules at
- https://reiseauskunft.bahn.de/bin/query.exe/en?revia=yes&existOptimizePrice=1&country=overseas&initialAvail=ON&S={fromName}&Z={toName}&start=1
- Super Economy
- €15 - €21
- 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 06 8937 1892
- Website
- italotreno.it
Train from Venezia Santa Lucia to Roma Termini
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €30 - €85
- Website
- https://www.italotreno.it/it
- Website
- https://www.italotreno.it/en
- Smart Economy
- €30 - €45
- Smart Low Cost
- €30 - €45
- Smart Flex
- €60 - €85
Train from Venezia Santa Lucia to Bologna Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 34m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €12 - €50
- Website
- https://www.italotreno.it/it
- Website
- https://www.italotreno.it/en
- Smart Economy
- €17 - €23
- Smart Low Cost
- €12 - €16
- Smart Flex
- €30 - €50

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 Venezia S. Lucia to Roma Termini
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 55m
- 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 Venezia S. Lucia to Trieste Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €8 - €17
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
- 1st Class
- €15 - €17
Train from Venezia S. Lucia to Bologna Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 6m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €11 - €22
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
- 1st Class
- €20 - €22
Frequently asked questions

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 Rome Tiburtina Bus station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 40m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €40 - €60
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Book at
- https://shop.global.flixbus.com/
Frequently asked questions

- Phone
- +39 06 88 93 82 32
- Website
- itabus.it
Bus from Venice Tronchetto Train Station to Rome Tiburtina Largo Mazzoni
- Ave. Duration
- 8h
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €19 - €27
- Website
- Itabus

- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- blablacar.com
Rideshare from Venice to Rome
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €28
- Book at
- blablacar.co.uk
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The quickest flight from Venice Airport to Rome Airport is the direct flight which takes 1h 5m.
Venice to Rome bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Rome Tiburtina Bus station.
Venice to Rome train services, operated by Trenitalia Frecce, arrive at Roma Termini station.
Yes, the driving distance between Venice to Rome is 525 km. It takes approximately 4h 59m to drive from Venice to Rome.
Alitalia offers flights from Venice Airport to Rome Airport.
Book your Venice to Rome train tickets online with Omio.
Book your Venice to Rome bus tickets online with Omio, FlixBus and Distribusion.
There are 2818+ hotels available in Rome. Prices start at €87 per night.
The best way to get from Venice to Venice Airport is to bus which takes 21 min and costs €10.