There are 8 ways to get from Venice to Rome by train, bus, 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.
Recommended option
Train • 3 h 45 min
$40 - $85
Cheapest option
Bus • 7 h 10 min
$29 - $50
6 alternative options
Rideshare • 6 h 30 min
$32
Drive • 5 h 1 min
$75 - $120
Fly from Venice • 3 h 8 min
$48 - $250
Train to Trieste, fly • 4 h 28 min
$70 - $277
Train to Verona, fly • 5 h 25 min
$57 - $321
Train to Bologna, fly • 5 h 22 min
$69 - $307
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Venice to Rome is to rideshare which costs 28€ and takes 6 h 30 min.
The quickest way to get from Venice to Rome is to fly which costs 40€ - 220€ and takes 3 h 8 min.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Venice, Venice and arriving at Rome. Services depart five times a week, and operate Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday. The journey takes approximately 7 h 10 min.
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 3 h 45 min.
The distance between Venice and Rome is 393 km. The road distance is 526.4 km.
The best way to get from Venice to Rome without a car is to train which takes 3 h 45 min and costs 35€ - 75€.
The train from Venezia S.Lucia to Roma Termini takes 3 h 45 min including transfers and departs hourly.
Venice to Rome bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Venice, 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 3 h 45 min and costs 35€ - 75€. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs 26€ - 45€ and takes 7 h 10 min, you could also fly, which costs 40€ - 220€ and takes 3 h 8 min.
- Distance: 245.9 miles
- Duration: 3 h 45 min
What companies run services between Venice, Italy and Rome, Italy?
Trenitalia Frecce operates a train from Venice to Rome hourly. Tickets cost $60 - $85 and the journey takes 3 h 45 min. ItaloTreno also services this route every 4 hours. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Venice to Rome 5 times a week. Tickets cost $29 - $50 and the journey takes 7 h 10 min.
- Website
- alitalia.com
Flights from Venice to Rome
- Ave. Duration
- 1 h 5 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40 - $290
Flights from Trieste to Rome
- Ave. Duration
- 1 h 5 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75 - $360
Flights from Verona to Rome
- Ave. Duration
- 1 h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30 - $370
Flights from Bologna to Rome
- Ave. Duration
- 1 h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65 - $350
- Website
- neosair.it
Flights from Verona to Rome
- Ave. Duration
- 1 h 3 min
- When
- Wednesday, Thursday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $80 - $600
Flights from Bologna to Rome
- Ave. Duration
- 1 h
- When
- Thursday
- Estimated price
- $70 - $600
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 Roma Termini
- Ave. Duration
- 3 h 45 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $60 - $85
- Website
- orario.trenitalia.com
- Phone
- +39 060708
- Website
- italotreno.it
Train from Venezia Santa Lucia Station to Roma Termini Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3 h 45 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $40 - $60
- Website
- italotreno.it
Train from Venezia Santa Lucia to Verona Porta Nuova
- Ave. Duration
- 1 h 9 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $19 - $27
- Website
- italotreno.it
Train from Venezia Santa Lucia Station to Bologna Centrale Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1 h 27 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $21 - $30
- Website
- italotreno.it
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 Aeroporto
- Ave. Duration
- 1 h 35 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $9 - $20
- Website
- orario.trenitalia.com
- 1st Class
- $17 - $20
Train from Venezia S.Lucia to Verona Porta Nuova
- Ave. Duration
- 2 h 17 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $9 - $20
- Website
- orario.trenitalia.com
- 1st Class
- $16 - $20
Train from Venezia S.Lucia to Bologna C.Le
- Ave. Duration
- 2 h 3 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $12 - $26
- Website
- orario.trenitalia.com
- 1st Class
- $21 - $26
One of Europe’s leading bus companies, Flixbus serves over 1400 destinations, in 26 countries including Germany, France, Italy, Austria, the Netherlands, Croatia, Spain, and across Scandinavia and central and eastern Europe. Founded in 2012, Flixbus’ extensive network connects cities with approximately 200,000 trips, with buses often departing every 30 minutes. One of the most affordable ways to get around Europe (and expanding soon into the US), a Flixbus journey is cost-effective, well-connected, comfortable and safe.
Rome2rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 1807 123 99 123
- info@flixbus.de
- Website
- flixbus.de
Bus from Venice, Venice to Rome
- Ave. Duration
- 7 h 10 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $29 - $50
- Website
- flixbus.co.uk
A ridesharing platform with 40 million users, Blablacar gives you access to destinations without worrying about on-the-road chaos. 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 be accepted, and pay your share of the set price.
Rome2rio's guide to BlaBlaCar
Contact Details
- Website
- blablacar.com
Rideshare from Venice to Rome
- Ave. Duration
- 6 h 30 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $32
- Book at
- blablacar.co.uk
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The quickest flight from Venice Airport to Rome Airport is the direct flight which takes 1 h 5 min.
Venice to Rome bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Rome station.
Venice to Rome train services, operated by Trenitalia Frecce, arrive at Roma Termini station.
Yes, the driving distance between Venice to Rome is 526 km. It takes approximately 5 h 1 min to drive from Venice to Rome.
Alitalia offers flights from Venice Airport to Rome Airport.
Book your Venice to Rome train tickets online with Rome2rio.
Book your Venice to Rome bus tickets online with FlixBus.
There are 12050+ hotels available in Rome. Prices start at $51 USD per night.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Venice and Rome. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.
The best way to get from Venice to Venice Airport is to bus which takes 21 min and costs 1€ - 3€.