There are 9 ways to get from Vienna to Venice by plane, shuttle, train, bus, night train 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.
Cheapest
Bus via Stazione MESTRE FS C3
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Take the bus from Vienna Main train station to Venice Mestre Train Station
Fly to Klagenfurt, shuttle
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Fly from Vienna (VIE) to Klagenfurt (KLU)
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Take a shuttle bus from Klagenfurt Flughafen to Venezia Mestre
Fly to Bologna, train
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Fly from Vienna (VIE) to Bologna (BLQ)
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Take the train from Bologna Centrale to Venezia S. Lucia
Train
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Take the train from Wien Hbf to Venezia S. Lucia
Bus, train
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Take the bus from Vienna Main train station to Udine Central Bus Station
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Take the train from Casarsa to Venezia S. Lucia
Bus
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Take the bus from Vienna Central Station to Venice
Night train
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Take the night train from Wien Hbf to Venezia S. Lucia
Drive
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Drive from Vienna to Venice
Vienna to Venice by train
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International entry into Italy from Austria
- Entry is partially open for citizens and permanent residents of Austria
Conditions of entry into Italy from Austria
- Negative COVID-19 test issued at most 3 days before arrival or 5 day mandatory self-quarantine
- Negative COVID-19 result is required for quarantine release
- Travellers who have recovered from COVID-19 in the last 6 months are exempt from providing a negative COVID-19 test and can bypass compulsory quarantine on arrival (certificate required)
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- Negative COVID-19 test issued at most 3 days before arrival or 5 day mandatory self-quarantine
- Negative COVID-19 result is required for quarantine release
- Travellers who have recovered from COVID-19 in the last 6 months are exempt from providing a negative COVID-19 test and can bypass compulsory quarantine on arrival (certificate required)
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Yes, but conditions apply when entering Italy from Austria.
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- Face masks are mandatory
- There is a social distancing requirement of 1.5 metres
- Observe COVID-19 safety rules
- FFP2 masks are required on all public transport
The national COVID-19 helpline number in Venice is 1500.
Wearing a face mask on public transport in Venice is mandatory.
The social distance requirement in Venice is 1.5 metres.
Make yourself known to an official member of staff and/or call the national coronavirus helpline number on 1500.
No, but conditions apply when returning to Austria from Italy.
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Questions & Answers
The cost-effective way to get from Vienna to Venice is to bus via Stazione MESTRE FS C3, which costs €17 - €35 and takes 7h 57m.
The quickest way to get from Vienna to Venice is to fly which costs €30 - €190 and takes 4h 9m.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Vienna Central Station station and arriving at Venice. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 8h 55m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Wien Hbf and arriving at Venezia S. Lucia. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 7h 39m.
The distance between Vienna and Venice is 435 km. The road distance is 603.3 km.
The best way to get from Vienna to Venice without a car is to train which takes 7h 39m and costs €75 - €110.
It takes approximately 4h 9m to get from Vienna to Venice, including transfers.
Vienna to Venice bus services, operated by RegioJet, depart from Vienna Main train station.
Vienna to Venice train services, operated by Railjet, depart from Wien Hbf station.
The best way to get from Vienna to Venice is to fly which takes 4h 9m and costs €30 - €190. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €75 - €110 and takes 7h 39m, you could also bus via Stazione MESTRE FS C3, which costs €17 - €35 and takes 7h 57m.

- Distance: 435.1 km
- Duration: 4h 9m
What companies run services between Vienna, Austria and Venice, Italy?
Austrian Airlines, Ryanair and two other airlines fly from Vienna to Venice every 4 hours. Alternatively, Railjet operates a train from Wien Hbf to Venezia S. Lucia twice daily. Tickets cost €75 - €110 and the journey takes 7h 39m.

- Website
- austrian.com
Flights from Vienna to Venice
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €70 - €350
Flights from Vienna to Klagenfurt
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €100 - €550
Flights from Vienna to Bologna
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €110 - €500

- Website
- lufthansa.com
Flights from Vienna to Venice via Munich
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €80 - €370
Flights from Vienna to Klagenfurt
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €100 - €550
Flights from Vienna to Bologna via Munich
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- When
- Monday to Saturday
- Estimated price
- €160 - €440

- Website
- ryanair.com
Flights from Vienna to Venice
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €15 - €160
Flights from Vienna to Bologna
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €14 - €140

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 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

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 Venezia S. Lucia
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 8m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €11 - €22
- Website
- Trenitalia
- 1st Class
- €20 - €22
Train from Casarsa to Venezia S. Lucia
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 52m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €7 - €15
- Website
- Trenitalia
- 1st Class
- €13 - €15
Frequently asked questions

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 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

Railjet trains operate domestically within Austria and also connect to major cities in Germany, Czech Republic, Italy, Switzerland and Hungary. This premium service runs at speeds of up to 230km/h and offers three travel classes (economy, first and business), all with free Wi-Fi and power sockets. Other amenities include a bistro-restaurant car and family zones. Seat reservations can be made up to 90 days prior to the train's departure (compulsory for all cross-border trains but not for domestic routes).
Contact Details
Train from Wien Hbf to Venezia S. Lucia
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 39m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €75 - €110
- Website
- Railjet

- Phone
- +43 51717
- Website
- nightjet.com
Night train from Wien Hbf to Venezia S. Lucia
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 7m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €60 - €80
- Website
- Nightjet

- Phone
- +386 1 320 4530
- info@goopti.com
- Website
- goopti.com
Shuttle from Klagenfurt Flughafen to Venezia Mestre
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- €40 - €420
- Schedules at
- goopti.com
- Shared
- €40 - €120
- Private
- €230 - €420

- Phone
- +420 542 42 42 42
- info@regiojet.cz
- Website
- regiojet.com
Bus from Vienna Main train station to Venice Mestre Train Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 40m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- €17 - €24
- Website
- RegioJet
Bus from Vienna Main train station to Udine Central Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 45m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- €14 - €20
- Website
- RegioJet

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).
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Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.de
Bus from Vienna Central Station to Venice Mestre
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €28 - €35
- Website
- flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Vienna Central Station to Venice
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €30 - €40
- Website
- flixbus.co.uk
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The quickest flight from Vienna Airport to Venice Airport is the direct flight which takes 1h 5m.
Vienna to Venice bus services, operated by RegioJet, arrive at Venice Mestre Train Station.
Vienna to Venice train services, operated by Railjet, arrive at Venezia S. Lucia station.
Yes, the driving distance between Vienna to Venice is 603 km. It takes approximately 5h 44m to drive from Vienna to Venice.
Ryanair, Lufthansa, Air Dolomiti and Austrian Airlines offer flights from Vienna Airport to Venice Airport.
Book your Vienna to Venice train tickets online with Omio.
Book your Vienna to Venice bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.
There are 1470+ hotels available in Venice. Prices start at €87 per night.
The best way to get from Vienna to Vienna Airport is to train which takes 20 min and costs €3 - €11.