How to get to Venice from Rome

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Compare train, coach and flight for Rome to Venice

Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Rome to Venice among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £24 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 4h 38m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.4kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £24, while a flight costs an average of £357.

Distance: 394 km

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£357

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£44

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£24

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£79

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4h 53m

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2h 53m

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4h 38m

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8h 22m

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5h 44m

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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

The cheapest way to travel from Rome to Venice is a coach with an average price of £24.

This is compared to other travel options from Rome to Venice:

A coach is £20 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Rome to Venice costing on average £44.

A coach is £333 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Rome to Venice costing on average £357.

The fastest way to travel from Rome to Venice is by train with an average journey time of 4h 38m.

Other travel options to Venice take longer:

Flight takes on average 4h 53m.

Coach takes on average 8h 22m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Rome and Venice including taking a train, coach and flight.
Take the flight. It's the quicker way to make this trip, and the time saved usually justifies the slightly higher cost.

You'll arrive about 2h 51m sooner (2h 53m by flight vs 5h 44m by car). Tickets start at around £357 compared to roughly £79 in fuel and tolls — a bit more, but you get time back and avoid a long drive.

Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group, want flexibility on timing, or plan to stop en route.

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from Rome to Venice

How to get to Venice from Rome by train, bus, flight or ferry.

Our recommendation

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The best way to travel from Rome to Venice is by taking a coach because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • FlixBusFlixBus
    17:057h35
    Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina
    0:40Venezia, Viale Stazione / Via Dante (Mestre Stazione)
    £61One-way
    0 changes

Cheapest

  • FlixBusFlixBus
    17:057h35
    Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina
    0:40Venezia, Viale Stazione / Via Dante (Mestre Stazione)
    £61One-way
    0 changes

Fastest

  • ITAAZ1467
    17:201h05
    Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport
    18:25Venice Marco Polo Airport
    £1941One-way
    0 changes

Other options

  • Intercity NotteInterCityNotte 774
    22:357h45
    Rome Termini
    6:20Venice Santa Lucia
    £451One-way
    0 changes
  • IntercityIntercity 588
    10:156h01
    Rome Termini
    16:16Venice Mestre
    £501One-way
    0 changes
  • IntercityIntercity 592
    15:256h11
    Rome Termini
    21:36Venice Mestre
    £501One-way
    0 changes
  • Itabus2726
    14:007h29
    Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina
    21:29Venezia, Viale Stazione / Via Dante (Mestre Stazione)
    £81One-way
    0 changes
  • Itabus2726
    14:007h45
    Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina
    21:45Venezia, Tronchetto (Piazzale People Mover)
    £81One-way
    0 changes
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    7:308h05
    Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina
    15:35Venezia, Viale Stazione / Via Dante (Mestre Stazione)
    £101One-way
    0 changes
  • ITAAZ1473
    21:451h10
    Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport
    22:55Venice Marco Polo Airport
    £3581One-way
    0 changes
  • LuxairLG6556 · LG6541
    20:5514h50
    Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport
    11:45Venice Marco Polo Airport
    £6521One-way
    1 change
  • British AirwaysBA551 · BA610
    16:056h10
    Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport
    22:15Venice Marco Polo Airport
    £9611One-way
    1 change

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General Information about the Journey from Rome to Venice

The cities of Rome and Venice lie 530 kilometres apart and passengers can make the journey between them by air, train or bus. Direct flights from Rome to Mestre or Marco Polo airports take just 1 hour and 5 minutes. Also, high-speed trains cover the journey from the heart of Rome right to Santa Lucia station, on the Grand Canal,​ in under 4 hours. Travelling by bus, however, is inconvenient due to the lack of a national bus service.

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FAQs: Rome to Venice

Travel to Venice easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Rome to Venice.

FAQs
There are 3 options to travel between Rome and Venice including taking a train, coach and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Rome to Venice is a coach with an average price of £24.

This is compared to other travel options from Rome to Venice:

A coach is £20 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Rome to Venice costing on average £44.

A coach is £333 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Rome to Venice costing on average £357.

The fastest way to travel from Rome to Venice is by train with an average journey time of 4h 38m.

Other travel options to Venice take longer:

Flight takes on average 4h 53m.

Coach takes on average 8h 22m.

The Rome to Venice distance is approximately 394 km.
The average frequency per day from Rome to Venice is:
  • Around 71 trains per day.
  • Around 24 coaches per day.
  • Around 23 flights per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Rome and Venice as scheduled services by train, coach and flight can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Rome to Venice:
  • Flights mostly depart from Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport and arrive in Venice Marco Polo Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from Rome Termini and arrive in Venice Santa Lucia.
  • Coaches mostly depart from Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina and arrive in Venezia, Viale Stazione / Via Dante (Mestre Stazione).
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Rome to Venice, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Lufthansa Cityline, Icelandair, Air Europa, Swiss, Eurowings, Brussels Airlines, Lufthansa City Airlines, Air Dolomiti, Luxair, Austrian Airlines, Lufthansa, Air Serbia, Air Baltic, Helvetic Airways, ITA, Edelweiss Air to go to Venice by flight.
  • Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, Marino Autolinee, Itabus to go to Venice by coach.
  • Travel with Intercity, Frecciarossa, Italo, Regionale, Intercity Notte to go to Venice by train.
Yes, there are direct services available from Rome to Venice with the following travel companies:
  • 4 direct flights per day with ITA.
  • 19 direct coaches per day with FlixBus, Itabus.
  • 59 direct trains per day with Intercity, Frecciarossa, Italo, Intercity Notte.
Omio customers who travel from Rome to Venice often also extend their vacation to go to Florence, Milan, Paris, Verona, Vienna. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Venice and these popular destinations at a great price.
To get from Rome to Venice, you can choose from several travel options including train, coach and flight.
In Venice, you can explore the vibrant local markets at Rialto Market, take a romantic gondola ride through the serene canals, and visit the Peggy Guggenheim Collection, a modern art museum in a beautiful palazzo. Enjoy a traditional Venetian meal at a local osteria and attend a classical music concert in one of the city's historic churches. Don't miss St. Mark's Basilica, Doge's Palace, the picturesque Rialto Bridge, and the historic Grand Canal. A trip to Murano Island offers a glimpse into the tradition of glassmaking and vibrant artisan shops.
Three to four days in Venice allows time to explore its iconic attractions like St. Mark's Basilica, the Grand Canal, and the Rialto Bridge, while also experiencing its unique atmosphere and local culture.

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