There are 8 ways to get from Paris to Venice by plane, 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.
Recommended option
Fly Paris CDG to Venice • 4h 40m
53€ - 141€
Cheapest option
Fly Paris Orly to Venice • 4h 31m
50€ - 164€
6 alternative options
Train to Beauvais, fly to Venice Treviso • 6h 32m
64€ - 246€
Train • 9h 57m
140€ - 240€
Train via Zürich • 11h 36m
235€ - 384€
Bus via Bologna • 17h 50m
58€ - 73€
Bus • 18h 15m
56€ - 76€
Drive • 10h 40m
140€ - 210€
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Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Paris to Venice is to bus via Bologna which costs 55€ - 75€ and takes 17h 50m.
The quickest way to get from Paris to Venice is to fly which costs 50€ - 170€ and takes 4h 31m.
No, there is no direct bus from Paris to Venice. However, there are services departing from Paris City Centre - Bercy Seine and arriving at Venice, Venice via Bologna, Bologna. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 50m.
No, there is no direct train from Paris to Venice. However, there are services departing from Paris Gare De Lyon and arriving at Venezia S. Lucia via Torino Porta Susa. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 57m.
The distance between Paris and Venice is 844 km. The road distance is 1115.3 km.
The best way to get from Paris to Venice without a car is to train which takes 9h 57m and costs 140€ - 240€.
It takes approximately 4h 40m to get from Paris to Venice, including transfers.
Paris to Venice bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Paris City Centre - Bercy Seine station.
Paris to Venice train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Paris Gare De Lyon station.
The best way to get from Paris to Venice is to fly which takes 4h 40m and costs 50€ - 150€. Alternatively, you can train, which costs 140€ - 240€ and takes 9h 57m, you could also bus via Bologna, which costs 55€ - 75€ and takes 17h 50m.
- Distance: 844.3 km
- Duration: 4h 40m
What companies run services between Paris, France and Venice, Italy?
Air France, easyJet and seven other airlines fly from Paris to Venice hourly. Alternatively, you can take a train from Paris Bercy to Venice via Torino Porta Susa in around 9h 57m.
- Website
- easyjet.com
Flights from Paris CDG to Venice
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 38m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- 30€ - 190€
Flights from Paris Orly to Venice
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 36m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- 30€ - 180€
Flights from Paris Orly to Venice via Geneva
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- When
- Monday
- Estimated price
- 30€ - 180€
- Website
- airfrance.com
Flights from Paris CDG to Venice
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 39m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- 55€ - 200€
- Website
- lufthansa.com
Flights from Paris CDG to Venice via Frankfurt
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 51m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- 170€ - 550€
Flights from Paris Orly to Venice via Munich
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- 210€ - 460€
- Website
- vueling.com
Flights from Paris CDG to Venice
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- 75€ - 550€
- Website
- brusselsairlines.com
Flights from Paris CDG to Venice via Brussels
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- 400€ - 1100€
- Website
- alitalia.com
Flights from Paris CDG to Venice via Rome
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- 75€ - 310€
- Website
- ryanair.com
Flights from Beauvais to Venice Treviso
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- 28€ - 170€
France’s state-owned railway company is a fast and efficient way of travelling around the country, with over 14,000 trains operating daily. SNCF runs the country’s extensive rail network, including the high-speed TGV network, regional TER trains and local Intercités. It also operates international routes including Eurostar and Thalys, as well as the low-cost, long-distance Ouigo services that run on limited routes across France. Book up to 3 months in advance for the cheapest fares. The railway network consists of about 32,000km in total, of which 1800km are high-speed lines and 14,500km are electrified.
Rome2rio's guide to SNCF
Contact Details
- Phone
- +33 9 70 60 99 70
- Website
- sncf.com
Train from Paris Nord to Beauvais
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- 11€ - 27€
- Website
- en.oui.sncf
- 2nd Class
- 11€ - 16€
- Rail 1st Class
- 18€ - 27€
France’s high-speed TGV train network runs at speeds of up to 320km/h connecting major cities across France and into neighbouring countries. All TGV tickets include a seat reservation; seating is 1+2 in 1st class, 2+2 in 2nd class. Popular routes include Paris to Marseille and Paris to Strasbourg. Most TGVs have a cafe area, power points at each seat and WiFi.
Contact Details
- Phone
- 0033 892 353535
- Website
- en.oui.sncf
Train from Paris Gare De Lyon to Torino Porta Susa
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 35m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- 110€ - 150€
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
- 2nd Class
- 110€ - 130€
- 1st Class
- 120€ - 150€
Train from Paris Gare De Lyon to Zuerich Hb
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 4m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- 95€ - 130€
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
- 2nd Class
- 95€ - 110€
- 1st Class
- 100€ - 130€
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 Torino Porta Susa to Venezia S. Lucia
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 22m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- 30€ - 95€
- Website
- Trenitalia Frecce
- Super Economy
- 30€ - 45€
- Base Standard
- 55€ - 75€
- Base Premium
- 65€ - 95€
The national railway company of Switzerland, Swiss Railways operates trains throughout the country and adjacent European nations including Germany, France, Italy and Austria. Tickets are sold in two classes - First and Second - with most long-distance trains offering a bistro car serving beverages and snacks. Individual tickets can be bought easily at stands, while a variety of travel passes are on offer to suit different travel needs.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +41 51 220 11 11
- Website
- sbb.ch
Train from Zuerich Hb to Venezia S. Lucia
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 32m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- 140€ - 260€
- Website
- Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS)
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 1807 123 99 123
- info@flixbus.de
- Website
- flixbus.de
Bus from Paris City Centre - Bercy Seine to Bologna, Bologna
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- 50€ - 60€
- Website
- flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Bologna, Bologna to Venice, Venice
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- 10€ - 13€
- Website
- flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Verona, Verona to Venice, Venice
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- 9€ - 11€
- Website
- flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- +39 0861 1991900
- info@baltour.it
- Website
- global.flixbus.com
Bus from Bologna - Terminal Bus 200 Mt. Da Stazione Fs to VENEZIA - VENEZIA - Tronchetto stazione people mover
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- 8€ - 11€
- Website
- Baltour
Eurolines is a network of coach companies that operate throughout Europe plus Morocco. It’s an affordable way to travel around the continent, with tickets starting at €5. All coaches have Wi-Fi, plug sockets and USBs, reclining chairs and toilets, and a standard ticket includes up to two medium suitcases plus carry-on luggage. Within France, Eurolines serves 69 destinations; including Paris, Lyon, Versailles, Nice and Bordeaux.
Contact Details
- Phone
- + 33 1 41 86 24 21
- Website
- eurolines.fr
Bus from Paris, Gallieni to Verona
- Ave. Duration
- 15h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- 45€ - 65€
- Website
- Eurolines FR
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The quickest flight from Paris CDG Airport to Venice Airport is the direct flight which takes 1h 35m.
Paris to Venice bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Venice, Venice station.
Paris to Venice train services, operated by Trenitalia Frecce, arrive at Venezia S. Lucia station.
Yes, the driving distance between Paris to Venice is 1115 km. It takes approximately 10h 40m to drive from Paris to Venice.
Vueling Airlines, Brussels Airlines, Alitalia and three other airlines offer flights from Paris CDG Airport to Venice Airport.
Book your Paris to Venice bus tickets online with FlixBus and FlixBus.
There are 8382+ hotels available in Venice. Prices start at 87€ per night.
The best way to get from Paris to Paris CDG Airport is to train which takes 38 min and costs 10€.