There are 7 ways to get from Paris to Venice by plane, train, bus, night 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 from Paris CDG • 4h 49m
49€ - 209€
Cheapest option
Night bus, bus • 22h 5m
36€ - 47€
5 alternative options
Fly from Paris Orly • 4h 35m
50€ - 163€
Train via Geneva • 11h 41m
203€ - 359€
Train • 13h 41m
173€ - 235€
Bus • 18h 35m
Drive • 10h 40m
130€ - 200€
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Questions & Answers
The most affordable way to get from Paris to Venice is to night bus and bus, which costs 35€ - 50€ and takes 22h 5m.
The quickest way to get from Paris to Venice is to fly which costs 45€ - 170€ and takes 4h 35m.
No, there is no direct bus from Paris to Venice. However, there are services departing from Paris City Centre - Bercy Seine and arriving at Venezia via Milano. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 35m.
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 Geneve and Milano Centrale. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 41m.
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 via Geneva which takes 11h 41m and costs 200€ - 360€.
It takes approximately 4h 49m 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 l'Est station.
The best way to get from Paris to Venice is to fly which takes 4h 49m and costs 45€ - 210€. Alternatively, you can train via Geneva, which costs 200€ - 360€ and takes 11h 41m, you could also bus, which costs and takes 18h 35m.
- Distance: 844.3 km
- Duration: 4h 49m
What companies run services between Paris, France and Venice, Italy?
Air France, easyJet and three other airlines fly from Paris to Venice 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a train from Paris Bercy to Venice via Geneve and Milano Centrale in around 11h 41m.
- Website
- easyjet.com
Flights from Paris CDG to Venice
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- When
- Monday and Friday
- Estimated price
- 30€ - 140€
Flights from Paris Orly to Venice
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- When
- Monday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- 35€ - 120€
- Website
- airfrance.com
Flights from Paris CDG to Venice
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 42m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- 60€ - 340€
- Website
- lufthansa.com
Flights from Paris CDG to Venice via Frankfurt
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 2m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- 160€ - 550€
- Website
- austrian.com
Flights from Paris CDG to Venice via Vienna
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- When
- Thursday
- Estimated price
- 170€ - 550€
- Website
- swiss.com
Flights from Paris CDG to Venice via Zurich
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- 190€ - 650€
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 Geneve
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 13m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- 80€ - 110€
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
- 2nd Class
- 80€ - 95€
- 1st Class
- 90€ - 110€
Train from Paris l'Est to Muenchen Hbf Gl.5-10
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- 120€ - 170€
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
- 2nd Class
- 120€ - 140€
- 1st Class
- 140€ - 170€
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 Geneve to Milano Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 1m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- 100€ - 180€
- Website
- Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS)
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 Milano Centrale to Venezia S. Lucia
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 27m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- 22€ - 75€
- Website
- Trenitalia Frecce
- Super Economy
- 22€ - 30€
- Base Standard
- 40€ - 60€
- Base Premium
- 50€ - 75€
Deutsche Bahn’s EuroCity (EC) trains connect German cities to major cities in neighbouring European countries, and are operated in conjunction with their national train company. All EC trains offer First and Standard class; cars are air-conditioned and food and drinks are available onboard. Tickets can be booked up to 180 days in advance of travel. Seat reservations are not compulsory but are recommended for popular routes.
Contact Details
- Website
- bahn.com
Train from Muenchen Hbf to Venezia S. Lucia
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 51m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- 50€ - 70€
- Website
- reiseauskunft.bahn.de
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 1807 123 99 123
- info@flixbus.de
- Website
- flixbus.de
Bus from Paris City Centre - Bercy Seine to Milan, Milan
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- 40€ - 50€
- Website
- flixbus.co.uk
As the bus subsidiary of French railway SNCF, Ouibus offers eco-friendly coaches serving 35 French cities and 10 European cities at affordable fares. Ouibus journeys are safe and comfortable, with the four-star coaches offering power outlets, restrooms and WiFi. All Ouibus stations are located close to town centres for easy access to public transport. Getting on one of the 130 daily journeys is easy - electronic travel documents include your ticket and a personalised mini-guide with handy information.
Contact Details
- Phone
- 0890715298
- Website
- ouibus.com
Bus from Paris City Centre - Bercy Seine to Milan
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- 24€ - 30€
- Website
- Blablabus
Night bus from Paris City Centre - Bercy Seine to Milan
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 55m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- 24€ - 30€
- Website
- Blablabus
- Phone
- +34 937 065 366
- Website
- barcelonanord.cat
Bus from Milano to Venezia
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Website
- Estació d'autobusos Barcelona Nord
- Phone
- +39 0861 1991900
- info@baltour.it
- Website
- global.flixbus.com
Bus from Milano - Bus Station Lampugnano to VENEZIA - VENEZIA - Tronchetto stazione people mover
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 10m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- 12€ - 17€
- Website
- Baltour
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Read the travel guideMore Questions & Answers
The quickest flight from Paris CDG Airport to Venice Airport is the direct flight which takes 1h 40m.
Paris to Venice bus services, operated by Estació d'autobusos Barcelona Nord, arrive at Venezia station.
Paris to Venice train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Eurocity, 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.
easyJet, Air France, Austrian Airlines and two other airlines offer flights from Paris CDG Airport to Venice Airport.
Book your Paris to Venice train tickets online with Omio and Omio.
There are 8376+ hotels available in Venice. Prices start at 75€ per night.
The best way to get from Paris to Paris CDG Airport is to train which takes 38 min and costs 5€ - 9€.