There are 8 ways to get from Rome to Venice by train, bus, night train, 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 • 3h 59m
29€ - 120€
Cheapest option
Bus • 7h 45m
21€ - 35€
6 alternative options
Train via Bologna • 4h 55m
38€ - 110€
Night train • 6h 59m
45€ - 70€
Rideshare • 6h 30m
29€
Drive • 4h 59m
65€ - 95€
Fly to Venice • 3h 8m
47€ - 225€
Fly to Trieste, train • 5h 19m
57€ - 201€
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Questions & Answers
The most affordable way to get from Rome to Venice is to bus, which costs 21€ - 35€ and takes 7h 45m.
The quickest way to get from Rome to Venice is to fly which costs 45€ - 230€ and takes 3h 8m.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Roma - Autostazione Tiburtina and arriving at VENEZIA - VENEZIA - Tronchetto stazione people mover. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 7h 45m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Roma Termini and arriving at Venezia S. Lucia. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 59m.
The distance between Rome and Venice is 393 km. The road distance is 526.4 km.
The best way to get from Rome to Venice without a car is to train which takes 3h 59m and costs 29€ - 120€.
The train from Roma Termini to Venezia S. Lucia takes 3h 59m including transfers and departs twice daily.
Rome to Venice bus services, operated by Baltour, depart from Roma - Autostazione Tiburtina station.
Rome to Venice train services, operated by Trenitalia Frecce, depart from Roma Termini station.
The best way to get from Rome to Venice is to train which takes 3h 59m and costs 29€ - 120€. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs 21€ - 35€ and takes 7h 45m, you could also fly, which costs 45€ - 230€ and takes 3h 8m.
- Distance: 393.4 km
- Duration: 3h 59m
What companies run services between Rome, Italy and Venice, Italy?
Trenitalia Frecce operates a train from Roma Termini to Venezia S. Lucia 3 times a day. Tickets cost 35€ - 120€ and the journey takes 3h 59m. ItaloTreno also services this route once daily. Alternatively, Baltour operates a bus from Roma - Autostazione Tiburtina to VENEZIA - VENEZIA - Tronchetto stazione people mover twice daily. Tickets cost 21€ - 29€ and the journey takes 7h 45m. FlixBus also services this route 6 times a week.
- Website
- alitalia.com
Flights from Rome to Venice
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- 40€ - 260€
Flights from Rome to Trieste
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- 40€ - 220€
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 Roma Termini to Venezia S. Lucia
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 59m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- 35€ - 120€
- Website
- Trenitalia Frecce
- Super Economy
- 35€ - 50€
- Base Standard
- 65€ - 90€
- Base Premium
- 80€ - 120€
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 Roma Termini to Venezia Santa Lucia
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- 29€ - 85€
- Website
- Italo Treno
- Smart Economy
- 30€ - 45€
- Smart Low Cost
- 29€ - 45€
- Smart Flex
- 60€ - 85€
Train from Roma Termini to Bologna Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 21m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- 22€ - 65€
- Website
- Italo Treno
- Smart Economy
- 25€ - 35€
- Smart Low Cost
- 22€ - 35€
- Smart Flex
- 45€ - 65€
Train from Bologna Centrale to Venezia Santa Lucia
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 34m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- 15€ - 45€
- Website
- Italo Treno
- Smart Economy
- 17€ - 24€
- Smart Low Cost
- 15€ - 21€
- Smart Flex
- 30€ - 45€
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
- 800 90 60 60
- Website
- trenitalia.com
Night train from Roma Termini to Venezia S. Lucia
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 59m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- 45€ - 70€
- Website
- Trenitalia ICN
- Schedules at
- Trenitalia
- Schedules at
- Bahn DB
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 Trieste Airport to Venezia S. Lucia
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 36m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- 8€ - 17€
- Website
- Trenitalia
- 1st Class
- 15€ - 17€
- Phone
- +39 0861 1991900
- info@baltour.it
- Website
- global.flixbus.com
Bus from Roma - Autostazione Tiburtina to VENEZIA - VENEZIA - Tronchetto stazione people mover
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- 21€ - 29€
- Website
- Baltour
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 Rome, Rome Tiburtina Bus station to Venice, Venice
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 25m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- 25€ - 31€
- Website
- flixbus.co.uk
Blablacar is a popular ridesharing platform with 70 million users over 22 (mostly European) countries. 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 to be accepted, and pay your share of the set price.
Rome2rio's guide to BlaBlaCar
Contact Details
- Website
- blablacar.com
Rideshare from Rome to Venice
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- 29€
- Book at
- blablacar.co.uk
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The quickest flight from Rome Airport to Venice Airport is the direct flight which takes 1h 5m.
Rome to Venice bus services, operated by Baltour, arrive at VENEZIA - VENEZIA - Tronchetto stazione people mover station.
Rome to Venice train services, operated by Trenitalia Frecce, arrive at Venezia S. Lucia station.
Yes, the driving distance between Rome to Venice is 526 km. It takes approximately 4h 59m to drive from Rome to Venice.
Alitalia offers flights from Rome Airport to Venice Airport.
Book your Rome to Venice train tickets online with Omio.
Book your Rome to Venice bus tickets online with Omio, Busbud and FlixBus.
There are 8376+ hotels available in Venice. Prices start at 75€ per night.
The best way to get from Rome to Rome Airport is to train which takes 32 min and costs 14€.