How to travel from Venice to Rome
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4.6Travel Information between Venice and Rome
 Distance | 394 km |
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 Available travel modes | Train, coach or flight |
 Ticket price range | €6 - €80 |
 Cheapest mode | Coach • €6 • 6 h 20 min |
 Fastest mode | Flight • €80 • 1 h 5 min |
 Popular travel companies | Itabus, Alitalia or Frecciarossa |
Travel 394 km by train, coach or flight to Rome from Venice. The most popular travel providers which serve this route are Itabus, Alitalia or Frecciarossa among others. Travellers can even take a direct coach, flight or train from Venice to Rome.
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How to get from Venice to Rome by train, bus or flight.
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The best way to travel from Venice to Rome is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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General Information about the journey from Venice to Rome
The journey between these two cities spans much of Italy. It is possible to make the trip by train, plane and bus, with plane and train journey times being similar. Taking the train is the most convenient way of travelling between the two cities, as railway stations are conveniently located for both city centres. Crossing the country by bus is the slowest method of travel and can take 8 or more hours.
Buses from Venice to Rome
There are two Megabus departures a day from Venice which arrive in Rome approximately 8 hours later. Buses depart for this direct journey at around 9:45 a.m. and 9:45 p.m. seven days a week. Megabus departures in Venice are from the Venice Tronchetto, located near both Waterbus and People Mover Stations, giving quick connections to the rest of the city. Arrivals in Rome are at the Autostazione Tiburtina in Piazzale Mazzoni. This square is conveniently near both railway and metro stations for quick onward links.
Trains from Venice to Rome
Trenitalia Frecciargento and Italo high-speed trains make this direct journey in around 3.5 hours. Up to twenty trains a day leave Venezia Santa Lucia station between the hours of around 6:15 a.m. and just before 7:30 p.m. Trenitalia trains arrive at Roma Termini, with Italo trains arriving at Roma Tiburtina Station. The service is slightly less frequent at weekends. One slower Trenitalia train also departs Venice at just after midnight, with a journey time of over 6 hours.
Flights from Venice to Rome
Alitalia is the only airline offering direct flights between these two cities, with between four and six departures a day from Venezia Marco Polo Airport. Actual flight time to Roma Fiumicino is just over one hour but travellers should allow 3.5 hours in total for their journey, to cover airport transfers and security checks.
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All travel companies: Train and Coach Companies from Venice to Rome
Travel between Venice and Rome on Intercity, FlixBus and Marino Autolinee travel with Omio. When comparing timetables and tickets, we will also show you other options with multiple connections or other travel modes if they’re available.
Trenitalia Intercity is a high-speed train service operated by the Italian national railway company, Trenitalia. It operates throughout the country, with services running from early morning to late evening. The Intercity trains come in two types: the Intercity Plus, which is the fastest and most comfortable, and the Intercity, which is slightly slower but still offers a comfortable journey. Onboard facilities include air conditioning, power sockets, Wi-Fi, and a bar service. There are several ticket types available, including Standard, Super Economy, and Business. The most popular routes for Trenitalia Intercity are from Rome to Milan, Naples to Florence, and Turin to Venice.
FlixBus is one of Europe's leading low-cost travel operators, founded in Germany and offering long-distance travel services in Europe and the U. S. FlixBus also operates overnight travel on select routes throughout Europe. Standard amenities on FlixBus include free Wi-Fi, power outlets to charge your phone, tablet or laptop during long travel journeys, extra legroom, luggage space and toilets. You can even purchase snacks and drinks onboard. FlixBus offers only the Standard ticket for all its routes, which allows you to bring one hand luggage and one hold luggage per person. Additional fees apply for extra luggage and specific seat reservations, such as if you want to book an Extra Seat, Table Seat or the Panorama Seat.
FAQs: Travel from Venice to Rome
There are 3 travel options to Rome from Venice. You can take a train, coach or flight.
The cheapest way to get from Venice to Rome is by taking a coach with average ticket prices of €6 compared to other travel options to Rome:
A coach is €73 less than a flight with an average ticket price of €80 from Venice to Rome.
A coach is €21 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Venice to Rome costing on average €28.
The fastest way from Venice to Rome is by flight with an average journey time of 1 h 5 min.
There are alternative travel options to Rome that take longer:
Coach takes 6 h 20 min on average.
Train takes on average 3 h 59 min.
You should expect to travel around 394 km from Venice to Rome.
The average frequency per day from Venice to Rome is:
- 6 coaches per day.
- Around 16 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your journey to Rome from Venice as scheduled services by train, coach or flight can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points for travellers from Venice to Rome:
- Coaches mostly leave from Venice, Aeroporto Marco Polo (Parcheggio autobus) and tend to arrive in Rome, Termini.
- Flights mostly leave from Venice Marco Polo Airport and tend to arrive in Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport.
- Trains mostly leave from Venice Santa Lucia and tend to arrive in Rome Termini.
The following travel companies offer services from Venice to Rome:
- Itabus, FlixBus, El Pilar, BlaBlaCar, Marino Autolinee, BlaBlaCar Bus or Movelia can take you to Rome by coach. If searching for a good deal on coaches, you can find tickets for FlixBus from Venice to Rome for €8.
- Travel with Alitalia, Air Serbia or Alitalia (2) for flights to Rome. If you’re looking for a good deal on tickets, check for Alitalia Venice to Rome tickets on Omio for €77.
- Frecciarossa, Italo, Intercity Notte, Intercity, Frecciargento or Regionale can take you to Rome by train. If searching for a good deal on trains, you can find tickets for Intercity from Venice to Rome for €34.
Yes, there are direct routes from Venice to Rome with the following travel companies:
- You can find 6 direct coaches per day to take to Rome with Itabus or FlixBus.
- You'll find 16 direct trains a day to Rome with Frecciarossa, Italo, Intercity Notte or Intercity.
Direct services to Rome tend to save you time and add more convenience as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking tickets for your trip.
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