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How to get from Milan to Venice

In this in-depth route guide, you can compare the best ways to travel the 28 kilometers (17 miles) from Milan to Venice. Our team of indpendent travel experts researched each route — breaking down each option by travel time, price, and comfort. Plus, we’ll share the best booking options to help you get the best deal.

Written by Ela - Senior Travel WriterReviewed by Maarten - Trip Planning ExpertLast updated: November 3, 2024

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Why visit Venice?

Venice is Italy’s so-called “Floating City,” built on over 100 islands interconnected by more than 400 bridges. Its landscape alone is already a masterpiece, and its architectural grandeur only makes it even more beautiful. No wonder Venice is one of the most romantic cities on Earth.

The city is best explored on foot or on a gondola. Among its highlights are St. Mark’s Basilica and Doge’s Palace, but you’ll find tons of lovely surprises just walking around Venice. Its many alleys (and canals) are at their most serene in the early morning or in the evening when there are fewer daytrippers on the island.

What are the 3 ways to travel from Milan to Venice?

There are 3 ways to travel the 28 kilometers (17 miles) from Milan to Venice. You can choose between the bus, train and day trip. The journey takes 2 hours 15 minutes to 14 hours and the quickest way is by train. If you're on a budget, the cheapest option is by bus with tickets starting at €5.80 ($6.50).

Transport

Duration

Pricing

Transport Options

Bus

3h 15m - 5h

From €5.80 ($6.50)

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Train

2h 15m - 2h 30m

From €29.50 ($33)

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Day Trip

14h

From €130 ($145)

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Milan to Venice by Bus

Duration: 3h 15m - 5h

Costs: €5.80 ($6.50)

Duration: 3h 15m - 5h

Costs: €5.80 ($6.50)

Are you on a budget? The bus is a cheap way to get from Milan to Venice.

FlixBus offers several daily trips with fares from €16 ($18). Itabus also has 1-4 daily trips with fares from €5.80 ($6.50) that can still get cheaper on some days.

The buses are not as convenient as the train when you consider the departure and arrival points. However, if your goal is to save on transportation costs, then the bus is a really good option.

Departure and arrival station

The buses depart from Lampugnano Bus Station, located 10 km northwest of Milan city centre. You can get there by taking the Metro. The train ride would take around 20 minutes, depending on where you’re coming from in the city.

Same as the train option, there are two arrival points in Venice.

The more convenient arrival station is in Tronchetto, which is on the island itself. However, there are fewer buses bound for Trochetto daily.
The other drop-off point is at Mestre Station on mainland Venice. There are several bus trips throughout the day to Mestre. From here, you’ll still have to take a 15-minute train to the historic centre.

Bus schedules from Milan to Venice

Milan Lampugnano

Venice Mestre Train Station Bus Stop

10:55

3h 49m

15:00

Itabus

€5.80 ($6.50)

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Milan

(to Venice Mestre)

Venice

05:00

09:00

FlixBus

€13 ($14.60)

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Milan

(to Venice Tronchetto)

Venice

06:30

3h 40m

10:10

FlixBus

€13.50 ($15.10)

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PRO TIP: FlixBus sometimes offers fares as low as €6 ($6.70). For a chance to get the cheapest rates possible, book online beforehand at least a few days prior to your trip.

For the full schedule, you can visit the FlixBus website or BookAway.

Milan to Venice by Train

Duration: 2h 15m - 2h 30m

Costs: €29.50 ($33)

Duration: 2h 15m - 2h 30m

Costs: €29.50 ($33)

What we like most about taking the train from Milan to Venice is that they depart and arrive at the city centre. That means you can simply walk or take a short taxi ride to and from the train stations.

Moreover, you can be flexible with your schedule because trains are available from 05:10 in the morning to 20:25 in the evening

You can choose from three different types of trains depending on your budget.

Regionale is the slowest and cheapest. Fares start from €22 ($24.50) for the almost 3.5-hour journey. Note that none of the Regionale trains from Milan to Venice are direct. You’ll have to make one train transfer at Verona Porta Nuova, a major transit station in Verona.
Frecciarossa offers direct and high-speed trains that arrive in Venice in 2.5 hours. Ticket prices start from €49 ($55), almost twice the cost of a Regionale train. They also have indirect trips with a stop in Bologna Centrale that are more expensive at €70 ($79).
Italo is also high-speed but privately-owned, unlike the other two options. Rates start from €29.50 ($33).

Departure and arrival station

You can board the train at Milan Centrale, which you can find 4 km north of Milan Cathedral.

Meanwhile, there are two different arrival points in Venice. The central station on the island is Santa Lucia Station, 2 km west of Piazza San Marco.

If your hotel is on the mainland Venice, you can also get off at Mestre Station.

Train schedule from Milan to Venice

Milan Main Train Station

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Venice Santa Lucia Train Station

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Italo (NTV)

From €29.50 ($33)

Milan Main Train Station

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Venice Mestre Train Station

07:35

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€29.50 ($33)

We recommend booking your tickets online through BookAway. Their site is intuitive, provides a clear picture of what you can expect, and offers great customer service. If you’re eying the best deals, you might occasionally find slightly cheaper tickets on Omio.

Milan to Venice by Day Trip

Duration: 14 hours

Costs: €130 ($145)

Duration: 14 hours

Costs: €130 ($145)

If you only have one day to spend in Venice, there is also the option to join an organised day trip.

GetYourGuide offers a few tour options from Milan to Venice. Our favourite is a 14-hour day trip that includes a guided walking tour and a boat trip along the Venetian Lagoon, as well as transfers to and from Venice.

Rates start from €130 ($145) per person.

Check Day Trips with GetYourGuide

Frequently Asked Questions about Milan to Venice

What is the distance from Milan to Venice?

The distance from Milan to Venice is 28 kilometers (17 miles).

What is the fastest way to get from Milan to Venice?

The fastest way to get from Milan to Venice is by train and takes 2 hours 15 minutes.

What is the cheapest way to get from Milan to Venice?

The cheapest way to get from Milan to Venice is by bus with ticket costs starting from €5.80 ($6.50).

Rounding it up

We hope this guide was helpful in planning how to get from Milan to Venice. If there's anything else you're wondering about, drop us a comment and we'll do our best to answer you within a few days.

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About the author(s)

Ela

Ela is a storyteller, content producer, solo traveller and a mermaid-in-training. When she’s not in front of her laptop, you will find her barefoot and living her best tan on some island in the Philippines… Or exploring the depths of its seas as a budding freediver. An island girl at heart, she’ll be happy anywhere there is sea, sand, sun and coffee.

Maarten

Based in Bali, Maarten’s passion for travel is undeniable. In 2016, he decided to quit his job as a stock analyst and started doing what he always dreamed of: travelling through South East Asia and helping other people plan their trips. When he is not working on Gecko Routes, you’ll find him surfing in the ocean or exploring the best gems of Indonesia.