Fastest way from Naples to Venice: Flight, about 1h 15min (from €17). Cheapest: Bus, from €10 (about 9h 10min). Main companies selling this route on 12Go (checked on October 27, 2026): FlixBus, NTV, Itabus; main departure point: Metropark Centrale Bus Stop.
There are 3 ways to get from Naples to Venice
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Companies selling this route on 12Go
Offers listed on 12Go on October 27, 2026 for a departure on November 17, 2026. Timetables and prices change with the date: check them before booking.
| Company | Mode | Departs from | From | Offers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NTV | Train | Naples Central | €66 | 7 |
| FlixBus | Bus | Metropark Centrale Bus Stop | €10 | 13 |
| Itabus | Bus | Metropark Central Parking | €11 | 3 |
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Practical tips
High-speed fares on Trenitalia and Italo usually rise as the travel date approaches. Book as soon as your dates are fixed, especially in high season, and avoid paying the last-minute fare when a cheaper ticket was available earlier.
Check the arrival station on your ticket. Santa Lucia is on the island of Venice itself, while Mestre is on the mainland and needs a short onward connection. Choose according to where your accommodation is located.
Fares move around, and on some dates the flight is as cheap as the train or cheaper. Look at all three options in the table before you pay, and add the cost and effort of airport transfers when weighing up the plane.
A flight saves time in the air, but you still need to reach Naples airport and then travel from the Venice airport into the lagoon city. Allow generous margins for check-in, security and baggage if you fly.
Coach stops in big cities can differ by operator and may change. Read the boarding point on your booking confirmation, save it on your phone, and arrive a little early so you don't end up at the wrong stop.
The journey experience
Naples to Venice is one of the longest north–south hops in Italy, and the three ways to do it are very different: high-speed train, plane or coach. The comparison table on this page puts duration and price side by side, so you can see at a glance which option suits your trip and your budget.
The train, run by Trenitalia and Italo, is the comfortable default. You travel from city centre to city centre, with room for your luggage, space to move around and no airport queues. Flying is clearly the fastest on paper, but you add airport transfers, check-in and baggage rules at both ends. The coach is the budget choice, best if your dates are flexible and you don't mind a long day on the road.
Our advice: if you want comfort and a simple journey, book the train ahead, because fares tend to climb as departure gets close. Always compare it with the flight and the coach before paying. Check your departure point and your arrival station in Venice (Santa Lucia or Mestre) on your ticket. Booking online gives instant confirmation, so you can travel with everything sorted.
Frequently asked questions — Naples → Venice
Prices depend on the mode and how early you book. The coach is the cheapest, from €10 and typically up to €17. The plane starts from €17 and typically reaches €22. The train starts from €66 and typically goes up to €67. Booking ahead is the best way to secure the lowest fare.
The flight is the fastest, at about 1 h 15 to 1 h 20 in the air, before airport transfers and check-in. The high-speed train takes about 5 h from city centre to city centre. The coach is the slowest, at about 9 to 10 h. Choose according to how much time you can spare.
For most travellers the train is the best balance: about 5 h, comfortable, and centre to centre, from €66. If you want to save money and have time, the coach starts from €10. If speed matters most, the flight takes about 1 h 15 to 1 h 20 and starts from €17, though you must add airport transfers.
Trains to Venice, whether Trenitalia or Italo, leave from Napoli Centrale, the main station in Naples, next to Piazza Garibaldi. Check the platform on the departure board shortly before leaving. On arrival, make sure your ticket says Venezia Santa Lucia or Mestre, depending on where you are staying.
Often yes, if you find a fare from €17 and typically up to €22, since the flight takes about 1 h 15 to 1 h 20 against about 5 h by train. But remember the transfers to and from both airports, check-in and baggage rules. If these matter to you, the train remains the simpler choice.
Why visit Venice?
- ✓ Glide down the Grand Canal on a vaporetto (line 1) past more than 170 palaces and the Rialto Bridge
- ✓ Explore St Mark's Basilica, its golden mosaics and the Doge's Palace, then climb the Campanile for lagoon views
- ✓ Take a boat to the islands: glassblowers on Murano, lace and colourful houses on Burano, Romanesque Torcello
- ✓ Get lost in Cannaregio and Dorsoduro, with cicchetti and a spritz in a bacino bar or traditional bacaro
- ✓ Admire Venetian art at the Gallerie dell'Accademia and the Peggy Guggenheim Collection
When to visit Venice?
HUMID SUBTROPICAL CLIMATE
April to June or September to October — mild temperatures, fewer crowds than summer and lower risk of acqua alta
What to do in Venice?
Local experiences, must-see sights and activities selected for you
How long to visit Venice?
Ideal stay: 2 to 3 days. In 1 day, focus on St. Mark's Square, the Doge's Palace, the Rialto Bridge and a vaporetto ride along the Grand Canal. With 2-3 days, add Dorsoduro, Cannaregio and the islands of Murano, Burano and Torcello. Sleep in the historic centre or Cannaregio to avoid the day-tripper crowds, and visit major sights early morning or at sunset.
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