Checked offer from Venice to Ravenna: Bus, about 3h 20min – 4h, from €11. Main companies selling this route on 12Go (checked on October 27, 2026): FlixBus; main departure point: Tronchetto Railway Station.
One option to get from Venice to Ravenna
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FlixBus | Bus | Tronchetto Railway Station | €11 | 2 |
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Practical tips
Venice has several transport hubs, and the mainland and the historic island are not interchangeable. Read the departure point on your ticket before leaving your hotel, and save its location on your phone's map so you do not go to the wrong place.
Coaches fill up in summer and on holiday weekends. Booking online early secures your seat and usually gives the lowest fare, so you avoid paying more at the last minute or finding the departure you wanted already full.
Getting around Venice on foot and by vaporetto can take longer than expected, especially with luggage and crowds. Leave generously early so a late boat or a busy bridge does not make you miss your coach.
After booking online you receive an instant confirmation. Download the ticket or take a screenshot so you can show it to the driver even if mobile data is weak at the stop.
Large bags usually go in the hold, so keep your documents, water, phone charger and a light layer in your daypack. Air conditioning can be cool, and you will be glad to have them within reach.
The journey experience
Getting from Venice to Ravenna is a straightforward trip once you know your options. The route crosses the flat Veneto and Emilia-Romagna plains, and the data we have for this trip points to one clear choice: the coach. You can compare it with other modes on this page, but for this route the coach is the option to plan around.
The coach is a comfortable, no-fuss way to travel. You sit down, store your luggage in the hold, and watch the countryside go by without having to change vehicles or work out connections. Seats are typically reclining, with air conditioning and space for a suitcase, which suits travellers carrying luggage between cities. Coaches on Italian intercity routes are run by well-known operators, and booking online gives you a confirmed seat and a ticket on your phone.
Your main task is to check the departure point before you leave. Venice has more than one transport hub, and mixing them up is the classic mistake: the mainland side and the historic island do not work the same way. Look at the departure details on this page, note the exact stop on your ticket, and allow a margin to reach it. Book ahead in high season, and you will arrive in Ravenna, home of its famous Byzantine mosaics, without stress or surprises.
Frequently asked questions — Venice → Ravenna
Bus tickets from Venice to Ravenna start from €11, and the typical fare is up to €12. Prices can vary with the date and how early you book, so reserving ahead online is the best way to secure the lowest fare, especially in high season.
The bus takes about 3 h 20 to 4 h, depending on traffic and the stops on the day. Plan for the longer end of that range if you have to catch a connection afterwards, and keep a little margin for road conditions.
The option listed for this route is the bus, with fares from €11 and a journey of about 3 h 20 to 4 h. It is simple, needs no changes of vehicle, and can be booked online with instant confirmation, which makes it an easy choice.
Check the departure point printed on your ticket, as Venice has several transport hubs and the mainland differs from the historic island. Save the exact stop on your phone map and allow a margin to reach it before departure.
Yes. You can book online and receive an instant confirmation with a ticket on your phone. Fares start from €11, so booking ahead is a simple way to secure your seat and avoid surprises, particularly in high season.
Why visit Ravenna?
- ✓ Marvel at the gold-glittering Byzantine mosaics of the Basilica of San Vitale, a UNESCO World Heritage site
- ✓ Step inside the Mausoleum of Galla Placidia and admire its starry blue-vaulted mosaic ceiling
- ✓ Discover the Basilica of Sant'Apollinare in Classe and its green apse mosaic just outside the city
- ✓ Visit Dante's Tomb and the quiet neoclassical quarter where the poet spent his final years in exile
- ✓ Cycle through the city's pedestrian centre, then continue to the Po Delta Park wetlands and Marina di Ravenna beaches
When to visit Ravenna?
HUMID SUBTROPICAL CLIMATE
April to June and September to October — mild temperatures, fewer crowds, and comfortable sightseeing weather
What to do in Ravenna?
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How long to visit Ravenna?
Ravenna is best done in 1 to 2 days. In one day, focus on the UNESCO early Christian monuments: San Vitale, Mausoleo di Galla Placidia, Sant'Apollinare Nuovo and the Neonian Baptistery, all covered by one combined ticket. With a second day, add Sant'Apollinare in Classe, Theodoric's Mausoleum, Dante's tomb and the beaches of the Adriatic coast nearby. Come by train from Bologna (about 1h15) and walk or cycle everywhere, as the centre is compact and flat.
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