Fastest way from Venice to Verona: Train (Trenitalia / Italo), about 1h 1min (from €16). Cheapest: Bus, from €6 (about 1h 20min – 2h 5min). Main companies selling this route on 12Go (checked on October 27, 2026): GoOpti, FlixBus, NTV; main departure point: Venice Port Bus Station.
There are 3 ways to get from Venice to Verona
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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 | Venice Santa Lucia | €16 | 11 |
| FlixBus | Bus | Tronchetto Railway Station | €6 | 20 |
| Itabus | Bus | Tronchetto Railway Station | €8 | 1 |
| GoOpti | Bus | Venice Port Bus Station | €121 | 50 |
| Europlan | Van / transfer | €300 | 1 |
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Practical tips
Venezia Santa Lucia is on the historic islands, Venezia Mestre on the mainland. Check your hotel location and ticket before leaving, because choosing the wrong one adds a transfer and stress on departure day.
Faster trains get pricier as departure nears. Book online a few days ahead, compare Trenitalia and Italo, and avoid paying a last-minute premium when cheaper seats were available earlier.
Regional trains take longer but cost less and are usually flexible, with no fixed seat. If your schedule is open, they are a smart, low-stress choice for this short hop.
Regional paper tickets must be validated at the platform machines before boarding, or you risk a fine. Tickets bought online with a booked seat or QR code usually need no validation.
A flight with a connection adds airport transfers, security and waiting. For such a short distance, the train or coach is almost always simpler and leaves you right in the city centre.
The journey experience
Venice to Verona is one of the easiest hops in northern Italy, and you have three realistic ways to do it. Whether the train, the coach or a connecting flight suits you best comes down to where you start in the Venice area, how flexible your plans are and how much you want to spend. The table on this page puts all options side by side so you can decide in seconds.
The train is the natural choice for most independent travellers. Trenitalia and Italo both serve the corridor, trains are comfortable, run to the city centres and let you walk straight out of the station into Verona. Regional services are slower but cheaper and need no reservation, while faster trains are worth booking ahead. Coaches are the budget alternative, with a relaxed ride and a stop that can be handier if you are staying near Mestre. A flight with a connection exists, but it rarely makes sense for such a short distance.
Our advice: unless you have a very tight budget or a specific coach stop in mind, take the train. Check whether you leave from Venezia Santa Lucia on the islands or from Venezia Mestre on the mainland, since this changes your transfer and sometimes the ticket price. Book early for the cheapest fares, and you can then relax: this is a simple, well-served route.
Frequently asked questions — Venice → Verona
By train, the journey takes about 1 h to 1 h 15, which makes it the fastest option. The coach takes around 1 h 20 to 2 h 05 depending on traffic and stops. A flight with a connection takes about 2 h 35, so it is not worth it for this short route.
Train tickets start from €16 and typically go up to €17. Coach fares start from €6, with a typical range reaching up to €150 depending on the date and operator. A flight with a connection starts from €85. Booking ahead usually gives the best price.
For most travellers the train is the best choice: it is the fastest, starts from €16 and arrives in the city centre. The coach is worth considering if you want the lowest fare, with prices from €6. A flight with a connection is rarely sensible here.
Trains to Verona can leave from Venezia Santa Lucia, on the historic islands, or from Venezia Mestre, on the mainland. Check your ticket for the exact station. If you are staying in the historic centre, Santa Lucia is usually the most convenient departure point.
Yes. You can book train and coach tickets online and receive instant confirmation by email, so you can show the ticket on your phone. Booking ahead is useful for the best fares, especially on faster trains and in high season.
Why visit Verona?
- ✓ Step inside the Roman Arena di Verona, a 1st-century amphitheatre that still hosts world-class opera performances each summer
- ✓ Stand beneath Juliet's balcony in the courtyard of Casa di Giulietta and leave a note on the famous wall
- ✓ Climb the 368 steps of the Torre dei Lamberti for panoramic views over the terracotta rooftops and the Adige river
- ✓ Stroll across the Ponte Pietra, a Roman bridge, then explore the Teatro Romano and its hilltop archaeological museum
- ✓ Browse Piazza delle Erbe's market stalls and sip an Aperol spritz amid frescoed façades and the Madonna Verona fountain
When to visit Verona?
HUMID SUBTROPICAL CLIMATE
April to June and September to October — mild, sunny weather, fewer crowds, and the opera festival running until early September
What to do in Verona?
Local experiences, must-see sights and activities selected for you
How long to visit Verona?
Plan 2 days to cover Verona comfortably: the Arena, Piazza delle Erbe, Juliet's House, Castelvecchio and the Adige riverbanks on day one, then Giardino Giusti, Teatro Romano and Santa Anastasia on day two. With only one day, stick to the historic centre on foot and book Arena tickets in advance. Add a third day for a trip to Lake Garda, Valpolicella wineries or Soave, all easy by train or bus.
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