- The most expensive way to get to Venice
- The cheapest way
- The most "free" way
- The most convenient way
It often happens that the purpose of the trip is not at all the city to which cheap flights turned up. For example, you want to spend a vacation in Venice, but it will cost you a fortune to fly there. On the other hand, plane tickets to Milan, which is located about 270 km from Venice, have a reasonable price. We suggest not to give up the chance to save a few tens of euros, which will surely find another use. We will tell you how to get from Milan to Venice.
The two Italian cities are connected by bus, rail and air links. Each of these options has its own advantages. Which mode of transport to go to Venice, you choose. We can say with confidence that you will definitely reach your destination. However, on occasion, you can always stay in Milan, the capital of Lombardy, visit the white marble Gothic Duomo Cathedral, which leaves no one indifferent, listen to an opera at La Scala and update your wardrobe in local boutiques.
The most expensive way to get to Venice
It would seem that the easiest and fastest way to cover the distance between the two cities is by plane. But not in this case. There is no direct connection between Milan and Venice, you will have to fly with a transfer, for example, In Rome. This flight from Milan Linate Airport is offered by Alitalia. It will cost $ 158. Travel time is 3 hours 125 minutes. If we add to it the waiting time, and then the minutes spent on baggage claim, it becomes clear that the choice of an airplane as a flight between Milan and Venice is too much of a luxury. In addition, you need to throw in the time for the trip from the Venice Marco Polo airport to the center of Venice.
There is a regular bus number 73 from the San Babila metro station to Linate airport. The fare is 1.5 euros. You can get to the airport and from the central railway station by means of the transport companies "StarFly" and "ATM". The ticket will cost you 5 euros. It can be purchased directly from the driver. The road to the airport will take approximately 25-30 minutes.
From Marco Polo Airport, located in the Venetian suburb of Tessera, AeroBus buses run to Piazzale Roma and stop at Gate B. The fare is 8 euros. Tickets are sold in special machines at the bus stop or in the terminal in the window with the inscription "Venezia Unica".
The cheapest way
In 3 hours 25 minutes you can get from Milan to Venice by bus. This method of travel is chosen by people with large luggage who do not want to pay for overweight at the airport, and tourists who want to save money. A bus ticket to Venice will cost between 12 and 19 euros, depending on the chosen carrier and route.
There are several options for traveling from Milan to Venice by bus:
- Flixbus buses run from Lampugnano Metro Station to Venice Marco Polo Airport. The fare is 12 euros.
- The same route is used by the transport company "Buscenter". Moving will cost $ 6 more.
- From the Lampugnano stop, you can get to Isola Nova del Tronchetto. This route is offered by the carrier "Flixbus" for 17 dollars. Tronchetto is a Venetian island, from where you can get to Venice by vaporetto - a river tram. The vaporetto will take you to Piazza San Marco in 30 minutes and € 7.50.
- You can take advantage of the offer of travel companies and go from Milan to Venice by tourist bus. This is expensive as you also pay for the way back to Milan and for the tour guide.
The most "free" way
What are the main benefits of driving your own or rented car? You have a whole trunk at your disposal, which will fit one, two, three suitcases, and you do not need to pay extra for their transportation. In addition, family or friends can go with you, which will help save on the purchase of tickets for public transport. Finally, at any time you can stop in the picturesque town to relax or have a snack.
To rent a car in Italy, you need to carefully study as many offers as possible, because prices in different rental companies differ significantly.
No one has ever complained about the quality of roads in Italy. Travel on the A4 autobahn, which runs towards Venice, is paid and costs about 45 euros. The easiest way to pay for tolls on the freeway is cash. Before entering the toll road, there will be several gates with different inscriptions. You should choose the gate above which it is written "Biglietto", where you can buy a ticket from a vending machine or from a clerk. It must be saved before leaving the highway.
Approximately 25 minutes after passing Padua, take the A57 motorway and then onto the SR11 road, which takes you across the road-rail bridge to Piazzale Roma, where you can park your car for a walk in Venice.
The most convenient way
Experienced tourists prefer to travel from Milan to Venice by train. It is fast (you will spend 2 hours 13 minutes on the way), comfortable and safe. In addition, the road is laid in a very picturesque area, so it will definitely not be boring.
Italian trains run from Milan Central Station to Venice (Venice Santa Lucia Station or Venice Mestre Station). The cost of a ticket depends on the time it was purchased (the earlier you order a ticket, the cheaper it is). Those who book a ticket in advance, about 2-3 months in advance, can use the "Super Economy" fare, which means they can travel to Venice for 9.9 euros. Leaving the ticket purchase at the last moment, the traveler will pay about 20-40 euros one way. Train tickets can be purchased at the ticket office, vending machine or online at Trenitalia.com.
Trains and buses run from Mestre to Piazzale Roma. The ACTV bus ticket includes the vaporetto fare.
Santa Lucia Train Station is located in the Venetian quarter of Cannaregio, near the Grand Canal. From here you can explore Venice on foot or take the boat to Piazza San Marco, where all excursions in Venice start.
