There are 13 ways to get from Penzance to Venice by plane, train, car ferry, bus, night bus, night train, car or car train
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Recommended option
Fly Newquay to Venice • 10h 38m
Cheapest option
Bus • 33h 5m
11 alternative options
Train, car ferry • 29h 54m
Train, bus, night bus • 31h 25m
Train, bus • 36h 37m
Train, bus, night train • 41h 44m
Drive, Eurotunnel • 19h 16m
Drive, car ferry • 20h 59m
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International entry into Italy from United Kingdom
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Conditions of entry into Italy from United Kingdom
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- FFP2 masks are required on all public transport
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Wearing a face mask on public transport in Venice is mandatory.
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Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Penzance to Venice is to bus which costs £45 - £75 and takes 33h 5m.
The quickest way to get from Penzance to Venice is to train and fly which costs £130 - £480 and takes 9h 32m.
No, there is no direct bus from Penzance to Venice. However, there are services departing from Penzance and arriving at Venice - Tronchetto via London Victoria Green Line Station and Paris City Centre - Bercy Seine. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 33h 5m.
The distance between Penzance and Venice is 1429 km.
The best way to get from Penzance to Venice without a car is to train and car ferry which takes 29h 54m and costs £220 - £600.
It takes approximately 10h 38m to get from Penzance to Venice, including transfers.
Penzance to Venice bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Penzance station.
The best way to get from Penzance to Venice is to fly which takes 10h 38m and costs £75 - £380. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £45 - £75 and takes 33h 5m.
There is no direct flight from Newquay Airport to Venice Airport. The quickest flight takes 6h 15m and has one stopover.
Penzance to Venice bus services, operated by Blablabus, arrive at Venice - Tronchetto station.
- Distance: 1428.8 km
- Duration: 10h 38m
What companies run services between Penzance, England and Venice, Italy?
British Airways, easyJet and two other airlines fly from Penzance to Venice twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Penzance to Venice via London Victoria Coach Station, London Victoria Green Line Station, and Paris City Centre - Bercy Seine in around 33h 5m.
- Website
- easyjet.com
Flights from Newquay to Venice via Manchester
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 25m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- €80 - €360
Flights from Newquay to Venice via London Gatwick
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- When
- Thursday
- Estimated price
- €70 - €330
Flights from Bristol to Venice
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- When
- Tuesday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- €100 - €330
Flights from Bristol to Venice via Paris Orly
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- €100 - €330
Flights from London Gatwick to Venice
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €30 - €300
Flights from London Gatwick to Venice via Basel
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- When
- Thursday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €30 - €300
Flights from London Gatwick to Venice via Amsterdam Schiphol
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- When
- Monday to Friday
- Estimated price
- €30 - €300
Flights from London Gatwick to Venice via Lyon
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- When
- Thursday, Saturday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €30 - €300
Flights from London Gatwick to Venice via Olbia
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- When
- Tuesday
- Estimated price
- €30 - €300
Flights from London Gatwick to Verona
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 7m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €40 - €490
- Website
- britishairways.com
Flights from Newquay to Venice via London Heathrow
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 15m
- When
- Monday, Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €100 - €490
Flights from London Gatwick to Venice
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- When
- Monday to Saturday
- Estimated price
- €45 - €550
Flights from London Heathrow to Bologna
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 11m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €65 - €650
Flights from London Gatwick to Verona
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 2m
- When
- Monday to Saturday
- Estimated price
- €95 - €800
- Website
- lufthansa.com
Flights from London Heathrow to Bologna via Frankfurt
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €130 - €650
- Website
- klm.com
Flights from Bristol to Venice via Amsterdam Schiphol
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €100 - €600
Flights from London Heathrow to Bologna via Amsterdam Schiphol
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €150 - €750
- Website
- wizzair.com
Flights from London Gatwick to Venice
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €24 - €210
- Website
- vueling.com
Flights from London Gatwick to Venice via Barcelona
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €100 - €550
- Website
- ryanair.com
Flights from Bristol to Venice Treviso
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €30 - €300
- Website
- eurowings.com
Flights from London Heathrow to Bologna via Cologne Bonn
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- When
- Monday
- Estimated price
- €110 - €480
- Website
- airfrance.com
Flights from London Heathrow to Bologna via Paris Charles de Gaulle
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- When
- Monday to Saturday
- Estimated price
- €110 - €650
- Website
- alitalia.com
Flights from London Heathrow to Bologna via Rome
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €110 - €650
- Phone
- +44 3457 000 125
- gwr.feedback@gwr.com
- Website
- gwr.com
Train from Penzance to Plymouth
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 57m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €35 - €45
- Website
- First Great Western Service
- Anytime Day
- €35 - €45
- Anytime Day 1st Class
- €60 - €80
Train from Plymouth to Bristol Temple Meads
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 38m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €55 - €70
- Website
- First Great Western Service
- Anytime Day
- €55 - €70
- Anytime Day 1st Class
- €95 - €130
Train from Penzance to Reading
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 39m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €110 - €140
- Website
- First Great Western Service
- Anytime Day
- €110 - €140
- Anytime Day 1st Class
- €190 - €260
Train from Reading to Gatwick Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €24 - €30
- Website
- First Great Western Service
- Anytime Day
- €24 - €30
- Anytime Day 1st Class
- €40 - €55
Train from Penzance to London Paddington
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 11m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €120 - €160
- Website
- First Great Western Service
- Anytime Day
- €120 - €160
- Anytime Day 1st Class
- €220 - €290
- Phone
- 0344 736 9123
- customer.relations@crosscountrytrains.co.uk
- Website
- crosscountrytrains.co.uk
Train from Penzance to Plymouth
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 54m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €50 - €170
- Website
- crosscountrytrains.co.uk
- Anytime Day
- €50 - €65
- Anytime Day 1st Class
- €120 - €170
Train from Plymouth to Bristol Temple Meads
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 58m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €75 - €220
- Website
- crosscountrytrains.co.uk
- Anytime Day
- €75 - €90
- Anytime Day 1st Class
- €150 - €220
Train from Penzance to Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 31m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- €150 - €380
- Website
- crosscountrytrains.co.uk
- Anytime Day
- €150 - €190
- Anytime Day 1st Class
- €270 - €380
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Trenitalia’s high-speed Frecce trains run on specialised tracks and have a greater level of service and comfort than InterCity and regional trains. There are three types of Frecce trains: Frecciarossa, (the fastest; connects major Italian cities); Frecciargento (mostly connect Rome to other Italian cities); and Frecciabianca (the slowest Frecce trains). Frecciarossa trains offer four classes of service, all with free Wi-Fi: Standard, Premium, Business and Executive. All Frecce tickets include a seat reservation and must be purchased before boarding the train.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- Website
- trenitalia.com
Train from Bologna Centrale to Venezia S. Lucia
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €15 - €55
- Website
- Trenitalia Frecce
- Super Economy
- €15 - €21
- Base Standard
- €30 - €45
- Base Premium
- €35 - €55
Train from Verona Porta Nuova to Venezia S. Lucia
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €12 - €50
- Website
- Trenitalia Frecce
- Super Economy
- €12 - €17
- Base Standard
- €27 - €40
- Base Premium
- €35 - €50
Train from Milano Centrale to Venezia S. Lucia
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 27m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €22 - €75
- Website
- Trenitalia Frecce
- Super Economy
- €22 - €30
- Base Standard
- €40 - €60
- Base Premium
- €50 - €75
The primary train operator in Italy, Trenitalia was created in the year 2000. Trenitalia offers national rail connections in Italy as well as international connections to Austria, France, Germany and Switzerland. The company operates regional and long-distance trains, as well as high-speed trains called Frecce that travel on specialised tracks on speeds of up to 360km/h. Trenitalia tickets are available online, in stations across the country or from many travel agents that offer bookings.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- Website
- trenitalia.com
Train from Bologna Centrale to Venezia S. Lucia
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 8m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €11 - €22
- Website
- Trenitalia
- 1st Class
- €20 - €22
Train from Verona Porta Nuova to Venezia S. Lucia
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €8 - €17
- Website
- Trenitalia
- 1st Class
- €15 - €17
Train from Modane to Milano Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 57m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €16 - €35
- Website
- Trenitalia
- 1st Class
- €29 - €32
Frequently asked questions
Private train company Italotreno operates high-speed trains in Italy on the same tracks as Trenitalia. The routes service 21 stations across the country, including popular routes Milan-Florence, Rome-Venice and Bologna-Naples. Choose from four classes of service, all with free Wi-Fi: Smart, Comfort, Prima and Club Executive. Italo also operates Italobus – an integrated train-bus service that takes passengers from the main train stations to other Italian cities.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +39 060708
- Website
- italotreno.it
Train from Bologna Centrale to Venezia Santa Lucia Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 34m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €15 - €45
- Website
- Italo Treno
- Smart Economy
- €17 - €24
- Smart Low Cost
- €15 - €21
- Smart Flex
- €30 - €45
Train from Verona Porta Nuova to Venezia Santa Lucia
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €13 - €40
- Website
- Italo Treno
- Smart Economy
- €15 - €22
- Smart Low Cost
- €13 - €19
- Smart Flex
- €28 - €40
Train from Milano Centrale to Venezia Santa Lucia
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 28m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €19 - €55
- Website
- Italo Treno
- Smart Economy
- €21 - €30
- Smart Low Cost
- €19 - €27
- Smart Flex
- €40 - €55
The national railway company of Switzerland, Swiss Railways operates trains throughout the country and adjacent European nations including Germany, France, Italy and Austria. Tickets are sold in two classes - First and Second - with most long-distance trains offering a bistro car serving beverages and snacks. Individual tickets can be bought easily at stands, while a variety of travel passes are on offer to suit different travel needs.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +41 51 220 11 11
- Website
- sbb.ch
Train from Verona Porta Nuova to Venezia S. Lucia
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €40 - €75
- Website
- Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS)
Train from Milano Centrale to Venezia S. Lucia
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 37m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €85 - €150
- Website
- Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS)
The primary train operator in Italy, Trenitalia was created in the year 2000. Trenitalia offers national rail connections in Italy as well as international connections to Austria, France, Germany and Switzerland. The company operates regional and long-distance trains, as well as high-speed trains called Frecce that travel on specialised tracks on speeds of up to 360km/h. Trenitalia tickets are available online, in stations across the country or from many travel agents that offer bookings.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- Website
- trenitalia.com
Train from Verona Porta Nuova to Venezia S. Lucia
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €30 - €85
- Website
- Trenitalia Eurocity
- 2nd Class
- €30 - €45
- 1st Class
- €60 - €85
Train from Milano Centrale to Venezia S. Lucia
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 37m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €60 - €140
- Website
- Trenitalia Eurocity
- 2nd Class
- €60 - €80
- 1st Class
- €100 - €140
France’s high-speed TGV train network runs at speeds of up to 320km/h connecting major cities across France and into neighbouring countries. All TGV tickets include a seat reservation; seating is 1+2 in 1st class, 2+2 in 2nd class. Popular routes include Paris to Marseille and Paris to Strasbourg. Most TGVs have a cafe area, power points at each seat and WiFi.
Contact Details
- Phone
- 0033 892 353535
- Website
- sncf-connect.com
Train from Morlaix to Modane
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 27m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €160 - €230
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
- 2nd Class
- €160 - €190
- 1st Class
- €190 - €230
- Phone
- +43 51717
- Website
- nightjet.com
Night train from Salzburg Hbf to Venezia S. Lucia
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 54m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €30 - €45
- Website
- Nightjet
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- Phone
- +44 (0) 8443 35 35 35
- Website
- eurotunnel.com
Car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthun
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- Eurotunnel
- Phone
- +420 542 42 42 42
- info@regiojet.cz
- Website
- regiojet.com
Bus from London Victoria Green Line Station to Strasbourg Central Bus Station Place de l’Etoile
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €26 - €40
- Website
- RegioJet
Bus from London Victoria Green Line Station to Paris Gare de Bercy Seine
- Ave. Duration
- 6h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €13 - €19
- Website
- RegioJet
One of Europe’s leading bus companies, Flixbus serves 2000+ destinations in 29 countries, including Germany, France, Italy, Austria, the Netherlands and Croatia and into Scandinavia and eastern Europe, as well as some US cities. Coaches have toilets, free WiFi and power outlets, plus snacks and drinks for purchase on board. Flixbus is a good choice for the budget-conscious traveller; purchase tickets in advance for the cheapest fares (note: there is no option to reserve a seat in advance).
Rome2rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.de
Night bus from Strasbourg to Venice
- Ave. Duration
- 12h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €35 - €50
- Website
- flixbus.co.uk
Bus from London Victoria Coach Station to Paris
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 5m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €23 - €28
- Website
- flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Birmingham Colmore Circus Queensway Stop SH9 to Paris
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 30m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- €35 - €45
- Website
- flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Paris to Venice
- Ave. Duration
- 16h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €50 - €65
- Website
- flixbus.co.uk
Frequently asked questions
National Express Coaches are a quick and convenient way of travelling around the UK. Over 550 National Express coaches run on Britain's roads every day, serving over 900 destinations across the UK. National Express Coaches carry around 19 million passenger journeys every year. For added convenience, National Express operate coach services to all major UK airports 24 hours per day, and is on its way to being 100% wheelchair accessible. The company also has a 24-hour control centre that receives a GPS signal to update on location, speed and the temperature inside coaches, ensuring the smoothest journey possible.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +44 08717 818178
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from Penzance to London Victoria Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €13 - €18
- Website
- National Express
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As the bus subsidiary of French railway SNCF, Ouibus offers eco-friendly coaches serving 35 French cities and 10 European cities at affordable fares. Ouibus journeys are safe and comfortable, with the four-star coaches offering power outlets, restrooms and WiFi. All Ouibus stations are located close to town centres for easy access to public transport. Getting on one of the 130 daily journeys is easy - electronic travel documents include your ticket and a personalised mini-guide with handy information.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 71 53 01 80
- Website
- blablacar.fr
Bus from London - Victoria Coach Station to Paris City Centre - Bercy Seine
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €15 - €19
- Website
- Blablabus
Bus from Paris City Centre - Bercy Seine to Venice - Tronchetto
- Ave. Duration
- 16h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €29 - €40
- Website
- Blablabus
- Phone
- 02/989 0000
- Website
- union-ivkoni.com
Bus from London Victoria Green Line Station to Salzburg Lastenstrasse
- Ave. Duration
- 27h 15m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- €45 - €65
- Website
- Union Ivkoni
- Phone
- 0330 159 7000
- reservations@brittanyferries.com
- Website
- brittany-ferries.co.uk
Car ferry from Plymouth to Roscoff
- Ave. Duration
- 9h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €30 - €100
- Book at
- Brittany Ferries
- Adult
- €30 - €40
- Car
- €70 - €100
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- Phone
- +45 33 42 30 10
- incoming@dfdsseaways.dk
- Website
- dfds.com
Car ferry from Dover to Dunkirk
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €100 - €160
- Website
- dfds.co.uk
- Standard Car - Economy
- €101
- Standard Car - Premium
- €161
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