There are 8 ways to get from Bellegarde-sur-Valserine to Venice by train, bus, night train, car or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2rio's travel planner.
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Train via Milan
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Take the train from Bellegarde to Chambéry-Challes-les-Eaux
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Take the train from Chambery Challes Les Eaux to Milano Centrale
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Take the train from Milano Centrale to Venezia S. Lucia
Cheapest option
Bus
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Take the bus from Geneva to Venice
6 alternative options
Train
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Take the train from Geneve to Venezia S. Lucia
Night train, train
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Take the night train from Genève to Milano Centrale
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Take the train from Milano Centrale to Venezia Santa Lucia
Drive
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Drive from Bellegarde-sur-Valserine to Venice
Fly from Geneva
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Fly from Geneva (GVA) to Venice (VCE)
Train to Lyon, fly
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Take the train from Bellegarde to Lyon Part Dieu
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Fly from Lyon (LYS) to Venice (VCE)
Train to Zurich, fly
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Take the train from Genève to Zürich Flughafen
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Fly from Zurich (ZRH) to Venice (VCE)
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Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Bellegarde-sur-Valserine to Venice is to bus which costs €35 - €65 and takes 11h 9m.
The quickest way to get from Bellegarde-sur-Valserine to Venice is to train and fly which costs €60 - €220 and takes 5h 42m.
No, there is no direct train from Bellegarde-sur-Valserine to Venice. However, there are services departing from Bellegarde and arriving at Venezia S. Lucia via Chambery Challes Les Eaux and Milano Centrale. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 18m.
The distance between Bellegarde-sur-Valserine and Venice is 510 km. The road distance is 613.1 km.
The best way to get from Bellegarde-sur-Valserine to Venice without a car is to train via Milan which takes 8h 18m and costs €50 - €210.
It takes approximately 8h 18m to get from Bellegarde-sur-Valserine to Venice, including transfers.
Bellegarde-sur-Valserine to Venice train services, operated by Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS), depart from Geneve station.
The best way to get from Bellegarde-sur-Valserine to Venice is to train via Milan which takes 8h 18m and costs €50 - €210. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €35 - €65 and takes 11h 9m, you could also fly, which costs €80 - €260 and takes 6h 25m.
There is no direct flight from Geneva Airport to Venice Airport. The quickest flight takes 3h 5m and has one stopover.
Bellegarde-sur-Valserine to Venice train services, operated by Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS), arrive at Venezia S. Lucia station.
- Distance: 510 km
- Duration: 8h 18m
What companies run services between Bellegarde-sur-Valserine, France and Venice, Italy?
You can take a train from Bellegarde-sur-Valserine to Venice via Chambéry-Challes-les-Eaux, Chambery Challes Les Eaux, and Milano Centrale in around 8h 18m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Geneva to Venice once daily. Tickets cost €29 - €35 and the journey takes 9h 35m.
- Website
- easyjet.com
Flights from Geneva to Venice via Nice
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- When
- Wednesday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €60 - €240
Flights from Geneva to Venice via Paris Orly
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- When
- Wednesday and Friday
- Estimated price
- €60 - €240
Flights from Geneva to Venice via London Gatwick
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €60 - €240
Flights from Geneva to Venice via Amsterdam Schiphol
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 15m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €60 - €240
Flights from Lyon to Venice
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Thursday, Saturday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €50 - €260
- Website
- lufthansa.com
Flights from Geneva to Venice via Frankfurt
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 3m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €160 - €600
Flights from Lyon to Venice via Munich
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €130 - €550
Flights from Zurich to Venice via Munich
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 51m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €210 - €1900
- Website
- swiss.com
Flights from Geneva to Venice via Zurich
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €140 - €420
Flights from Zurich to Venice
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €130 - €600
- Website
- airfrance.com
Flights from Geneva to Venice via Paris Charles de Gaulle
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €110 - €470
- Website
- klm.com
Flights from Geneva to Venice via Amsterdam Schiphol
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 47m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €120 - €750
- Website
- vueling.com
Flights from Geneva to Venice via Barcelona
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €100 - €600
Flights from Geneva to Venice via Madrid
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €100 - €550
- Website
- iberia.com
Flights from Geneva to Venice via Barcelona
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €100 - €600
Flights from Geneva to Venice via Madrid
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €100 - €550
- Website
- britishairways.com
Flights from Geneva to Venice via London Heathrow
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- When
- Wednesday, Thursday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- €170 - €850
- Website
- alitalia.com
Flights from Geneva to Venice via Rome
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- €80 - €340
- Website
- luxair.lu
Flights from Geneva to Venice via Luxembourg
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- When
- Tuesday
- Estimated price
- €150 - €800
- Website
- austrian.com
Flights from Geneva to Venice via Vienna
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €150 - €550
- Website
- volotea.com
Flights from Lyon to Venice
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Monday and Friday
- Estimated price
- €20 - €250
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 Bellegarde to Chambéry-Challes-les-Eaux
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €28 - €50
- 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)
Train from Geneve to Venezia S. Lucia
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 3m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €180 - €330
- Website
- Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS)
Night train from Genève to Milano Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 32m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €110 - €210
- Website
- Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS)
Train from Bellegarde to Lyon Part Dieu
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €45 - €80
- Website
- Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS)
Train from Genève to Zürich Flughafen
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 9m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €90 - €160
- Website
- Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS)
France’s state-owned railway company is a fast and efficient way of travelling around the country, with over 14,000 trains operating daily. SNCF runs the country’s extensive rail network, including the high-speed TGV network, regional TER trains and local Intercités. It also operates international routes including Eurostar and Thalys, as well as the low-cost, long-distance Ouigo services that run on limited routes across France. Book up to 3 months in advance for the cheapest fares. The railway network consists of about 32,000km in total, of which 1800km are high-speed lines and 14,500km are electrified.
Rome2rio's guide to SNCF
Contact Details
- Phone
- +33 9 70 60 99 70
- Website
- sncf.com
Train from Bellegarde to Chambery Challes Les Eaux
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- €10 - €25
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
- 2nd Class
- €10 - €15
- Rail 1st Class
- €17 - €25
Train from Bellegarde to Lyon Part Dieu
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €16 - €40
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
- 2nd Class
- €16 - €24
- Rail 1st Class
- €25 - €40
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 Chambery Challes Les Eaux to Milano Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €22 - €45
- Website
- Trenitalia
- 1st Class
- €41 - €45
Frequently asked questions
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 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
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 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
Train from Milano Centrale to Venezia Santa Lucia
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 28m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €19 - €55
- Website
- Italo Treno
- Smart Economy
- €21 - €30
- Smart Low Cost
- €19 - €27
- Smart Flex
- €40 - €55
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 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 Bellegarde to Lyon Part Dieu
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €30 - €45
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
- 2nd Class
- €35 - €41
- 1st Class
- €31 - €37
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
Bus from Geneva to Venice
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €29 - €35
- Website
- flixbus.co.uk
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