Route guide

Copenhagen → Venice

1138 km · Denmark to Italy · Fastest: 4h by flight · Cheapest: €37+ by bus

How to travel from Copenhagen to Venice

There are 4 ways to travel between Copenhagen and Venice — compare duration, price and operators below.

🚄Train

€83–245

Duration: 9h 29m

via DSB, Trenitalia (Frecciarossa), Italo

~16 kg CO₂ per passenger

🚌Bus

€37–100

Duration: 16h 16m

via FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus

~32 kg CO₂ per passenger

✈️Flight

€81–257

Duration: 4h 1m

via Ryanair, easyJet, SAS, ITA Airways

~178 kg CO₂ per passenger

🚗Car

€137–250

Duration: 12h 39m

~194 kg CO₂ per passenger

Where they are on the map

Copenhagen and Venice highlighted among the 50 European cities we cover. Map is schematic, not to scale.

Travel tips for this route

At 1138 km it's a longer journey — overnight stay strongly recommended.
Both train and flight options exist. Trains often beat flights door-to-door under 600 km once you count airport overhead.
This route crosses from Denmark into Italy. Check passport/ID requirements with your operator before booking.
Long-distance coaches (FlixBus and similar) are typically 30–50% cheaper than train, but 2–3× slower.

Copenhagen to Venice — every option in detail

Copenhagen to Venice by train

Trains link Copenhagen (Denmark) and Venice (Italy) through the European rail network. Most journeys take around 9h 29m including one or two connections at major hubs.

Operators on this corridor include DSB, Trenitalia (Frecciarossa), Italo.

Train fares are dynamic — typical range is €83 to €245. Advance-purchase tickets (1–2 months ahead) almost always beat walk-up prices.

Climate footprint: about 16 kg CO₂ per passenger by train vs roughly 178 kg by flight — taking the train saves ~162 kg on this distance.

Copenhagen to Venice by bus

Long-distance coaches connect Copenhagen and Venice with a typical journey of 16h 16m. Buses are usually the slowest mode for this corridor but consistently the cheapest.

Operators include FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus.

Fares start from around €37 when booked in advance, rising to €100 for last-minute travel.

Most modern coaches offer Wi-Fi, USB charging and reclining seats. Overnight services exist on longer corridors and can save a hotel night.

Copenhagen to Venice by flight

Flights between Copenhagen and Venice take around 2h in the air, but plan on roughly 4h 1m door-to-door once you add airport transfers, check-in and security.

Airlines on this route include Ryanair, easyJet, SAS, ITA Airways.

Typical fare range is €81–257. Low-cost carriers offer the cheapest base fares but charge separately for bags and seat selection.

Climate footprint: approximately 178 kg CO₂ per passenger for this flight.

Copenhagen to Venice by car

The driving distance from Copenhagen to Venice is approximately 1309 km. At motorway speeds, plan on around 12h 39m of driving plus stops.

Fuel-only running cost is in the €137–250 range for a typical car. Toll roads may apply, especially in France, Italy, Spain, Austria and Switzerland — budget extra accordingly.

Crossing the Denmark–Italy border by car is straightforward within the Schengen Area; check current rules with the operator or border authority if either country is outside it.

Climate footprint: approximately 194 kg CO₂ per passenger assuming 1.5 occupants per car.

About this route

The distance between Copenhagen and Venice is approximately 1138 kilometres. Direct or connecting trains link the two cities through the European rail network. Both cities have international airports with regular flight service. Long-distance coaches offer a budget-friendly alternative on this route. Estimates below reflect typical operator schedules and fare ranges; book in advance for the best prices.

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