Route guide

Madrid → Venice

1416 km · Spain to Italy · Fastest: 4h by flight · Cheapest: €44+ by bus

How to travel from Madrid to Venice

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

🚄Train

€100–295

Duration: 11h 48m

via Renfe (AVE), Trenitalia (Frecciarossa), Italo

~20 kg CO₂ per passenger

🚌Bus

€44–119

Duration: 20h 13m

via FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus

~40 kg CO₂ per passenger

✈️Flight

€92–290

Duration: 4h 23m

via Ryanair, easyJet, Iberia, Vueling, ITA Airways

~221 kg CO₂ per passenger

🚗Car

€170–311

Duration: 15h 44m

~241 kg CO₂ per passenger

Where they are on the map

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

Travel tips for this route

At 1416 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 Spain 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.

Madrid to Venice — every option in detail

Madrid to Venice by train

Trains link Madrid (Spain) and Venice (Italy) through the European rail network. Most journeys take around 11h 48m including one or two connections at major hubs.

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

Train fares are dynamic — typical range is €100 to €295. Advance-purchase tickets (1–2 months ahead) almost always beat walk-up prices.

Climate footprint: about 20 kg CO₂ per passenger by train vs roughly 221 kg by flight — taking the train saves ~201 kg on this distance.

Madrid to Venice by bus

Long-distance coaches connect Madrid and Venice with a typical journey of 20h 13m. Buses are usually the slowest mode for this corridor but consistently the cheapest.

Operators include FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus.

Fares start from around €44 when booked in advance, rising to €119 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.

Madrid to Venice by flight

Flights between Madrid and Venice take around 2h in the air, but plan on roughly 4h 23m door-to-door once you add airport transfers, check-in and security.

Airlines on this route include Ryanair, easyJet, Iberia, Vueling, ITA Airways.

Typical fare range is €92–290. Low-cost carriers offer the cheapest base fares but charge separately for bags and seat selection.

Climate footprint: approximately 221 kg CO₂ per passenger for this flight.

Madrid to Venice by car

The driving distance from Madrid to Venice is approximately 1628 km. At motorway speeds, plan on around 15h 44m of driving plus stops.

Fuel-only running cost is in the €170–311 range for a typical car. Toll roads may apply, especially in France, Italy, Spain, Austria and Switzerland — budget extra accordingly.

Crossing the Spain–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 241 kg CO₂ per passenger assuming 1.5 occupants per car.

About this route

The distance between Madrid and Venice is approximately 1416 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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