Route guide

Strasbourg → Venice

491 km · France to Italy · Fastest: 3h by flight · Cheapest: €21+ by bus

How to travel from Strasbourg to Venice

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

🚄Train

€44–128

Duration: 4h 5m

via TGV inOui, Frecciarossa

~7.0 kg CO₂ per passenger

🚌Bus

€21–54

Duration: 7h 1m

via FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus

~14 kg CO₂ per passenger

✈️Flight

€55–179

Duration: 3h 9m

via Ryanair, easyJet, Air France, ITA Airways

~77 kg CO₂ per passenger

🚗Car

€59–108

Duration: 5h 27m

~83 kg CO₂ per passenger

Where they are on the map

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

Travel tips for this route

At 491 km this is a comfortable weekend trip — train or flight both work.
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 France 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.

Strasbourg to Venice — every option in detail

Strasbourg to Venice by train

Trains link Strasbourg (France) and Venice (Italy) through the European rail network. Most journeys take around 4h 5m including one or two connections at major hubs.

Operators on this corridor include TGV inOui, Frecciarossa.

Train fares are dynamic — typical range is €44 to €128. Advance-purchase tickets (1–2 months ahead) almost always beat walk-up prices.

On routes under 600 km like this one, train often beats flight door-to-door once you factor in airport check-in and transfers.

Climate footprint: about 7.0 kg CO₂ per passenger by train vs roughly 77 kg by flight — taking the train saves ~70 kg on this distance.

Strasbourg to Venice by bus

Long-distance coaches connect Strasbourg and Venice with a typical journey of 7h 1m. Buses are usually the slowest mode for this corridor but consistently the cheapest.

Operators include FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus.

Fares start from around €21 when booked in advance, rising to €54 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.

Strasbourg to Venice by flight

Flights between Strasbourg and Venice take around 1h in the air, but plan on roughly 3h 9m door-to-door once you add airport transfers, check-in and security.

Airlines on this route include Ryanair, easyJet, Air France, ITA Airways.

Typical fare range is €55–179. Low-cost carriers offer the cheapest base fares but charge separately for bags and seat selection.

Climate footprint: approximately 77 kg CO₂ per passenger for this flight.

Strasbourg to Venice by car

The driving distance from Strasbourg to Venice is approximately 564 km. At motorway speeds, plan on around 5h 27m of driving plus stops.

Fuel-only running cost is in the €59–108 range for a typical car. Toll roads may apply, especially in France, Italy, Spain, Austria and Switzerland — budget extra accordingly.

Crossing the France–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 83 kg CO₂ per passenger assuming 1.5 occupants per car.

About this route

The distance between Strasbourg and Venice is approximately 491 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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