Route guide

Venice → Antwerp

868 km · Italy to Belgium · Fastest: 4h by flight · Cheapest: €31+ by bus

How to travel from Venice to Antwerp

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

🚄Train

€67–196

Duration: 7h 14m

via Trenitalia (Frecciarossa), Italo, SNCB

~12 kg CO₂ per passenger

🚌Bus

€31–81

Duration: 12h 24m

via FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus

~24 kg CO₂ per passenger

✈️Flight

€70–224

Duration: 3h 39m

via Ryanair, easyJet, ITA Airways, Brussels Airlines

~135 kg CO₂ per passenger

🚗Car

€104–191

Duration: 9h 39m

~148 kg CO₂ per passenger

Where they are on the map

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

Travel tips for this route

At 868 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 Italy into Belgium. 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.

Venice to Antwerp — every option in detail

Venice to Antwerp by train

Trains link Venice (Italy) and Antwerp (Belgium) through the European rail network. Most journeys take around 7h 14m including one or two connections at major hubs.

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

Train fares are dynamic — typical range is €67 to €196. Advance-purchase tickets (1–2 months ahead) almost always beat walk-up prices.

Climate footprint: about 12 kg CO₂ per passenger by train vs roughly 135 kg by flight — taking the train saves ~123 kg on this distance.

Venice to Antwerp by bus

Long-distance coaches connect Venice and Antwerp with a typical journey of 12h 24m. Buses are usually the slowest mode for this corridor but consistently the cheapest.

Operators include FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus.

Fares start from around €31 when booked in advance, rising to €81 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.

Venice to Antwerp by flight

Flights between Venice and Antwerp take around 1h in the air, but plan on roughly 3h 39m door-to-door once you add airport transfers, check-in and security.

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

Typical fare range is €70–224. Low-cost carriers offer the cheapest base fares but charge separately for bags and seat selection.

Climate footprint: approximately 135 kg CO₂ per passenger for this flight.

Venice to Antwerp by car

The driving distance from Venice to Antwerp is approximately 998 km. At motorway speeds, plan on around 9h 39m of driving plus stops.

Fuel-only running cost is in the €104–191 range for a typical car. Toll roads may apply, especially in France, Italy, Spain, Austria and Switzerland — budget extra accordingly.

Crossing the Italy–Belgium 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 148 kg CO₂ per passenger assuming 1.5 occupants per car.

About this route

The distance between Venice and Antwerp is approximately 868 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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