Route guide

Venice → Berlin

791 km · Italy to Germany · Fastest: 4h by flight · Cheapest: €29+ by bus

How to travel from Venice to Berlin

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

🚄Train

€62–182

Duration: 6h 36m

via Trenitalia (Frecciarossa), Italo, Deutsche Bahn (ICE)

~11 kg CO₂ per passenger

🚌Bus

€29–75

Duration: 11h 18m

via FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus

~22 kg CO₂ per passenger

✈️Flight

€67–215

Duration: 3h 33m

via Ryanair, easyJet, ITA Airways, Lufthansa, Eurowings

~123 kg CO₂ per passenger

🚗Car

€95–174

Duration: 8h 47m

~134 kg CO₂ per passenger

Where they are on the map

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

Travel tips for this route

At 791 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 Italy into Germany. 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 Berlin — every option in detail

Venice to Berlin by train

Trains link Venice (Italy) and Berlin (Germany) through the European rail network. Most journeys take around 6h 36m including one or two connections at major hubs.

Operators on this corridor include Trenitalia (Frecciarossa), Italo, Deutsche Bahn (ICE).

Train fares are dynamic — typical range is €62 to €182. Advance-purchase tickets (1–2 months ahead) almost always beat walk-up prices.

Climate footprint: about 11 kg CO₂ per passenger by train vs roughly 123 kg by flight — taking the train saves ~112 kg on this distance.

Venice to Berlin by bus

Long-distance coaches connect Venice and Berlin with a typical journey of 11h 18m. Buses are usually the slowest mode for this corridor but consistently the cheapest.

Operators include FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus.

Fares start from around €29 when booked in advance, rising to €75 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 Berlin by flight

Flights between Venice and Berlin take around 1h in the air, but plan on roughly 3h 33m door-to-door once you add airport transfers, check-in and security.

Airlines on this route include Ryanair, easyJet, ITA Airways, Lufthansa, Eurowings.

Typical fare range is €67–215. Low-cost carriers offer the cheapest base fares but charge separately for bags and seat selection.

Climate footprint: approximately 123 kg CO₂ per passenger for this flight.

Venice to Berlin by car

The driving distance from Venice to Berlin is approximately 910 km. At motorway speeds, plan on around 8h 47m of driving plus stops.

Fuel-only running cost is in the €95–174 range for a typical car. Toll roads may apply, especially in France, Italy, Spain, Austria and Switzerland — budget extra accordingly.

Crossing the Italy–Germany 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 134 kg CO₂ per passenger assuming 1.5 occupants per car.

About this route

The distance between Venice and Berlin is approximately 791 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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