Route guide

Venice → Strasbourg

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

How to travel from Venice to Strasbourg

There are 4 ways to travel between Venice and Strasbourg — 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, ITA Airways, Air France

~77 kg CO₂ per passenger

🚗Car

€59–108

Duration: 5h 27m

~83 kg CO₂ per passenger

Where they are on the map

Venice and Strasbourg 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 Italy into France. 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 Strasbourg — every option in detail

Venice to Strasbourg by train

Trains link Venice (Italy) and Strasbourg (France) 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.

Venice to Strasbourg by bus

Long-distance coaches connect Venice and Strasbourg 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.

Venice to Strasbourg by flight

Flights between Venice and Strasbourg 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, ITA Airways, Air France.

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.

Venice to Strasbourg by car

The driving distance from Venice to Strasbourg 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 Italy–France 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 Venice and Strasbourg 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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