Travelling from Treviso to Venice in Italy is easy and there are three ways to do it.
The distance between these two cities in Italy is only about 35 km. Regular trains and buses connect them all throughout the day. There are also options to hire a taxi or book a car. So, travelling between Treviso and Venice is very well-organised.
Venice doesn’t need much of an introduction. Known as the City of Canals for its unique location in the heart of the Venetian Lagoon, this is the capital of the northeastern Italian region of Veneto and one of the most romantic places in the world. Every year, Venice attracts millions of visitors on account of its beauty, history, and art.
Treviso, on the other hand, is a small city and provincial capital in the region of Veneto in northeastern Italy. It has a centuries-old history, beautiful architecture, and a rich programme of cultural events. Treviso is also famous as the birthplace of the famous Italian dessert tiramisu. Plus, the vineyards in its province produce some of Italy’s best prosecco.
Above all, Treviso has a very popular low-cost airport which is one of the two best points of arrival by air for Venice. Each year, hundreds of thousands of people fly into Treviso and then make their way to the City of Canals for a weekend break or a longer holiday.
By bus and train, it takes about an hour to reach Venice from Treviso Airport. The journey just by bus takes about one hour and ten minutes. If you travel by train directly from the city of Treviso to Venice, then the journey is between 32 and 40 mins.
All these are very reasonable travel times. Many people commute over an hour each day just to get to their jobs.
Here is a map showing how close in fact Treviso and Treviso Airport are to Venice in the northeastern corner of Italy. You can click to zoom in and out, open the map in a separate tab, and get specific directions:
So, are you planning a trip to Venice and wondering if it’s easy to get there from Treviso? Don’t worry! In this blog post today, I will give you extensive and first-hand tried and tested information on reaching Italy’s City of Canals from Italy’s City of Tiramisu and Prosecco.
It’s easy, straightforward, doesn’t have to cost the earth, and will give you a chance to see two of Italy’s most exciting destinations during the same Italian holiday.
First, I will cover how to travel from Treviso Airport and the city of Treviso to Venice by public transport, i.e. by bus and train and just by bus. Then, I will tell you about getting there by car – either a taxi, private transfer or a rental. This will be followed by a short section explaining how to get to your hotel in Venice either by water bus – vaporetto – or water taxi – motoscafo.
Finally, I will give you useful details about Treviso Airport and the train stations serving Treviso and Venice. This way, you can plan your trip depending on your specific point of arrival – either the historic centre of Venice or the mainland borough of Mestre. There is a short section on accommodation, too, in case you are looking for ideas on the best places to stay either in Treviso or Venice.
Everything is structured in a way to make your travel planning as smooth and enjoyable as possible. Once you have all the details, it all becomes so clear and easy to navigate.
If this is going to be your first visit to Venice, have a look at these blog posts, too:
- 45 Essential Tips for Venice, Italy – A Must-Read for First-Time Visitors
- 20 Venice Landmarks You Simply Have to See (With Map, Photos, and Curious Facts)
- Hidden Gems in Venice, Italy – 101 Things to Do in Venice Off the Beaten Track
- Venetian Place Names or How to Navigate Venice Like a Local
- 10 Best Tours of Venice to Book for Your Visit to Italy’s City of Water
They will give you lots of ideas as to how to structure your time in Italy’s famous City of Canals and what to see and do during your visit. And this blog post will tell you how to get there specifically from the city of Treviso and its low-cost airport.
Let’s start!
3 Easy Ways to Travel from Treviso to Venice in Italy
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1. From Treviso to Venice by Train
Travelling from Treviso to Venice by train is very easy and straightforward. In many ways, this is one of the most convenient ways to get from Italy’s City of Tiramisu and Prosecco to Italy’s City of Canals. Especially if you are not carrying lots of luggage.
This is how it works, depending on your point of departure – the city of Treviso or Treviso Airport:
If you are starting your journey to Venice from anywhere in the city of Treviso, make your way to the Treviso Centrale train station either on foot, by local bus or by taxi.
If you are starting your journey to Venice from Treviso Airport, first you will need to catch a bus to the Treviso Centrale train station. There are two options here:
Treviso AirLink – this is a shuttle service between the airport and the train station. It takes 10 mins and runs every half an hour. Click on the link to see how to buy a ticket and the current timetable. There is also an option to buy an integrated ticket for the shuttle bus and then the train to Venice.
Bus Line 6 – this is a regular urban bus which connects Treviso Airport to the Treviso Centrale train station and several other places around town. Journey time is around 11-15 mins. Click here to check current fares.
Once at the train station, if you haven’t bought a train ticket in advance either via Omio or Trenitalia, you can use the machines in the foyer or the ticket office.
Bear in mind, that in most cases tickets need to be validated before boarding the train. You can do so by placing your ticket in the validating machines affixed to the walls and pillars of the train station. If you are unsure how to proceed, ask for help at the ticket office or approach a train station employee.
Trains from Treviso to Venice run at regular intervals throughout the day. On average, there are between two and four trains per hour. However, there is a long-ish gap with no trains between 9:40 and 11:27 in the morning.
Journey times by fast regional (Regionale Veloce) and regional (Regionale) trains vary between 32 and 40 mins.
The fast regional trains (Regionale Veloce) are quick, comfortable, and very inexpensive. Their price remains the same irrespective if you buy your ticket in advance or on the day. The regional trains (Regionale) cost the same as the fast regional ones but are a few minutes slower and stop at more railway stations along the way. Both types of trains follow the same railway track from Treviso to Venice.
There may be an option to get a ticket for the high-speed trains (Frecciarossa). They are very swift but can be as much as four times more expensive. Especially, as their price increases the closer it gets to the day of travel.
Considering the short travel times and the price difference, it’s best to catch either a Regionale Veloce or a Regionale train.
Helpful Tips:
Venice has two main railway stations – Venezia Mestre and Venezia Santa Lucia. The trains from Treviso stop at both. Which one you need to get off at will depend on where in Venice you have booked your accommodation:
- Venezia Mestre – only if you booked to stay in the borough of Mestre on the mainland.
- Venezia Santa Lucia – if you are staying in Venice proper, i.e. the historic centre of Venice built on 118 small islands in the Venetian Lagoon.
Venezia Mestre precedes Venezia Santa Lucia on the railway line. So, when the train from Treviso pulls into Mestre, don’t rush to get off if your hotel is in Venice. Just wait until the train has crossed the long railroad bridge that connects the mainland to the City of Water.
To learn more about Venice’s train stations, how to navigate them, and which one to get off at, have a look at this detailed blog post:
To check train times in advance, you can use Omio and/or Trenitalia:
- Omio pulls up a page with results from Italy’s railway companies and covers different types of trains. This way, you can immediately see who offers the cheapest prices and the shortest times and you can book your tickets on the spot. It really makes travel planning quick and easy.
- Trenitalia is the website of the Italian state railway company. It’s very easy to use and has a version in English, too.
2. From Treviso to Venice by Bus
Taking the bus is one of the easiest and most convenient ways to travel from Treviso to Venice in Italy. With travel times from around 54 mins to 1 h 10 mins, you can sit and enjoy the views while letting that exhilarating ‘I’m on holiday!’ feeling slowly take over you.
Which bus line to take to Venice will depend on your starting point – the city of Treviso or Treviso Airport. This is how it works:
From the city of Treviso – make your way either to the city’s small bus station (a very short walk away from the railway station) or directly to Treviso Centrale railway station. Catch bus 8E. It connects Treviso to Mestre and Venice and it also stops at a few other local places along the way.
The full journey from Treviso to Piazzale Roma in Venice takes about 54 mins. You can check the summer timetable at this link. Just click on the pdf icon against bus line 8E in the table. Click here for the winter timetable and when the page loads, once again, click on the pdf icon against bus line 8E in the table.
From Treviso Airport – take the Treviso Airport Bus Express. It travels from the airport to Piazzale Roma in Venice. It also stops at Venezia Mestre railway station and in the borough of Mestre along the way. The full journey takes about 1 h 10 mins.
Click on the link for full details about the service including the current timetable, ticket prices, and where to buy your tickets. You can also buy a combined ticket for the airport bus and the public transport in Venice.
Helpful Tip:
If you get the bus from the city of Treviso to Venice, you may need to validate your ticket on board. Usually, this is done by placing your ticket in one of the small machines affixed inside the bus. If you are unsure how to proceed, ask the local people travelling on the bus.
3. From Treviso to Venice by Car – Taxi, Chauffeured or Rented
Travelling from Treviso to Venice by car – either a taxi, chauffeured or rented – is very easy and convenient. In terms of prices, it’s not as economical as getting there by train or bus. However, there are much higher levels of comfort and even luxury and these things are worth paying for.
Plus, if you are travelling as a group or a large family, a private transfer will save you lots of effort and nerves.
Here is how it works:
Taxi – you can book a taxi to take you from Treviso Airport to either Treviso Centrale train station, anywhere in Mestre or directly to Piazzale Roma in Venice. Alternatively, you can hire a taxi when you arrive at the airport or order a taxi to pick you up from your accommodation in Treviso.
Chauffeur Service – a private transfer from Treviso to Venice is a very comfortable way to travel. Especially, after a tiring flight and an early start to the day or very late arrival. A chauffeur will wait for you at Arrivals and will then take you all the way to Venice.
Some companies even include a boat ride to your hotel in the private transfer package. This saves you the trouble of organising ways to get from Piazzale Roma in Venice to your accommodation. Here are two options to consider: option one and option two.
Rented Car – if you rent a car upon your arrival at Treviso Airport or during your stay in Treviso, you can drive to Mestre in about 30 mins and to Venice in about 40 mins or so. Italian driving style can be quite assertive and on the offensive at all times.
Motorways are paid for and generally in very good condition. This helpful website will give you an estimate of how much the tolls are going to cost depending on the specific itinerary you want to follow. Travel times may increase depending on the time of the day and the season.
Bear in mind that the historic centre of Venice is a car-free city. So, you will have to leave your car at one of the car parks on Piazzale Roma or the island of Tronchetto for the duration of your stay in Venice. That’s it unless you are staying on the islands of Lido di Venezia and Pellestrina or the town of Chioggia in the Venetian Lagoon where car traffic is allowed.
Helpful Tips:
If you haven’t booked your taxi in advance, then make sure that you ask the taxi driver before the start of the journey how much it will cost you. Be prepared that on Sundays and public holidays a surcharge may be applied.
To reach by car the islands of Lido di Venezia and Pellestrina in the Venetian Lagoon, drive from the city of Treviso or Treviso Airport to the island of Tronchetto. This is the large car park island adjacent to the historic centre of Venice. Once there, you can take the car ferry (or traghetto in Italian) to Lido di Venezia.
When you arrive on the island, follow the GPS instructions down to Pellestrina. There is also a short ferry crossing of about ten minutes or so between Lido di Venezia and Pellestrina.
You can find all relevant details at this link. It includes information about the two traghetto routes (17 from Tronchetto to Lido and 11 from Lido to Pellestrina), prices, and how to book in advance or on the day.
To reach Chioggia in the Venetian Lagoon from either the city of Treviso or Treviso Airport, follow the instructions of your favourite GPS app. You won’t need to drive to Venice first. The road will take you along the shores of the Venetian Lagoon and all the way to its southern end where you will find the town of Chioggia.
While Chioggia – just like Venice – is built on islands, the town is completely accessible to cars and has large car parks.
How to Get Around Venice by Public and Private Transport
As we’ve seen above, it’s easy to reach Venice from either the city of Treviso or Treviso Airport. Once in the City of Canals, however, you will want to know how to actually get to your hotel.
If you have reached Venice by train, your starting point in the city will be the Venezia Santa Lucia train station.
If you have reached Venice by bus, taxi, or private transfer your starting point in the city will be Piazzale Roma.
And if you have reached Venice by rented car, then your starting point in the city will be either the car parks at Piazzale Roma or the island of Tronchetto which serves as a huge car park on the outskirts of Venice.
Here is what you can do:
You can get a vaporetto – Venice’s water buses. To give you an idea of what they look like, have a look at the above photo. The boat in the foreground is a Venetian vaporetto.
When you book your accommodation in Venice or one of the islands in the Venetian Lagoon, ask which is the nearest vaporetto stop. Then take the respective vaporetto line from either Piazzale Roma or Venezia Santa Lucia train station.
You can check the current timetables at this link. You can also buy a single or a multi-day pass for Venice’s vaporetti from here. Once you get off at the right stop, you will need to walk.
For useful information on how to orientate yourself in Venice, have a look at this blog post:
You can get a motoscafo – you can hire a sleek Venetian water taxi to take you from either Piazzale Roma or Venezia Santa Lucia train station to anywhere you want in Venice or the islands in the Venetian Lagoon. While this is a pricey option, it’s also super stylish.
If you travel in a group or as a large family, hiring a motoscafo may be much more convenient and comfortable than lugging suitcases on the vaporetti and then walking long distances with children in tow.
You can get the car ferry to Lido di Venezia and then continue to Pellestrina – if you are staying on the island of Lido di Venezia or Pellestrina and have arrived by car (either rented or your own), then you can take the car ferry. Have a look at the boat in the background of the above photo to see what it looks like.
The traghetto leaves from the island of Tronchetto which is next door to Piazzale Roma. It then travels down the Giudecca Canal and St. Mark’s Basin opening splendid views of Venice for you (and your car) to enjoy.
Once you arrive in Lido di Venezia, you can then drive down to Pellestrina. Bear in mind that there is a short ferry crossing between Lido and Pellestrina, too. It lasts about 10 mins or so. If you scroll down to the end of this blog post, the photo illustrating the last section ‘In Conclusion’ shows the upper deck of this small ferry. Cars and buses travel on the lower deck.
You can find all relevant details about Venice’s car ferries at this link. It includes information about the two traghetto routes (17 from Tronchetto to Lido and 11 from Lido to Pellestrina), prices, and how to book in advance or on the day.
Practical Tips about Travelling from Treviso to Venice in Italy
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Treviso Airport
Treviso Airport Antonio Canova is one of the two best options to travel by plane to the city of Venice in Italy. This is a small yet busy airport with many low-cost airlines using it heavily for its proximity to the City of Canals. Its airport code is TSF and its official website is Treviso Airport.
The airport is on the outskirts of the beautiful city of Treviso in the northeastern Italian region of Veneto. It’s about 34 km away from Mestre and about 40 km away from Piazzale Roma in Venice.
Incredibly easy to navigate, Treviso Airport doesn’t have much in terms of shopping and eating options. This, in principle, is not a problem as arriving here, often you simply want to make your way to Venice as soon as possible.
A shuttle bus connects Treviso Airport first to Mestre (Venice’s mainland borough) and then to Piazzale Roma – the large square up to which road traffic is allowed to enter the historic centre of Venice in the heart of the Venetian Lagoon. The journey by shuttle bus takes around 1 h 10 mins from start to finish.
Buses connect Treviso Airport to Treviso Centrale railway station, too. The trip takes between 10 and 15 mins. Then you can travel to Venice by train and get off at either Venezia Mestre or Venezia Santa Lucia railway stations depending on where your accommodation is. The journey lasts between 32 and 40 mins depending on the type of train – Regionale Veloce or Regionale.
Train Stations in Treviso and Venice
Treviso’s railway station is called Treviso Centrale. It’s on the edge of the historic centre of the city and a 10-minute walk away from its main square – Piazza dei Signori.
The station is small and easy to navigate. Many different buses stop in front of its grey building. Among them are the two bus lines – Treviso AirLink and bus 6 – which connect Treviso Airport to Treviso Centrale.
Inside the train station, there is a foyer with ticket-vending machines and a ticket office. There is also a well-stocked eaterie where you can get a pastry and a proper Italian coffee.
Venice, on the other hand, has two main railway stations – Venezia Mestre and Venezia Santa Lucia. The trains from Treviso stop at both. Which one you need to get off at will depend on where in Venice you have booked your accommodation:
- Venezia Mestre – only if you booked to stay in the borough of Mestre on the mainland.
- Venezia Santa Lucia – if you are staying in Venice proper, i.e. the historic centre of Venice built on 118 small islands in the Venetian Lagoon.
Venezia Mestre precedes Venezia Santa Lucia on the railway line. So, when the train from Treviso pulls into Mestre, don’t rush to get off if your hotel is in Venice. Just wait until the train has crossed the long railroad bridge that connects the mainland to the City of Water.
To learn more about Venice’s train stations, how to navigate them, and which one to get off at, have a look at this detailed blog post:
To check train times and book tickets in advance, you can use Omio and/or Trenitalia.
Accommodation in Treviso and Venice
Here is some helpful information if you are looking for places to stay in Treviso or Venice.
You can certainly find all sorts and types of accommodation to suit any budget in both of these beautiful Italian cities. From fabulous hotels with spa facilities and swimming pools to cosy B&B’s in historic buildings, there is something for everyone.
For ideas about the types of accommodation available in Treviso and Venice in particular and Italy in general, have a look at this blog post:
Otherwise, here are some of the best tried and tested hotels and B&B’s to stay in either Treviso or Venice:
Accommodation in Treviso: Centro della Famiglia, B&B Palazzo Raspanti, Villa Oriani
Accommodation in Venice: Scalon del Doge, Hotel Torino, Hotel Moresco.
In Conclusion
Travelling from Treviso to Venice in Italy is easy and quick. In general, there are three ways to do it: by train, by bus, and by car.
In the above blog post, I gave you detailed and first-hand tried and tested information about how to reach Italy’s City of Canals from Italy’s City of Tiramisu and Prosecco.
Packed with useful tips, I hope that my blog post will come in handy during the planning stages of your Italian holiday.
Have a smooth trip from Treviso to Venice!
Now, get ready quick for your visit to Venice, Italy!
- Consult these guidebooks.
- Buy plane tickets to Italy.
- Book train tickets, bus tickets or rent a car.
- Research accommodation.
- Select local tours and activities.
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Sue Fardey
Tuesday 7th of June 2022
Last November, while staying in Cannaregio, Venice (again, we go every other year…), we took a lovely train ride from Santa Lucia Railway Station to Treviso. Only took 30 mins, it was a new double-decker train, and it was 3 euros each! We went to Treviso with a particular task, to find the restaurant where Tiramisu was invented. Le Beccherie, we found it in a back street, and of course, had to sample the famous dessert. It obviously was delicious, but they also made another, called “The Wrong Tiramisu “, and I loved it! Different but similar, if that makes sense, and not so sweet. The original owner Aldo, (whose wife, Alba, along with the chef, in the 70s, made the original dessert, as a pick-me-up for the wife after she had a baby) only died last October, aged 93! Treviso is well worth a visit, especially on the fancy train, as it’s like a mini Venice, but without the hordes of tourists, and the tacky souvenir stands. Lots to see, canals, lovely architecture, churches, good shops, and of course, the Tiramisu!
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Thursday 9th of June 2022
Thank you for sharing your experiences in Treviso, Sue! I agree, Treviso is lovely and worth it of exploration over at least a day. There is so much to do and enjoy there, not least tiramisu. :) Have a lovely day!
Rossi :)