More cities in one trip from Venice
Venice (Italy) is a great base for seeing several cities in one trip: direct low-cost flights arrive from 95 airports, and FlixBus links it directly to 8 cities within about five hours. 3 of them are in another country (Slovenia, Croatia, Austria). The most searched are Milan, Bologna and Florence; the quickest to reach is Verona, about 1 h 20 min away. Below you'll find two ready-made loops, with nights split and travel times.
Updated on 17 September 2026
- 8 nearby cities by bus
- 95 airports with direct flights
- 4 countries
Nearby cities by bus from Venice
Cities with a direct FlixBus or FlixTrain connection, most searched first. The time shown is the fastest direct ride we found on a typical day: times are approximate, so check schedules and prices on the FlixBus website.
| City | Distance | Approx. time | Transport |
|---|---|---|---|
| Milan · Italy | 243 km | 3 h | Bus |
| Bologna · Italy | 132 km | 1 h 45 min | Bus |
| Florence · Italy | 204 km | 3 h 15 min | Bus |
| Ljubljana · Slovenia | 184 km | 3 h 10 min | Bus |
| Verona · Italy | 103 km | 1 h 20 min | Bus |
| Trieste · Italy | 116 km | 2 h | Bus |
| Rijeka · Croatia | 167 km | 3 h 55 min | Bus |
| Innsbruck · Austria | 215 km | 5 h 35 min | Bus |
Loop trips from Venice
Land in Venice, get around by bus and come back here for your return flight. The nights are just a suggestion, and the loop works the other way round too.
Venice → Bologna → Verona → Venice
- 5 nights in total: 2 nights in Venice, 2 nights in Bologna, 1 night in Verona
- About 4 h 50 min of travel in total, over three legs.
| Leg | Approx. time |
|---|---|
| Venice → Bologna | 1 h 45 min |
| Bologna → Verona | 1 h 45 min |
| Verona → Venice | 1 h 20 min |
Venice → Bologna → Florence → Venice
- 5 nights in total: 2 nights in Venice, 2 nights in Bologna, 1 night in Florence
- About 6 h 10 min of travel in total, over three legs.
| Leg | Approx. time |
|---|---|
| Venice → Bologna | 1 h 45 min |
| Bologna → Florence | 1 h 10 min |
| Florence → Venice | 3 h 15 min |
Bus and flight are separate tickets: on the day of your flight, leave at least three hours between the bus arriving and the flight leaving.
Direct low-cost flights to Venice
Airports with direct flights to Venice, by country. Some routes are seasonal only.
Spain 16
AlicanteBarcelonaBilbaoCastellonGran CanariaIbizaLanzaroteMadridMalagaMenorcaMurciaPalmaSantanderSevillaTenerifeValencia
Italy 13
AlgheroBariBrindisiCagliariCataniaLameziaLampedusaNaplesOlbiaPalermoPantelleriaReggio CalabriaTrapani
United Kingdom 6
Albania 1
Armenia 1
Austria 1
Belgium 1
Bulgaria 1
Cyprus 1
Czech Republic 1
Denmark 1
Egitto 1
Estonia 1
Finland 1
Helsinki
Georgia 1
Germany 1
Hungary 1
Israele 1
Latvia 1
Lithuania 1
Macedonia del Nord 1
Malta 1
Moldavia 1
Morocco 1
Netherlands 1
FAQ
Which cities can you reach by bus from Venice?
With a direct FlixBus or FlixTrain connection: Milan, Bologna, Florence, Ljubljana, Verona, Trieste, Rijeka and Innsbruck. Times are approximate, so check schedules and prices on the FlixBus website.
How long is the bus from Venice to Milan?
About 3 h on the fastest direct ride we found, over 243 km. Check schedules and prices on the FlixBus website.
How many nights do you need for a multi-city loop from Venice?
For Venice, Bologna and Verona, about 5 nights is enough (2 nights in Venice, 2 nights in Bologna, 1 night in Verona), with about 4 h 50 min of travel in total.
Which airports have direct low-cost flights to Venice?
From 95 airports in 31 countries, including London, Paris and Bucharest. With a FlyDown watch you get an alert when a flight to Venice is cheap.