Verona is an ideal starting point for traveling to numerous cities in the north of Italy, due to the fact that direct flights to Verona are carried out from many cities of Russia and neighboring countries. No wonder it is called "Rome in miniature." From Verona, you can easily and easily get to Milan, Florence, Venice and even Rome.
Today Blogoitaliano will tell you in detail about how to get from Verona to Venice, which mode of transport is more profitable and convenient.
The distance from Verona to Venice is about 120 kilometers. Venice is located on the periphery of other cities of the north of the country that are interesting to visit, so it is not uncommon when tourists call in this romantic corner for a few days, by car.
Train Verona-Venice
The most convenient and fastest way to cover the distance between Verona and Venice is by train. Trains in Italy are characterized by increased comfort and affordability.
A day from the central train station of Verona Porta Nuova in the direction of Venice, about 70 trains leave.
Trains depart for Venice from Porta Nuova Verona Central Station
Trains run in the early morning. The first train leaves for the “city on the water” at 5:21, the last at 22:21. It will take about 1-2 hours to travel by train, depending on the type of train selected.
Let's say a few words about the types of trains.
On the Verona - Venice route, most trains are regional trains, or simply trains. Such trains run slowly. They cover the distance between Verona and Venice in 1.5-2 hours, but the ticket prices for these trains are the most affordable, starting from 11 euros (2019).
Tickets for regional trains must be composted before boarding in a special machine. The place in this case is not assigned and there is a rather high probability that in the season you will have to go standing. As they say, who first sat down - that and slippers.
Regional trains make 5-10 stops on the way between Verona and Venice. All trains arrive at the central train station of Venice Santa Lucia.
Regional trains run in the direction of Verona-Venice
In addition to regional trains from Verona to Venice, high-speed Frecciarossa trains also run. These trains have several classes of service, so ticket prices fluctuate around 22-40 euros (2019).
However, regardless of class, you can count on the presence of comfortable armchairs, an air conditioner, wireless Internet, an information screen and a restaurant car in the car. In the 1st class, the fare also includes meals. Yes, and such a train goes much faster. Frecciarossa travels between Verona and Venice in an hour or so.
It is worth noting that not all high-speed trains arrive at the Venezia Santa Lucia station. Some of them go to the Mestre train station, from where you still have to get to the city by public transport. Be careful when choosing and booking tickets!
You can get acquainted with the train schedule for the dates of your interest and purchase tickets on the Omio.ru website link. Its main advantage is that it searches for tickets for several Italian railway companies at once, and therefore the likelihood of finding cheaper tickets increases significantly.
Buying a train ticket for Omio takes only a few minutes, and the ticket arrives in the mail as a PDF file. It remains only to print and take with you on a trip.
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By bus
If in time you are not very limited, choose a bus to get from Verona to Venice. There are several carriers on the route. The most famous of them is FlixBus.
Bus - the cheapest but slowest way to travel between cities in Italy
Flights depart daily from the Verona Porta Nuova Bus Station. They arrive in Venice either at the Mestre station or at the Tronchetto station in the city itself. In total, about 3-4 flights are carried out per day. You will have to spend from 1.5 to 2.5 hours on the way.
You can get acquainted with the current schedule and purchase bus tickets on this page.
From Verona to Venice by car
A car is no less convenient and quick way to get from Verona to Venice and back. You can rent a car directly at the airport upon arrival. Any major airport in Italy offers such a service.
However, Italy is a popular destination for tourists, economical cars end quickly, and upon arrival you may simply not find a suitable option. Therefore, it makes sense to book a car in advance. The leading online booking service of the world RentalCars will help you with this. The sooner you start searching for a car for the required dates, the greater the choice and the lower the price.
As we wrote above, the distance between Verona and Venice is about 120 km. It is not difficult to overcome it if you use the A4 / E70 toll roads to Padua and the A57 to Venice. About 20 euros will be spent on fuel and paying for paid plots. You will spend 2 hours and a little on the way, unless, of course, you decide to look into Padua, worthy of special attention.
Piazzale Roma has a multi-level paid parking in Venice
In Venice, with a "war horse" will have to say goodbye. City on Water is only available for vaporetto and pedestrians. Your car will have to be left in a paid parking lot near the train station. An alternative is to rent a hotel room with parking in Mestre, a satellite city of Venice. The rooms there will cost much cheaper, and the trip to Venice by train takes just a few minutes.
Verona - Venice transfer
When 4 people or more go on a trip, it is also reasonable to consider the option of pre-ordering a transfer. A taxi ride from Verona to Venice will cost you 160 euros or more, depending on the class and capacity of the car.
The well-known KiwiTaxi service will help you choose a car suitable for your company in advance. Using it is simple and convenient. In case of difficulties, an online consultant will always help you.
Here, perhaps, are all possible options that answer the question: how to get from Verona to Venice and back. There are no direct airplanes between cities, and flying with a change in Rome or Frankfurt is not the best solution.
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Arrival in Venice / Verona
Venice and Verona are relatively small cities. If desired, in each of them you can get around the most important thing in 1 day. Nevertheless, Venice is the city that is better to be visited with a guide. There are too many attractions here that deserve special attention.
Description of the most interesting excursions in Venice, as well as contacts of the Russian-speaking guide Katya can be found in this article. If the guide is not included in your plans, we recommend our article What to see in Venice on your own in 1 day. In it you will find many useful nuances for visiting the city.
As for Verona, in 2017, BlogoItaliano recorded a separate video about it. Be sure to watch it before your trip.
Finally, both cities are considered one of the most expensive in Italy in terms of housing. In order not to overpay, it is better to book hotels according to promotional offers. This often saves up to 70% of the usual room rate. The current hotel promotions in Venice are given below:
And here you can pick up discounted hotel rooms in Verona.
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