What is the travel distance from Lugano to Venice?

The distance separating Lugano and Venice is 167 miles (270 km).

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Lugano to Venice?

The majority of buses traveling from Lugano to Venice start their journey at Arrêt D'autobus Lugano and wind up at Venice Tronchetto Train Station. These are the most popular departure and arrival locations on this route, but you could find others that could be a better fit for your travel plans.

What are the best sights and things to do in Venice?

Once in Venice, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are La Fenice, Scuola Grande di San Rocco, Canal Grande, San Giorgio Maggiore and Doge’s Palace.

Bus Lugano to Venice from $17 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Lugano to Venice on November 20
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	7:40pm	Lugano	9h 5m	4:45am	Venice Mestre (Stazione FS)	CheapestFastest
Bus	7:40pm	Lugano	9h 20m	5:00am	Venice Tronchetto Train Station	No tags
Bus	11:00pm	Lugano	18h 15m	5:15pm	Venice Marco Polo Airport Bus Parking	No tags

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Compare 3 ways to go from Lugano to Venice

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as the good way to reach Venice. The journey takes about 3 hours 50 minutes and with fares starting at just $30, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1carpool per day

3h 50mAverage Duration

167 milesDistance

11kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$20 - $112	Average Duration7h 50m	CO₂ emissions 7kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$120 - $120	Average Duration4h	CO₂ emissions 6kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$30 - $33	Average Duration3h 50m	CO₂ emissions 11kg CO₂e

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FlixBus

3.5/511,381 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Flixbus is a European bus operator that offers intercity and bus travel in over 38 countries. Known for their easy-to-spot lime green buses and for offering affordable transportation between cities in Europe and the Americas, Flixbus is a good option for those looking for an affordable, reliable bus company. In their buses, you'll find free WiFi, bathrooms, and power outlets. You can also pay extra to choose your seat and get extra legroom, or even buy a snack or drink onboard directly from the driver. You can reschedule your ticket for a small fee, which varies from $1 to $5, depending on how close you are to the departure date.

RegioJet

4/51,057 reviews

Staff4.5

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.4

Wifi3.8

IT bus companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Greyhound, Intercape, Rede Expressos, Trenitalia

Where are the popular stops in Lugano and Venice?

Stops in Lugano

A
Arrêt D'autobus Lugano
Via Giacomo E Filippo Ciani, 6900 Lugano, Switzerland
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B
Stazione/Gare de Lugano
Stazione FFS 1, 6900 Lugano, Switzerland
C
Via Basilea
Via Basilea, 6900 Lugano, Switzerland

Stops in Venice

A
Venice Tronchetto Train Station
Isola Nova del Tronchetto, 38, 30135 Venezia, Italy
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B
Viale Stazione - Venezia Mestre
Viale Stazione 6, 30171 Venezia, Italy
C
Mestre
Viale Stazione 36, 30171 Mestre - Venice
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D
Venice Airport
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E
Mestre Tangenziale
Rotonda Romea, 1, 30175 Venezia VE, Italy
F
fermata dell'autobus Venezia
Via de le Motte, 25, 30141 Venezia, Italy

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Lugano to Venice by bus

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What are the best sights and things to do in Venice?

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

11/18

$24

11/19

$38

Today

$44

11/21

$22

11/22

$20

11/23

$17

11/24

$20

11/25

$20

The cheapest trip from Lugano to Venice was searched and found on Nov 23, 2025 with a price of $17

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Lugano to Venice, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $17 to $79 for a bus ticket from Lugano to Venice based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $17 which is on 2025-11-23.