How far is Venice from Lugano by coach?

The distance between Lugano and Venice by coach is approximately 167 miles (270 km).

Is there a way to reach Venice from Lugano without a car?

The best way to go from Lugano to Venice without a car is by coach. They are frequent and reliable, offering a convenient and eco-friendly journey. Depending on your preferences, another alternative is to explore ridesharing trips.

Bus Lugano to Venice from £14 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures from Lugano to Venice on 26 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	10:20	Lugano	6h 5m	16:25	Venice Mestre (Stazione FS)	CheapestFastest
Bus	05:30	Lugano	8h 30m	14:00	Venice Mestre (Stazione FS)	No tags
Bus	13:15	Lugano	7h 30m	20:45	Venice Tronchetto Train Station	No tags
Bus	07:35	Lugano	6h 55m	14:30	Venice Marco Polo Airport Bus Parking	No tags
Bus	10:20	Lugano	9h	19:20	Venice Marco Polo Airport Bus Parking	No tags

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Compare 3 ways to travel from Lugano to Venice

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as a good way to reach Venice. The journey takes about 3 hours 50 minutes and with fares starting at just £24, 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£16 - £87	Average duration7h 50m	CO₂ emissions 7kg CO₂e
Train	Average price£94 - £94	Average duration4h	CO₂ emissions 6kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average price£24 - £26	Average duration3h 50m	CO₂ emissions 11kg CO₂e

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

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Frequently asked questions about travelling by bus from Lugano to Venice

How far is Venice from Lugano by coach?
The distance between Lugano and Venice by coach is approximately 167 miles (270 km).
Is there a way to reach Venice from Lugano without a car?
The best way to go from Lugano to Venice without a car is by coach. They are frequent and reliable, offering a convenient and eco-friendly journey. Depending on your preferences, another alternative is to explore ridesharing trips.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

24/11

£16

25/11

£16

Today

£20

27/11

£15

28/11

£17

29/11

No data

30/11

£17

01/12

£14

The cheapest trip from Lugano to Venice was searched and found on 1 Dec 2025 with a price of £14

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 £14 to £42 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 £14, which is on 2025-12-01.