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What are the most popular routes to Italy?

Venice - ParisAverage price£118Average duration9h 48mDaily departures1
Bergamo - MilanoAverage price£11Average duration50mDaily departures111
Bergamo - MilanoAverage price£10Average duration48mDaily departures45
Milano - BergamoAverage price£11Average duration50mDaily departures111
Milano - TurinAverage price£22Average duration1h 50mDaily departures172
Rome - FlorenceAverage price£42Average duration1h 36mDaily departures54
Rome - LyonAverage price£305Average duration8h 42mDaily departures1
Milano - GenoaAverage price£17Average duration1h 57mDaily departures45
Turin - ParisAverage price£78Average duration5h 56mDaily departures2
Milano - FlorenceAverage price£60Average duration1h 55mDaily departures44

What popular bus companies operate in Italy?

  • Interbus Italy
  • Etna Trasporti
  • BlaBlaCar Bus
  • FlixBus
  • Russo
  • Autoservizi Salemi
  • Segesta Autolinee
  • Satam
  • Appennino Shuttle
  • Puglia Airbus
  • SAIS Autolinee
  • Itabus

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Frequently asked questions about travelling in Italy

Please note that timetables, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your journey.

  1. How much does a coach ticket cost in Italy?

    Bus travel in Italy is one of the most affordable ways to get around. Prices vary depending on distance and route: Short trips between nearby cities are usually budget-friendly. In the last 12 months, the average ticket price for domestic routes was £31. Long-distance journeys connecting major hubs are more expensive but still offer great value. International routes to neighbouring countries are higher priced but often cheaper than flights.
    Example fares in Italy:
    Venice ↔ Paris (average: £118)
    Bergamo ↔ Milano (average: £11)
    Milano ↔ Turin (average: £22)

  2. What is the best way to travel around Italy?

    While you can choose between different modes of transport, Buses, Trains and Ferries are usually the most convenient and cost-effective way to explore Italy:
    - Bus: 27563 routes
    - Carpool: 7771 routes
    - Train: 3875 routes
    - Ferry: 416 routes

  3. How do I book coach and train tickets in Italy?

    Booking a bus or train ticket is simple and flexible: Online with Busbud, you can compare timetables and operators, reserve your seat in advance and pay securely by selecting your preferred method and currency. You can also download our App: Get it on Google Play, Download on the App Store.

  4. Do I need cash, or can I pay by card in Italy?

    When buying Bus or Train tickets in Italy with Busbud we accept the following payment methods: Visa, MasterCard, China Union Pay, Diners Club Canada, Discover Click to Pay, JCB payment, Klarna (Pay over time), Google Pay
    Currency: Euro (EUR) is the main currency.

  5. How do I travel from Venice to Paris by bus?

    The bus is the most popular way to travel from Venice to Paris
    Travel time: 9h 48m
    Ticket prices: From £118
    Frequency: 1 departures daily
    Recommended operators: Interbus Italy, Etna Trasporti, BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus, Russo, Autoservizi Salemi, Segesta Autolinee, Satam, Appennino Shuttle, Puglia Airbus, SAIS Autolinee, Itabus

  6. How do I get from Italy to neighbouring countries by bus or train?

    The buses that connect to major cities in neighbouring countries are:
    Milano ↔ Barcelona, Spain
    Milano ↔ Cologne, Germany
    Milano ↔ Marseille, France
    The trains connecting with major cities in neighbouring countries are:
    Venice ↔ Paris, France
    Rome ↔ Lyon, France
    Turin ↔ Paris, France
    Milano ↔ Cologne, Germany

  7. What are the most popular airports in Italy?

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