THE SHORT VERSION
Sicily to Venice at a glance.
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THE DETAILS THAT MAKE A DIFFERENCE
Right place. Right bus. Better start.
Leaving Sicily
Boarding points depend on the operator: some use the local bus station, others collect from their office or your hotel. Your ticket shows the exact place and check-in time.
Arriving in Venice
From Piazzale Roma, take a vaporetto or walk; from Mestre, a short bus or train ride crosses to Venice.
- Piazzale Roma
The bus terminus at the entrance to Venice. Connect to vaporetti (water buses) or walk. - Venezia Mestre
On the mainland. Many long-distance coaches stop here, near the railway station.
Keep the essentials offline
Save your ticket, the exact meeting point and the operator's phone number before you set off. Follow the check-in time on your confirmation.
- Check whether your coach ends in Mestre or Piazzale Roma.
- Carry luggage you can manage on bridges and water buses.
KEEP GOING
From Venice, the road continues.
This trip includes a boat crossing. For ferry routes and timetables, see our sister site FerryConnect.
Other ways to reach Venice
More buses from Sicily
GOOD QUESTIONS
Before you take your seat.
How long does the bus from Sicily to Venice take?+
Journey times depend on the service and any boat connection. Check the duration of your chosen departure on 12Go before booking.
Where does the bus leave from in Sicily?+
It depends on the operator: some use the local bus station, others collect from offices or hotels. Your ticket shows the exact boarding point.
Is there a bus back from Venice to Sicily?+
12Go's public route list doesn't include Venice to Sicily as a direct route. You may need to change in another town.
Where does the bus from Sicily arrive in Venice?+
It depends on the operator. In Venice, services use Piazzale Roma, Venezia Mestre. From Piazzale Roma, take a vaporetto or walk; from Mestre, a short bus or train ride crosses to Venice.
How do I get from the bus stop to the centre of Venice?+
From Piazzale Roma, take a vaporetto or walk; from Mestre, a short bus or train ride crosses to Venice.
What kind of bus runs from Sicily to Venice?+
Tickets to Venice usually combine a bus or van with a boat. The vehicle type, seat style and boat connection are shown for each departure on 12Go.
Can I book the Sicily to Venice bus online?+
Yes. 12Go lists departures on this route. You choose a date, compare operators and pay online, and the provider issues the ticket. BusConnects doesn't sell tickets itself.
Where can I go next from Venice by bus?+
Direct buses from Venice include Florence, Milan, Zagreb, Salzburg, Munich and more. See all connections on our Venice bus page.
Does the trip to Venice include a ferry?+
Yes, Venice is an island, so the journey includes a boat crossing. Check whether your ticket covers the boat and the transfer from the pier, and allow for weather delays.
Still deciding? Check today's departures, then book your seat.
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Route listed in 12Go's public route index (checked 2026-10-09). Station information reviewed 2026-10-09. Distance: OpenStreetMap data via OSRM (approximate driving distance). Listings change and are not live inventory. Confirm the departure, pickup, price and conditions before paying.
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