THE SHORT VERSION
Venice to Portorož / Portorose at a glance.
- From
- Venice Venezia
- Road distance
- About 198 km
- Straight line
- 98 km
- Car time, no stops
- ~2 h 30 min buses take longer
- Return route
- Not listed as direct
- Border
- Italy → Slovenia. Schengen: carry ID
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THE DETAILS THAT MAKE A DIFFERENCE
Right place. Right bus. Better start.
Leaving Venice
Venice is car-free, so buses stop at the edge of the city. Piazzale Roma is the terminus on the island side; many long-distance coaches use Mestre or Tronchetto on the mainland.
- 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.
Arriving in Portorož / Portorose
Ask the seller where the service ends in Portorož / Portorose. A town-name stop can be a bus station some way from the centre, and the last stretch to your accommodation is usually up to you.
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.
KEEP GOING
From Portorož / Portorose, the road continues.
12Go's list doesn't include onward buses from Portorož / Portorose yet.
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GOOD QUESTIONS
Before you take your seat.
How far is Venice from Portorož / Portorose by road?+
About 198 km by road (98 km in a straight line). Distance is an OpenStreetMap routing estimate, not an operator figure.
How long does the bus from Venice to Portorož / Portorose take?+
We don't publish timetables. As a guide, the drive takes roughly 2 h 30 min by car without stops; bus journeys are usually longer. Check the duration of your chosen departure on 12Go before booking.
Where does the bus leave from in Venice?+
It depends on the operator. Main options in Venice include Piazzale Roma, Venezia Mestre, and many tourist companies collect from offices or hotels. Your ticket shows the exact boarding point.
Is there a bus back from Portorož / Portorose to Venice?+
12Go's public route list doesn't include Portorož / Portorose to Venice as a direct route. You may need to change in another town.
Where does the bus from Venice arrive in Portorož / Portorose?+
It depends on the operator. Some services end at the local bus station, others at an office or a stop on the main road. Ask the seller for the drop-off address before you book.
What kind of bus runs from Venice to Portorož / Portorose?+
It varies by operator and departure. Routes in this region are served by a mix of sleeper buses, seated coaches and smaller limousine vans. Check the vehicle type, seat layout and luggage allowance for your departure on 12Go before you book.
Can I book the Venice to Portorož / Portorose 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.
Do I need my passport on the bus from Venice to Portorož / Portorose?+
Italy and Slovenia are both in the Schengen area, so there are usually no routine border checks. Carry your passport or national ID card anyway: spot checks happen and operators may ask for ID.
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Route listed in 12Go's public route index (checked 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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