Flights from Rome to Venice

Actually when you add up all the time it will take to get to FCO, thru security, check in
Then add the time it will take to get from Venice airport into Venice proper the train is definitely easier and probably quicker overall

I think the flight is about an hour, let’s say add 3 hours minimum to that= 4 hours travel time

Train is less than 4 hours add 30 min or so to get to train station and then in Venice you are right on the canal when you get off the train

The train is quicker and easier than flying and cheap if you get the super economy discount ticket. Take the train. And the train is more scenic than the plane.

Trenitalia shows frequent trains under four hours between Rome and Venice. Italo, the other rail service, probably has more. Flying would be a little faster, but require at least half an hour to and from each airport, plus check-in, security, boarding, deplaning, and baggage claim if applicable. A train seems a lot easier, especially for someone who doesn't like to fly.

To use the Trenitalia website (probably Italo also) you have to enter the stations in Italian -- "Roma" and "Venezia." Termini is the main Rome station, but Tiburtina might be more convenient. St. Lucia is the station fronting on the Grand Canal.

Getting to the airport in Rome: 30 min
Check in, security etc: 1,5 h
Flight time: 1 h
Getting out of the airport: 30 min (add more if you have to wait for luggage)
Travel time from airport: 30 min
In total: 4 hours

You will not save any time by flying. And by taking the train you won't have to worry about the future of Alitalia.

Thanks everyone. I should have included we will already be at the Rome airport. We’re flying from New York to Rome. But need to be in Venice later on the same day.

The train from Rome will drop you right at Venezia St. Lucia station which is super convenient because it's right at the Grand Canal and you won't have to get transportation from the airport. Don't fly - the train is 100x more enjoyable and relaxing and convenient.

Even if you are already at FCO, the train is easier and more relaxing. Good chance for a nap!

I’ve used Alitalia for flights in Italy quite often and was always happy with them and their service. If you could fly to Venice from the US on Alitalia and on to Venice on one ticket, I would do it. If it were a separate ticket to Venice, I would take the train. If your flight arrives late(weather delays, whatever), on one ticket, Alitalia has the responsibility of getting you to your final destination. If you fly to Rome on a different airline and arrive late, you might have to kiss your Venice tickets goodbye. Train travel in Italy is great.

Philip is very correct. If you flying into Rome and on to Venice on separate tickets, then you to book at least a four to six gap between arrival and departure to Venice. While you SHOULD be able to get through immigration and customs in less than two hours, maybe closer to an hour, you cannot totally dependent on that. A couple of years ago arriving in Rome from New York on a Saturday morning, it took us almost three hours just to clear immigration. Big mess. If using a separate ticket, once you clear immigration, you will have to check in and clear security again. You need to book a ticket straight to Venice.

I should have included we will already be at the Rome airport. We’re flying from New York to Rome. But need to be in Venice later on the same day

If you can, book a single ticket itinerary to Venice.

Flying to Rome on one ticket and then using a separate booking to get to Venice just begs for trouble. Am I correct that this is what you are planning?

Flew Alitalia to/from Rome-Athens, nothing special good or bad.

Even if you are at the airport already, the train might be a better choice. Especially if you have a friend who has a mild “fear of flying.”

But, why are you flying to Rome if you want to get to Venice? Even if you can't get a direct flight to Venice, Milan would be a far better choice.