How far is Venice from Rome?

Exploring Italy Beyond the Eternal City during Jubilee 2025

“A journey is best measured in friends, rather than miles” – Tim Cahill

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• How far is Venice from Rome?

• Step Back in History in San Gimignano

• Experiences Likely To Sell Out

• Around The Web: Why Are Burano’s Houses So Colourful? ;The Bridge of Fists;

  The Italy You Feel and more

• 🌟 New: Travel Quizzer is Here!

• From Social Media: Discover the charm of Udine's Piazza San Giacomo in the heart of the historic centre

• Food in Italy: The Secret to Authentic Italian Bolgonese

• Extra: Journey from Rome to Venice by Train

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How far is Venice from Rome?

For visitors planning to attend the Jubilee 2025 in Rome, extending the trip to include Venice is a wonderful way to experience more of Italy’s unique charm. The distance between Rome and Venice is just over 500 km, making it a feasible and rewarding excursion. Travelling by train is often the most convenient option, offering a fast and comfortable ride that takes approximately 3 hours and 45 minutes to 4 hours and 30 minutes. With frequent high-speed services departing from Roma Termini and arriving at Venezia Santa Lucia, visitors can easily connect between the heart of both cities. Prices for train tickets vary, usually ranging from €35 to €90, depending on the time and class chosen. For those who prefer to drive, the journey takes around 6 hours by car, allowing for scenic stops along the way through Tuscany and Emilia-Romagna. Flying is also possible, with flight times of just over an hour, but airport transfers and check-in times can make this option less efficient overall.

Regardless of how you travel, both cities promise unforgettable memories. From Rome’s majestic ruins and vibrant piazzas to Venice’s winding canals and historic palaces, this journey offers a taste of Italy’s soul. Planning ahead is essential, especially during the Jubilee, when large crowds are expected. Whether by rail, road or air, the journey between Rome and Venice is more than a transfer - it’s a cultural experience in itself

Rome, Italy. Colosseum - A monumental three-level Roman amphitheater where gladiator fights took place. Panorama of the city on a summer morning - Shutterstock

Step Back in History in San Gimignano

San Gimignano, a small walled town in the province of Siena, is one of the best-preserved medieval settlements in Tuscany. Known as the “Town of Five Towers,” it boasts a skyline that has barely changed since the Middle Ages. Though once home to 72 towers, 14 still stand today, creating a dramatic silhouette against the rolling Tuscan hills. These towers were originally built by noble families, not just as a means of defence, but also as a show of power and prestige.

Unlike many other Tuscan towns, which saw their towers destroyed by the Florentines, San Gimignano managed to retain much of its original skyline. This has made it a rare and remarkable example of medieval urban architecture, earning the “Historic Centre of San Gimignano” a place on the UNESCO World Heritage list in 1990

Piazza della Cisterna - Shutterstock

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Experiences Likely To Sell Out

Top Experiences In Italy Likely To Sell Out

2024 is going to be a busy year - Here is a list of the top experiences that will most likely sell out and you should book in advance. Don’t delay!

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Around The Web

Why Are Burano’s Houses So Colourful?

Fishermen once painted their homes bright colours to find them in thick lagoon fog. Some say colours marked family identity, while others credit local women, who repainted homes using whatever paint was available. Each tale adds to Burano’s charm

The Bridge of Fists

On the Ponte dei Pugni, rival Venetian clans once battled with bare fists, aiming to knock each other into the canal below. Today, marble footprints mark where fighters once stood, offering a glimpse into this unique tradition

Wisteria Restaurant Venice

Wistèria restaurant offers avant-garde cuisine, based on the search for new taste sensations. It favours local ingredients and producers who respect environmental sustainability

The Dome Illusion

This Baroque masterpiece features a painted dome that appears three-dimensional, sloping down from the centre—an illusion crafted by Andrea Pozzo. Stand on the marble marker inside the church to see the effect at its best

Rome’s Enchanted House of Owls

Once a rustic retreat, this whimsical residence was transformed into a Liberty-style masterpiece filled with stained glass, esoteric symbols, and eclectic décor. Painstakingly restored after years of damage, it now stands as one of Rome’s most curious architectural gems

The Italy You Feel

In Italy’s quiet hilltowns and coastal villages, life doesn’t rush. It simmers. Locals linger over coffee, open their shutters to morning sun, and walk to the market with no set timetable. Here, “dolce far niente”—the sweet doing of nothing—isn’t laziness. It’s a treasured ritual, passed down through generations. And for travellers weary of schedules and sightseeing lists, embracing this unhurried rhythm is the secret to experiencing Italy more deeply. Slow Down. Stay Longer. Feel More.

Let’s explore the beauty of slow travel in Italy—from Puglia’s whitewashed villages and Tuscany’s medieval hamlets to the lakeside calm of Piemonte and the citrus-scented corners of Sicily. You’ll find places where you can swap queues for countryside strolls, and tick-boxes for spontaneous chats with locals. Discover the towns where life is still savoured, not scheduled—and where visitors are gently invited to do the same

View of Ostuni white town, Brindisi, Puglia - Shutterstock

🌟 New: Travel Quizzer is Here!

Are you ready to prove your travel smarts? Don’t miss the chance to play the hottest new trivia game for travel lovers!

Here’s a taste: Where is the famous Kylemore Abbey located?

Think you know? Don’t wait—thousands of trivia buffs are already hooked. Play Travel Quizzer now!

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From Social Media

Discover the charm of Udine's Piazza San Giacomo in the heart of the historic centre

We Love Italian Food

The Secret to Authentic Italian Bolgnese

Extra

Journey from Rome to Venice by Train

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