Private Car Service from Milan to
Venice
Door-to-door Mercedes with an English-speaking driver from your Milan hotel or Malpensa, Linate and Bergamo airports to Piazzale Roma or Venice Marco Polo. About 3 hours, with an optional stop in Verona or on Lake Garda. From €800 per car.
Milan to Venice by Private Car: About 3 Hours, Door to Piazzale Roma
A private car service from Milan to Venice covers about 270 km on the A4 motorway and takes around 3 hours from central Milan to Piazzale Roma, the last point in Venice that cars can reach. Your driver collects you at your hotel, home or office, or inside arrivals at Malpensa, Linate or Bergamo, loads every suitcase and drives you straight to the edge of the lagoon. The price is for the whole car, not per person, and includes fuel, motorway tolls and parking.
The train is quicker if you travel light and your hotel is next to Santa Lucia station. The car makes the difference when you have luggage, children or a flight to catch, or when you want to see something on the way. Verona, Sirmione on Lake Garda, Bergamo Alta and Padua are all directly on the route: your driver parks and waits while you have lunch or walk around, and you reach Venice in the afternoon without changing trains with your bags.
In Venice we drop you at Piazzale Roma or the Tronchetto car park, help with the luggage and, if you wish, hand you over to a water taxi that takes you to the door of your hotel. On the way back we meet you at Piazzale Roma and drive you to any Milan address or airport. Check your price and book online →
Three Ways to Drive from Milan to Venice
Every service is private and priced per car. One driver, one car, one group: yours.
Milan to Venice Door to Door
The straight transfer on the A4: pick-up at any Milan address, a coffee stop if you like, and arrival at Piazzale Roma about three hours later. You receive the driver’s name and mobile number the day before.
- About 3 hours from central Milan
- Drop-off at Piazzale Roma or Tronchetto
- Venice Marco Polo Airport on request
- Water taxi to your hotel arranged on request
- Return from Venice to Milan or any airport
- Price per car, confirmed before you pay
From Malpensa, Linate or Bergamo
Landed in Milan and going straight to Venice? The driver waits inside arrivals with a name board, follows your flight in real time and helps with every bag. There is no need to go into Milan first.
- Malpensa Terminal 1 and Terminal 2
- Linate and Bergamo Orio al Serio
- Real-time flight tracking
- 60 minutes free waiting after landing
- Meet & greet inside the terminal
- Straight to Venice, no stop in Milan
Verona, Lake Garda or Padua on the Way
Turn the transfer into a day out: lunch in Verona, a walk in Sirmione, Bergamo Alta in the morning or the Scrovegni Chapel in Padua. Tell us your stops when you book and we include the extra time in the quote.
- Verona: Arena, Juliet’s House, Piazza delle Erbe
- Sirmione and the Scaligero Castle on Lake Garda
- Bergamo Alta, the walled upper town
- Padua and the Scrovegni Chapel (book ahead)
- The driver parks and waits while you visit
- Venice day trip from Milan
Milan to Venice: Prices, Distances and Driving Times
Times we actually plan with on a normal day. Leaving Milan between 7 and 9 am or 5 and 7 pm can add 30 to 45 minutes.
| Route | Distance | Journey Time | Price per car |
|---|---|---|---|
| Milan city to Venice (Piazzale Roma) | about 270 km | about 3 h | from €800 |
| Linate Airport (LIN) to Venice | about 270 km | 2 h 45–3 h | from €790 |
| Malpensa Airport (MXP) to Venice | about 307 km | about 3 h 15 | from €900 |
| Bergamo Airport (BGY) to Venice | about 224 km | about 2 h 20 | from €695 |
| Milan city to Venice Marco Polo Airport | about 276 km | about 3 h | from €815 |
| Malpensa to Venice Marco Polo Airport | about 312 km | about 3 h 15 | from €915 |
| Lake Como (Bellagio) to Venice | about 283 km | about 3 h 35 | from €740 |
| Milan city to Verona | about 160 km | about 2 h | from €495 |
How our prices work
Prices shown are starting prices for a Mercedes E-Class (up to 2 passengers) on a weekday daytime transfer. The V-Class for up to 6 passengers starts from €870 Milan to Venice; the S-Class is on request. Night-time pick-ups, weekends in high season and public holidays are priced differently, and a sightseeing stop is added to the quote. Enter your trip in the form above to see the exact price for your date. It is per car, not per person, and includes fuel, motorway tolls and parking. The Venice water taxi is extra. Once your booking is confirmed, the price does not change.
Three Mercedes for Milan to Venice
Recent Mercedes, no more than two to three years old, cleaned and checked before every transfer.
Mercedes E-Class
- Executive sedan, discreet and elegant
- Leather interior and climate control
- 2 large suitcases + cabin bags
- Child seat free on request
- Fuel, tolls and parking included
Mercedes V-Class
- Luxury van with individual seats
- Room for 6 people and their suitcases
- Same price for 1 to 6 passengers
- Child seats free on request
- Fuel, tolls and parking included
Mercedes S-Class
- First-class luxury saloon
- Near-silent cabin, rear comfort seats
- Light luggage only: choose the V-Class for several suitcases
- Price on request
- Fuel, tolls and parking included
The Road from Milan to Venice
One motorway across northern Italy, with four cities worth a stop on the way.
Stop by stop
- 1MilanStart
Pick-up at your hotel, home or office. Malpensa, Linate and Bergamo airports work the same way.
- 2Bergamo Altaabout 55 km · 50 min
The walled upper town, reached by funicular. A good first stop if you leave Milan early.
- 3Sirmioneabout 130 km · 1 h 20
A short detour to the castle and the old town on Lake Garda.
- 4Veronaabout 160 km · 2 h
Halfway. The Arena, Juliet’s House and Piazza delle Erbe are all a short walk from the car park.
- 5Paduaabout 235 km · 2 h 25
Giotto’s Scrovegni Chapel needs a timed ticket booked in advance.
- 6Veniceabout 270 km · about 3 h
Over the lagoon bridge to Piazzale Roma, then by water taxi or vaporetto to your hotel.
Approximate driving times from central Milan without stops. Each sightseeing stop adds the time you spend there.
Local, Licensed, Milan-Based Since 1993
The details that make the long drive to Venice easy, from the first email to Piazzale Roma.
Fixed Price, Written Confirmation
You see the price before you pay. Once confirmed it does not change for traffic, luggage or delays.
A Milan Company Since 1993
Not a global platform or an app. You talk to the same small team that plans and looks after your trip.
English-Speaking Drivers
Every driver speaks English and knows the A4, the stops along it and the Venice arrival points.
Flight Tracking & 60 Min Free Wait
The driver follows your landing in real time. The first 60 minutes after landing are always included.
One Team Responsible
When a trusted local partner chauffeur drives for us, MilanobyCar remains responsible for your booking, the car and the price.
Licensed NCC Operator
A fully licensed Italian private hire company (NCC), insured for every passenger on every trip.
Child Seats at No Cost
Baby and child seats are free on long journeys like Milan to Venice. Just tell us the ages when you book.
Price Per Car, Not Per Person
One price for the whole vehicle. A family of four pays the same as one passenger in the same car.
What Travellers Say About the Venice Route
From guests who travelled between Milan, Venice and Lake Como with MilanobyCar.
“During the drive we asked for a stop in Verona for sightseeing and lunch — the driver brought us into town and waited.”
“The driver was extremely professional, on time, the car impeccably clean.”
Frequently Asked Questions — Milan to Venice
How much does a private car from Milan to Venice cost?
A private transfer from Milan city to Venice (Piazzale Roma) starts from €800 per car for a Mercedes E-Class with up to 2 passengers, and from €870 for a Mercedes V-Class with up to 6 passengers, on a weekday daytime transfer. From Linate it starts from €790, from Malpensa from €900 and from Bergamo from €695. Night-time, high-season weekends and public holidays are priced differently. The price is per car, not per person, and includes fuel, motorway tolls and parking. Enter your trip in the booking form to see the exact price for your date.
How long is the drive from Milan to Venice?
About 3 hours for the 270 km from central Milan to Piazzale Roma on the A4 motorway, 2 h 45 to 3 hours from Linate and about 3 h 15 from Malpensa. Leaving Milan at rush hour can add 30 to 45 minutes. With a sightseeing stop in Verona, plan 5 to 6 hours in total.
Where does the car drop us off in Venice?
Cars can only reach Piazzale Roma or the Tronchetto car park at the end of the lagoon bridge. The driver drops you there and helps with the luggage. From Piazzale Roma you continue on foot, by vaporetto or by water taxi to your hotel. We can also drive you to Venice Marco Polo Airport.
Is the water taxi to our hotel included?
No. The Venice water taxi is run by independent licensed boat operators and is paid separately. We can arrange one to be waiting at Piazzale Roma when you arrive, which is the easiest way to reach a canal-side hotel with luggage.
Can we stop in Verona or on Lake Garda on the way?
Yes. Verona, Sirmione on Lake Garda, Bergamo Alta and Padua are all on or near the route. Tell us which stop you would like when you book: the driver parks and waits while you visit, and the extra time is included in the quote you confirm before paying.
Is the train faster than a car from Milan to Venice?
For the journey itself, yes: the high-speed train from Milano Centrale to Venezia Santa Lucia takes about 2 h 25. The car is the better choice with several suitcases or children, from Malpensa or a hotel far from Centrale, for very early or late journeys, or when you want to stop in Verona or on Lake Garda.
Can you pick us up at Malpensa and drive straight to Venice?
Yes. The driver waits inside arrivals at Malpensa Terminal 1 or 2, Linate or Bergamo with a name board, follows your flight in real time and includes 60 minutes of free waiting after landing. You go straight to Venice without stopping in Milan.
Do you provide child seats?
Yes. Baby seats, child seats and boosters are free of charge on long journeys such as Milan to Venice. Tell us the age of each child when you book so we can prepare the right seats.
How many passengers and suitcases fit in the car?
The Mercedes E-Class takes up to 2 passengers with 2 large suitcases and cabin bags. The Mercedes V-Class takes up to 6 passengers with their luggage, at the same price for 1 to 6 people. With several large suitcases we recommend the V-Class rather than the S-Class, whose boot is smaller.
Do you also drive from Venice back to Milan?
Yes. We collect you at Piazzale Roma, Tronchetto or Venice Marco Polo Airport and drive you to any Milan address or to Malpensa, Linate or Bergamo airport. For an international flight from Malpensa, leave Venice at least 5 hours before departure.
Is MilanobyCar a local company?
Yes. MilanobyCar is a licensed NCC private hire company based in Milan since 1993, run by Adrian and a small team. We are not a global platform or a booking app: you deal with the same people from the first email to the end of your trip. When we work with trusted local partner chauffeurs, MilanobyCar remains responsible for your booking.
How do I book and pay?
Enter your pick-up, destination, date and time in the booking form on this page to see the price and book online, or contact us by WhatsApp or phone at +39 335 821 0912 or by email at booking@milanobycar.com. Payment is made online through a secure link. Cancellation terms are in our booking terms and conditions.
Private Car or High-Speed Train from Milan to Venice?
Frecciarossa and Italo trains run from Milano Centrale to Venezia Santa Lucia in about 2 h 25, so for one or two people travelling light, with hotels close to both stations, the train is quicker and cheaper. The private car wins in other cases: with several suitcases or children, when you start from Malpensa or from a hotel far from Centrale, when you want to stop in Verona or on Lake Garda, or for very early and very late journeys. The car takes about 3 hours door to Piazzale Roma, and the price is shared across the whole group.
Arriving in Venice by Car: Piazzale Roma, Tronchetto and Water Taxis
Cars can enter Venice only as far as Piazzale Roma or the Tronchetto car park island, both at the end of the bridge across the lagoon. From there the city is reached on foot, by vaporetto or by water taxi. The vaporetto line 1 runs along the Grand Canal to San Marco in about 45 minutes; line 2 is faster. A private water taxi goes straight to the canal entrance of your hotel and is the easiest option with luggage; it is paid separately to the boat operator, and we can arrange one to be waiting when you arrive.
Practical Tips for the Drive and the Return
The A4 is busy around Milan at rush hour and on Friday afternoons in summer, so a mid-morning departure is usually the smoothest. In Verona the driver drops you near the Arena and waits outside the restricted traffic zone; for Padua, book the Scrovegni Chapel before you travel. For the return to Malpensa, count about 3 h 15 from Piazzale Roma plus the time your water taxi needs to get there, and leave at least 5 hours before an international flight.
Page updated October 2026 by Adrian, MilanobyCar.
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