Day trips from Venice
12 hidden towns and nature spots within 150 km of Venice, picked by Europe Revealed. Sorted from nearest to furthest.
9 km01 · Popular townBuranoAn island of brightly painted fishermen's houses in the Venetian lagoon.
Take the vaporetto line 12 from Fondamente Nove in Venice, about 40 minutes.
100 km02 · Hidden town · SloveniaPiranA tiny Venetian-style town on a point, with a marble square by the sea.
Buses run from Ljubljana (about 2.5 hours) and Koper.
110 km03 · Hidden town · CroatiaRovinjPastel houses rising straight out of the sea around a hilltop church.
Buses run from Pula, about 45 minutes. The old town is car-free.
120 km04 · Hidden town · CroatiaMotovunA walled hilltop village above truffle forests in the Istrian countryside.
Easiest by car. Park below the village and walk up.
120 km05 · Nature spotLago di SorapisA milky-blue mountain lake reached by a hike near Cortina d'Ampezzo.
Drive or take a bus to Passo Tre Croci near Cortina, where the trail starts.
125 km06 · Nature spotLake Garda (Riva)The north end of Italy's largest lake, surrounded by steep mountains.
Buses run from Rovereto station, about 30 minutes. Boats link the lake towns.
130 km07 · Nature spotTre Cime di LavaredoThree huge rock towers, the icon of the Dolomites.
A toll road climbs to the Rifugio Auronzo, where the loop starts. In summer you can also come by bus.
135 km08 · Nature spot · SloveniaŠkocjan CavesA huge underground canyon with a river roaring far below a bridge.
Trains run to Divača, then a shuttle or a 3 km walk to the caves.
135 km09 · Nature spotDolomites (Ortisei)A mountain village at the foot of the Seceda ridge and the Alpe di Siusi meadows.
Buses run from Bolzano and Bressanone. Easiest by car.
140 km10 · Nature spot · SloveniaSoča Valley (Bovec)An emerald river cutting through alpine gorges.
Easiest by car, over the Vršič Pass in summer or via Italy.
140 km11 · Nature spotLago di BraiesAn emerald mountain lake with wooden rowing boats below sheer peaks.
In summer the road to the lake has access limits for cars during the day; check the rules and book, or take the bus from the valley.
140 km12 · Nature spotVal di FunesA little church in green meadows below the jagged Odle peaks.
Buses run from Bressanone (Brixen). Easiest by car.Questions
Day trips from Venice: good to know
What are the best day trips from Venice?
Our favourite hidden places near Venice are Burano (9 km), Piran (100 km), Rovinj (110 km) and Motovun (120 km). All 12 are on this page, sorted by distance.
How far are these places from Venice?
All of them are within about 150 km of Venice in a straight line, close enough for a day trip by car, and many by train or bus too. Check each place for how to get there.