Private car transfer
from Rovinj to Venice

Rovinj is situated on the Adriatic Coast and is one of the most picturesque places on earth, which you've likely realized if you've visited or are visiting Rovinj. Its colorful buildings, romantic atmosphere, and quaint narrow alleyways make it a popular travel choice, but if you're looking for a true Venetian experience, you need to drive from Rovinj to Venice with a private car service like Daytrip.

Venice is a once-in-a-lifetime travel destination for solo travelers, groups of friends, and families. The sweeping Renaissance architecture, romantic bridges, and beautiful canals often blow visitors away. With its unique charm, it's a city that will continue to draw in countless visitors from around the globe.

Yet, the trip from Rovinj to Venice is just as interesting, if not more so, considering the many sightseeing opportunities along the way. When you travel with Daytrip, you'll get to make stops at places like Groznjan, Motovun, and Piran. Our friendly English-speaking drivers will even share a few must-know tips and insights about the landmarks you plan to visit.

Venice was one of the most powerful European States for centuries, reaching its peak in the 17th century when it was the center of a maritime republic. It gave birth to incredibly unique cultures and lifestyles, drawing the attention of poets, writers, musicians, and artists, and is still recognized as one of the world's oldest tourist and cultural centers.

Despite its fall in 1797, Venice has managed to hold onto its place in the Western imagination and is almost endlessly featured in the imaginations of the young and old. It's not hard to imagine why, considering the city is filled with luminous marbled and frescoed palaces, stunning Adriatic coastline, sparkling lagoons, romantic canals, and gorgeous bell towers and domes.

From magnificent museums and historical churches to galleries bursting with artistic masterpieces and eateries serving mouthwatering meals, this ingenious UNESCO World Heritage Site feels like you've been transported to another time and place.

Pack light

If you're planning on traveling by bus or ferry from Rovinj to Venice, pack light because you'll need to carry your luggage on and off the ferries and boats you take if you aren't dropped off at your hotel. Packing light will save you the stress and sweat of carrying a heavy bag or multiple small ones as you try to make your way from Rovinj to Venice.

If you travel by private car with Daytrip, you won't need to worry about packing this though. Your driver will handle your luggage so you won't have to lift a finger.

Buy skip-the-line tickets

The queues in Italy are infamously annoying. Let's face it: no one likes to wait hours in line for a quick tour of some of Italy's and Croatia's most beautiful attractions. Before your trip to Venice, purchase skip-the-line tickets whenever possible for attractions along the way and in Venice itself.

Stop for sightseeing

When you ride with Daytrip, you can enjoy the beauty of the Mediterranean coast to the fullest. No other travel option lets you stop for sightseeing along the way, and why wouldn't you want to visit Piran, the most beautiful town in Slovenia, or Grotta Gigante, the world's largest show cave, before you get to Venice?

From Rovinj to Venice by bus

If you're on a budget, a coach bus is the cheapest way to get from Rovinj to Venice. Flixbus offers five weekly trips. Despite being a direct bus, the ride takes about five hours and 50 minutes, and tickets cost between $29 and $40.

However, the bus is slow and somewhat uncomfortable, and you can't stop and sightsee in some of the towns along the way, so keep that in mind before booking.

From Rovinj to Venice by ferry

One of the most popular ways to travel from Rovinj to Venice is by ferry. Venezia Lines operates a daily ferry, which can get you to Venice in about three hours and 45 minutes. Tickets cost between $75 and $100, making this the most expensive option if you're traveling in a group.

The ferry isn't the most reliable option since the single daily departure is still weather-dependent. You'll also want to pack lightly, as hopping on and off with lots of luggage can be challenging.

From Rovinj to Venice by private car

Daytrip's private car service is the fastest, most convenient, and most comfortable way to get from Rovinj to Venice. Daytrip lets you set your own schedule; your English-speaking driver will pick you up at your accommodation whenever you want, load up your luggage, and bring you to Venice.

But who wants to spend a day just getting from one place to the next? Instead of missing out on some of the most beautiful scenery in the world, Daytrip lets you stop for sightseeing along the way.

Perhaps best of all, Daytrip prices start at 65 euros per seat, making it more affordable than the ferry and far more scenic!

Doge's Palace

Very few places in the world are as flamboyant as the Doge's Palace. This candy-striped palace, tinged pink, dangles over the water's edge. Before it was a cultural attraction in Venice, it was the political heart of the Venetian Republic for more than 1,000 years and was the place where the Dodges were crowned and executed.

The Doge's Palace was also where Venice tied up prisoners and marched them across the Bridge of Sighs to their deaths. Doom and gloom aside, this palace's walls are decorated with famous artists' most beautiful paintings, such as 'Paradise' by Tintoretto. And when you visit, there's much to see and do besides the Bridge of Sighs and the wall art. You can also explore the palace's grandest rooms and its decrepit prisons!

Ponte di Rialto

Only in Venice will you find a bridge that's a work of art. The Ponte di Rialto is a marble-clad bridge that provides one of the most beautiful outlooks across Venice's Grand Canal. It's worth setting an alarm to come here to watch the sunrise. Numerous shops line its pathway and lead to the market at its end, which has been in operation for more than 1,000 years. History, views, and shopping, what's not to love!

Gallerie dell’Accademia

When Napoleon conquered Venice, he stole thousands of the city's best Renaissance artworks and moved them to France. Fortunately, many of these priceless artworks have been recovered since then and are now a part of the vast Gallerie dell'Accademia gallery.

Despite the many masterpieces on display, it's not nearly as popular as other galleries in Venice, making it the ideal place to enjoy the art without the crowds. When you visit, expect high ceilings and endless art by some of the greatest artists to have ever lived, like Tintoretto, Titian, Carpaccio, and Bellini.

Alternatively, come in the fall. In September and October, temperatures are still a balmy 75.2° F (24° C), the summer crowds have mostly dissipated, and accommodations and attractions are considerably cheaper.

Summer is the most popular time to visit Venice, so we recommend avoiding visiting in peak season. It's hot and busy, and accommodation prices are at their peak.