How to Get to the Prosecco Region of Italy

Last Updated on October 28, 2026 by Jo Fitzsimons

Where is the ‘Prosecco region’?

Italy’s Prosecco wine production region is concentrated in the Veneto and Friuli Venezia Giulia Regions in the Northwest of Italy. However, it’s helpful to understand that different qualities of wine are made in different parts of the Veneto and Friuli Venezia Giulia Regions.

Prosecco D.O.C is the most abundant type of Prosecco and its production covers most of the region. Meanwhile, the more premium D.O.C.G. Prosecco is produced only in the Veneto region in a small geographic area located between the hilltop towns of Conegliano and Valdobiadenne. Zoom in a little further and you will find Cartizze, the Rolls Royce of Prosecco, produced across a small part of this D.O.C.G area.

Famous for its steep, rolling hills as much of its premium sparkling wine production, the Conegliano-Valdobbiadene Prosecco hills have been been designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site. And Italy’s famous Prosecco Road (La Strada del Prosecco), a road dotted with vineyards and sprawling vistas, starts in Conegliano and ends in Valdobbiadene. For us, at Roaming Vines, this is what we mean when we refer to Italy’s Prosecco Region and the Prosecco Hills. With a focus on Italy’s premium D.O.C.G Prosecco, this is the region we want to show you.

Want to know the quality difference between DOC and DOCG Prosecco? Check out our guide to What is Prosecco? Everything You Ever Wanted To Know

Planning A Trip To The Region

The simplest way to visit the region is to book a tour. Our Prosecco tours focus on the D.O.C.G. and Cartizze wine making areas. Whether you visit with one of our tours or want to explore independently, in this article I will explain how to get to the Prosecco Region from the closes jumping off points of Venice and Treviso.

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Closest airports

The two closest airports for the region are Treviso Airport and Venice Marco Polo Airport.

Treviso Airport

Treviso Airport (Airport Code: TSF) is the closest airport to the region located 31.6 km / 19.6 miles from Conegliano by road. On a map, Treviso is approximately halfway between Venice and the Prosecco Region making it an excellent option for your flight if you don’t plan to visit Venice.

Treviso has direct flights to 24 countries, mostly within Europe, including the United Kingdom, France, Germany, Spain and Portugal. You cannot fly directly to Treviso from the USA, Canada, or Australia. The two airlines that fly to Treviso are the budget airlines Ryanair and Wizz Air.

Venice Marco Polo Airport

Venice Marco Polo Airport (Airport Code: VCE) is located 52.5 km / 32.6 miles from Conegliano and is the best large international airport for reaching the area. You can fly to Venice directly from around 40 countries including from the United States.

Tip for searching for flights: I always search with Skyscanner because you can do a very broad search e.g. ‘Venice All Airports’. You can also check the box to include nearby airports and use flexible dates to explore the cheapest prices and best routes.

How To Get There By Car

As you probably know, Venice is quite a unique island as there are only canals in Venice. There are no roads. There is one exception – Piazzale Roma on the edge of the city which connects to the mainland via a bridge. Any pick-up or drop-off by car in Venice has to be from Piazzale Roma.

From Marco Polo Airport, car is the fastest and simplest way to get to the Prosecco Region. The distance to Conegliano is 52.5 km / 32.6 miles and takes around 40 – 50 minutes depending on traffic. The route includes a toll roll.

From Venice, the distance from Piazzale Roma to Conegliano by car is 63.6 km / 39.5 miles and takes around 60 minutes via the toll road. Note: taking the train from Venezia Santa Lucia Train Station can be just as quick and cheaper (details below).

From Treviso – Treviso airport is 31.6 km / 19.6 miles from Conegliano by road. The drive is around 30 minutes via the toll road.

Here are your best options for travelling by car.

Book a Tour with A Transfer

If you book a tour with us, you can add a transfer to your booking. The most popular pick-up points are Marco Polo Airport, Piazzale Roma in Venice, Mestre, or Treviso (hotel or airport). You can book one way or return, prices below. We can provide a quote if you would like a transfer from another destination e.g. cruise terminals or Trieste. Find out more about: Our Prosecco Tours.

Airport Transfer

Even if you don’t book a tour with us, we offer airport transfers. These are subject to availability during the summer season when most of our guides are busy running wine-tasting tours. Prices are above. Contact us to check availability and to book (we usually reply within a few hours).

Car Rental & Self-Drive

You can rent a car at:

• Venice Marco Polo Airport
• Piazzale Roma in Venice
• Treviso (airport or centre)
• Conegliano

In all of these locations, there is a good choice of big brand car rental companies like Alamo, Avis, Budget, Enterprise, Europcar, Hertz, and Sixt. It’s better to book your rental online in advance to ensure availability. I usually book with RentalCars which is a good site for comparing prices, checking availability and booking online.

Tip: You don’t need a car during your stay in Venice (there’s nowhere to drive!). I recommend booking your rental for the day you plan to leave the city and pick up your car in Piazzale Roma. Otherwise, if you’d like to have a car during your time in the Prosecco region, you can catch the train to Conegliano then hire a car there.

By Taxi, transfer or ride share

You can arrange a taxis, private transfers or ride shares. But do check with us before you do – we price our transfers very competitively and try to beat local rates where we can. You can check prices above and add a transfer when you book a tour.

How To Get There By Train

There is a direct train route that runs from Venice to Conegliano in the Prosecco region with stops at Mestre, Venice Porto Marg and Treviso along the way. There are no trains further within the region, e.g. to Valdobbiadene.

From Venice

Many of our customers travel to us from the main train station in Venice – Venezia Santa Lucia. The train takes between 50 minutes and 1 hour 06 minutes, depending on the train. The route is direct so you don’t have to change trains. Standard tickets cost €6.60 per person, one-way (Updated Autumn/Fall 2026). There are 2 to 3 trains per hour from Venice, depending on the time of day.

Tip: Venezia Santa Lucia train station and Piazzale Roma are very close together making car and train equally good transport options from Venice.

How to get to Venice train station from your hotel

Depending on where you’re based in Venice, you might be able to walk to the train station. I usually stay in the Canareggio district which is an easy walk to the station.

If you’re not within walking distance or staying on one of the outlying islands (e.g. Giudecca, Murano, Burano, Lido), you have to take a Vaporetto water bus to reach the station. The closest Vaporetto stop to Venezia Santa Lucia train station is Ferrovia, which is next door to the station. Journey times vary depending on the Vaporetto line and location of your hotel, but as an indication, it takes about 20 minutes from Rialto Vaporetto stop to Ferrovia. Vaporettos arrive every 5-10 minutes.

Buying Vaporetto Tickets – Venezia Unica City Pass (Updated 2026): The cost for a one-way Vaporetto ride in Venice is €9.50. If you plan to travel by Vaporetto, I recommend getting a Venezia Unica City Pass. A one-day pass is €25 and you can re-load it with a choice of activities from transport passes to museum entry. ACTV is the Venice Public Transport Company that runs the Vaporetto and they recommend using their app to buy your Unica Pass. I tried the ACTV app and it’s frustratingly difficult to use. It’s better to go directly to Venezia Unica. For an even easier booking experience at the same price, book a Unica Pass with Get Your Guide.

From Venice Marco Polo Airport

There isn’t a train station at Venice Marco Polo Airport. The nearest station is Venezia Mestre, which is 8 km / 5 miles away. The train from Mestre to Conegliano takes 37 to 52 minutes depending on the train you catch. The price is €5.85 per person one-way.

To get to Mestre train station from Marco Polo airport, you have to take a bus or taxi.

By Taxi: takes about 15 minutes and costs around €60.

By Bus: You can book a direct bus from the Airport to Mestre Train Station. There are two buses an hour and the journey takes around 20 minutes. A one-way ticket costs €10 per person.

From Treviso

Treviso Centrale train station is located in the centre of Treviso, 4.7 km (2.9 miles) from the airport. The train to Conegliano takes 17 to 27 minutes depending on the train time. A one-way ticket costs €4.05 per person.

To get to Treviso Central train station from Treviso Airport you have to take a bus or taxi.

By Taxi: Taxis to the station from the airport take around 10-15 minutes and cost around €30.

By Bus: The main bus link from the airport to the station is line A which takes 10 minutes and costs €5 and separt every 30 minutes. Alternatively, bus lines 101, 6, and S060 go to the train station from the airport. These journey take up to 25 minutes depending on the route. Due to the number of bus routes, there is typically a bus every 15 minutes. Check timetables with Mobilita Di Marca and Bus Italia. Or see live departures on Google Maps.

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Tips For Taking The Train

Taking the train to the region is a great option. It’s fast, direct, affordable, reliable, and is likely to be as quick, if not quicker, than driving.

The Train Route to Conegliano

The main stops of interest if you’re going to the region by train are:

• Venezia Santa Lucia (Train station in Venice)
• Venezia Mestre (Closest station to Venice Airport)
• Treviso Centrale (Station in Treviso)
• Conegliano (Station for the start of the Strada del Prosecco, Prosecco Road and entry point for the Prosecco Region)

Train types – Regional and Regional Fast

There are different train types in Italy including:

• Fast trains – Frecciargento and Frecciarossa, FR
• Regional fast trains – Regionale Veloce, RV
• Regional slow trains – Regionale, R

The Regionale Veloce trains are faster than the Regionale trains because they stop at fewer stations. Both trains are the same price. The Frecciargento and Frecciarossa are typically much faster and cost more. They are also less frequent e.g. one train an hour, and may not stop at the regional station that you need. Check the train stops before you book or jump onboard.

You might need a regional train if you’re taking a tour with us. Depending on your itinerary, some of our tours start at one of the regional stations e.g. Susegana, so you will need to take a regional train instead of a fast train. Don’t worry. Your guide will send you details of the exact train time you need to catch, and which station you need to travel to. Your guide will meet you at the train station, usually on the platform.

Be aware – train doors aren’t automatic

Italy’s train doors don’t open automatically. When your train stops at the station, don’t forget to push the button to open the door. Otherwise, you’ll sail out of the station. While it’s a quick journey to the next stop by train, if you’re meeting a guide, it can take them around 20 minutes to reach you at the next station by road. Don’t worry – they will come and get you if you get it wrong (it’s happened many times), but I’m sure you’d prefer to be in a winery tasting wine than waiting at the train station.

Checking and booking train tickets

The official train company is TrenItalia where you can book tickets online. You can also use Trainline for checking and booking online. You may find Trainline easier to use especially for its live departure information, platform details and scannable mobile ticket. You may also be able to pay in your home currency, saving international bank charges. However, they do charge a small fee if you book in advance (usually free for purchases on the day).

Tip: don’t forget to search for the destination names in Italian i.e. it’s Venezia, not Venice!

Do you need to book in advance?

I usually buy my ticket on the day. There are plenty of self-serve ticket machines at the train station – click on the English Language flag to change the language. Just give yourself extra time for queues at peak travel hours. An extra 10-15 minutes should do it. Otherwise, you can book online (see above).

Remember to validate your ticket

As in many parts of Europe, you need to validate your paper ticket before travel. There are machines around the station – just insert your ticket and make sure you hear the clunk that prints an electronic validation code onto your ticket. If you have an E-ticket, you have to validate i.e. activate it in your app on the day of travel (just press the button in the app). Validating/activating tickets is important in Italy. You can get a fine if you don’t do it.

How to join your Prosecco tour

While we offer tours to all Prosecco wineries (Prosecco DOC and D.O.C.G.), we tend to focus on the Conegliano-Valdobbiadene Prosecco D.O.C.G. superiore wineries. As such, our wine-tasting tours typically start and finish in the Conegliano-Valdobbiadene Prosecco region.

Meeting your tour guide: Don’t worry. When you book a tour with us, we’ll send you specific instructions for which train to catch to meet your tour or we can pick you up (extra fee).