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Trains to and from Venice

10Jun
1
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Venice
Rome

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Arrival Time

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Morning trains

05:26
VeniceVenezia Santa Lucia
4h 7m
09:33
RomeRoma Termini
Direct
FrecciaRossa 9401
from
10335 USD
1
4h 7m, Direct
05:26
VeniceVenezia Santa Lucia
09:33
RomeRoma Termini
from
10335 USD
1
Direct
High-speed
05:38
VeniceVenezia Mestre
Secondary station
3h 37m
09:15
RomeRoma Tiburtina
Secondary station
Direct
FrecciaRossa 9401
from
10335 USD
1
3h 37m, Direct
05:38
VeniceVenezia Mestre
Secondary station
09:15
RomeRoma Tiburtina
Secondary station
from
10335 USD
1
Direct
High-speed

Day trains

12:38
VeniceVenezia Mestre
Secondary station
3h 46m
16:24
RomeRoma Termini
Direct
FrecciaRossa 8419
from
10335 USD
1
3h 46m, Direct
12:38
VeniceVenezia Mestre
Secondary station
16:24
RomeRoma Termini
from
10335 USD
1
Direct
High-speed
13:05
VeniceVenezia Mestre
Secondary station
7h 40m
20:45
RomeRoma Termini
Direct
Intercity 584
from
5753 USD
1
7h 40m, Direct
13:05
VeniceVenezia Mestre
Secondary station
20:45
RomeRoma Termini
from
5753 USD
1
Direct

Evening trains

18:26
VeniceVenezia Santa Lucia
3h 59m
22:25
RomeRoma Termini
Direct
FrecciaRossa 9435
from
10335 USD
1
3h 59m, Direct
18:26
VeniceVenezia Santa Lucia
22:25
RomeRoma Termini
from
10335 USD
1
Direct
High-speed
19:26
VeniceVenezia Santa Lucia
4h 4m
23:30
RomeRoma Termini
Direct
FrecciaRossa 9437
from
10335 USD
1
4h 4m, Direct
19:26
VeniceVenezia Santa Lucia
23:30
RomeRoma Termini
from
10335 USD
1
Direct
High-speed
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First train

05:26
night

Last train

22:05
distance

Travel duration

4h 22m
daily-departure

Daily departures

23
departure-station

Departure station

Venice
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Changes

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Arrival station

Rome
ticket-price

Ticket price

from $16
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Fastest trip

3h 31m
longest-s

Longest trip

9h 1m

Trains to and from Venice

Inbound trains reach Venice at Venezia Santa Lucia, with many services also stopping first at Venezia Mestre. Frecciarossa and Italo services from Rome arrive in around 3h45m to 4h, while trains from Florence reach Venice in about 2h. Services from Bologna arrive in around 1h30m, and trains from Milan take roughly 2h25m to 2h40m. Regional and long-distance trains from Verona arrive in about 1h10m to 1h30m, while Padua services reach Venice in around 25m. From the northeast, trains from Trieste arrive in roughly 2h, usually serving both Venezia Mestre and Venezia Santa Lucia.

Visiting Venice

Venice is a major rail hub in northeastern Italy, positioned at the end of the rail causeway from the mainland into the lagoon. The city uses two principal passenger stations: Venezia Santa Lucia on the island and Venezia Mestre on the mainland. Trenitalia and Italo provide the main domestic services, while OBB Nightjet adds selected international overnight links. Trains from Venice include high-speed Frecciarossa and Italo services, Trenitalia Intercity trains, Regionale and Regionale Veloce services across Veneto, and overnight trains toward Austria and Germany. Venezia Santa Lucia is the main train station for passengers staying in the historic island area, while Venezia Mestre handles many mainland departures, transfers, and through services. Rail routes from Venice run west toward Padua, Verona, Milan, and Turin, south toward Bologna, Florence, Rome, and Naples, north toward Treviso, Udine, and the Alpine corridor, and east toward Trieste. Book trains from and to Venice online at Rail Monsters.

Popular routes from Venice

From Venezia Santa Lucia and Venezia Mestre, Trenitalia Frecciarossa and Italo services run south on Italy's high-speed network toward Bologna, Florence, Rome, and Naples. Westbound trains link Venice with Padua, Verona, Brescia, Milan, and Turin, with a mix of high-speed, Intercity, and regional services depending on the corridor. Regional Trenitalia services connect Venice with Veneto cities including Padua, Treviso, Vicenza, and Verona. Northeastbound rail routes continue toward Udine and Trieste, while selected OBB Nightjet services provide overnight international travel toward Austria and Germany from the Venice rail area.

Venice

Venice is built across islands in the Venetian Lagoon, with the historic center connected to the mainland by the rail bridge across the lagoon. Venezia Santa Lucia is the main departure station for central Venice, located beside the Grand Canal, while Venezia Mestre serves mainland hotels and regional connections.

Venezia Santa Lucia

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Venezia Mestre

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4h 22m

Rome

Rome is Italy's capital, with ancient sites, government districts, and Vatican City spread across the metropolitan area. Roma Termini is the main arrival station for most Venice trains, with metro lines A and B, airport trains, buses, and taxis; some services also stop at Roma Tiburtina on the high-speed network.

Roma Ostiense

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Roma Termini

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Book Train Tickets to and from Venice Online - Options, Tips, and Reservations

Buying Train Tickets Online
Buy train tickets online for Venice with Rail Monsters by choosing departure dates, comparing Trenitalia Frecciarossa, Intercity, Regionale, Italo, and selected Nightjet options, then completing an online reservation. Book your tickets for Venice train stations including Venezia Santa Lucia and Venezia Mestre, depending on whether you need the island station or the mainland hub.
Types of Train Tickets Available
Venice services include regular tickets for Trenitalia regional trains, reserved seats on Frecciarossa, Intercity, and Italo services, and berth or seat products on Nightjet where available. Cheap tickets and discount tickets may appear on advance high-speed services to and from Rome, Florence, Bologna, Milan, Verona, and Naples.
Tips for Online Reservations
Online reservation services through Rail Monsters accept Venice train bookings 6 to 12 months ahead of travel, useful for Easter Week, August holidays, Christmas and New Year. Train prices on Frecciarossa and Italo can change by demand, while ticket counters remain available at Venezia Santa Lucia and Venezia Mestre. With the Rail Monsters iOS and Android apps, you can book and manage train tickets on mobile.

Train Travel to and from Venice FAQ and Tips

How do I buy train tickets to and from Venice?

Book train tickets to and from Venice on Rail Monsters by entering Venezia Santa Lucia or Venezia Mestre, selecting your travel date, comparing Trenitalia, Italo, and available international services, and completing online reservation. Rail Monsters accepts bookings 6 to 12 months ahead of travel for Venice services, useful for Easter Week, August holidays, and Christmas. Confirmation is sent by email after booking.

Do high-speed trains serve Venice?

Yes. Venice is served by Frecciarossa trains operated by Trenitalia and high-speed services operated by Italo. These trains use Venezia Santa Lucia and Venezia Mestre on major domestic corridors toward Bologna, Florence, Rome, Milan, and Naples. Trenitalia also operates Intercity and Regionale services from Venice, while OBB Nightjet provides selected overnight international trains with reserved accommodation.

What are the main train stations in Venice?

Venice has two principal rail stations. Venezia Santa Lucia is the island terminus and the main station for travelers heading directly into central Venice by train. Venezia Mestre is the mainland rail hub, with many long-distance, regional, and connecting services. The two stations are linked by frequent Trenitalia regional trains over the causeway, so station choice matters when booking tickets.

Should I reserve seats on trains from Venice?

Frecciarossa, Italo, Intercity, and Nightjet services from Venice use reserved seats or assigned accommodation, so a specific train booking is required. Trenitalia Regionale and Regionale Veloce tickets normally do not include assigned seating, and passengers use open seating on the selected valid service type. For high-speed trains from Venezia Santa Lucia or Venezia Mestre, booking earlier gives more fare choices.

What are the main train connections to and from Venice?

Venice connects with Rome in around 3h45m to 4h by Frecciarossa or Italo, Florence in around 2h, Bologna in around 1h30m, Milan in about 2h25m to 2h40m, and Verona in about 1h10m to 1h30m. Regional trains link Venice with Padua in around 25m, Treviso in around 35m, and Trieste in roughly 2h. Selected Nightjet services link Venice with Vienna and Munich overnight.

Is there an airport train connection in Venice?

Venice Marco Polo Airport does not have a direct heavy-rail station. For rail transfers, passengers usually use Venezia Mestre as the mainland rail hub, then continue to the airport by airport bus or road transfer. Venezia Santa Lucia is useful for passengers staying on the island, but airport access still requires a transfer outside the intercity rail network. Rail Monsters sells the train portion of the trip where available.

Can I buy Venice train tickets at the last minute?

Last-minute regional tickets from Venice are often available on the day of travel, but high-speed Frecciarossa, Italo, Intercity, and Nightjet fares can rise or sell out before Easter Week, August holidays, Christmas and New Year. Rail Monsters accepts Venice train bookings 6 to 12 months ahead of travel, which helps secure preferred departures from Venezia Santa Lucia or Venezia Mestre.

What is the main train route from Venice?

The main domestic long-distance route from Venice is the high-speed corridor to Rome via Bologna and Florence. Trenitalia Frecciarossa and Italo operate this route from Venezia Santa Lucia and Venezia Mestre, with typical Venice to Rome journeys taking around 3h45m to 4h. Seats are reserved on these high-speed services, and both operators run multiple departures on normal travel days.
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