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Rome to Venice Bullet Train Tickets & Timetable

Rome to Venice high-speed trains run mainly from Roma Termini to Venezia Santa Lucia, with some departures also using Roma Tiburtina. Direct services are operated by Trenitalia Frecciarossa and Italo, usually calling at Firenze Santa Maria Novella, Bologna Centrale, Ferrara or Padova before crossing the lagoon causeway into Venice. The rail distance is about 514 km, with the fastest direct trains taking around 3 hours 59 minutes and slower direct services taking about 4 hours 20 minutes. Around 35 direct high-speed departures run in one direction on a typical weekday, with Standard or Smart class at the lowest fare level and higher classes available. One-way high-speed fares between Rome and Venice start from about €19.90 ($22 USD) for advance low-fare tickets and can rise to around €120 ($130 USD) for flexible Business or Executive fares. Prices shown are starting from; final fares depend on class, time of booking, and availability. Rail Monsters accepts bookings 6 to 12 months ahead; book earlier for Ferragosto in mid-August, Christmas, Easter, and major Venice event periods such as Carnival.

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Seats

Rome

Venice

Each ticket has information about

Departure Time

Travel time

Arrival Time

Changes

Brand name / Train type

Ticket price

Morning trains

05:35

RomeRoma Termini

3h 59m

09:34

VeniceVenezia Santa Lucia

Direct

High-speed

FrecciaRossa 9400

from

7028 USD

3h 59m, Direct

05:35

RomeRoma Termini

09:34

VeniceVenezia Santa Lucia

from

7028 USD

Direct

High-speed

FrecciaRossa 9400

06:35

RomeRoma Termini

3h 59m

10:34

VeniceVenezia Santa Lucia

Direct

High-speed

FrecciaRossa 9404

from

7028 USD

3h 59m, Direct

06:35

RomeRoma Termini

10:34

VeniceVenezia Santa Lucia

from

7028 USD

Direct

High-speed

FrecciaRossa 9404

Day trains

12:36

RomeRoma Termini

3h 58m

16:34

VeniceVenezia Santa Lucia

Direct

High-speed

FrecciaRossa 9420

from

7028 USD

3h 58m, Direct

12:36

RomeRoma Termini

16:34

VeniceVenezia Santa Lucia

from

7028 USD

Direct

High-speed

FrecciaRossa 9420

13:35

RomeRoma Termini

3h 59m

17:34

VeniceVenezia Santa Lucia

Direct

High-speed

FrecciaRossa 9422

from

7028 USD

3h 59m, Direct

13:35

RomeRoma Termini

17:34

VeniceVenezia Santa Lucia

from

7028 USD

Direct

High-speed

FrecciaRossa 9422

Evening trains

18:35

RomeRoma Termini

4h 20m

22:55

VeniceVenezia Santa Lucia

Direct

High-speed

FrecciaRossa 9432

from

7028 USD

4h 20m, Direct

18:35

RomeRoma Termini

22:55

VeniceVenezia Santa Lucia

from

7028 USD

Direct

High-speed

FrecciaRossa 9432

18:47

RomeRoma Tiburtina

Secondary station

4h 8m

22:55

VeniceVenezia Santa Lucia

Direct

High-speed

FrecciaRossa 9432

from

7028 USD

4h 8m, Direct

18:47

RomeRoma Tiburtina

Secondary station

22:55

VeniceVenezia Santa Lucia

from

7028 USD

Direct

High-speed

FrecciaRossa 9432

First train

05:35

Last train

22:35

Travel duration

4h 23m

Daily departures

Departure station

Rome

Changes

direct

Arrival station

Venice

Ticket price

$16

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Rome to Venice Route Overview

The Rome to Venice route links central Italy with the Adriatic lagoon by using the Direttissima and high-speed sections north to Florence and Bologna, then the classic main line across the Veneto. The final approach is distinctive: trains leave the mainland at Mestre and cross the Ponte della Liberta causeway over the lagoon before arriving at Venezia Santa Lucia, the only mainline station in Venice's historic center. Seat reservations are compulsory on Frecciarossa and Italo high-speed services, so every ticket is tied to a specific train and seat. Choose the left side approaching Venice for lagoon views before the train enters Santa Lucia station.

Travel time

4h 23m

Train type

Frecciarossa

InterCityNotte

Fastest trip

3h 26m

Longest trip

10h 3m

Rome

Rome is Italy's capital, with ancient sites such as the Colosseum, Roman Forum, and Pantheon spread across the historic center. Most Rome to Venice high-speed trains depart from Roma Termini, the city's main rail hub with Metro lines A and B, airport trains, and national high-speed platforms.

Roma Ostiense

Station

Roma Termini

Station

4h 23m

Venice

Venice is built on islands in the Venetian Lagoon, with major sights around San Marco, Rialto, Dorsoduro, and Cannaregio. Venezia Santa Lucia station sits on the Grand Canal, allowing passengers to continue by vaporetto, water taxi, or on foot without using a mainland transfer.

Venezia Santa Lucia

Station

Venezia Mestre

Station

Available Ticket Classes

Frecciarossa trains between Rome and Venice usually offer Standard, Premium, Business, and Executive classes, with quiet-area options on selected Business cars. Standard has 2+2 seating, Premium adds wider leather seats and a welcome service on many departures, Business has 2+1 seating and more space, and Executive has a small 1+1 cabin layout with meal service on eligible trains. Italo services use Smart, Prima, and Club Executive classes; Smart is the lowest fare cabin, Prima adds larger seats and included extras, and Club Executive has wider seats in a quieter section. All high-speed tickets include a reserved seat, unlike regional trains.

from

$7029

Standard Class / Super Economy Fare

from

$8176

Premium Class / Super Economy Fare

from

$9323

Business Class / Super Economy Fare

from

$11617

Standard Class / Economy Fare

from

$12764

Premium Class / Economy Fare

from

$14567

Business Class / Economy Fare

from

$15075

Standard Class / Base Fare

from

$17532

Premium Class / Base Fare

from

$19990

Business Class / Base Fare

from

$32099

Executive Class / Economy Fare

Practical Information for High-Speed Train Travelers

Rome to Venice high-speed trains have open luggage policies compared with airlines, but bags must be manageable and stored in train racks or luggage areas. Label larger bags and keep valuables with you.

Luggage Allowance

Frecciarossa and Italo high-speed trains do not normally enforce airline-style weight checks for standard passenger luggage. Bring only bags you can lift and store safely; very large items may be refused if they block aisles, doors, or wheelchair spaces.

Storage Facilities

High-speed trainsets on the Rome to Venice route have overhead racks for cabin-sized bags and larger luggage shelves near coach entrances or in the middle of some cars. Keep small bags at your seat and place suitcases where they remain visible during station stops.

Special Items

Folding bicycles are usually accepted if packed or folded within normal luggage space. Full-size bicycles, skis, snowboards, and musical instruments must be packed and stowed without obstructing other passengers; check the selected train rules before travel.

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Rome to Venice Map

The Rome to Venice rail route runs north from Roma Termini or Roma Tiburtina through the Tiber valley toward Florence, then across the Apennine high-speed base tunnels to Bologna. Trains continue via Ferrara and Padova, with some services calling at Venezia Mestre before crossing the Ponte della Liberta into Venezia Santa Lucia. The route combines high-speed infrastructure south of Bologna with the Veneto main line into the lagoon.

Rail vs Bus vs Plane

Train

Changes

Travel time

Price from

Departures

Rating

Train

Frecciarossa

Changes

Direct

Travel time

3h 57m

Price from

$50

Departures

453

Rating

Train

Intercity

Changes

Direct

Travel time

6h 1m

Price from

$16

Departures

Rating

Train

InterCityNotte

Changes

Direct

Travel time

7h 47m

Price from

$24

Departures

Rating

The Rome to Venice train links Roma Termini with Venezia Santa Lucia in about 4 hours, placing passengers directly on the Grand Canal. Long-distance buses from Rome to Venice Mestre or Tronchetto usually take 7 to 9 hours and may arrive outside the historic center. Flights from Rome to Venice take about 1 hour 10 minutes in the air, but airport transfers to Fiumicino and from Marco Polo Airport add time, cost, and security procedures. Electric high-speed rail also produces lower emissions per passenger than flying on this domestic corridor.

Plus, it’s a greener choice, reducing your carbon footprint

Travel time

Price range

Travel time

Price range

Travel time

Price range

Winner

Train

Apprx.

4h 23m

$16-$336

Bus

Apprx.

8h 0m

$18-$55

Flight

Apprx.

1h 10m

$45-$180

Rome to Venice Bullet Train

Frecciarossa and Italo both run direct high-speed trains between Rome and Venice. The fastest Frecciarossa and Italo services take about 3 hours 59 minutes, using high-speed sections where trains can run up to 300 km/h (186 mph). Frecciarossa offers Standard, Premium, Business, and Executive classes, with frequent departures from Roma Termini to Venezia Santa Lucia. Italo offers Smart, Prima, and Club Executive, often with competitive advance fares and similar end-to-end timings. Slower direct high-speed trains make additional calls such as Firenze Santa Maria Novella, Bologna Centrale, Ferrara, Padova, or Venezia Mestre. Operators: Trenitalia and Italo.

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FAQ about the Rome - Venice Route

How much is the train from Rome to Venice?

One-way Rome to Venice high-speed train fares start from about €19.90 ($22 USD) for advance low-fare tickets and can rise to around €120 ($130 USD) for flexible Business or Executive fares. Prices shown are starting from; final fares depend on class, time of booking, and availability.

How long is the train from Rome to Venice?

The fastest direct Rome to Venice trains take around 3 hours 59 minutes between Roma Termini and Venezia Santa Lucia. Other direct Frecciarossa and Italo services usually take about 4 hours to 4 hours 20 minutes, depending on intermediate stops.

How fast is the Rome to Venice high-speed train?

Frecciarossa and Italo trains on the Rome to Venice route can reach up to 300 km/h (186 mph) on high-speed sections south of Bologna. Average speed is lower because the train stops at cities such as Florence, Bologna, Padua, and Venice Mestre.

How to book Rome to Venice train tickets?

Book Rome to Venice train tickets on Rail Monsters by entering your travel date, comparing Frecciarossa and Italo departures, and selecting the class and fare conditions you need. Rail Monsters accepts bookings 6 to 12 months ahead and provides mobile apps for iOS and Android for managing e-tickets.

Does Eurail cover Rome to Venice trains?

Eurail passes are valid on Trenitalia Frecciarossa services between Rome and Venice, but a paid seat reservation is required before boarding. Eurail is not valid on Italo trains. Rail Monsters sells individual tickets for both Frecciarossa and Italo on this route.

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