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Venice to Rome Bullet Train Tickets & Timetable

Venice to Rome high-speed trains link Venezia Santa Lucia with Roma Termini, with some services also using Roma Tiburtina. Frecciarossa services by Trenitalia and Italo high-speed trains run via Venezia Mestre, Padova, Bologna Centrale, and Firenze Santa Maria Novella or the Florence high-speed line before reaching Rome. The rail distance is about 514 km, and there are roughly 40 to 50 direct departures per day in one direction. The fastest Frecciarossa services take about 3 hours 26 minutes, while slower direct high-speed services usually take up to about 4 hours 10 minutes depending on stops. One-way fares between Venice and Rome start from about €19.90 ($22 USD) for advance low-fare seats and can rise to around €120 ($130 USD) for flexible high-class 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, Easter, Christmas, and busy summer weekends.

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Seats

Venice

Rome

Each ticket has information about

Departure Time

Travel time

Arrival Time

Changes

Brand name / Train type

Ticket price

Morning trains

05:26

VeniceVenezia Santa Lucia

4h 7m

09:33

RomeRoma Termini

Direct

High-speed

FrecciaRossa 9401

from

6977 USD

4h 7m, Direct

05:26

VeniceVenezia Santa Lucia

09:33

RomeRoma Termini

from

6977 USD

Direct

High-speed

FrecciaRossa 9401

05:38

VeniceVenezia Mestre

Secondary station

3h 37m

09:15

RomeRoma Tiburtina

Secondary station

Direct

High-speed

FrecciaRossa 9401

from

6977 USD

3h 37m, Direct

05:38

VeniceVenezia Mestre

Secondary station

09:15

RomeRoma Tiburtina

Secondary station

from

6977 USD

Direct

High-speed

FrecciaRossa 9401

Day trains

12:26

VeniceVenezia Santa Lucia

3h 58m

16:24

RomeRoma Termini

Direct

High-speed

FrecciaRossa 8419

from

10718 USD

3h 58m, Direct

12:26

VeniceVenezia Santa Lucia

16:24

RomeRoma Termini

from

10718 USD

Direct

High-speed

FrecciaRossa 8419

13:26

VeniceVenezia Santa Lucia

3h 58m

17:24

RomeRoma Termini

Direct

High-speed

FrecciaRossa 9421

from

11531 USD

3h 58m, Direct

13:26

VeniceVenezia Santa Lucia

17:24

RomeRoma Termini

from

11531 USD

Direct

High-speed

FrecciaRossa 9421

Evening trains

18:26

VeniceVenezia Santa Lucia

3h 59m

22:25

RomeRoma Termini

Direct

High-speed

FrecciaRossa 9435

from

11531 USD

3h 59m, Direct

18:26

VeniceVenezia Santa Lucia

22:25

RomeRoma Termini

from

11531 USD

Direct

High-speed

FrecciaRossa 9435

19:26

VeniceVenezia Santa Lucia

4h 4m

23:30

RomeRoma Termini

Direct

High-speed

FrecciaRossa 9437

from

9905 USD

4h 4m, Direct

19:26

VeniceVenezia Santa Lucia

23:30

RomeRoma Termini

from

9905 USD

Direct

High-speed

FrecciaRossa 9437

First train

05:26

Last train

22:05

Travel duration

4h 22m

Daily departures

Departure station

Venice

Changes

direct

Arrival station

Rome

Ticket price

$16

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Exchange and cancellation rules depend on the fare selected for the Venice to Rome train. Flexible Frecciarossa and Italo fares usually allow changes before departure, while the lowest advance fares are more restricted.

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Venice to Rome Route Overview

The Venice to Rome route crosses northern and central Italy, moving from the Venetian lagoon edge through the Veneto plain, the Bologna rail node, the Apennine high-speed tunnels, and Tuscany before entering Lazio. A distinctive feature is the passage through Florence's high-speed corridor, where many services either call at Firenze Santa Maria Novella or use the dedicated high-speed approach to reduce travel time. Seats on Frecciarossa and Italo high-speed trains are reservation-only, so every ticket is tied to a specific train and seat. Lowest fares sell out first on Friday afternoons, Sunday evenings, holiday periods, and major event dates in Rome.

Travel time

4h 22m

Train type

Frecciarossa

InterCityNotte

Fastest trip

3h 31m

Longest trip

9h 1m

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

Station

Venezia Mestre

Station

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

Station

Roma Termini

Station

Available Ticket Classes

Frecciarossa trains on the Venice to Rome route offer Standard, Premium, Business, and Executive service levels, with fare types such as Super Economy, Economy, and Base depending on availability and flexibility. Standard is the entry-level reserved seat, Premium adds wider seating materials and onboard extras, Business has larger seats and quieter areas on many trains, and Executive has a small 1+1 seating cabin with meal service on selected departures. Italo trains offer Smart, Prima, and Club Executive classes, with Smart as the lowest class, Prima adding more space and included service items, and Club Executive providing the highest onboard category. Intercity options are limited and much slower than the high-speed trains, so most direct Venice to Rome passengers use Frecciarossa or Italo.

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

Frecciarossa and Italo passengers carry luggage onto the train and keep it in the coach. Rules are more flexible than airline baggage, but large items should fit onboard storage areas.

Luggage Allowance

Trenitalia Frecciarossa does not set a standard checked-bag allowance for regular luggage, but passengers must carry and store their own bags safely. Italo generally allows luggage that fits onboard racks and vestibule spaces; in Smart class, very large suitcases may be limited to about 75 x 53 x 30 cm on some services.

Storage Facilities

Frecciarossa and Italo trainsets have overhead racks for cabin bags, spaces between back-to-back seats for medium cases, and larger luggage shelves near coach entrances. Keep valuables at your seat, especially when the train stops at Bologna, Florence, or Rome.

Special Items

Folded bicycles, skis, snowboards, and musical instruments can travel if packed and stored without blocking aisles or doors. Fully assembled bicycles are not normally accepted on Frecciarossa or Italo high-speed services unless covered by a specific bike policy for that train.

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Venice to Rome Map

The Venice to Rome rail route starts at Venezia Santa Lucia, crosses the lagoon bridge to Venezia Mestre, then runs through Padova, Bologna Centrale, and the Apennine high-speed line toward Florence. Many trains call at Firenze Santa Maria Novella before continuing south through Tuscany, Umbria or Lazio approaches, and into Roma Termini or Roma Tiburtina. The route covers about 514 km, with lagoon views at departure and hill country south of Bologna.

Rail vs Bus vs Plane

Train

Changes

Travel time

Price from

Departures

Rating

Train

Frecciarossa

Changes

Direct

Travel time

3h 53m

Price from

$50

Departures

564

Rating

Train

Intercity

Changes

Direct

Travel time

7h 10m

Price from

$16

Departures

Rating

Train

InterCityNotte

Changes

Direct

Travel time

8h 29m

Price from

$28

Departures

Rating

High-speed trains run from Venezia Santa Lucia or Venezia Mestre to Roma Termini or Roma Tiburtina, keeping the trip close to city centers at both ends. Long-distance buses between Venice and Rome usually take 7 to 8.5 hours and often use Tronchetto, Mestre, Tiburtina, or Anagnina rather than the most central districts. Flights from Venice Marco Polo to Rome Fiumicino take about 1 hour 10 minutes in the air, but airport transfers, security, and boarding time add significantly to the total trip. Rail also has a lower carbon footprint 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 22m

$16-$336

Bus

Apprx.

8h 0m

$18-$65

Flight

Apprx.

1h 10m

$55-$230

Venice to Rome Bullet Train

Frecciarossa is usually the fastest Venice to Rome train, reaching up to 300 km/h (186 mph) on Italy's high-speed sections and completing the trip in about 3 hours 26 minutes on the quickest departures. Italo also runs high-speed services on the route at up to 300 km/h (186 mph), generally taking about 3 hours 45 minutes to just over 4 hours depending on stops and terminal station. Frecciarossa offers Standard, Premium, Business, and Executive classes, while Italo offers Smart, Prima, and Club Executive. Stopping patterns vary, but common intermediate stations include Venezia Mestre, Padova, Bologna Centrale, and Firenze Santa Maria Novella. Operators: Trenitalia and Italo.

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FAQ about the Venice - Rome Route

How much is the train from Venice to Rome?

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

How long is the train from Venice to Rome?

The fastest Frecciarossa trains cover the roughly 514 km route from Venice to Rome in about 3 hours 26 minutes. Many direct Frecciarossa and Italo trains take between 3 hours 45 minutes and 4 hours 10 minutes, depending on whether they call at Padova, Bologna, and Florence.

Does a Eurail or Interrail Pass cover Venice to Rome?

Eurail and Interrail passes are valid on Trenitalia Frecciarossa services between Venice and Rome, but a compulsory seat reservation supplement is required. Italo trains are not generally covered by Eurail or Interrail passes. Rail Monsters sells individual tickets for this route.

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

Frecciarossa and Italo trains can run at up to 300 km/h (186 mph) on the Italian high-speed network between Bologna, Florence, and Rome. Average speed is lower because trains slow for station approaches, junctions, and the lagoon approach into Venice.

How do I book Venice to Rome train tickets?

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

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