- Must visit
Gallerie dell'Accademia
A leading Venetian art museum with masterpieces by Bellini, Titian, Veronese, and Tintoretto in a grand former confraternity building.
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Barga to Venice among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $23. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 4h 18m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $23, and a train costs an average of $50.
Distance: 130 miles (210 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$50 Average price | $23 Average price Cheapest | $56 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 48m Average total duration Fastest 4h 18m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 25m Average total duration 7h 55m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 53m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Barga to Venice:
A bus is $27 (€22) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Barga to Venice costing on average $50 (€41).
Other travel options to Venice take longer:
Bus takes on average 7h 55m.
Tickets start at around $50 (€41) compared to roughly $56 (€46) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $6 (€5). The journey takes 4h 18m versus 3h 53m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
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Trains from Barga to Venice run on average 3 times per day, taking around 4h 18m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $50 (€41) but you can travel from only $23 (€19) by bus.
The earliest train runs at 07:05, the last at 17:26. The fastest train covers the 130 miles (210 km) distance in 8h 20m.
Distance 130 miles (210 km) |
Average train duration 4h 18m |
Cheapest ticket price $50 (€41) |
Trains per day 3 |
Fastest train 8h 20m |
First train 7:05 AM |
Last train 5:26 PM |
Cheapest Month Sep |
Cheapest Day Fri |
High Season Jan - Mar |
Low Season Apr - Jun |
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This lively central district around the market and bridge mixes commerce, everyday Venetian life, and some of the city’s most photogenic canal scenes.
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Venice is pricier than many Italian cities, especially near major sights. Hotels, dining, and canal transport raise costs, though cicchetti bars and off-center stays can help.
Service is often included or covered by coperto. Rounding up or leaving 5-10% for great restaurant service is appreciated, but not required. Small taxi rounding and café change are enough.
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Venezia Santa Lucia -> Piazza San Marco, Venice
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Barga to Venice by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Venice, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Barga to Venice trains use the Castelvecchio Pascoli to Venezia Santa Lucia station pair, with some services arriving at Venezia Mestre. Use this guide to compare Barga and Venice train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Castelvecchio Pascoli is 2 km from Barga city centre. Public transport options include:
Castelvecchio Pascoli has practical services for this route, including Parking and Dining.
Food and drink options are available at Castelvecchio Pascoli.
Available at Castelvecchio Pascoli: Parking.
Venezia Santa Lucia has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food options include: GROM Ice Cream, Venchi Cioccolato, Bistrot, Tentazione Café, L’Artenl Gelato
Free WiFi available throughout station. ATMs are located inside the main retail area.
The ticket office is open Mon - Sun: 06:00 - 21:00. Information desks are located in the main passenger area.
Luggage storage is luggage lockers are located on Platform 1.
Available at Venezia Santa Lucia: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Venezia Santa Lucia: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Venezia Santa Lucia: Wheelchair access, step-free access to platforms.
Nearby hotels include Venice Times Hotel, Hotel Antiche Figure, Hotel Abbazia.
Venezia Mestre is 8 km from Venice city centre. Public transport options include:
Venezia Mestre has practical services for this route, including Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food options include: McDonald’s, Chock Full O'Nuts, Puro Gusto, Juice Bar, Rossosapore
ATMs are located by Forexchange on the ground floor.
The ticket office is open Mon - Sun: 05:50 - 20:30. Information desks are located in the main concourse.
Luggage storage is provided by KiPoint and located on the ground floor.
Available at Venezia Mestre: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Venezia Mestre: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Venezia Mestre: Full accessibility facilities, including toilets, ramps, wheelchairs, elevators and a mobility assistance center.
Nearby hotels include Best Western Hotel Tritone, The Plaza Hotel, Hotel Villa Constanza.
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