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Gallerie dell'Accademia
A leading Venetian art museum with masterpieces by Bellini, Titian, Veronese, and Tintoretto in a grand former confraternity building.
Cheapest price on Oct 20
$168
Average ticket price on Oct 20
$187
Fastest journey on Oct 20
6 h 58 m
Average journey duration on Oct 20
7 h 53 m
Trains on Oct 20
7
Distance
433 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Basel to Venice is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Basel to Venice will cost around $187 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $168.
It's difficult to get from Basel to Venice without transferring at least once.
EuroCity 151+
Regionale TRENORD 2633 · Regionale Veloce 3551
EuroCity 173+
Regionale TRENORD 2641 · Regionale Veloce 3521
EuroCity 65+
Regionale TRENORD 2635 · Regionale Veloce 3523
EuroCity 65+
FRECCIAROSSA 9749
EuroCity 151+
FRECCIAROSSA 9747
EuroCity 65+
FRECCIAROSSA 9749
EuroCity 61+
FRECCIAROSSA 9723
EuroCity 151+
FRECCIAROSSA 9747
EuroCity 173+
FRECCIAROSSA 9763
EuroCity 65+
Regionale TRENORD 2635 · Regionale Veloce 3523Trains from Basel to Venice run on average 7 times per day, taking around 7h 27m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $24 (€20) if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 00:35, the last at 15:09. The fastest train covers the 269 miles (433 km) distance in 6h 33m.
Distance 269 miles (433 km) |
Average train duration 7h 27m |
Cheapest ticket price $24 (€20) |
Trains per day 7 |
Fastest train 6h 33m |
First train 12:35 AM |
Last train 3:09 PM |
Cheapest Month May |
Cheapest Day Wed |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Thu |
Least Busy Day Mon |
Best time to book 35 days |
The table below shows live departures for Basel to Venice trains for today, Monday, October 19. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
EuroCity 151+ FRECCIAROSSA 9747 | 11:07 AM Basel SBB | 8h07 | 7:14 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 1 transfer | |
EuroCity 151+ Regionale TRENORD 2633 · Regionale Veloce 3551 | 11:07 AM Basel SBB | 8h45 | 7:52 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 2 transfers | |
EuroCity 65+ FRECCIAROSSA 9749 | 12:30 PM Basel SBB | 6h58 | 7:28 PM Venice Mestre | 1 transfer | |
EuroCity 173+ FRECCIAROSSA 9763 | 3:04 PM Basel SBB | 8h15 | 11:19 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 1 transfer | |
EuroCity 173+ Regionale TRENORD 2641 · Regionale Veloce 3521 | 3:04 PM Basel SBB | 8h48 | 11:52 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 2 transfers | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9723+ EuroCity 61 | 6:30 AM Basel SBB | 7h44 | 2:14 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 1 transfer | |
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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 Basel 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 Basel to Venice trains use the Basel SBB to Venezia Santa Lucia station pair, with some services arriving at Venezia Mestre. Use this guide to compare Basel and Venice train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Basel SBB is 1 km from Basel city centre. Public transport options include:
Basel SBB has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Restaurant Da Roberto, Brasserie Bahnhof Basel
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Basel SBB. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Basel SBB. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Basel SBB: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Basel SBB: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Basel SBB: Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Victoria, Hotel Schweizerhof Basel, GAIA Hotel.
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.
Venezia Porto Marghera is 6 km from Venice city centre. Public transport options include:
Venezia Porto Marghera has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food and drink options are available at Venezia Porto Marghera.
Ticket office support is available at Venezia Porto Marghera. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Available at Venezia Porto Marghera: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Venezia Porto Marghera: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Venezia Porto Marghera: Ramps, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Mercure Venezia Marghera, Hotel Lugano Torretta, Hotel Mondial.
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