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Doge's Palace
Gothic palace museum of the former Venetian Republic, with grand chambers, prisons, and major artworks. One of Venice's defining cultural sights.
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Bellinzona to Venice Santa Lucia among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $45. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 4h 29m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $45, and a train costs an average of $72.
Distance: 167 miles (269 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$75 Average price | $54 Average price Cheapest | $76 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 59m Average total duration Fastest 4h 29m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 10h 25m Average total duration 9h 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 Bellinzona to Venice Santa Lucia:
A bus is $20 (€17) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bellinzona to Venice Santa Lucia costing on average $75 (€61).
Other travel options to Venice Santa Lucia take longer:
Bus takes on average 9h 55m.
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Direct services run with Trenitalia.
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 Bellinzona to Venice Santa Lucia run on average 14 times per day, taking around 4h 29m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $72 (€59) but you can travel from only $45 (€37) by bus.
There are 1 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 15:14, the last at 16:44. The fastest train covers the 167 miles (269 km) distance in 6h 6m.
Distance 167 miles (269 km) |
Average train duration 4h 29m |
Cheapest ticket price $72 (€59) |
Trains per day 14 |
Direct trains 1 |
Fastest train 6h 6m |
First train 3:14 PM |
Last train 4:44 PM |
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Gothic palace museum of the former Venetian Republic, with grand chambers, prisons, and major artworks. One of Venice's defining cultural sights.
Venice's premier art museum, known for masterpieces of Venetian painting from Bellini, Giorgione, Tintoretto, Titian, and Veronese.
Important modern art museum on the Grand Canal, housed in Peggy Guggenheim's former home, with works by Picasso, Pollock, Dalí, and others.
Venice's ceremonial heart, surrounded by historic arcades and monumental buildings. Essential for first-time visitors and classic city views.
The city's main waterway, lined with palaces and best experienced from bridges, vaporetto rides, and waterfront walks.
Art-filled district with canals, quieter streets, university life, and popular sunset walks near Zattere and Punta della Dogana.
Classic Venetian sweet-and-sour sardines with onions, vinegar, raisins, and pine nuts, a historic lagoon dish with strong local identity.
Creamed salt cod whipped with olive oil, traditionally served on bread or polenta, one of Venice's most iconic bacari snacks.
Venetian risotto colored and flavored with cuttlefish ink, prized for its briny lagoon taste and dramatic black color.
Small, highly regarded seafood osteria known for refined market-fresh dishes and a memorable intimate dining experience.
Well-known traditional Venetian restaurant celebrated for seafood classics and an old-school, intimate atmosphere.
Established Burano favorite famous for lagoon seafood, risotto, and a classic family-run Venetian feel.
Prices near the station and canals are high. Casual meals cost more than in many Italian cities, and hotels are often pricey.
Service is often included or a coperto is charged. Tipping is not required, but rounding up or leaving 5-10% for good table service is appreciated. Small change for bars or taxis is enough.
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Venezia Santa Lucia, Venice -> Piazza San Marco, Venice
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Bellinzona to Venice Santa Lucia 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 Santa Lucia, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Bellinzona to Venice Santa Lucia trains use the Bellinzona to Venezia Santa Lucia station pair, with some services arriving at Venezia Mestre. Use this guide to compare Bellinzona and Venice Santa Lucia train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Bellinzona has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Car Rental, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Ristorante Casa del Popolo, Ristorante Locanda Orico
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Bellinzona. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Bellinzona. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Bellinzona: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Bellinzona: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Bellinzona: Elevators, ramps.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Internazionale Bellinzona, Hotel & SPA Internazionale, Hotel Unione.
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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