- Must visit
Gallerie dell'Accademia
Venice’s premier art museum, with masterpieces of Venetian painting from the 14th to 18th centuries by Bellini, Giorgione, Titian, Tintoretto, and Veronese.
Cheapest price
$231
Average price
$231
Fastest journey
7 h 32 m
Average duration
7 h 32 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
411 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Bern to Venice Santa Lucia is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Bern to Venice Santa Lucia will cost around $231 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $231.
It's difficult to get from Bern to Venice Santa Lucia without transferring at least once.
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31Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Bern to Venice Santa Lucia among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $47. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 10m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $47, and a flight costs an average of $64.
Distance: 255 miles (411 km)
Most popular Train | Flight | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$137 Average price | $221 Average price | $63 Average price Cheapest | $207 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 39m Average total duration 6h 9m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 10m Average total duration Fastest 1h 10m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 13h 11m Average total duration 12h 41m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 44m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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This is compared to other travel options from Bern to Venice Santa Lucia:
A bus is $75 (€61) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bern to Venice Santa Lucia costing on average $137 (€113).
A bus is $158 (€130) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Bern to Venice Santa Lucia costing on average $221 (€181).
Other travel options to Venice Santa Lucia take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 9m.
Bus takes on average 12h 41m.
The journey is about 35m faster (6h 9m by train vs 6h 44m by car) and roughly $70 (€57) cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($137 (€113) vs $207 (€170)). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
The table below shows live departures for Bern to Venice Santa Lucia trains for tomorrow, Friday, July 3. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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1411+ 31 | 7:10 AM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 7h32 | 2:42 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 1 transfer | |
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Trains from Bern to Venice Santa Lucia run on average 4 times per day, taking around 6h 9m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $101 (€83) but you can travel from only $47 (€39) by bus.
The earliest train runs at 06:34, the last at 12:34. The fastest train covers the 255 miles (411 km) distance in 6h 38m.
Distance 255 miles (411 km) |
Average train duration 6h 9m |
Cheapest ticket price $101 (€83) |
Trains per day 4 |
Fastest train 6h 38m |
First train 6:34 AM |
Last train 12:34 PM |
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Discover the best of Venezia Santa Lucia — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Venezia Santa Lucia trip today.
Venice’s premier art museum, with masterpieces of Venetian painting from the 14th to 18th centuries by Bellini, Giorgione, Titian, Tintoretto, and Veronese.
A leading modern art museum in Peggy Guggenheim’s former home on the Grand Canal, known for Pollock, Picasso, Dalí, Kandinsky, and sculpture gardens.
The former seat of Venetian power combines Gothic architecture, state rooms, prisons, and major artworks. Functionally a museum visit today and one of the city’s essential sites.
Venice’s grand ceremonial square, surrounded by major monuments and arcades. It is the city’s most famous public space and a classic first stop.
The main waterway of Venice, best experienced from bridges, vaporetto lines, and waterfront walks. It delivers the city’s most iconic urban scenery.
The brightly colored island neighborhood is famous for vivid houses, canals, and photogenic streetscapes that are especially popular on social media.
Sweet-and-sour sardines marinated with onions, vinegar, raisins, and pine nuts; a classic Venetian cicchetto with strong lagoon heritage.
Creamed salt cod whipped with olive oil until fluffy, usually served on bread or grilled polenta; one of Venice’s signature bar snacks.
Venetian risotto colored and flavored with cuttlefish ink; rich, briny, and closely tied to the city’s seafood traditions.
Refined fine-dining venue offering creative cuisine in a luxury setting, suitable for a splurge while still drawing on Venetian ingredients.
Popular casual stop near Santa Lucia for cicchetti, wine, and quick traditional bites in an informal Venetian bacaro atmosphere.
Long-established restaurant loved for seasonal Venetian cooking with excellent vegetable dishes and a warm, intimate canal-side feel.
Venice is pricey by Italian standards, especially near the station and main sights. Dining and coffee cost more than in most other cities.
Service is often included or covered by a coperto. Tipping is not required, but rounding up or leaving 5-10% for good service is appreciated. No tip needed for quick coffee at the bar.
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Venezia Santa Lucia -> Piazzale Roma, Venice
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Bern 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 Bern to Venice Santa Lucia trains use the Bern Hauptbahnhof to Venezia Santa Lucia station pair. Use this guide to compare Bern and Venice Santa Lucia train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Bern Hauptbahnhof 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, Car Rental, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Restaurant Lötschberg, Tibits Bern Gurtengasse
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Bern Hauptbahnhof. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Bern Hauptbahnhof. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Bern Hauptbahnhof: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Bern Hauptbahnhof: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Bern Hauptbahnhof: Elevators, ramps.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Schweizerhof Bern & Spa, Hotel Savoy Bern, Best Western Plus Hotel Bern.
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.
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