- Must visit
Gallerie dell'Accademia
A leading Venetian art museum with masterpieces by Bellini, Titian, Veronese, and Tintoretto in a grand former confraternity building.
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The cheapest and fastest trains from Bielefeld to Venice
Showing times and prices for Aug 04
Cheapest price
CHF150
Average price
CHF150
Fastest journey
16 h 43 m
Average duration
16 h 43 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
784 km
Cheap tickets
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Bielefeld to Venice is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Bielefeld to Venice will cost around CHF150 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only CHF150.
Fast trains
Of the 1 trains that leave Bielefeld for Venice on Tue, Aug 04, 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Tue, Aug 04 the direct trains cover the 784 km distance in an average of 16 h 43 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 16 h 43 m .
On Tue, Aug 04 the slowest trains will take 16 h 43 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
9:31 PM16h43Bielefeld2:14 PMVeniceCHF1501One-way0 transfers
- 9:31 PM16h43Bielefeld2:14 PMVeniceCHF1501One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare train, bus, and flight for Bielefeld to Venice
Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Bielefeld to Venice among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from CHF64. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 30m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of CHF64, and a flight costs an average of CHF54.
Distance: 487 miles (784 km)
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| Train | Most popular Flight | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
CHF150 Average price | CHF199 Average price | CHF87 Average price Cheapest | CHF163 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
17h 13m Average total duration 16h 43m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 30m Average total duration Fastest 1h 30m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 26h 56m Average total duration 26h 26m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 12h 4m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
The cheapest way to travel from Bielefeld to Venice is a bus with an average price of CHF87.
This is compared to other travel options from Bielefeld to Venice:
A bus is CHF63 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bielefeld to Venice costing on average CHF150.
A bus is CHF112 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Bielefeld to Venice costing on average CHF199.
The fastest way to travel from Bielefeld to Venice is by flight with an average journey time of 1h 30m.
Other travel options to Venice take longer:
Train takes on average 16h 43m.
Bus takes on average 26h 26m.
It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Bielefeld and Venice including taking a train, bus, and flight.
We recommend using the flight as it is the most popular way to get from Bielefeld to Venice among Omio's users.
Take the train. It's the cheaper option, and the extra time on board is usually more relaxing than driving it.
Tickets start at around CHF150 compared to roughly CHF163 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about CHF13. The journey takes 16h 43m versus 12h 4m 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.
Live departures
Bielefeld to Venice train times
The table below shows live departures for Bielefeld to Venice trains for today, Monday, August 3. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
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| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Bielefeld to Venice
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Trains from Bielefeld to Venice run on average 4 times per day, taking around 16h 43m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at CHF150 but you can travel from only CHF54 by flight.
The earliest train runs at 00:47, the last at 22:35. The fastest train covers the 487 miles (784 km) distance in 16h 43m.
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Flight from CHF54
Distance 487 miles (784 km) |
Average train duration 16h 43m |
Cheapest ticket price CHF150 |
Trains per day 4 |
Fastest train 16h 43m |
First train 12:47 AM |
Last train 10:35 PM |
Cheapest Month Jul |
Cheapest Day Wed |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Best time to book 21 days |
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Flight from CHF54
Train companies: Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) from Bielefeld to Venice trainsDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) trains will get you between Bielefeld and Venice from CHF54. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
16h 42m
Cheapest Price
CHF176
Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) frequency
1 a day
Complete guide to Venice
Things to do in Venice
Discover the best of Venice — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Venice trip today.
- Must visit
Peggy Guggenheim Collection
Peggy Guggenheim’s former home presents an outstanding modern art collection with Picasso, Pollock, and Dalí overlooking the Grand Canal.
- Recommended
Museo Correr
Venice’s civic museum of art and history in Piazza San Marco, with neoclassical rooms, imperial apartments, and important city collections.
- Must visit
St Mark's Square
Venice’s monumental main square is framed by arcades, museums, and the basilica. It is the city’s ceremonial heart and a classic first experience.
- Must visit
Riva degli Schiavoni
The broad canal-side promenade east of San Marco offers open lagoon views, landmark hotels, and one of Venice’s best waterside walks.
- Must visit
Rialto
This lively central district around the market and bridge mixes commerce, everyday Venetian life, and some of the city’s most photogenic canal scenes.
Baccalà Mantecato
Creamed salt cod whipped with olive oil, traditionally served on grilled polenta. A classic Venetian bacaro snack with roots in lagoon trade routes.
- Vegetarian
- Gluten-free
Risi e Bisi
Rice cooked with fresh peas, somewhere between soup and risotto. It is a beloved spring dish, especially linked to the feast of Saint Mark.
- Gluten-free
Polenta e Schie
Soft white polenta topped with tiny lagoon shrimp. This seasonal cicchetto showcases Venice's historic connection to its lagoon seafood.
Osteria Alle Testiere
Refined Michelin-starred restaurant in a historic palace, celebrated for elegant Venetian tasting menus and polished canal-side dining.
All'Arco
Historic, lively bacaro near Rialto known for creative cicchetti, seafood small plates, and a standing-room wine bar atmosphere.
Osteria La Zucca
Well-known traditional restaurant with a broad Venetian menu, including sarde in saor and seafood risotto, in a comfortable classic dining room.
Euro (€)
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.
Average meal costs
- Budget
- €8-15 for pizza slices, sandwiches, or street food.
- Mid-range
- €20-40 per person for a restaurant meal.
- Fine dining
- €80+ per person for upscale dining.
- Coffee
- €1.50-3 for espresso or cappuccino.
Tipping culture
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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Prices
- Single ticket
- €9.50
- Day pass
- €25.00
To the city center
Venezia Santa Lucia -> Piazza San Marco, Venice
- Distance
- 2 km
- Travel time
- 32 min
- Tap contactless card or device on ACTV readers for buses, trams, and vaporetto where enabled, or buy tickets in advance to avoid delays.
- Validate paper tickets before boarding. A 24-hour ACTV pass can be better value than single tickets if you take several vaporetto rides.
FAQs: Trains from Bielefeld to Venice
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Bielefeld 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.
Train ticket prices from Bielefeld to Venice can vary. The cheapest ticket starts at CHF150, while the average price is around CHF150.
The train from Bielefeld to Venice takes 16h 43m and runs 4 per day.
The distance by train from Bielefeld to Venice is 487 miles (784 km).
The first train from Bielefeld to Venice leaves at 12:47 AM.
The last train from Bielefeld to Venice leaves at 10:35 PM.
There is no high speed train available from Bielefeld to Venice.
There is no direct train service currently available from Bielefeld to Venice.
Unfortunately, there is no night train available from Bielefeld to Venice.
The train station in Bielefeld that goes to Venice is Bielefeld Hbf, which connects to Venice Santa Lucia.
The cheapest way to get from Bielefeld to Venice is by flight, with a cost of around CHF54.
The train journey from Bielefeld to Venice offers scenic views, especially as it passes through the picturesque landscapes of the Bavarian Alps and the stunning vistas of Northern Italy, providing a visually pleasing experience.
In Venice, you can explore the vibrant Rialto Market for fresh produce and seafood, take a romantic gondola ride through the canals, visit the Peggy Guggenheim Collection modern art museum, enjoy a traditional meal at a local osteria, and attend a classical music concert in a historic church. Don't miss iconic sights like St. Mark's Basilica, Doge's Palace, Rialto Bridge, the Grand Canal, and Murano Island known for glassmaking.
Typically, 2 to 3 days in Venice are sufficient to explore the main attractions, such as St. Mark's Basilica, the Grand Canal, and the Rialto Bridge, while allowing time for leisurely strolls through the city's charming streets and canals.
Yes, you can take the train from Bielefeld to Venice.
Since both Bielefeld and Venice are in the Schengen Area, a passport is not required for European Union (EU) or Schengen-associated country citizens. A national ID card is sufficient.
Popular day trips by train from Venice include Verona, Bologna, Padua, Treviso, Peschiera del Garda.
We recommend using the flight as it is the most popular way to get from Bielefeld to Venice among Omio's users.
Items not allowed on trains typically include hazardous materials such as explosives, flammable liquids, corrosive substances, and illegal drugs. Additionally, large or bulky items that may obstruct aisles or emergency exits, as well as pets without proper carriers, may be restricted. Specific prohibited items can vary by train operator and region, so please check the rules for your particular journey.
Italy uses the euro (EUR) as its currency. Travelers generally find it convenient to use cards for most payments, especially in cities and larger establishments, but carrying some cash is advisable for small shops, markets, and rural areas where card acceptance may be limited.
In Venice, travelers should be cautious of pickpocketing, especially in crowded areas like St. Mark’s Square and on public transportation such as vaporettos. Beware of overpriced gondola rides and unauthorized street vendors selling counterfeit goods. Scams involving unofficial water taxis charging excessive fares are also common. Always use official ticket counters and licensed services to avoid these issues.
Pack lightweight, versatile clothing suitable for the destination's climate, and use secure, lockable luggage to protect belongings. Keep essential items like travel documents, medication, and valuables in a carry-on bag for easy access. Use packing organizers or cubes to maximize space and maintain order. Lastly, include a small first aid kit and personal hygiene items for added comfort during travel.
popular train stations
Popular train stations from Bielefeld to Venice
Most Bielefeld to Venice trains use the Bielefeld Hbf to Venezia Santa Lucia station pair. Use this guide to compare Bielefeld and Venice train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Departure train stations in Bielefeld
Arrival train stations in Venice
Which Bielefeld station do trains to Venice leave from?
Trains from Bielefeld to Venice leave from Bielefeld Hbf. The station is from Bielefeld city centre at Bielefeld Hbf, Am Bahnhof 1b, 33602 Bielefeld.
Bielefeld HbfBielefeld Hbf, Am Bahnhof 1b, 33602 Bielefeld
City-centre transport
Getting to Bielefeld Hbf from Bielefeld city centre
Bus351, 350 · 3m · every ~4 min
Tram4, 3, 2, 1 · 3m · CHF2 · every ~32 min
2, 1, 3, 4 · 4m · CHF2 · every ~21 min
Bielefeld Hbf train station facilities and services
Bielefeld Hbf has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food options include: McDonald's, Mexims, Entrada, Lokma
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Bielefeld Hbf. ATMs are available at Bielefeld Hbf.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Bielefeld Hbf. Information desks are available at Bielefeld Hbf.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is available at Bielefeld Hbf. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Bielefeld Hbf: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Bielefeld Hbf: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Bielefeld Hbf.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Wali, Altstadt Hotel Bielefeld, Hotel Stadt Bremen, Bielefelder Hof.
Which Venice station do trains from Bielefeld arrive at?
Trains from Bielefeld to Venice arrive at Venezia Santa Lucia. Venezia Santa Lucia is 0 miles (1 km) from Venice city centre.
Venezia Santa LuciaFondamenta Santa Lucia, 1, 30100 Venice, Italy+39 0415298711
City-centre transport
Getting to Venezia Santa Lucia from Venice city centre
Bus lines1, 2, 4.1, 4.2, 5.1, 5.2, 3, N
Train linesFR, FA, FB, IC, ICN, R, RER, EC, EN, RJ, VSOE
Venezia Santa Lucia train station facilities and services
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 and drink
Food options include: GROM Ice Cream, Venchi Cioccolato, Bistrot, Tentazione Café, L’Artenl Gelato
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free WiFi available throughout station. ATMs are located inside the main retail area.
Tickets and information
The ticket office is open Mon - Sun: 06:00 - 21:00. Information desks are located in the main passenger area.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is luggage lockers are located on Platform 1.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Venezia Santa Lucia: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Venezia Santa Lucia: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Venezia Santa Lucia: Wheelchair access, step-free access to platforms.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Venice Times Hotel, Hotel Antiche Figure, Hotel Abbazia.
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